Linux for everything, but I've been meaning to try out BSD as well. I like that it's a built by a community with people from around the world contributing to it.
I haven't experienced any of those bugs either, but I can see how it would be an issue. I always thought the KDE team waited to release new updates, but maybe they're rushing things now? Not trying to hate on KDE, I've only heard good things about the developers. Gnome always seemed like the more minimalist option between the two, and to me that means stability.
Yes, it's better to give it directly to the people who need it, when they need it, instead of them having to rely on a third party for help. Donate to organizations that won't pocket most of the money, but if you have a chance to give it directly to someone, I think that's better.
I'm sorry to hear about the problems with your wife. I'm sort of in the same boat when it comes to not really feeling connected this year. It's not a holiday that I feel is important, and I'm not really thrilled about the whole consumerism thing anyway.
That said, I still plan on giving a gift to one special person. The gift itself isn't important, I think, but I would feel terrible for not taking part in it this year. I've avoided the holiday for years, and it really bothers me. I've been looking forward to this for a couple of months. It's not about the gift, though. I'm just happy to have someone special in my life now.
I'll bring it up with them after the holiday, but I think we're both on the same page. I think next year we won't celebrate it.
Not someone I know, but myself. I'm desperate for some kind of connection, and I don't understand a lot of things that are happening to me. It's like the sensitivity has been dialed up to maximum levels. I've been taking things personally that really shouldn't bother me. It could be due to sleep deprivation, but I'm weary of assigning a cause to things I don't fully understand. I just notice it happens on days when I don't get enough sleep, or I exert myself too much the day before. There's definitely a cause that I feel is external, but I also need to take responsibility for allowing it to continue. I could have gone to bed earlier last night, but I didn't, and I really felt it this morning.
Linux for everything, but I've been meaning to try out BSD as well. I like that it's a built by a community with people from around the world contributing to it.