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AusatKeyboardPremi@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

Yes. I plan on using a lightweight Linux based OS for daily operations and restrict Windows only to game. I also know Firefox would not cut it, and using an older build of FF is a security risk.

The intention behind making this post was to learn from the community what they do to browse the web on vintage machines, if they even do.

Thank you for pointing me to Luakit and farside.link. I already use alternative front ends like Piped and Nitter but it is nice to see there are many more options.

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pmjv@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago
Frankly, I use links2 for most of my web browsing even on my daily driver (which would by many be considered vintage anyway) and use Firefox for websites that wouldn’t work otherwise, that I absolutely need.

It’s good practice to get used to light software from all walks of life, one might come to realize they don’t need the fancy stuff in their life to use computers.

Good luck.

PS: There’s the #oldcomputerchallenge channel on libera.chat you might want to visit. Many people there who live this lo-end lifestyle on a day-to-day basis, who’d be happy to help.

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- mccd@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago
  Neat, how do you manage lemmy? Any particular client you use?
  
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  - pmjv@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago
    lemmy works fine as is in a browser and sdf also hosts the ‘old’ variant, which works without js (fairly usable in text browsers too)
    
    old.lemmy.sdf.org
    
    Never looked into any clients, I’m afraid.
    
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    mccd@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago
    Oh neat, TIL about old.lemmy.sdf.org. That’s great!
    
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- AusatKeyboardPremi@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago
  It has been more than a decade since I used IRC, #oldcomputerchallenge is a very good reason to get back to using it.
  
  I was superficially aware of Gopher, but I did not know of the other internet protocols mentioned at: portal.mozz.us
  
  Also, I completely agree with your point about using light software. I hope I come across more such software as I go down this rabbit hole.
  
  I have learnt so much from your few comments. Thank you so much!
  
  P.S. I am curious to know what your daily driver is, only if you don’t mind sharing.
  
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  - pmjv@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago
    No problem. I think it’s good practice that can very well make you realize that obsolete machines aren’t really that obsolete.
    
    I use a thinkpad x220.
    
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    AusatKeyboardPremi@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago
    X220 is a beautiful machine! May it continue to serve you well for years to come. :-)
    
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pmjv@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago
PPS: here’s my guide on luakit, describing the js on demand and adblocking: …mozz.us/…/2023-05-18-shortys-luakit-guide.txt

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