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@ Neptr @lemmy.blahaj.zone

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I'm the Never Ending Pie Throwing Robot, aka NEPTR.

Linux enthusiast, programmer, and privacy advocate. I'm nearly done with an IT Security degree.

TL;DR I am a nerd.

  • HD2 Rule

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  • Yep, but the isreal flag never gets more (or usually even close) to any of the LGBTQ flags. If a gay flag is reacted, it usually gets the most (or second most) reactions.

  • Switch to a Fully free Operating System

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  • I agree with PrivacyGuides on why to avoid Libre Kernels

    https://www.privacyguides.org/en/os/linux-overview/#choosing-your-distribution

    Linux-libre kernel and “Libre” distributions

    We recommend against using the Linux-libre kernel, since it removes security mitigations and suppresses kernel warnings about vulnerable microcode.

    AND

    Proprietary Firmware (Microcode Updates)

    Some Linux distributions (such as Linux-libre-based or DIY distros) don’t come with the proprietary microcode updates which patch critical security vulnerabilities. Some notable examples of these vulnerabilities include Spectre, Meltdown, SSB, Foreshadow, MDS, SWAPGS, and other hardware vulnerabilities.

    We highly recommend that you install microcode updates, as they contain important security patches for the CPU which can not be fully mitigated in software alone. Fedora and openSUSE both apply microcode updates by default.

  • Would you use this app?: 'Subscription' to FOSS

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  • Definitely agree. If they could somehow make it a Flatpak with minimal permissions I would def check it out. Otherwise, I don't use any unsandboxed software to avoid apps having arbitrary permissions.

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  • Understandable.

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  • What part dont you agree with? I guess it can be more difficult for some people and depending on the documentation provided by the part manufacturers, it can be longer. I generally think PC building is easy.

  • New to Linux Advice

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  • I agree with you about avoiding prebuilts. They cost more for than the base parts by a decent margin, which can easily be avoided by watching a YouTube video on "How to build a PC 15 min" and 2 hours of your time.

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  • Even after using PopOS I dont understand the hype. It is Ubuntu-based, meaning that its packages are stale and often quite out of date, which isn't something I would recommend for a gaming distro.

    Better to pick one of the following, which are gaming focused, user friendly, and have up-to-date packages for {Mesa, Vulkan, Wine, Kernel, etc}:

    Edit: My reason for saying that up-to-date packages are paramount is because a newer kernel supports more features, better performance, new hardware support, less bugs, and the same is true for packages that effect gaming. Desktop environments get better quickly through updates and bug fixes that effect gaming may take a year of more to reach pepetually out of date distros like Ubuntu. It is generally quite important, but less important if you use Steam Flatpak because it is slightly sandboxes.

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  • The AMD rx 9060 xt 16gb GPU looks good.

    Then choose whether you want DDR4 or DDR5 RAM, and based on that pick choose a modern Ryzen CPU. For a CPU cooler, I recommend something by Arctic. For example, I got the Arctic Freezer 34 eSports DUO used (because used is basically as good as new but way cheaper).

    For motherboard company, I would avoid ASUS because of the recent security vulnerabilities. Maybe try ASRock, as they are budget friendly and aren't lacking. Really anything is fine as long as your CPU fits the slot (and so already should your RAM if you choose a CPU compatible with the right version).

    Get an NVME SSD with at least 1 TB of spacs and a HDD for extra, slower storage. You can find some good deals on here: https://diskprices.com/

    Get a case that can fit your graphics card and CPU cooler. Also should have space in the front and back to channel wires

    Use an online power supply calculator to figure what wattage of PSU you need for your parts. You should get a PSU that is Gold or Platinum rated and prefer ably modular wires.

  • Looking to Switch // Which Distro?

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  • Recommended Distros

    General Use:

    • Fedora KDE
    • openSUSE Slowroll with KDE

    Gaming Focused:

    • PikaOS
    • Bazzite
    • Nobara
    • CachyOS

    When picking a distro for gaming, I always recommend using one that gets frequent/fast updates. All my recommendations get fast updates. If you are mainly just gaming, go with a gaming focused distro. If you want a system without many apps or modifications, go the general use route.

    I can elaborate on each of my picks on request.

  • Deltarule

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  • Simple Real-Time TTS on Manjaro Linux?

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  • For setting up and selecting Piper TTS voices, use Pied. Then use KMouth by KDE to have an app to paste text in an make use of Piper TTS voices.

  • Simple Real-Time TTS on Manjaro Linux?

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  • That plus KMouth would be exactly what OP wants. KMouth is an app you can paste text in and have speechd play it.

  • What are the options if my country makes VPN's illegal?

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  • Mullvad has many methods of obscuring the fact that you are sending VPN traffic, specifically designed to fight VPN censorship and firewalls.

  • what instant messaging (IM), and Voice over IP (VoIP) fdroid app that doesn't require a real phone number can I use to talk to family on an android device?

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  • Matrix with either Element or Fluffychat

  • Can Google read my Signal messages on stock Android?

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  • Debian's APT Will Soon Begin Requiring Rust: Debian Ports Need To Adapt Or Be Sunset

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  • You can think yhat Wayland adoption was artificial, bit X.Org is unmaintained software and no developers are picking up reigns of X11. X is dead.

  • Distro Recommendation Discussion (Not a 'What Distro Should I Use?' Post)

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  • I personally don't like LTS Linux distros because Linux is always changing, and unlike Windows, overwhelming for better. Plus security patches are not always backported because the threat severity of fixed bugs isn't always properly categorized. I don't like the following LTS distros: Ubuntu/Mint, Debian, Leap. I also don't like distros which don't have good defaults in respect to security hardening. Fedora and openSUSE are my ideal distros.

    For example, I recently installed Mint for an older family member and it has been alright. X.Org kinda sucks and she has encountered buggy behavior with apps crashing or desktop freezing. I personally used the desktop I gave them with openSUSE Tumbleweed and encountered no such issues. I just went with Mint, against my best judgment because it is so widely recommended.

    Since GNOME and KDE Plasma have first-class Wayland support, I basically only recommend those two DEs. I personally like the look of GTK4 apps more than Qt, and GNOME apps over KDE, but the freedom of KDE Plasma is superior.

    The distros I recommend are as follows:

    General Use: Criteria: general purpose, SELinux, modern technologies (Pipewire, Wayland, close to upstream kernel)

    • Fedora Workstation/KDE
    • openSUSE Slowroll/Tumbleweed

    Gaming: Criteria: gaming focus, baby easy install process, modern version of Mesa and kernel, first class Nvidia support

    1. PikaOS (rolling-Debian)
    2. Bazzite (Fedora atomic)
    3. Nobara (Fedora traditional)
    4. CachyOS (Arch Linux)

  • GNOME 50 Ends the X11 Era After Decades

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  • It is possible on both GNOME and KDE iirc. I never use that feature, but i am sure i saw it in the settings.

  • What to do about being unable to use a custom ROM?

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