For example, when you want to install desktop environments, you need to use CLI. There’s no GUI option. I guess that’s why Linux is considered “difficult” for Windows/MacOS users, while they can use Chromebook, which is also Linux.
The point of original post is how zdnet is trying to let people use Linux, right?
My gf and I have had discussions about teaching morals to kids. In that vein, I asked myself, would I teach piracy to my kids? Yes, it’s technically illegal and carries inherent risks. But so does teenage sex carry the risks of teenage pregnancy, and so we have an obligation to children to teach them how to practice safe sex....
I've installed gentoo but there seems like there's so many sacrifices. I love that it's all open source, but I really don't mind closed source software now and then, because after all I would be using it to play closed source games. The biggest compromise I've observed is the very long build times. I have a lukewarm cpu(i3...
As a NixOS user, I will definitely not recommend beginners to use this distro. It's just a poorly documented, not user-friendly Linux.
I use it because I really hate .config and dotfiles, like why do I need to edit several files for just one thing?
Standalone nix installation and Home-manager would be fine though, I still not recommend them because at least I cannot tell if the binary I'm executing right now is installed from Nix or apt or whatever until I execute which
Linux needs to grow. Stop telling people it's 'tech-y' or acting like you're more advanced for using it, you are scaring away people. Linux Mint can be used by a senile person perfectly....
Around 2000 or so, I used to work in tech support for a software company who had like 5000 Windows-based customers and 5 running Solaris. My boss chose me to learn Solaris when the previous "expert" left. I bought this book and started hacking. Good times!
Hi everyone, looking to make the switch from windows. I'm reasonably technically apt but not a programmer by any means. I've been doing some homework on which distro I would like to use and pop_os kinda feels like the right direction. I'm running an Nvidia 3060TI on a Ryzen 5600 chip set on an Asus tuf motherboard. Any other...
Every time I search for a USB key, I end up finding the ones flashed with OS ISOs! I don't have a normal key anymore lol ( sh.itjust.works )
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is so buggy you can't install the OS [video] ( www.youtube.com )
HN Discussion...
How to create a bootable Linux USB drive ( www.zdnet.com )
Would you teach your kids how to pirate?
My gf and I have had discussions about teaching morals to kids. In that vein, I asked myself, would I teach piracy to my kids? Yes, it’s technically illegal and carries inherent risks. But so does teenage sex carry the risks of teenage pregnancy, and so we have an obligation to children to teach them how to practice safe sex....
Thunderbird goes from DEB to snap in Ubuntu 24.04 ( www.linuxadictos.com )
Vim prank: alias vim='vim -y' ( learnbyexample.github.io )
Did you know that Vim has an Easy mode? It's the hardest mode for those already familiar with Vim 🙃
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FOSS alternatives to document scanner
I need help finding an alternative for a tool like Adobe scan to scan documents and make PDFs out of them....
What are your thoughts on Flatpak/Flathub? ( flathub.org )
How does it stack up against traditional package management and others like AUR and Nix?
Show HN: A directory of open source alternatives to proprietary software ( openalternative.co )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.smeargle.fans/post/132110...
iOS 17.4 is now out with support for third party app stores in the EU ( www.gsmarena.com )
Linux on a Chromebook, my favorite way | Veronica Explains ( tinkerbetter.tube )
Yuzu & Citra devs fold to Nintendo's demands | Pay $2.3million to settle, take down github, domains, patreon, discord, with immediate effect. ( m.youtube.com )
A sad day for emulation and open source advocates, and a reminder that Nintendo can and will destroy you if they see fit....
Is gentoo Linux really worth it?
I've installed gentoo but there seems like there's so many sacrifices. I love that it's all open source, but I really don't mind closed source software now and then, because after all I would be using it to play closed source games. The biggest compromise I've observed is the very long build times. I have a lukewarm cpu(i3...
Spyware Found in AceMagic Mini-PCs ( www.guru3d.com )
The Wine development release 9.2 is now available ( gitlab.winehq.org )
Bluesky got 1 million new users ( sh.itjust.works )
Official account of Bluesky announced that it got 1 million new users since the registration was opened to everyone.
Considering Starting Linux
I have been using Windows my entire life, but since I got my Steam Deck I’ve been considering trying to get into Linux....
Stop being elitist, spread Linux!
Linux needs to grow. Stop telling people it's 'tech-y' or acting like you're more advanced for using it, you are scaring away people. Linux Mint can be used by a senile person perfectly....
Found this ancient tome recently... ( i.imgflip.com )
Around 2000 or so, I used to work in tech support for a software company who had like 5000 Windows-based customers and 5 running Solaris. My boss chose me to learn Solaris when the previous "expert" left. I bought this book and started hacking. Good times!
Looking to make the switch
Hi everyone, looking to make the switch from windows. I'm reasonably technically apt but not a programmer by any means. I've been doing some homework on which distro I would like to use and pop_os kinda feels like the right direction. I'm running an Nvidia 3060TI on a Ryzen 5600 chip set on an Asus tuf motherboard. Any other...
Why I'm done with Nobara Linux: A Breakup Story with a Tech Twist ( open.substack.com )
Followup to why you should switch to Nobara Linux. Also, some scripts I've compiled for distro hopping the fedora flavors.
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I'm getting a 502.