#linux friendly

[problemnyatic]

Yeah yeah linux having problems is a big joke but honestly have you considered that linux wouldn't run like shit if it didn't have to reverse engineer byzantine proprietary drivers and hardware architecture and deliberately hostile BIOS firmware and one thousand other things that exist solely to force everything that isn't a corporate OS to suffer miserably on every computer ever

[thewolfofthestars]

I finally got a new laptop! Yay! My geriatric 8-year-old can finally be sent to the retirement home (aka gathering dust in the closet because what if I need it later). And now I can run programs and perform tasks without it taking a dog's age! :D

But I did notice something in getting everything set up.

I've been a staunch Linux lad since I was very little--one of the few things my father and I actually agree on. And the new laptop came pre-installed with Windows 11, as most new non-Macs do, so I decided to partition a bit of the drive for it rather than wiping it completely, just in case I need Windows compatibility for school or work stuff, even if I spend the majority of my time in Ubuntu. (I had wanted to do that with my old machine, actually, but something went horrendously wrong in the process and it took two days to fix and my laptop briefly did not have a functioning OS on it at all lol.)

Now, I find Windows... unpleasant to use. And obviously part of that is just that I'm not familiar with it--the last time I had Windows on a personal computer was when I was 6 years old, and that thing ran Windows 2000 with a genuine CRT monitor and it was not connected to the internet and I spent my time playing King's Quest and MS Paint. I don't know where things are anymore, and the UX seems pretty uninterested in telling me.

Another issue is, of course, how bloated with ads and spyware it's become in recent iterations. I see where people are coming from when they decide to stick with Windows 7 or Vista or some other older version, even if I disagree with them for security and malware reasons--"person on previous version of Windows" is by far the largest and juiciest target for all manner of bad actors online.

But I think a really big core part of the problem is this: modern Windows is speaking a different language than I am. And the language it's speaking is that of phones, not of computers.

I only spent enough time on Windows to get it set up and strip away all the permissions I possibly could, and in that time I could tell: the default user Microsoft is designing this system for is people who are more familiar with Android and Apple than they are with a desktop computer. They made me log in with my email, rather than creating a device-specific profile. When I created my password they didn't even call it a password, they called it a "Hello Windows PIN". The format of the Settings page UI is nigh-identical to the one on my phone, right down to the list of access permissions siloed away by app (and yes, everything is called an app--no programs, no functions, no systems, no app*lications*, nothing else). I had to check a specific box to be able to look through my entire computer's file system, for crying out loud, rather than just browsing my Pictures and Downloads!

Hey, Windows! My laptop! Is not! A phone! And I don't want it to be! This is a computer OS for people who hate computers and I. HATE IT!

[robotslenderman]

Please for the love of fuck can I read one single fucking Linux tutorial you don't need a bachelor's degree to understand

[mossfueldgoblin]

windows: im the most stable operating system :D

also windows: you dare run a game and have me install minecraft?? fuck you *corrupts graphics driver*

[sevarix-blogs]

how to do an action on mac that is extremely easy to do on windows & linux: press shift + command + 5 if it's before noon and 7 if it's afternoon and then with your remaining fingers press the first 3 letters of your first name and then click the mouse with your chin

[steevejr]

truly so baffling to me to hear people complain about their electronics like my coworker was complaining that her 2017 Mac was so slow its barely functional and it’s like what do you MEAN your 8 year old Mac is dead? mine is from 2013 and runs flawlessly?? what are you doing to your $1000 machine ??? filling it with peanut butter and TikTok viruses?????

[bonefarm]

Think I might fuck around and put Linux on this laptop. I’m annoyed enough at the new version of windows to finally make a change and I’ve always wanted to try that out and see what it was about.

Any mutuals into that sort of thing that have any words of wisdom?

[daemon-in-my-head]

Every time I find out a mutual is a linux nerd an angel gets its wings. Genuinely makes me so happy. Us losers gotta stick together 💖

We may be losers, but at least our OS is honest about treating its user base as beta users skdhdksjs 🫠

Though I am very much dual-wielding as I support and use Linux (primarily Mint and RedHat but I've also had a Cent 7 until just a few weeks ago cuz EoL is just a vague guideline apparently) as well as Win10 and soon, unfortunately, Win11.

But with Steam using and releasing their own OS for the general public, Mint support increasing and overall people, especially the people who are in fact working as the devs or support staff, growing increasingly pissed with Microsoft the future may yet be bright.

I am just waiting for the day win10 expires so I have an excuse of swapping my private tower to Mint (the company would like me to continue using Windows so that I may continue having a fallback workstation, but alas, sadly, for reasons unknown to humankind, it simply won't install on this tower. What a shame. And I doubt those stingy guys would support my private setup financially so sadly I will be *forced* to use Linux if I want to be good and comply with safety regulations.)

[aurora-uwu]

I think I'm just gonna go back to Windows. I can't do this shit anymore

[jofiah]

You open Windows Powershell and you tell me that all the bespoke commands and self-contained manuals of Linux don’t create the best command line user experience for modern computing

I don't think people should have to learn how to use a command line to operate their computer and get things working actually

[mountmortar]

i know this is my pokémon blog but i gotta say it. if you use windows i'm so fucking sorry i don't know how you guys deal with it

[cardboxshelter]

guys, I need help, quickly

I understand Jack shit about TI and my pc is telling me it can't support Windows 10 until next year and it won't be able to support Windows 11

What the fuck can I do because I like my pc and it works fine, plus I can't afford to just buy a new one

:(((((((

[linuxgamenews]

My Friendly Neighborhood is due to bring the horror to Linux

My Friendly Neighborhood puppet puzzle survival game has a Linux port on the radar with Windows PC. The brilliant craftsmanship of developers John and Evan Szymanski truly shines in this work. Available on Steam with 96% Very Positive reviews. A unique new puppet puzzle survival thriller, just released, a fresh out of the oven titled, My Friendly Neighborhood. Your good ol' innocent puppet buddies from childhood TV, have all gone berserk. Which is all due to evolve onto Linux.

I am happy to report that Linux support is on my radar.

The My Friendly Neighborhood developers have responded via email, revealing that they're using Unity 3D 2020.1.17f1, an innovative input system, and a post-processing stack for the game. They're eager to provide a native build once the release storm settles. And while we can confirm robust Proton support, they definitely see the value in a native port. Now then, our main hero in My Friendly Neighborhood is Gordon, your regular repair guy. He laces up his boots, not knowing he's about to dive into a pool of complete puppet madness. Gordon's task is seemingly simple at first - switch off the unexpected broadcast of an old kids’ show, 'The Friendly Neighborhood'. As a result, he's about to be in the center of a puppet revolt. My Friendly Neighborhood once filled up living rooms with laughter, lighting up little faces with its goofy puppet crew. The world loved the edu-tainment it offered, the fun-filled journey it took them on. But alas, with time, the love faded, and a result, the studio had to close shop. The puppet gang has returned for an unscripted encore. This time, they're far from friendly.

My Friendly Neighborhood Trailer

In the spirit of beloved mascot horror sagas, My Friendly Neighborhood offers a wild ride that's anything but typical. There's no splash of gore, no typical fright fest. Instead, it welcomes you to a realm of horror where scares come with sprinkles of fluff and felt. Which is also very well done. As you explore the desolate My Friendly Neighborhood studio, survival is the key. You have to keep those rabid puppets at bay, tie them down with your trusty toolkit filled with quirky, harmless weapons, and good ol' duct tape. You're in for a host of unique puzzles that are equal parts fun and fear. Oh, and remember, you're also digging for a dark secret buried in this whole puppet chaos.

Here's what you're signing up for:

Puppets: Are they buddies or bullies? It's a madhouse of crazy, colorful characters that were once friends but have now turned foes.

Choose Your Own Adventure: You're not stuck following a linear path in My Friendly Neighborhood. Your map is your guide, and you have the freedom to explore.

Wacky Weapons: Unique tools, like the Rolodexer, are your saviors. Can you recall your ABCs? That’s your ammo, and careful management is key!

Puzzling Scenarios: Put on your thinking cap to solve a variety of challenging enigmas, a tribute to the classics of survival horror.

Varying Scenes: From Ray's Workshop to the Cardboard Crayon Halls, there are tons of diverse places for you to explore.

Stay Organized: Keep track of your belongings in a grid-based real-time inventory. Trust me, it's so much more efficient!

My Friendly Neighborhood puppet puzzle survival game can be yours right now. You can grab it on Windows PC via Steam and play with Proton at a Platinum level. Or you can wait for the native Linux build of the game, no ETA yet. Priced at $26.99 USD / £22.49 / 26,09€ with the 10% discount.

[nashvillehotchicken]

"windows 11 upgrade ready!" "your computer is eligible for windows 11!" "download windows 11 now!"

[toast1862]

i've been wanting to play a farming game other than sdv, and hopefully not buy anything new, so i tried palia and it didnt work, and i tried sun haven on my deck which is ok but the controls are so fucking bad and the scaling is weird and hard to see... that game would be really good with some basic tweaks. it would be one of the best of its kind if the ui and controls were fixed. not quite sdv levels, but really really good. then i realized. i havent played apico in ages. i got it right when it came out, and it's gotten a ton of content updates! in fact....

it's about to have its final update in 9 days. wait. wait actually that messes things up, i kinda want to wait and play it in its full glory. wait no i should have forgotten about this game for 2 more weeks this sucks

[jorjin]

Also maybe just maybe people aren't lazy for not wanting to use linux. There's a slew of reasons why somepne won't install Linux