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Where is Linux not working well in your daily usage? Share your pain points as of 2026, so we can respectfully discuss (discuss.online)
submitted 1 week ago by kiol@discuss.online to c/linux@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://discuss.online/post/34255100

Thought I'd create a distinct thread from the previous one asking about daily use, because I really do want to hear more on people's pain points. Great to know people are generally sounding pretty positive in those posts who recently switched, but want to know your difficulties as well! This way old and new users can share their thoughts, hopefully to inspire a respectful discussion.

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[–] python@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I'm confused about Flatpaks :c The flatpak version of PhpStorm was the easiest way to install it, but because it's isolated from the rest of my system it couldn't really talk to the php version that's globally installed on my machine. I couldn't really figure out how to get the php version into the flatpak, so I installed it in some different way. Not a huge hassle, and I bet I'll understand it some day, but I did feel pretty dumb haha

[–] lichtmetzger@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 5 days ago

Imo the best way to maintain phpstorm is to just use the JetBrains Toolbox. It'll install it natively and keep it updated for you.

[–] mech@feddit.org 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

You could install Flatseal and use it to give PhpStorm full access to your disk.

[–] python@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

Neat, thanks for the tip! I'll read up on what that is haha

[–] RIotingPacifist@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago

I couldn’t really figure out how to get the php version into the flatpak

This is both the benefit and pain point for flatpaks