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Notamoosen

@ Notamoosen @lemmy.zip

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  • Installing Linux on friend's new PC, which distro should he use?

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  • I can't say for certain as I don't have one to test. That being said, I've worked with hundreds of AMD/Linux machines (both deb and rpm distros) over the years and haven't experienced compatibility issues.

  • Installing Linux on friend's new PC, which distro should he use?

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  • For new users, I've been recommending Zorin with good success.

  • Is Kagi search engine worth it?

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  • I'm a fan. It took me a few weeks of properly rating (raising, lowering, and blocking) to get truly customized results. Once I did though, I found I'm able to research far faster than before. I've also become a fan of their AI assistant. It has multiple llm's to choose from and is more private than using them directly.

  • What will you do after Android starts restricting FOSS apps?

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  • That's a shame on both counts. I'll have to follow more closely for a Plan C.

  • What will you do after Android starts restricting FOSS apps?

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  • I'm likely going to use ladb to sideload "directly" on the device. I'm really hoping there are some legal challenges and/or bad pr to make them back down. I'm also considering picking up a Fairphone 4 or 5 and running CalyxOS as a plan B.

  • KVM for home server ?

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  • I personally use the Comet and have had a great luck with it.

  • Printers for Linux

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  • I don't have a specific model, but in general I've had success with Epson Tank printers and Linux. It opens up the ability to use third party ink easily. I'll use the Epson Connect feature for scanning (to email in my instance, but there's other options) without needing to input a server address or install anything on the OS. The main caveat, like most ink printers, they work best if you print often. This is to cut down on dry out and manual print head cleaning. In my experience using them weekly is enough.

  • Choosing a distro for a technophobe's computer

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  • This has become my go to OS for less technical users. I've even had a couple go for the Pro version so they could get the pre configured macOS like desktop.

  • Looking to change to a Linux-based OS on a laptop, but I don't really understand coding so I haven't tried any of them. Is LinuxMint a good place to start?

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  • Some great responses here. One thing I'd add is while Mint is considered "beginner friendly", it's still a Linux based os. If you decide you want to get into more advanced topics in the future (programming, networking, etc.) you can absolutely do those things with Mint if it's the distro your comfortable with. You wouldn't be stuck with an os with limited functionality in that regard.

  • My Fairphone 6 from Murena review!

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  • Thanks for the recommendation. Unfortunately, it's not available in my country. That's a shame because it looks excellent. For future knowledge though, are there any costs associated with it?

  • My Fairphone 6 from Murena review!

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  • This question is more related to the OS than the phone - What, if anything, do you use for Turn by Turn Navigation? How does it compare to Google Maps (ex. accuracy, traffic, alternate routes)?

  • Recommend a simple, small cheap laptop < 15" I can chuck in my bag for use in coffee shops!

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  • Windows seemingly lost 400 million users in the past three years — official Microsoft statements show hints of a shrinking user base

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  • I wonder how cloud accessibility plays into this. In the past if I had a dedicated windows app I might typically have maybe a hundred windows desktops accessing onsite servers. Nowadays I can replace that with thin clients and cloud based RDSH servers.

  • What is a movie that "looks like" it would suck, but actually is well written and acted and a good time?

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  • Clue - A movie based on a board game sounds terrible, but it's really funny.

    For more of a movie that visually looks bad.

    Primer - Very low budget time travel movie that gets better every time you watch it.

  • What episode/season/movie do you consider as the ending in an otherwise long running franchise, and Why?

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  • Aliens ended the franchise. Slightly different answer, nothing occurred between the release of Predator and Prey.

  • Do you think a story that mixes magic with super advanced technology can work?

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  • I think the MCU has done a good job with it, but I'd like to see a non-superhero version of it.

  • What are the best options for computers that explicitly support linux operating systems?

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  • I'm seconding this. Admittedly it's anecdotal, but I've always had great luck with Amd chipsets and especially their graphic cards both laptops and desktops. Also, this is somewhat opposite of your question, but I've always had better luck matching the distro to hardware rather than the other way around. In my specific instances I've had good luck with Red Hat based distros for hardware support (Fedora for my personal machines, Almalinux for business); specifically when handling hardware raid controllers and dedicated tpm chips.

  • The Fairphone 5 price has been dropped to €499. The phone is designed to be the most advanced environmentally friendly smartphone.

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  • I'd likely use a case in this instance. I remember dropping the Pixel 5 several times for that reason.

  • The Fairphone 5 price has been dropped to €499. The phone is designed to be the most advanced environmentally friendly smartphone.

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  • Knowing it's so easy to repair, do you think it's worth bothering with a case and/or screen protector?