Don't criticize Linux
this post was submitted on 19 Jan 2024
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I know we’ve said it before but THIS year is definitely going to be the year of desktop Linux!
Most people already have several Linux machine in their home. I wouldn't be surprised that Linux has already thc malority of consumer device.
Just Desktop aren't but smartphone, routers, and tons of smart shit are Linux based
I'm my house Linux desktops out number window.
My kids haven't even used Windows, aside from like 5-10 min here and there on my wife's PC.
Yup. Not counting my two PCs that both run Linux, I have:
- LG Smart TV - webOS is Linux
- Android phone and tablet
- Chromecast - pretty sure it's Linux
- Steam Deck - SteamOS is Linux
And that's just the ones I know about. I wouldn't be surprised if our cars, refrigerator, washing machine, etc all ran Linux inside. In fact, the only devices we have that I know don't run Linux (and have a real OS) are:
- wife's iPhone
- wife's iPad
- wife's PC - Windows
- my work computer - macOS
- Switch - FreeBSD
But 4/5 of those are still *nix.
Linux needs still needs more THC malority, IMO.
And if you do, you better run!
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Every time there's a vague reference to a car, you need to lose your everloving mind at the pure evil it represents.
Its not reddit by all what that means.
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lemm.ee was in a rough spot in the couple weeks after their version update, but they got it figured out and it's been good since. Maybe this is me being naive but most of the major instances should have that behind them by now I think
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Connect does all that (Android) Free, no ads, frequent updates; dev support via buy-me-a-coffee thingy.
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Boost is my preference
First things first, have you watched Star Trek and which Linux distro do you run?
- No is it good? 2. I’m still stuck on MacOS :( might try asahi Linux if I have some time though.
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If it annoys you, you can filter it out by keywords. I use this to block anything "Musk" for instance.
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Asahi is GREAT and the install process a breeze ; Coming ftom macos I suggest you select Fedora-Gnome rather than the default KDE desktop.
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I have actually tried fedora in a VM! Just don’t have enough space… it would be my go-to distro though.
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A lot of Star Trek is quite good. If you watch TNG, start from season 2.
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Several distros work absolutely fantastic on older Intel-based Macs; Mint has a knack for breathing new life into old hardware. Can't speak from experience about the ARM-based Macs.
Nope.
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