I’m trying to downsize from an aging gaming laptop to an ultrabook I can use for writing, web browsing, and JavaScript / Python web development. I understand an ultrabook will be a downgrade in the performance department, but I don’t need all the performance my current laptop offers....
The average user doesn’t give a shit about what OS they’re running. They also don’t know what tools they need. I remember a client who dropped $700 on Photoshop because “How else can I resize my photos?”
Linux is to hard for someone who doesn’t know why it’s bad to install multiple antivirus suites. People who don’t know the difference between a web browser and a search engine.
Linux will only ever be for hobbyist because they the only ones who give a damn.
Been looking for RPI4 CMs for ages now and they’ve been sold out for as long as I can remember. Same with full size RPI4s and some Odroids. Is this just the new normal or are SBCs and CMs going to show up on the market again at some point?
For context, LDAC is one of the few wireless audio codecs stamped Hi-Res by the Japan Audio Society and its encoder is open source since Android 8, so you can see just how long Windows is sleeping on this. I’m excited about the incoming next gen called LC3plus, my next pair is definitely gonna have that.
Don’t get me wrong. I love Linux and FOSS. I have been using and installing distros on my own since I was 12. Now that I’m working in tech-related positions, after the Reddit migration happened, etc. I recovered my interest in all the Linux environment. I use Ubuntu as my main operating system in my Desktop, but I always end...
This sounds like an Ubuntu problem, sadly. Ubuntu is, in my experience, a mess of a distribution. Debian works almost flawlessly and I think you’ll have less issues with a properly run distro.
With the increase popularity of the linux desktop and the steamdeck, will new viruses and malwares be developed for linux systems? should we better use an antivirus?
I don’t think there’s a need. I keep my system patched and I only install from trusted sources. It might make sense in a corporate environment but for a single user machine I can’t image ever needing it.
I’d like to settle on a distro, but none of them seem to click for me. I want stability more than anything, but I also value having the latest updates (I know, kind of incompatible)....
Some things to keep in mind about the theater experience.
Only a handful of theaters do film IMAX anymore. A lot of IMAX locations are just 4k DCP (Digital Cinema Package)
Most theaters in the world are digital projectors with a max resolution of 1998x1080 or 2048x858
Part of the reason these factors still exist is cost. A poorly maintained film projector with a lousy film print can ruin a movie going experience. Hollywood would sometimes release so very shitty prints. The digital projectors are much easier to maintain so the experience is often more ideal for the average movie goer.
Having said that, if a theater takes good care of their film projectors and they have a well made and well kept print, the experience can be amazing.
I guess it’s self explanatory but I keep seeing all this stuff about how everyone is moving from Reddit to lemmy and I’m wondering if anyone knows if that’s really what’s happening. If you have numbers that’s even better....
I don’t have hard numbers, just loose ones. From what I’ve read Reddit had about 400 million daily active users. From what I know only about one or two million users are on Lemmy. Now that’s a massive jump from where it was just a few months ago, but it’s a drop in the hat.
If my information is even remotely correct that’s less than 1%.
I’ve tried using it over the years but I never liked it because there was no information. So last night I looked at my local city and there is almost no information at all. I spent a few hours last night adding buildings and restaurants and removing incorrect items. It was actually kind of fun and therapeutic and I plan to do...
Every time I move to a new area this is one of things I do. Outside of Google, a lot of the other maps start with open street maps as their data set as it’s an excellent jumping off point. So you’re not just helping open street maps You’re helping most map applications.
Windows XP looked like such a downgrade from Windows 2000. Lacked stability. Wanted something more customizable. I liked the idea of community powered software so Linux was the solution.
5 minutes is about as long as it took to download that mammoth 2MB jpg from this struggling Lemmy server.
Seriously though, I can download an ISO, flash it to USB, boot up and do an entire system install in less than 15 minutes. The only limiting factor is the speed of the internet.
I asked if people chose iPhone for the blue bubbles elsewhere a couple days ago, and while there was some good discourse on that post, the blue bubbles definitely also came up as a reason....
If you’re an invested user of Office, just get the Microsoft 365 suite. It’s a decent value. If you aren’t that picky, online office is pretty decent too. And of course there’s always LibreOffice.
Everyone should be using a password manager. Every service should have a different password (and some service should have several passwords) and it’s impossible for the average person to keep track of all of those. Every time I hear about someone losing control of an account it’s because they were using the same password as another service.
I recommend:
KeePassDX: Can be completely offline. Probably the most secure but can be a little awkward to use sometimes.
Bitwarden: Cloud based but open source. You could run a server but the main service offers MOST of the features for free.
Your mileage may very with some of the proprietary platforms. However my job uses 1 Password and it seems to be fairly safe.
Hey, just, uh, wanted to clear the air a bit. You know when you’re saying “Linux,” what you’re probably referring to is what some folks call “GNU plus Linux,” if you really want to get into the weeds of it. But don’t sweat it, alright? I’m not here to be a buzzkill or anything....
This is not a violation of the GPL. They are allowed to charge for access to the source. If you provide binaries/images to a customer, you also must provide source. However, anyone who doesn’t pay isn’t entitled to it.
Best <$400 USD Ultrabook for Debian 12
I’m trying to downsize from an aging gaming laptop to an ultrabook I can use for writing, web browsing, and JavaScript / Python web development. I understand an ultrabook will be a downgrade in the performance department, but I don’t need all the performance my current laptop offers....
Nearby Share for Windows is now officially available (blog.google)
Does anyone use PixelFed?
Also, is there a good app for iPhone for it? I tried out Vernissage and it’s nice in some ways and confusing in others.
What are the main challenges in Linux adoption for New users, and how can it be addressed? (lemmy.ml)
ELI5: Why are SBCs nowhere to be found?
Been looking for RPI4 CMs for ages now and they’ve been sold out for as long as I can remember. Same with full size RPI4s and some Odroids. Is this just the new normal or are SBCs and CMs going to show up on the market again at some point?
thank you Linux for giving a damn about Bluetooth headphones (feddit.de)
For context, LDAC is one of the few wireless audio codecs stamped Hi-Res by the Japan Audio Society and its encoder is open source since Android 8, so you can see just how long Windows is sleeping on this. I’m excited about the incoming next gen called LC3plus, my next pair is definitely gonna have that.
Why is Linux so frustrating for some people?
Don’t get me wrong. I love Linux and FOSS. I have been using and installing distros on my own since I was 12. Now that I’m working in tech-related positions, after the Reddit migration happened, etc. I recovered my interest in all the Linux environment. I use Ubuntu as my main operating system in my Desktop, but I always end...
Do you use an antivirus? Why, or why not?
With the increase popularity of the linux desktop and the steamdeck, will new viruses and malwares be developed for linux systems? should we better use an antivirus?
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wayland was a mistake
https://sh.itjust.works/pictrs/image/a45147c7-b527-40fd-8c14-44f918ae0190.webp
What developments in the Linux world are you looking forward to the most?
Personally, I’m looking forward to native Wayland support for Wine and KDE’s port to Qt 6.
What is your go-to Linux distro and why?
I’d like to settle on a distro, but none of them seem to click for me. I want stability more than anything, but I also value having the latest updates (I know, kind of incompatible)....
The 11-mile long, 600 lbs IMAX print of ‘OPPENHEIMER’ (i.imgur.com)
Is it really a mass exodus? And is it really a mass exodus to lemmy?
I guess it’s self explanatory but I keep seeing all this stuff about how everyone is moving from Reddit to lemmy and I’m wondering if anyone knows if that’s really what’s happening. If you have numbers that’s even better....
Has anyone used or contributed to OpenStreetMap?
I’ve tried using it over the years but I never liked it because there was no information. So last night I looked at my local city and there is almost no information at all. I spent a few hours last night adding buildings and restaurants and removing incorrect items. It was actually kind of fun and therapeutic and I plan to do...
why did you switch?
Hey everyone,...
Why I prefer Linux
Brand new, out of the box. It’s been sitting here at 100% for 5 minutes.https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/738d92c4-d89a-47c0-9614-f3d180773747.jpeg
18+ When I got my first apartment, the first thing I did was take nudes 😅 [oc] [f] (lemmynsfw.com)
Is having an Android really a deal-breaker for some people?
I asked if people chose iPhone for the blue bubbles elsewhere a couple days ago, and while there was some good discourse on that post, the blue bubbles definitely also came up as a reason....
My laptop came with Office pre-installed but I have this banner showing up every time I open it, is there a way to disable it for good? (lemmy.world)
Turning off all connected experiences doesn’t work.
Opinion - What are your thoughts on password managers? Do you use one? Would you recommend it to others? (lemmy.ca)
Hi! Are [t]rans titties welcome here? (lemmy.world)
It's time for a new generation. (lemmy.world)
I hope you enjoy this painstaking remaster of one of the best desktop wallpapers of all time. Now it’s up to you to configure your theme to match.
List of lemmy apps
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/687883...
Jeff Geerling stops development for Redhat (www.youtube.com)
An exceptionally well explained rant that I find myself in total agreement with.
D&D Movie (lemmy.world)
Anyone seen it? Is it awful?
Hey, just, uh, wanted to clear the air a bit.
Hey, just, uh, wanted to clear the air a bit. You know when you’re saying “Linux,” what you’re probably referring to is what some folks call “GNU plus Linux,” if you really want to get into the weeds of it. But don’t sweat it, alright? I’m not here to be a buzzkill or anything....
Dear Red Hat: Are you dumb? (www.jeffgeerling.com)