Einar @ original_reader @lemm.ee

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No I didn't. Will try that. Thanks.

I could. You're totally right. There's also an extension I could use for that.

It's just as you said. Not as nice. What can I say... I am obsessing over this.

Thank you. Fantastic write-up. Saved for future use. :-)

I generally agree with these assessments. One point I would like to add some nuance to, though. This might not be the most popular take, but saying that Ubuntu should be avoided at all cost is a bit extreme. IMO.

If I may, here some counter-arguments to the criticisms of Ubuntu:

It is easy to use and accessible. It has a user-friendly interface and is installed with ease, making it an excellent choice for beginners. The large user base and extensive documentation also provide a wealth of resources for troubleshooting and learning.

Snap packages are convenient as they bundle all dependencies. Flatpaks do something similar, of course. But just because Canonical controls Snap and it is closed source doesn't automatically make it evil.

The fact that Canonical has successfully commercialised Linux doesn't always sit well with some people in the spirit of FOSS Linux, but they have also done a great deal to widen the distribution and appeal of Linux. Ubuntu has a large and active community that can be incredibly helpful to new users. The community support, forums and official documentation are most useful. I don't currently use Ubuntu, but use their resources frequently. Their work also makes the work of distros like Mint, Elementary and Pop! OS easier.

Ultimately, the choice of Linux distribution depends on individual needs and preferences - even for beginners. Although I am not a Ubuntu fan, I wanted to provide a counterpoint with this post. Ubuntu certainly has its flaws, but are we really doing the world of Linux a favour by promoting complete avoidance and thus damaging Ubuntu?

Anyway, just my opinion. I know some of you will disagree with me, perhaps passionately and strongly. Some will agree. That is fine. My hope is that the Linux world remains as diverse as possible, with plenty of options for everyone, and enough resources for fast, high quality development.

No.

Can this Tricorder?

Would we have the technical know-how for that?

I mean, cool.

It's just that my early 21st century cellphone has more sensors than this 24th century device... 💁‍♂️

How many times has this been posted now? Genuine question: why is this such a big deal?

In fact, we might be able live there.

“Lunar cave systems have been proposed as great places to site future crewed bases, as the thick cave ceiling of rock is ideal to protect people and infrastructure from the wildly varying day-night lunar surface temperature variations and to block high energy radiation which bathes the lunar surface,” said Katherine Joy, professor in earth sciences at the University of Manchester. “However, we currently know very little about the underground structures below these pit entrances.”

Source

The intelligence of a crow is estimated to be comparable to that of a 7-year-old human.

So I'd say yes, we expect more from a human adult.

Holding grudges is bad for us. It causes anxiety, depression and can even lead to feelings of hatred and revenge and other difficult outcomes. So yes, let it go. And if you can't let it go, talk to the person who hurt you about it in a mature way. Often it's just a misunderstanding. This will keep you healthy in more ways than one and contribute to happy relationships with those around you.

Easier said than done, but dealing with hurt feelings and letting go of resentment is always the healthy way to go.

Giddy-up!

Good advice. Thanks. 🤝

So what is the best way of securing a door without spending thousands?

Am with you. Their midrange phones still have headphone jacks, though. I like that.

TempleOS received mostly "sympathetic" reviews.

😅

Granted.

For a beginner, however, this is a difference that would take some explaining. As you said, some distros heavily theme the desktop environments (DE) before shipping, so in that sense the question is fair.

By extension, of course, I am with you, as with the right amount of work, any distro can run any DE and make it look any way.

Ambitious.

Definitely real.

Plenty of sauces.

Another example of a company making clear that we don't truly own the games we play on their platform.

True.

And while we wait we keep our factories running, our cars on the street, our planes in the air, our meat on the tables, our plastic wrapped around everything and keep believing that we will be just fine.

This applies to so many things. Someone's lifestyle might come under attack, someone's religion might be persecuted, someone has sensitive information to share, and so on and so forth.