I Tried This Open Source ChatGPT Alternative on Linux, But Went Back to Ollama

· Itsfoss · June 2, 2026, 11:43 a.m.
Local AI open-source software ChatGPT Alternatives Linux Personal Experience
Summary
The author shares their experience trying out an open-source alternative to ChatGPT while using Linux but ultimately decided to return to Ollama. The post humorously suggests the alternative didn't meet expectations, comparing it to 'a little Jan.'
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