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@ murph @lemmy.sdf.org

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  • Misunderstood hand signals may put cyclists in danger

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  • These same drivers also do not use turn signals, and don't stop for stop signs. They will not follow the rules of the road, and scream at cyclists for doing the same. Even if you do signal, a lot of drivers don't know what they mean anyway. (As stated in the article)

    I've had people wave at me, as in to say hello when I'm giving hand signals.

  • Linux Desktop Renaissance

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  • You know, back in the day, normies used DOS, Windows 3.1, and various Apple machines. (None of these were seamless) You'd be surprised now much non-enthusiasts can do when motivated. They did break stuff, but they tried to use it all.

  • Keyboard and mouse suggestions

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  • I plug my steamdeck into a USB dock, (for ethernet, video , etc) which has the Model M with a USB adapter.

  • Keyboard and mouse suggestions

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  • Find an old IBM model M at a garage sale, or craigslist. Use it until the end of time.

  • The shrinkflation

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  • Two. Two fries is a small.

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  • I really, genuinely like Mobilizon, but the network effect is real, sadly, there aren't nearly as many people there. I'd probably suggest doing both, and maybe the like-minded people that you find on meetup can follow on Mobilizon, and help that cause as well. Meetup has nothing special, except for lots of people that go there to find events.

  • OLF Conference - Free and Open Software Conference and Expo

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  • An oversight on my part. Thank you for posting it. Sorry that we won't cross paths there.

  • Linux @lemmy.ml
    murph @lemmy.sdf.org

    OLF Conference - Free and Open Software Conference and Expo

  • Bill Gates warns AI will take over most jobs and leave humans working just two days a week

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  • No, but if started, and owned Arby's in a monopoly position for years, and then left... for many years, you'd be blamed for the state of the burger business. (Especially if you bother to comment on it, like Gates is doing)

  • Linux @lemmy.ml
    murph @lemmy.sdf.org

    Software Freedom Day 2025 - New Jersey

  • Morristown New Jersey Critical Mass

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  • Thunderstorms incoming, so looks like we're not riding, sorry folks.

    I also have to talk to them about the AI art with misspellings.

  • Bicycles @lemmy.ca
    murph @lemmy.sdf.org

    Morristown New Jersey Critical Mass

  • Car Enthusiasts Against Car Dependency [discussion]

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  • I have a relatively slow car with a manual transmission. It's a joy to drive, to accelerate, and then back off around the speed limit. It's well balanced, and handles well in turns. But the limits of the car are relatively low. I can enjoy it at sane speeds.

  • Donate to your favourite distro today!

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  • Even though I only really use it on one machine, (mnt pocket) I've contributed repeatedly to Debian. It's the bedrock upon which so much of the Linux ecosystem is built upon.

  • What y'all talking about?

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  • Haven't cared for any version of Windows, going back before 3.0 .

  • Meta Is Blocking Links to Decentralized Instagram Competitor Pixelfed

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  • Follow hashtags for things you're interested in too.

  • Meta Is Blocking Links to Decentralized Instagram Competitor Pixelfed

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  • Remember, there is no algorithm pushing people towards you, look around, follow people, and see who they follow.

  • So what the boink is Bazzite "cloud native" blah?

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  • I recall Jorge talking on one of the podcasts, and heard a line like (paraphrased) "You can just run your own, integrated into your own CI/CD system that you're running"

    Even though I've been running Linux for a long time, I feel like suddenly got a glimpse of what normal people might feel when we try to get them to use Linux at all.

  • Communication

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  • Not sure if you're serious, but it's a bicycle wheel.

  • This weird AI-generated engagement bait

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  • Leave "Weird Al" alone!

  • Who is excited?

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  • Of course, there are always small issues that can make it a little harder. When most hardware is designed first and exclusively to run Windows, there will always be issues to be resolved.

    I made a mistake though. You never advocated for anyone else to take the LTSC route, and that's that I incorrectly read out of your message. My apologies. I usually take issue with people saying that's a solution for other people. You never advocated that. Sorry.

  • Who is excited?

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  • If you're the type of person that can acquire and run LTSC, aren't you exactly the kind of person that has the ability to switch to Linux?

  • Who is excited?

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  • We've been through this before.

    When Windows dropped most 32 bit support, desktop Linux had a chance just like this, but it didn't happen then either. Unless some distro becomes a perfect 1:1 replacement for Windows on all hardware, with no changes in installation procedure. (including when it's purchased) as well as: All software must run not only perfectly, but exactly the same, with everything from installation to every moment of use exactly the same, otherwise people will use Windows unpatched, or go out and buy new hardware.

    In my opinion, the year of Linux on the desktop will only come when the desktop is abandoned, and it is no longer a commonly used platform.

    Yes, it's bleak, but we've been down this road before. Unless a distro becomes perfect, no significant change will come.

    Scoop up that hardware being discarded, install your favorite distro (because you will be supporting it) and give it away to someone to learn Linux. There will never be a mass exodus, just install, educate, and chip away 1 user at a time.

  • 2600: Hacker Quarterly @lemmy.world
    murph @lemmy.sdf.org

    Meetings this Friday.

    www.2600.com /meetings