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⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨GOG’s Freedom To Buy Campaign Gives Away Controversial Games For Free To Protest Censorship⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩:
Heroic Games Launcher ftw!
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨heaven⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩:
Tats of Piggies getting shitfaced.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨heaven⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩:
The AI will truly have to be able to think for themselves first. Whoever has written their parameters has done an impressive job of adding apologia into the algorithms about any religious topic.

Me: Does the bible say X?

AI: Yes

Me: Does the bible also say Y? (the literal opposite of X)

AI: Yes

Me: Doesn’t that mean the bible is inconsistent in this regard?

AI: Well you have to understand the cultural context of the time and be sure to approach such topics with sensitivity and blah…blah…
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨It's all connected⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
That’s weird, I don’t remember Barbara being that short. 🤔
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Peter Thiel’s bestie going mask off⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
I thought the movie was ok, but it triggering right wing nutjobs is hilarious.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Peter Thiel’s bestie going mask off⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
That’s what I thought he was saying at first, but that still doesn’t even make any sense though. You are either a billionaire or you are not. I don’t know of anyone who goes around claiming to be a billionaire when they are not, and I could probably name a few who are but never mention it.

Also why would it be a problem? Is he saying there is not enough of a wealth gap? That’s demonstrably false.

And what’s with the nature and function bit?

Sounds to me he’s just spouting hatred to be provocative without any real point.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Y'ALL GOT ANY OF THEM HALLOPINERS⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
Why couldn’t the señorita have babies?

Because her husband had a Hallowpiner!

…🦗🦗🦗… Ill see myself out.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨A fair punishment for the obscene hoarding of wealth⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
Fuck being nice, he doesn’t even get bathroom breaks and has to pee in a bottle. His paycheck should include all the taxes that we plebs have to pay, and at a Trumpian tax rate. Matter of fact the amount he has to earn back should include all of the tax he didn’t pay when he was alive.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨How to disable Microsoft Recall & stop the AI from taking screenshots of your desktop.⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

I wasn’t asking for guidance, I’m just pointing out that these are all things that reduce usability.

I wasn’t giving you guidance, I was jut pointing out that you are making it sound like some insane struggle to get and install programs on Linux. Usually it’s even more straightforward than in windows, especially if you already know what you are doing.

I’m just pointing out that these are all things that reduce usability.

Those are all examples of things that increase usability. Having multiple different ways to install a piece of software is only a problem if you allow choice paralysis to consume you. Right now you know just enough to know those options exist, but not their purpose or function. Literally less than 1/2 hour of googling would answer all of those questions, and with the benefit that you now better understand the useful functionality of your operating system. You only have to spend that 1/2 hour one time, and for the rest of your life you wouldn’t stress out over a flatpak vs a binary, or whatever. And again, for a new user they are probably best served by just opening the app store and hitting install. Easy, breezy, beautiful.

While you’re right that some of these issues also exist on the windows side, it’s not as prolific.

That’s just not true. Linux has had app stores for decades. Windows didn’t. Until recently, if you needed an app for Windows you had to trust ‘random online sites’ to get software. Now that Windows has it’s own app store, you can use both ways install apps in Windows- no different than in Linux.

I think that a lot of technical people forget that the average user is quick to give up and has a knack for breaking things. Many of the restrictive elements in Mac and Windows are to protect the average user, usually to the bane of the super user.

I just remember being a new Windows user and having to learn what a .dll and a .exe was. What the registry was, what installer ‘wizards’ were and how to properly use them, how to find the place in the control panel where you uninstall programs, how to update my system, what ‘fragmentation’ meant how how to solve it, how to not get viruses and how to remove them if you did, how the file system was set up and how to navigate it- There was a lot of stuff to learn, and you either learned it or you weren’t able to properly use your system. Same when I briefly switched to OS X.

It’s no different in Linux. People just don’t want to take the time to learn how things are done in Linux. The reality is it’s really not that hard to get up and running in Linux at all. And while you can always go deeper and learn more- its typically not necessary nowadays. I put Linux on my moms old computer when she was in her 70’s. She was not a techie person at all (extreme understatement). It took about 5 minutes max to get her up to speed. It was never an issue.

Many of the restrictive elements in Mac and Windows are to protect the average user

It’s simply a matter of readjusting your mindset. If you are about to do a simple and straightforward task that you already know how to do, chances are in Linux there are 10 other ways to accomplish the same thing- but you are in no way forced to know what they are or how to do them. If you are curious and want to know- that’s great. Take a little bit of time and learn them. If not- don’t.

Choice is good.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨How to disable Microsoft Recall & stop the AI from taking screenshots of your desktop.⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

I’m a technical person and even I struggle with what/how the hell I’m supposed to even install applications on Linux:

On my distro it’s 1) Open App Store 2) Search for Software 3) hit “install”.

Should I download the binaries? Should I use snap/flatpak/etc?

That’s a matter of personal preference, but once you understand the difference, which is really not that complex, then the choice should be practically automatic.

If I do one vs the other which is more up to date?

You can check the version number.

If I can’t find it in the software store can I trust random online sites?

You have the same issue in Windows.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨How to disable Microsoft Recall & stop the AI from taking screenshots of your desktop.⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
I think if you are paying to have a worse experience with a ICE car, and someone points out you can get a nice electric car for free and you think they are just being an annoying asshole- that’s an issue right there.

Sure, some people need dump trucks for work. If you don’t though I think switching to an EV is sensible.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Lemmy is a tech literate echo chamber⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
I’ll check it out, thanks 👍
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Eurythmics straight-up kills that guy⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
There used to be this cashier at the local bodega. Always such a huge grump. I tried to be extra friendly to him because he was clearly not enjoying life.

One day the video store I worked at got these bomb ass fancy lollipops I bought a bunch and happened to have some in my pocket the next time the cashier waited on me.

He was in one of his moods of course so I spontaneously decided to offer him a lollipop. He looked more pissed than every and just said “I’m Diabetic”. I stopped trying to be extra nice to grumpy people after that.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Slurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrp⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
This person trying to blue themselves.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Lemmy is a tech literate echo chamber⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
I can understand why. I’ve only been on here 2 months and can think if a half a dozen users I’d like to tag so I know not to waste my time trying to have a discussion with them.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Lemmy is a tech literate echo chamber⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
Can anyone recommend a good Lemmy client for Linux? Bonus points if it works well in portrait mode.

I am on Pop!_OS 22.04 and the only apps in the COSMIC Store are Interstellar and Lemonade.

Interstellar seems fine but if there is a way to tag users in it I can’t seem to figure it out, it also seems designed for Landscape mode and it’s a little cramped on my second monitor.

Lemonade hasn’t been updated since October of 2023, so I’m a little wary of trying that one out. I can’t even tell if they are still developing it or something called Ouch Browser, or if its the same project with a new name.

I know there are other Lemmy Apps but I am a little lost tbh.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Microsoft admits it would have to let Trump spy on EU data if demanded⁩ ⁨⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
It’s weird that this was something that Microsoft would have to admit, considering “The CLOUD Act” has made this mandatory for all US based companies anywhere they operate in the world. This has been a law since 2018.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨How do you reconcile staying sane while keeping yourself up-to-date with the news?⁩ ⁨⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:
That’s my secret Cap.

I’ve always been insane! 🤪
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨EU age verification app to ban any Android system not licensed by Google⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:
I use cards, I don’t even have NFC on my phone, but it is nice to be able to check my bank account, lock/unlock the card, deposit checks, etc.

I may be able to do most of that on the website, idk. Guess I’m probably going to find out :)
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨EU age verification app to ban any Android system not licensed by Google⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:
I miss LineageOS so much, my last couple of phones haven’t had a build of it and my asshole banking apps wont work on it now.

For my next phone i’m just not going to buy one unless it’s already supported and if I have to skip online banking I’ll do it.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨EU age verification app to ban any Android system not licensed by Google⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:
What’s going on with Europe lately? You all really want GOOGLE of all mega corps in control of your identity?

You’re going the opposite way, it should be your right to install an alternate OS on your phone. If anything they should be banning Google licensed Android.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨US condemns French inquiry into Elon Musk's social media platform X/Twitter.⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:
It’s ok when he does it. There is no such thing as a Republican who is able to be shamed by hypocrisy. It’s their super power.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨A real lifehack⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:
You’re not sure when you went to middle school?

You are saying that there was a young lady who was drunk at school and what- flashed you? And the teachers saw this and or knew about it somehow and were fine with it?

The juvenile in me is slightly jealous that your school was so relaxed. The adult in me is horrified that the people who were left in charge of children were unconcerned by an alcoholic 13 year old.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨The next time you hear someone say they're just vibing in life without a job, just look at this image.⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:
As cringe as this gal is (I don’t watch her videos either) I can stomach her easier than the 77 Million people who voted for Trump. I’d much rather focus on fixing whatever is wrong with them over this neo-hippie.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨The next time you hear someone say they're just vibing in life without a job, just look at this image.⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:
If you want good American food, when you get here go to a Chinese restaurant.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨You can drive 74 hours and still be in Germany. The American mind can't comprehend this.⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:
Yeah, he was a cracker. Here’s the thing though, in other ways he seems like a perfectly normal and decent human being.

We passed by an Amish produce stand and he had me stop. He got a bunch of fresh Veggies and then we stopped at a Chinese restaurant where he went inside and gave the lady working there a bunch of them. As we were leaving he even had a short conversation with her in Chinese. I’m sure it was very simple things like “Have a good one” and “Goodbye” or something similar, but I thought it was cool he had learned it. That kind of thing is pretty rare around here.

In the car he was telling me how they had recently lost one of their children in a car accident. It was heartbreaking. Sounds like he has known them for quite while.

He then had me drive to a neighboring college town that has people from all over the world come to go to school, so it’s a fairly diverse place. He was telling me he liked it there because there were so many different kinds of interesting people. We stopped by his Dry Cleaners which was also ran by Chinese people and he left them with the other half of the vegetables.

Then on the way out of town he had me stop at the International Market. He asked me if I had ever tried Eel before and when I said I hadn’t he bought me a couple of cans (it’s ok, nothing to write home about imo).

So yeah, he was an old white redneck, but he wasn’t a total piece of shit and fairly open minded about some things. I’m not sure why he hates roundabouts, but that attitude is super common around here, among all sorts of people.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨You can drive 74 hours and still be in Germany. The American mind can't comprehend this.⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:
I don’t think it’s a matter of ‘can’t figure it out’ as much as ‘don’t like change’. We’ve been putting them roundabouts in my shithole state and the number of people who complain about them boggles the mind. They will successfully navigate them, but they’ll whinge about it the whole time.

This happened to me just the other day as I was chauffeuring some good old boy around. Mind you he wasn’t even driving, but still had to let it be known that he disapproved. There was no traffic so I barely had to slow down to navigate the intersection and his input was “I hate these things, they just slow you down!”. I tried pointing out that if it had been a 4-way stop we would have had to stop, so it was actually faster this way. I don’t know if he was immune to logic or just unwilling to admit that something that was different than what he was used to had a benefit, but he just repeated that he hated them, so I dropped the subject.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Linux Reaches 5% Desktop Market Share In USA⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:
Huh, TIL

I’m really glad that’s what it turned out to be.
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Can I lick it?⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:
When a problem comes along, you must lick it Before the cream sets out too long, you must lick it When something’s going wrong, you must lick it
⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Linux Reaches 5% Desktop Market Share In USA⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:
God damn I love it :) I’ve been messing with Linux for 20 years now and there are some patterns that never seem to change.

In almost every thread about Linux there will always be:

1 person bragging about 'Using Arch" btw

1 or 2 people saying this will be “The Year of the Linux Desktop”

2 or 3 people joking about it being “The Year of the Linux Desktop”

10 - 15 people explaining why it wont be or shouldn’t ever be “The Year of the Linux Desktop”

3 or 4 people complaining about how rude the Linux community is.

10-20 people saying that isn’t their experience and/or they always try to help people when they can.

1 or 2 people actually being rude (who are usually downvoted).

2 or 3 people saying how Windows/Mac OS is better in certain ways.

4 or 5 people complaining about one specific thing that doesn’t quite work for them in Linux, or one specific Windows only program they must use for work.

8- 10 people giving them suggestions about how to solve their issue or work around it.

Personally I love the Linux community. The people are mostly great, friendly, able to think outside the box, and willing to help others. I try to emulate that whenever possible. Sure you are going to get rude people in every scene, I just ignore them.