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It is against the rules but but what is it exactly?

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[–] shreddy_scientist@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Linux can't prevent you from permanently removing files. While in Windows it's a chore to remove a number of files/bloat, which are then most often back after a system update.

[–] lord_ryvan@ttrpg.network 11 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Linux can't prevent you from permanently removing files.

Some see this as a feature.

[–] shreddy_scientist@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 months ago

It's 100% a feature! Truly a horrendous approach to lock down a device someone purchased to the extent seen on Windows.

[–] reallyzen@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Why do you think Immutable Distros are all the rage these days? Beyond deleting shit, there's always Fucking Up shit.

[–] boredsquirrel 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Immutable Asahi will be a thing some day ;)

[–] princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Is there atomic Asahi yet? I know I saw the Fedora release, so an Atomic Desktop probably isn't that far away. Or build it yourself! :)

[–] boredsquirrel 3 points 2 months ago

There are some people in some stage of progress on a Fedora Atomic Asahi Remix