It may seem funny to some. But I have to carry my ROKU TV with me to coffee shops to make sure I can use the internal sound. Whenever I connect my ROKU HDMI TV, the internal sound won’t be detected even if the HDMI TV is disconnected. I have to plug-in the ROKU HDMI cable and select internal sound and hope for the best. It creates other havoc. The boot time is horrendous and the “copy to” and “move to” commands in file manager don’t work. Sensing whether HDMI is connected or not and defaulting back to internal sound when HDMI is not connected is causing a stupid amount of problems. I have to ask, why wouldn’t the software default back to internal sound if there is no HDMI cable connected? I’m angry and disillusioned with Fedora. I’m ready to try a distro that doesn’t carry existing reported issues forward. I wonder what exactly are the objectives of the maintainers. Does it serve a person to watch parts fall from their car when they know they won’t reach their destination? Many years ago my brother told me that it doesn’t matter how many atta-boys you have if you get one ah-shit, because it wipes the slate clean. Many people use media devices and by now they should work seamlessly. Judging from the quantity of questions-issues in this forum, I have to guess that the maintainers just are listening. I used to enjoy the challenges of using Linux. Those days have passed. I just want things to work because I have work to do. I realize this is a very scathing letter and somewhat disrespectful, but I think it’s time - passed time. Fedora needs to concentrate on quality
Hello,
I understand your frustration. It’s definitely not funny to have to carry your Roku TV around for audio. Here’s what I can offer:
Fedora and Potential Solutions:
Check for Updates: Outdated software can cause issues. Update Fedora and see if the problem persists.
Report the Issue: While your message here is strong, consider filing a bug report with specific details. This can help developers identify and fix the problem.
Alternative Distros:
Investigate Options: If Fedora isn’t meeting your MaryKayInTouch needs, explore other user-friendly distros like Ubuntu, Mint, or Pop!_OS. These prioritize user experience and may provide a smoother setup for media devices.
General Troubleshooting:
Check Cable/Port: Make sure the HDMI cable is secure and the port isn’t damaged.
Understanding Open Source:
Development Process: Open source development relies on community contributions. Fixing bugs can take time.
Community Involvement: Consider getting involved in the Fedora community. You can help test fixes and improve user experience.
Hopefully, these suggestions help! Remember, even commercial software isn’t perfect. Open source offers flexibility and potential for improvement with community involvement.