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AstroLightz

@ AstroLightz @lemmy.world

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Hobbyist developer, Linux enthusiast, and Arch Linux user.

"The only things constant in this world are death and taxes, I've got both!" — Skeleton Merchant, Terraria

  • GCompris, KDE's collection of educational activities, publishes version 26.0

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  • A KDE app that doesn't start with K? Preposterous!

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  • If you had to talk to a stranger, what would you want it to be about?

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  • Linux for sure. There isn't much else I could talk about for a while.

  • What you listening to this week?

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  • Killswitch Engage, mainly their 2002 and 2006 albums "Alive or Just Breathing" and "As Daylight Days", respectively.

    Aside from that, some of Timecop1983's albums, mainly "Night Drive" (2018), "Faded Touch" (2021), and "Searching for Tomorrow" (2023).

  • lightbulbs

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  • You guys use lightbulbs?

  • What is your preferred Android Launcher in 2026?

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  • Lawnchair. An improved Launcher3 that I use in place of Lineage's built-in launcher.

    I don't really like text-only "simple" launchers as the icons help with quickly figuring out what app does what. Some of the features the AOSP Launcher3 lacks are present in Lawnchair/(mainly more customization over existing features).

  • Games you really want to play, but can't or won't?

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  • Mouse-heavy games like Cities: Skylines, Sims 3, and other management games. Due to a chronic injury, I'm force to mainly play with a controller, and trying to play these games with a controller would be abysmal.

  • What's one lifestyle or hobby you wish you got in to but never did?

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  • Reading some of these replies, it seems people are only focusing on half of the process of learning an instrument.

    Its not just the instrument you need to learn, it's how to read sheet music as well. Most likely, you're not going to find the exact coords to play with the delay in between written as seconds for the song you want. Its going to be in the format of sheet music, with the notes and other symbols.

    That takes time to learn, like learning a new language. It's something you need to learn either before or while learning an instrument, and that is something that can put a lot of people off.

  • When do you think we'll be able to harness nuclear fusion as a viable source of energy?

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  • I'm sure we'll have it by 2076 in time for a nuclear winter.

  • y'all wheren't satisfied with previous tierlist because it didnt have enough distros. i present: 100% legit tierlist 2: electric boogaloo

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  • Anyone have names for all the distros in this list? I only know about half of them.

  • it's a simple question

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  • *Matt Daemon

  • If the United States of America was renamed, what should it be?

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  • United States of Britain or USB for short

    /j

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  • Probably Minecraft. Since the old launchers never recorded hours, I would estimate somewhere over 1,500 hours. I've been playing it since the very early release versions like 1.2.

    Second would be Stardew Valley at ~594 hours on Steam. Including time I spent on a console (I don't know the exact amount), somewhere around 700 hours. I discovered this game around 2017 while shopping at a local retail store and picked up an XBOX copy before I discovered it was on Steam. Definitely one of my best purchases of all time.

  • Where is Linux not working well in your daily usage? Share your pain points as of 2026, so we can respectfully discuss

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  • So far, Linux has been great for me for most common apps, however there are a few niche apps that don't run natively on Linux and are borked under wine.

    paint.net is the main issue currently as the devs have stated they won't make any other ports, and the latest versions have a "Garbage" rating on WineHQ. There is Pinta, which is based off an older version, but it's not good enough for my use cases.

    So, for the time being, I'm stuck with using a Win10 VM with a shared folder to use paint.net.

    (And before anyone asks: No, GIMP will not work for me. It lacks the tools and plugins I use frequently with paint.net)

  • What are different things made from the same thing/category?

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  • Linux distro derivatives of existing Linux distros, such as an "Arch-based" or "Debian-based" distro.

    E.g. EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro (derivative of ArchLinux). Ubuntu is a Debian-based distro, etc.

  • What challenge from a game isn't worth completing and what challenge from a game is worth completing?

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  • Any "no death" achievements/challenges in souls-like games. I don't see a point in struggling for weeks/months just for a small badge on my account.

    On the other hand, 100%'ing certain games like Stardew Valley is definitely worth it. I won't spoil what happens, but just know that it is worth doing.

  • How would you bescribe yourself by a sentence?

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  • In case you didn't know, I use Arch Linux.

  • It's dinner time, and you have to put together a meal with only ingredients already in your house, no going out for anything. What are you making?

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  • A bagel and some fruit.

  • Can you recommend any good, free file browsers for Android?

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  • Material Files for me. It feels like KDE's Dolphin if it had an android port.

  • What are your favorite non-fiction books?

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  • 1984 /j

    But actually it is probably "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom.

    Its about someone who learns important life lessions from an old man who is dying from ALS.

  • Minecraft @lemmy.world
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    Java Mods with similar mechanics to Palworld base pals?

  • Linux @lemmy.ml
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    Anyone else have this layout after fresh install of Kdenlive 25.12?

  • Games @lemmy.world
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    What are some good games to play while sick?

  • Unpopular Opinion @lemmy.world
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    Until GrapheneOS supports non-Pixels, it is not worth using over LineageOS

  • DeGoogle Yourself @lemmy.ml
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    LineageOS for MicroG 22.2 + Root Updating Procedure?

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
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    People with 8BitDo Ultimate 1/2 Controllers, how is the ergonomics?

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
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    How do you count on your fingers? How high can you count?

  • Linux @lemmy.world
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    Linux QT apps/packages for YouTube alternatives?

  • DeGoogle Yourself @lemmy.ml
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    Linux QT apps/packages for YouTube alternatives?

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
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    SOLVED

    Which color cabinet do you prefer and why?

  • Asklemmy @lemmy.ml
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    How often do you get "Fake" lucid dreams vs. Real lucid dreams?

  • memes @lemmy.world
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    Yes, very "quality of life"

  • Linux @lemmy.ml
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    FreeTube + Customized MPV: Guide to a Temporary Solution

  • Android @lemmy.world
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    YouTube ReVanced vs NewPipe

  • DeGoogle Yourself @lemmy.ml
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    Recommended Firewall app for rooted device? No VPN

  • Games @lemmy.world
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    Does a "SuperTuxKart Remastered" or similar exist?

  • Asklemmy @lemmy.ml
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    Ex-GitHub user switching to Codeberg, is there anything I should know about?

  • Privacy @lemmy.ml
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    Better alternative to GitHub with good git speeds?

  • Minecraft @lemmy.world
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    Anyone remember TU1 Tutorial World?

  • Linux @lemmy.ml
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    A farewell to the ArcoLinux University | ArcoLinux

    www.arcolinux.info /a-farewell-to-the-arcolinux-university/