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Why make it complicated? in c/programmerhumor@lemmy.ml
Why make it complicated? in c/programmerhumor@lemmy.ml
[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 2 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

This is how it is done:

$a = ""

PHP forever. 🤲 Amen.

I've achieved comedy! in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 12 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I always feel sorry for this T-Rex. Haven't seen a bad joke from it yet. 😄

The best linux distro for gaming and graphic design? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

The answer is always OpenSuse.

Kidding. Stick with what you know works.

But seriously: OpenSuse.

Just joking.

Not.

Why don't the whole planet just use UTC+00:00 / Universal Time without time zones? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 5 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Why calculate?

While 1200 might be noon for one, another might just get used to 0800 to be noon. Who says 0000 must be midnight and 1200 noon?

A great disturbance in the Fediverse in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 5 points 1 month ago

I am doing that for friends and family. For now Windows is the default in Grub. Most are trying out Linux and like it.

A great disturbance in the Fediverse in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

[breathing through mask]

I find your lack of faith disturbing. You can install Windows 11 anyways.

Be careful not to choke on your aspirations.

A great disturbance in the Fediverse in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
How to (actually) choose a Linux distro in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago

Zypper could use some love, though it isn't bad by any means. But Flatpak does make a huge difference for sure.

This is my backpack, has served me well over the past few years for everything from trail crew to regular grocery running. in c/dull_mens_club@lemmy.world
[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago

Does it have a name?

[Epic Games | PC/iOS/Android] Limbo | 100% off/Giveaway in c/gamedeals@lemmy.world
[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

It's a must play. Short and sweet.

Not for the faint of heart, though. Gruesome death animations.

Oh, arachnophobiacs - stay away from this one. Or play it in the dark for a cleansing experience. Your choice.

How to (actually) choose a Linux distro in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] original_reader@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago

I'm good. But thank you for the tip.

Just posted the video, because I like that she's quite balanced in her views. The subject matter will always trigger a level of controversy, esp. on lemmy. But the advice is pretty solid.

And if Mint isn't the answer, go with Ubuntu. Or Zorin OS. Or PopOS. All of them are "right" and provide excellent beginner experiences for many people.

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How to (actually) choose a Linux distro (www.youtube.com)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by original_reader@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml
27 comments fedilink
 

I just enjoyed the presentation and the amount of work that went into it. 🙂

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Which areas of Linux would benefit most from further standardization? (lemm.ee)
 

The diversity of Linux distributions is one of its strengths, but it can also be challenging for app and game development. Where do we need more standards? For example, package management, graphics APIs, or other aspects of the ecosystem? Would such increased standards encourage broader adoption of the Linux ecosystem by developers?

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GNOME 47 Update: Extensions Disabled and Missing from Manager (lemm.ee)
submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by original_reader@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml
2 comments fedilink
 

Hello all,

after updating to Gnome 47.4 on openSUSE Tumbleweed, all my extensions are disabled and missing from the Extension Manager, even though they're still available in ~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions.

Has anyone else experienced this? Any solutions?

Edit: I can install extensions, even existing ones, and they show up again with all their previous settings. Until I logout. After a fresh login I get a vanilla Gnome experience again. The permissions of the extensions folder are fine (755). I'm stumped.

Cross posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/55958455

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Alternatives to VirtualBox? (lemm.ee)
 

VirtualBox is ridiculously simple to set up and get virtual machines going. Shared folders, shared clipboard and much more are no issue.

But.

It eats resources. The installed virtual machines (VM) run relatively slow. What have you found to be feature comparable - and most importantly more resource-efficient - alternatives for running VMs under Linux?

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What is your experience with AOSP? (developer.sony.com)
 

I'm considering flashing my Xperia with this, since Sony officially supports it and my stock ROM stopped getting updates.

Any thoughts? Is there something I should consider before doing this? Do you have a better alternative? If so, why?

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1-800-ChatGPT - Calling and Messaging ChatGPT with your phone (help.openai.com)
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TIL that by opening plastic items, between 14,000 and 75,000 microplastic particles are released (www.newscientist.com)
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Which "Don’t Starve" expansion should I buy (first)? (www.klei.com)
 

How would you rank the DLCs? Is there a huge difference in your ranking when rating multiplayer or single player?

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Which are lesser-known movies that are well worth seeing? (lemm.ee)
submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by original_reader@lemm.ee to c/movies@lemm.ee
102 comments fedilink
 

In other words: What’s a hidden gem I probably haven’t seen but totally should? And why is it a must-watch?

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Is there a Windows 10 inspired launch menu? (lemm.ee)
submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by original_reader@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml
26 comments fedilink
 

I’m looking for a launch menu that has similar functionality as the Windows 10 Start Menu. While I don’t think Windows is the pinnacle of OS development, I did find the "Start" menu quite useful in organizing my apps by task group and importance. Specifically, I’m interested in the following features:

  • The ability to resize the menu.
  • The option to create my own application layout in named groups.
  • The capability to create folders with applications.
  • Optionally, the ability to resize various application tiles.

The Cinnamenu applet for Cinnamon comes somewhat close, but it isn't quite it. Does anyone know of an app, a DE or anything else on Linux that offers these features?

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What could be done to make PeerTube more popular? (joinpeertube.org)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by original_reader@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
10 comments fedilink
 

PeerTube is fantastic with its decentralized model that prioritizes user privacy and control. However, it still struggles to gain widespread popularity.

What do you think could be done to enhance PeerTube's appeal and functionality, possibly even becoming a serious alternative to YouTube?

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How do I launch the Profile Manager of Flatpak Firefox with Gnome 3? (lemm.ee)
 

I would like the Firefox profile manager to open when I run Firefox from the GNOME 3 menu, be it the DashBar or the native menu. I installed Firefox using Flatpak.

I know that I can run it from the terminal with flatpak run org.mozilla.firefox -p. But how do I modify the .desktop file? I guess it is the one in /var/lib/flatpak/exports/share/applications/org.mozilla.firefox.desktop? I tried replacing the line

[Desktop Entry]
Exec=/usr/bin/flatpak run --branch=stable --arch=x86_64 --command=firefox --file-forwarding org.mozilla.firefox @@u %u @@

with

[Desktop Entry]
Exec=/usr/bin/flatpak run --branch=stable --arch=x86_64 --command=firefox org.mozilla.firefox --ProfileManager

but I cannot save the document because of "too many symbolic links".

What is the secret?

I really wish Firefox would simply offer this as an option in its settings.

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