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2周前

Valve employee Pierre-Loup Griffais talks more about anti-cheat support for Linux/SteamOS on FPS Podcast #83
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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前
It's only 2 minutes video, so I recommend to watch to listen to the source yourself.
The interviewer asks about Anticheat situation and Valve employee responds they are working to make it as easy as possible for developers to support Anticheat and build. Hardware modules are in place and whenever help needed, Valve tries to help the developers. But ultimately it is up to the developers to support.

2周前

Google tells employees it must double capacity every 6 months to meet AI demand

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

1k bullshit

2周前

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

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

TL;DR: Basically gaming compatibility and additional complications, on top of all what is new due to Linux.

I have a brother trying to convince him to use Linux over Windows (or at least dual boot). I could make him use Manjaro (back then when I was using Manjaro myself) on a laptop. That was his first experience and he is a gamer who likes multiplayer games. So the experience was a bit mixed. Later I borrowed him my Steam Deck for 2 weeks and it was a torture to myself, as it was the launch period of the hardware. And then I convinced him to buy Steam Deck instead a laptop.

He still loves the Steam Deck and uses it here and there, especially on vacation. But as lot of primary multiplayer games he play do not work on Linux and because of complications with some non Steam games and lot of applications he had, such as Discord, he went back to Windows on his new PC. Some complications arised because of the Steam Deck and its limitations, but that did not change the fact how games he plays are not working.

But he admits that SteamOS is the better operating system. And he understands why it is what it is, but as said, that does not change the fact he cannot play some of his favorite games on Linux. But that is not all. You have to understand that newcomers who experience LInux for the first time, and switched reluctant without research, don't know what Wayland is, don't know differences between desktop environments and has to deal with compatibility layers on top of all other new Linux stuff for them.

Why your sister felt she has less control is just a feeling, because she know less, therefore can control less. It makes sense from her perspective, so I would not say its entirely wrong.

2周前

Microsoft finally admits almost all major Windows 11 core features are broken

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

Yes, because Microsoft knows stuff in Windows that can be utilized in WINE. And maybe open sourcing a few parts to add to it. We are talking about WINE, an open source project where Microsoft doesn't have the entire say. We can check and correct or reject, unlike whatever happens in closed source Windows.

2周前

Microsoft finally admits almost all major Windows 11 core features are broken

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

Can you imagine, what if Microsoft in the future will swap to Linux as their Kernel for Windows? Then WINE and Proton are also much better if Microsoft is actively working on it, as they would need it in a Linux based Windows system. I am talking about something like 20 years from from now. Looking at Android or even SteamOS, it could still be filled with proprietary stuff. But Microsoft would benefit from the superior system and lots of free development. Does anyone else think this could be a possibility?

2周前

Switch to a Fully free Operating System

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

Honestly, I am grateful that the FSF is a bit more strict in this definition. While I do not care too much about this, I think it is good that we have some ideal to follow and look forward. And its good, because anyone who wants to go that route, have a community and direction.

2周前

Switch to a Fully free Operating System

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

Agree to fully switch to a 100% free os? No. I need the nvidia driver.

Well, there is an Open Source Nvidia driver nowadays (not talking about Nouveau, but the new Nova). I don't know how good it is and my old Nvidia 1070 card is not supported by Nova. So cannot do any comparisons sadly. I think in the future Open Source Nvidia drivers could be in a similar spot as AMD.

2周前

Switch to a Fully free Operating System

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

Calling a "regular" Linux desktop operating system being Black boxed or closed source is a bit too far in my opinion. I do not agree 100%, but I understand the concerns and points brought up in this discussion.

2周前

Firefox 147 Will Support The XDG Base Directory Specification

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

Yeah, I guess that's a good point. I do my (with custom scripts) backup and have to add additional directories like Firefox profile manually to the list. I guess breaking up the cache and temporary files from the configuration would be a nice bonus. I didn't think of this before posting my reply.

+1 I changed my mind.

2周前

Firefox 147 Will Support The XDG Base Directory Specification

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

To be honest, I don't know why this was an issue at all. I speak for myself, when I say it never actually bothered me much, as long as it is hidden and in my home directory. I will change directory to .config/firefox (or whatever is the new default), but I don't know if that makes a difference at all.

2周前

How can you setup firefox to disable connections to third party domains

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

You don't have to update the filter lists. You can have a totally local offline list that never updates, but you can add your own exceptions and filters. I mean you can do what you want, but I think there are some misconceptions. In example uMatrix is not spyware. It does not send unwanted information to developers back. And people audit not only the code, but also what is sent through network after installation.

If you really don't trust much, which is understandable (i am not trying to convince you to install spyware), then I think Firefox is not the best browser for you. In that case it would be better to use a browser like LibreWolf, a fork of Firefox with configurations of privacy and security in mind. It comes with uBlock Origin plugin though, if that is a deal breaker.

Good luck finding a solution. I don't know any way doing it in Firefox without addons.

2周前

How can you setup firefox to disable connections to third party domains

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

Not every extension has access to everything. The things that it has access is listed. And if they are open source, then it can be audited that it does not collect data. The filter lists are local on your computer.

However I do understand the concern, it just does not apply to everything. But off course, it would be better if there is a builtin functionality. I am just not aware of something like that in Firefox itself. That's why I suggested the best next thing.

2周前

is it fine to leave steam deck in sleep mode instead of turning it off?

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

Well, every device in sleep mode runs out of battery at some point. The Steam Deck is not the most efficient one in sleep. I would just turn it off if you do not use it for an entire day or so. Otherwise its pretty useful to just sleep for a few hours.

2周前

SteamOS updates and Decky [Question] - Solved

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

I used Decky in the past and it was NOT recommended to have Steam (client) Beta enabled. That was a deal breaker for me. Not sure if this is still the case. Do you happen to use Steam Beta (note Steam itself, not Decky).

2周前

How can you setup firefox to disable connections to third party domains

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

I use uBlock Origin + uMatrix together. Didn't know uBlock can do that. Need to look into the expert mode more.

2周前

Project goals update — September 2025

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

I was curious to what cargo-script is. Here is more about that project: https://github.com/epage/cargo-script-mvs/blob/main/0000-cargo-script.md

2周前

How can you setup firefox to disable connections to third party domains

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thingsiplay @beehaw.org 2周前

I think uMatrix extension does that? But the user interface might be a little bit unintuitive at first and you have to learn how to enable and disable specific domains. And you have to click the save button to make the settings permanent for that website. The cool thing is, you have detailed control which domain for each website and even what type they can access.

But that is not strict what you was asking. So if you really want strictly prohibit all domains and files from being accessed and loaded up by default, then you should look into other configuration or extension. I am not aware of such a configuration in Firefox itself.