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@ Frederic @beehaw.org

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  • What's up with distrowatch and MX Linux?

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  • I am using Linux since the 90s, used Ubuntu a lot at one time, then started using MX linux, 16.1 iirc was my first install. Then I continue to use it, I have always like Xfce (coming from mwm and such), and no systemd, no snap, no flatpak etc. MX is very stable, use the latest package in .deb format. I am using it for almost 10 years now, 24/7, I am using it as my work PC too.

  • Windows Linux Dual boot

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  • Windows cannot access EXT4 or BTRFS by default. Also in Linux you can use LUKS to have your partition encrypted, and Windows even with a ext4/btrfs driver will not be able to read your data.

    Of course Windows, if infected, could wipe your partition table or things like this.

  • 'Wipe' SSD before reinstalling Linux?

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  • If you are using encryption now, you do not need to wipe the SSD, after a new install the remaining data on the "disk" will still be encrypted, without the key.

  • Anyone use powershell on linux?

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  • Same, only time we used it is when we needed a script that was running in Windows and Linux, easier to maintain one script that 2 in 2 languages

  • Useful CLI tools like ffmpeg, ani-cli, yazi, etc.?

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  • Well, I used vi a lot, but seriously nano is better especially for beginner.

    I also use DoubleCommander instead of midnight one

  • About to throw my first install party, any tips?

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  • For the distro try MX Linux, they have a version for latest HW (the AHS version) and a standard version, even a 32bit one. It is based on Debian, always up to date, no complicated systemd, snap, flatpak, etc. It is using Xfce that can easily be setup with a bottom bar with menu, windows button and systray icon like Windows.

  • Poll: Which abandoned Android phone features do you miss the most?

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  • In order, I'd say SDcard slot, notification light, 3.5mm jack

  • Poll: Which abandoned Android phone features do you miss the most?

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  • I have an IR blaster in mine (still using my PoCo F3 after 4 years, it is still pretty snappy and all) and used it from time to time but now it looks like my remote for my AV is bluetooth anyway

  • Amazon Workers In B.C. Have Won Union Certification

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  • Quebecers here, been there done that, sorry for all BC workers who will lose their job :-(

  • Okay why is your distro the best?

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  • yes, you can see a kind of different blue for the sky, this is the boundaries

  • What is the keyboard shortcut to "go to previous displayed tab" ?

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  • 😆

  • Okay why is your distro the best?

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  • Okay why is your distro the best?

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  • Okay why is your distro the best?

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  • my desktop is absolutely beautiful :)

  • Okay why is your distro the best?

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  • MX Linux (Debian based), using it for almost 10 years now (before, it was Ubuntu). Based on Debian, very stable, always up to date for every kernel/apps, use native .deb no snap no flatpak no systemd. Also it is using Xfce by default, the best DE.

  • Why does Arch seem to have a cult like following?

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  • I agree, I switched from Ubuntu to MX Linux in 2016 or so, MX is based on Debian, always up to date, just works, Xfce, .deb, no snap, etc

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  • True, in Canada most plan suck if you are not a heavy user. I use maybe 20 minutes of call per month, some SMS for 2FA, and quite often less than 250MB of data per month...

    I know there is some 1 year plan sometimes that could be useful, check on RFD https://forums.redflagdeals.com/hot-deals-f9/?c=5121

    Else I recommend fizz in QC, or PublicMobile in ROC I guess.

  • Two Party System

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  • Thanks, I always vote BQ :)

  • Fan of Flatpaks ...or Not?

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  • Old guy here too, used un*x before linux existed in the 90s. I still use a Debian based distro (MX) without systemd and no snap/flatpak/whatever. Just build/compile or install .deb and dependencies. Lastly unfortunately I had to install a flatpak to test "deskflow", the first time I installed one, I feel dirty now :-(