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Codilingus , to linux in Is Linux (dumb)user friendly yet?

If you decide yes, I highly recommend Fedora Silverblue, or any of the distros based on silverblue/ublue. I myself love Bazzite for gaming.

Those are atomic and immutable, meaning you cannot easily break core files, and every single thing can be updated in the app store. It’s the windows equivalent of not being able to modify/delete C:\Windows; and getting firmware, drivers, applications, and Windows updates all in one click using the Microsoft Store.

UlyssesT , to science_memes in Weevil Wednesday

Looks like this one’s the lesser of the two weevils. kelly

YuzuDrink , to gaming in I typically avoid online games but this is why I'm fine with it in Elden Ring
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Sometimes I’ll rename myself “Free XP Weekend” and invade people and then just jump off a cliff or let them wreck me. For free XP.

BananaTrifleViolin , to linux in Is Linux (dumb)user friendly yet?

Yea it is user friendly. If you’re using your computer once a week presumably its for things like web browsing or working with documents - these are very easy and straight forward to do in linux.

The other big benefit is the cost - linux is free and you’ll save £120 on a basic version of Windows which can be used to get get a better PC or just saved.

Add to that no advertising, much more private and entirely yours to do what you like with. And if you don’t like it you can easily install Windows instead, so its zero risk to try Linux.

Revan343 ,

Linux vs. Windows doesn’t generally affect the cost unless you’re building the machine yourself, or buying from a Linux specific vendor like Framework (which are generally more expensive than what you’ll find at Best Buy anyways). The major PC manufacturers are going to have Windows pre-installed whether you want it or not.

TheReturnOfPEB , to science_memes in Explosions in the Sky

and then downvotes it

Luvs2Spuj , to askuk in What are your red flags for job interviews?

When the benefits listed are the legally required minimum holiday and pension, plus on site parking. Usually these are also paired with a competitive salary.

Edit: it’s late, I can’t read and wrote about things in a job advert rather than an interview. I’m going to bed, maybe I’ll try do some Internet tomorrow.

frazorth OP ,

No, thats fine!

Red flags can be anywhere! Spread the warnings, because some things dont always sound as toxic as they really are.

JameUwU , to selfhosted in What OS is best for a beginner to degoogle?

If you want Something you can set up and forget, use YUNOHOST, otherwise learn how to use docker containers and pick any server distro. Debian, Fedora Server, Ubuntu Server, MicroOS, hell OpenWrt will all do fine.

c0smokram3r , (edited ) to linux in Is Linux (dumb)user friendly yet?
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Linux Mint LMDE is always my recommendation to friends & fam who are leaving Win & Mac environments. LMDE bc ease of use/install & stability.

Slight learning curve, but that goes with anything new to a person when it comes to tech. Linux Mint forums are also legit for quick answers.

Good luck regardless of what you choose! Don’t let the negative feedback get you down! 🍀

-sent from an old MacBook running LMDE

Revan343 ,

I’ve been curious about LMDE, I use the Xfce version of regular Mint, but am comfortable in Debian (at least, server Debian). How does LMDE compare?

c0smokram3r ,
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They’re both great starters, imo! Xfce or LMDE is a solid choice for Linux beginners.

Xfce was a little too minimal for me & iirc it’s canonical-based. I chose lmde specifically bc I prefer Debian. I can’t recall if I had any major issues setting up either of them. I think it also just comes down to visual/aesthetic preferences. They’re both highly customizable so either way you’re good!

I’m gonna set up xfce for my dad on an old Dell desktop & i’m sure he’ll appreciate how close it is to windows right out of the box. 📦

Revan343 ,

I specifically like Xfce or LxQt, because I generally run older hardware; I suppose my biggest question is how easily I could use either (not overly picky about which). I’m not sure which desktop environment LMDE defaults to, but both Gnome and KDE are deal-breakers for me, unless it’s easily changeable.

I don’t have that problem on my actual Debian machines, because they’re headless anyways, there is no desktop environment at all

c0smokram3r ,
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Ooh, I gotcha! LMDE doesn’t default to gnome or kde. LMDE installs w cinnamon.

Not sure I’ve seen much of lxqt. Will def give that a once over our if curiosity!

criss_cross , to games in What's your favorite controller?

Xbox series X Elite controllers. I’ll never go back. They have a good weight and feel.

Sorta on topic, what do people use for N64 emulation? I can’t find a 6 button controller that I like.

thermal_shock ,

USB N64 controller

VindictiveJudge ,
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I used a Steam Controller for the N64 stuff. The right pad worked great for the C buttons.

Lemminary , to lemmyshitpost in I'm just a kid and life is nightmare... I know its not fair

Now what the young ladies in this grade need is an attitude makeover. And you’re going to get it, right now. I don’t care how long it takes. I will keep you here all night. (Joan the Secretary: We can’t keep them past four.) I will keep you here until four.

Toribor , to gaming in I typically avoid online games but this is why I'm fine with it in Elden Ring
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I don’t really engage with the online mechanics in Elden Ring… Maybe I should? I’ve put hundreds of hours into the game otherwise. I rate and leave messages but I’ve never summoned help for co-op or invaded people except for Varre’s quest where I always just get obliterated by people who are way better prepared than me.

Anamnesis , to asklemmy in How do I stop a 'planned future' from blindly determining my life's path?

This happened to me. I got a PhD and expected to be able to get a tenure track job in academia. Sure, it’s hard. But it wouldn’t be me that failed at it, right? Wrong. Three years later, no job, scraping by on adjunct work.

I went back to law school. Sometimes you have to redefine your life in a way that gives you new opportunities. Does it still hurt that I couldn’t get my dream job? Yeah, but I have a lot of good I can do for the world in other ways, and I’m not going to let that dream’s death prevent me from doing it.

Kalcifer , to linuxmemes in type the distro you use and is and let your keyboard finish it
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Arch Linux for Android phone case with the app in the app in the app in the app in the app in the app in the app in the app in the app in the app in the app in the app in the […]

avidamoeba , to programmerhumor in Being Agile
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The one thing scrum has succeeded in is creating an industry of people that get paid to do little work, which is fine as long as they don’t take themselves seriously enough to get in the way. Bullshit jobs are a needed feature of a well run economy.

Sasha ,

The only thing that keeps me sane while working for capitalists is that I get paid to do a lot of nothing

avidamoeba ,
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Amen. You’re like a capitalist, but without the capital.

AlecSadler ,

As someone OE, absolutely.

teawrecks , to linux in Is Linux (dumb)user friendly yet?

It’s better to ask which distro is dummy proof. Some are made for noobs and windows users, others are not, and they’re all based on “Linux”.

Mint, Debian, and Fedora are all good starter options, and all are made to get stuff done without having to use the command line.

Brahvim ,
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Debian without the CLI?

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