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Sometimes....

  • What are the silliest reasons people have given you for not wanting to try Linux?

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  • Hard to say, but I'd say no....

  • What are the silliest reasons people have given you for not wanting to try Linux?

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  • Sometime around 2004, I somehow managed to get a friend to try Linux. They spent an entire weekend compiling a custom kernel just to run some experimental beta driver that might have made Doom 3 somewhat playable on their system. Everything compiled just fine, but whenever they booted up the system, they discovered they had forgotten to re-enable sound support. A recompile fixed that, but performance wasn't what they were expecting. I think they got like 15fps or something like that. After a few weeks of using Linux they reinstalled win-xp....

  • Feature parity or get out

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  • I still use X11 & will continue to do so for as long as possible. Wayland's not bad, X11 just seems to works better....

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  • That is so awesome.. Please never change....

  • search engine megathread?

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  • I feel the same way. I’d love to see them move toward developing their own independent index. I also really hope they stay true to what makes them different and don’t get caught up in the whole “AI-everything” trend. Search doesn’t need to be artificially padded or reworded by a chatbot, it just needs to be genuinely useful, transparent, and connected to reality. If Ecosia focused entirely on building a clean, human-centered search experience powered by their own index, without the AI noise, I think that would be far more valuable than following the same path other major engines have taken....

  • search engine megathread?

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  • I switched to using Ecosia a while back, and have had no problems with it. The results are generally relevant enough for everyday use, and it feels good knowing that my searches contribute (at least in some small way) to reforestation projects.

    It’s not perfect, of course.. It still relies partly on bing’s index, but the experience has been stable and consistent for me. I also like that the interface is clean and privacy-focused without trying to upsell the search experience.

    In the past I’ve tried alternatives like StartPage and DuckDuckGo, but Ecosia has quietly become my default. It just works well enough without much fuss, and that’s something I really appreciate right now.

  • I just found out my fiancee wants to switch to linux, lets start a distro war, what should be her first? + other questions

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  • Always great to see more people curious about Linux, especially when the motivation is escaping ms-bullshit..

    If she wants something that just works but still feels polished and professional, I’d actually give openSUSE a look. Leap is rock-solid and perfect for people who want a stable system that behaves consistently and doesn’t demand much maintenance. Tumbleweed, on the other hand, is rolling release, so it’s always up to date but still surprisingly reliable thanks to openSUSE’s testing process.

    Both use YaST, which is one of the best control panels in the Linux world. You can do a lot with YaST, like manage users, partitions, updates, drivers, and networking all from one place without ever touching the terminal.

    Mint is also a fine choice as well....

  • Why?

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  • Switched to Linux in 2002 because I hated using windows & was searching for a better computing experience. Instantly fell in love & have been daily driving Linux ever since....

  • F-Droid and Google's Developer Registration Decree | F-Droid

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  • The only apps I have installed from the play store are ones that came pre-installed with the phone. The rest are all from f-droid....

    LONG LIVE F-DROID ! !

  • Nova Launcher's Sad End: Founder Says Development Is Over

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  • I’ve been a user of nova for quite a while now, and over time it’s become something I don’t really think about. My setup is minimalist and nova has always blended into that seamlessly. It doesn’t demand attention; it just works, letting me use my phone the way I want. For me, as long as this phone keeps on working, nova will stay right where it is, simple, reliable, and exactly what I need. Even if this phone gives up the ghost, I'll probably still consider using nova on whatever phone I get next....

  • Kevin Barry, the founder and original developer of Nova Launcher has stopped working on Nova Launcher and the open sourcing efforts.

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  • My phone still work's perfectly fine, so I plan to keep using it for as long as I can & it won't be getting any android os updates any time soon, so I think I'll be fine. When my phone eventually does give up the ghost, I’ll deal with it then, but until that point, nova should keep working just fine for me....

  • Kevin Barry, the founder and original developer of Nova Launcher has stopped working on Nova Launcher and the open sourcing efforts.

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  • I paid for Nova years ago, and have been happily using it ever since. For me, it’s set up in a really minimalist way that fits how I like to use my phone. I've never had any need to switch away from it because it works for my needs. Is there any reason I should consider switching away from it :?

  • The state of Linux phones in 2025

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  • I get what you mean. The openness invites possibility, but for a lot of us can feel limiting when we can’t build the missing things ourselves....

  • The state of Linux phones in 2025

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  • I don’t really see any of these as deal breakers, because I think the state of Linux phones in 2025 isn’t about being “finished” or “perfect,” it’s about being part of a bigger journey. Every limitation mentioned is just a reflection of where things stand right now, not anything permanent. What kinda excites me is that Linux phones are built around openness, community, and the freedom to adapt, qualities you don’t really get with mainstream options. Sure, there are missing features, rough edges, and some compromises, but none of that outweighs the value of having a device that puts you in control....

  • What distro do you game on?

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  • Arch Linux is Linux built my way. My system blends to what I do. Clean and fast, no clutter in sight, with 100% freedom and control. I use Arch BTW !!

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

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  • Personally for me Arch on my system has been more stable & faster than both Debian & Fedora....

  • [MaoMaoWM] Dark E-Ink

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  • Thanks for the follow-up & for sharing your experience. I suppose this kinda thing highlights one of the quiet strengths of the X11 approach.. Simple tools like xwinwrap paired with mpv tend to be more lightweight and predictable, especially when you just want a looping video without the overhead. There's something to be said for minimal scripts doing exactly what you need with no surprises....

  • [MaoMaoWM] Dark E-Ink

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  • I hadn't come across mpvpaper before, so I decided to look it up. While it seems interesting, my initial impression is that it might be a bit more resource-intensive compared to what's achievable on X11. On X11, you can set up a video wallpaper using mpv with surprisingly little effort and minimal code....

     bash
        
if pgrep mpv; then
    pkill mpv; else
    xwinwrap -ni -fs -s -st -sp -b -nf -- mpv --profile=wallpaper -wid %WID /home/furycd001/wallpapers/wallpaper.mp4
  fi

  • What's your favourite OS that does not use systemd?

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  • System service managers like systemd, OpenRC, runit, or SysVinit often come down to user preference. While these systems are crucial for initializing and managing services on servers, where uptime, resource allocation, and specific daemon behaviors are important, their impact on a typical desktop or laptop is generally minimal.

    For most personal devices, the primary functions of a service manager occur largely out of sight. As long as the system boots reliably and applications run smoothly, the underlying service manager rarely registers as a significant factor in the daily user experience.

    For many, including myself, systemd simply works without much fuss. My choice to stick with it isn't due to strong conviction or deep technical analysis, but rather the simple fact that I've rarely, if ever, had to interact with it directly. For my personal desktop and laptop, it reliably handles booting, service management, and shutdown in the background. If it's not broken and isn't hindering my daily computing, there's no compelling reason to explore alternatives.

  • Memes @lemmy.ml
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    AI will never be able to write like me.

  • Memes @lemmy.ml
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    LAND HOE !!

  • Memes @lemmy.ml
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    Its all Linux !!

  • Memes @lemmy.ml
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    HTTP 404

  • Memes @lemmy.ml
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    You still have three wishes.

  • Gaming @lemmy.ml
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    Nintendo forces Garry's Mod to delete 20 years of content — Garry confirms Nintendo is behind Steam Workshop purge | Tom's Hardware

    www.tomshardware.com /video-games/pc-gaming/nintendo-forces-garrys-mod-to-delete-20-years-of-content-garry-confirms-nintendo-is-behind-steam-workshop-purge
  • Memes @lemmy.ml
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    The Fuckening

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    Cycling 🚴‍♂️🥵

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    Winning the lottery

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    Who the f**k is siri?!

  • Memes @lemmy.ml
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    High speed butthole !!

  • Memes @lemmy.ml
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    Things I want to do

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    Poltergeist's & home decor....

  • Memes @lemmy.ml
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    Damn you short cables....

  • Memes @lemmy.ml
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    One dark ☕ coffee please....

  • Firefox @lemmy.ml
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    Google Chrome’s ad-blocking plan could be a privacy disaster | TechRadar

    www.techradar.com /computing/chrome/chromes-ad-blocking-plan-could-be-a-privacy-disaster-and-a-reason-to-switch-to-firefox
  • Firefox @lemmy.ml
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    Google slows down Firefox users when watching YouTube....

    fosspost.org /google-slowdown-firefox-users-when-watching-youtube/
  • Unixporn @lemmy.ml
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    Fetch!!

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    Firefox userchrome dev....