It’s accurate though…
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barnacul@lemmy.world 6 days ago
“don’t even know how to boot from USB” Are you serious with this post?
liquefy4931@lemmy.world 6 days ago
dvlsg@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Yeah, most people I interact with probably don’t even what what “boot” means in that context. Or at least a good chunk of them.
Fleur_@aussie.zone 6 days ago
There are people in this thread saying they don’t know how to do it.
AquaTofana@lemmy.world 6 days ago
That’s me. I’m a fucking idiot when it comes to computer shit.
I feel like a goddamned wizard just opening up command prompt lmao.
So no, I’ve never booted from a USB. I definitely believe that I’m the minority on here though.
And I don’t watch Star Trek either.
Why am I even here?
ameancow@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Why am I even here?
Because reddit will shadowban or IP ban you for so much as using poor punctuation because they’re so desperate to create a virtual AI world where they can control social narratives and “common attitudes” creating even more effective systems for manufacturing consent about anything from politics to what brand of toilet paper you should use?
barnacul@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Yeah, it’s a niche application that maybe 0.1% (optimistically) of computer users use
ameancow@lemmy.world 6 days ago
This is entirely accurate.
You’re not giving any context for your incredulity or what you’re asking is serious or not.
Most older computer users, as well as most younger users, do not interact with file systems or operating systems anymore, much less concern themselves with alternate boot options and other specific case examples. A lot of younger GenX and a good amount of Millenials have more exposure to traditional computers growing up and have a better chance of knowing some basics.
ConstableJelly@midwest.social 6 days ago
“You’re not giving any context for your incredulity” might be the most helpful phrase I can remember hearing for communicating on the internet.
ameancow@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Thank you, I push back on anti-intellectual reactions wherever I can. And it’s not just “put the X in the bag” or “I ain’t reading all that” responses, it’s also people assuming a hegemonic understanding of the world. We need to exercise mental empathy as much as emotional empathy to make better communication and bring the water level up for everyone.