#linux is hot

[a-girl-called-bob]

ughhhhhhh my shitty chromebook stopped booting but all of my recovery stuff says the hardware is fine but every time i try to install some garbage debian based os to just try and get something i can use libreoffice and firefox on the installer quits with no log and an error that nobody seems tl have ever gotten with this installer program before and like the fact that it boots at all even just from live is better than nothing but i'm so fuckin tired i just want this thing to work

[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?????

[stygiomedusae]

i love to say shit like "yeah that had a really powerful effect on my psychosexual development" about whatever the fuck

[vgprintads]

'Hot Wax'

[LIN / MAC / PC] [WEB] [VIDEO, TRAILER] [2024]

"Hot Wax is a falling-block puzzle game where you place candles and then light them up to create slowly-unfolding chain reactions.

(...)This was originally Remy's entry for Ludum Dare #55! The Ludum Dare version was made in 72 hours and had to fit the theme "Summoning". It was made with the fantasy console Pico-8 and you can still play that version, along with the more polished postjam version right on the Pico-8 website, it's even mobile-compatible." ~Itch.io Blurb

Source: YouTube; PUNKCAKE Délicieux

[yiffos-official]

okay, who let these ppl make a distro?

play in the backyard where the grass and spider webs grew up next to us

say, what's ur interests? tel me how u plan 2 give up on all of them

hey, why'd we leave? could've stayed 4 a while if we knew were we'd end up

hide in tha basement concealed wel enough so we don't get evicted

[jjeremysstash]

Ok so this tags made me go "hmm" because I managed to fix it with the link I provided in the masterpost, but just in case I looked again (because I don't often use the Calendar map and just use the flyout to see my appointments) and HAHAHAHAHAHA LMAOOOO

Microsoft is FULLY shutting down the People, Calendar and Mail apps on Windows 11, thus forcing everyone to 1) make a microsoft account to access the most basic of necessities and (if you go through with it) 2) have IMPORTANT DATA ON THEIR SERVERS since everything is now stored on Microsoft's servers (and, obviously, choke-full of AI)(because they have no shame whatsoever considering they changed Microsoft 365's icon to the Copilot one, and has Microsoft edge listed as "Microsoft Edge: AI browser" on Google Play)

Someone did a flyout to have Calendar again, but my three problems with this solution is that 1) you have to use the Microsoft store to install it, 2) it's only available in English and 3) the weeks start with sunday (?? wtf???)

There's another Calendar flyout app but it's ALSO only on the Store and ALSO has the weeks starting by fucking Sunday. It also wasn't updated since 2022 (or at least Microsoft doens't show the updates dates), has limited language support (it doesn't has French) and costs 4$.

Some people proposed StartAllBack, but I can't see when the last update is from and you also need to spend 5$ to have a license to have it work past the 30 days trial. So yeah, might not work.

There could also be Proton, but iirc you can only access it via an app if you have the paid version, and there are chances that it's ALSO stored on their servers and not locally, which, while they are better than Microsoft or Google, is still a problem if you don't have access to internet.

The other solution would be Thunderbird to have a calendar stored locally, but yet again, you need to connect an email account since it's a multi-tool app. (Also there's no flyout, and I want/need a flyout).

I'm stopping my research here for now, but if you have more alternatives, you can reblog this post with them AND PLEASE detail stuff about the alternatives, like if they have a flyout or not, are free or not, are locally stored or not, and/or if they are just a calendar app or a mutli-tool one.

Fixing Windows 11 - A Masterpost

Windows 11 is absolute crap for a good bunch of stuff so yeah, have a masterpost with most of the things I've found around to fix it haha (they're not all here because I did stuff around and I don't remember what)

YES, I KNOW at this point Linux would be a better alternative, however some here can't use Linux due to some proprietary programs that are not on Linux. This Masterpost is for the people in the same situation as I, aka those who have to have Windows or they can't do their job.

I also have a ko-fi if ever you want to help.

Stopping W11 from making you create an account/setting up your computer without internet (with a way to create gpedit.msc if your version doesn't have it)

Fixing the Taskbar (in case you also don't like the grouped Battery/internet/sound or the way the windows look)(there's more to it, check the settings)

How to move the volume and luminosity pop ups (so you can finally see those sweet sweet subtitles)

In case ModernFlyouts doesn't automatically start up, possible solution

Fixing the Start Menu (ExplorerPatcher can do that too, btw)

How to show all options right away

A way to stop Outlook (new)'s forced install (great if you're using the calendar)

https://github.com/matej137/OutlookRemover

(Tumblr doesn't want to embed the link for some reason)

How to remove Copilot if you have it (I don't, but it might be because I'm in Europe??)

Archive

Apparently Copilot is being forced on people so hummm

Other stuff not specifically related to the shit W11 did

Changing the size of the scroll bars

How to fully remove Cortana

Website with tools to fix W10 and W11

[sludge-life-daily]

[linuxgamenews]

Hot Lap Racing Update: Cross-Platform Play and Steam Deck Support

Hot Lap Racing simcade motorsports game update now offers Steam Deck and Linux support via Windows PC. Thanks to the brilliant work of the team at Zero Games Studios. Which you can play now via Steam and Humble Store. Hot Lap Racing simcade just hit a huge milestone. If you’re into the thrill of motorsports and want to relive some of the most exciting eras in racing history. This title is ready to take you there – and it just got a big update. Developed by Zero Games Studios, and sadly, "we don't have any plans for Linux." But the update also offers Steam Deck and Linux support via Proton. With this first major patch, cross-platform play is also live, letting you race with friends across platforms. Plus there’s more flexibility with wheel adjustments. While offering a bunch of new changes for an even smoother drive. Hot Lap Racing is all about variety, with over 50 cars spanning the 1960s to now – and even a few steps into the future. You’ll find iconic cars from brands like Peugeot, Alpine, Mygale, and Citroën. Plus a wild concept car that the community helped create to imagine what racing might look like in 2030. Whether you’re a fan of vintage powerhouses or cutting-edge designs. There’s a ride here that’s due to get your adrenaline pumping.

Hot Lap Racing - Launch Trailer

The title offers more than 70 track layouts across 17 different stages. Taking you to legendary racing spots like Jarama in Spain, Salzburgring in Austria, the scenic French Riviera, and even Flagstaff. You can choose your challenge too. Go for GT, tackle Endurance, or test your speed in single-seater modes. Or, if you’re feeling wild, jump into the Free category where every car class hits the same track. While offering a high-speed, multi-generation face-off. Hot Lap Racing doesn’t just throw you into the deep end, though. Its Campaign Mode is packed with tutorials and tips from FEED RACING. Helping you improve your skills and hit record times like a pro. FEED RACING draws on real-life racing advice, so you’re not just learning the controls – you’re getting a crash course in racing basics. It’s the perfect setup whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, letting you build your racing reputation and take on bigger challenges on any track, in any ride. Check out the full patch notes to see all the details. And now’s a great time to jump in: Hot Lap Racing simcade is 20% off on Steam, priced at $23.99 USD / £18.96 / 23,99€. Regular price on Humble Store. While making it the perfect time to join the grid, gear up, and see how far you can go. Whether you’re revving engines from the ‘60s or pushing the limits in concept cars from the future, Hot Lap Racing gives you the ultimate motorsport experience. Playable on Steam Deck and Linux via Windows PC.

[tchaikovskym]

Anyway we were learning how to connect to the cluster computer and the teacher said he bought second hand black turtleneck just to look cool for that lesson. I think that's sweet

[kanniwa]

i read it as "each dot represente 5000 hotdogs" and honestly it is way funnier

My mom shared this on Facebook unironically but what I want to know is WHY is this image so COMPRESSED it looks like it’s seen WAR

[blacktabbygames]

We're thrilled to announce that Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut is releasing on PC, Mac, Linux, and consoles on October 24th! Please enjoy this animated trailer ^^

For those of you who aren't aware, The Pristine Cut is a free upgrade to the base game, that among other things:

Expands the game by roughly 35%. This means thousands of new voice lines, over a thousand new illustrations, and 17 tracks of brand new music.

Adds significant glow-ups for The Fury, The Den, and the Apotheosis, each of which has over three times as much stuff to see as they had in the base game.

Introduces three brand new Princesses that branch off of The Damsel, the Prisoner, and the Spectre.

Adds an entirely new ending to the game.

Adds a deep, interactive gallery to help you chart your progress across over 420 unlocks and that brings back your best (and worst) memories with the Princess.

Provides subtitle support for: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, German, Polish, French, Russian, and Italian.

Brings the game to consoles — PS4 + 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox! And if you're the sort who collects things, both the PS5 and Nintendo Switch versions are getting a physical release, including a collector's edition!

And for those of you who have been waiting for an EU-friendly version version of the collector's edition that doesn't get hit by a ton of import fees, we're thrilled to finally reveal that we have one! Its contents are a little different from the US version of the CE — it swaps out the statue for a poster — but it should be a much more affordable alternative!

But wait, there's more!

You know how The Pristine Cut is coming out the day after Slay the Princess' one year anniversary? Well... we've also got something for you on 

the one year anniversary itself! Join us, Jonny, Nichole and Brandon for a big ol' livestream on our Twitch channel. Abby will be drawing EACH Princess live (new Pristine Cut princesses excluded), we'll be chatting about what it was like to work on the game, and we'll even be playing through one of the many paths through an expanded Pristine Cut route to give you a little taste of what's to come!

AND THAT'S NOT ALL!

We've also got you covered on the merch front! T-shirts and optical illusion Spectre keychains are now available on Serenity Forge's website, and for all of you Pin-Heads, we even have some extra Pinny Arcade Princess pins from this year's PAX West. Get 'em while they're hot!

And finally, a teaser for what's to come. I think you'll all really like what we've got cooking here >:3

Thank you all so much for your love and support — it's because of all of you that we're able to take big, ambitious swings with our work. If you haven't had the chance yet and you liked Slay the Princess, consider picking up our other Equally Good visual novel, Scarlet Hollow, which will be getting an enormous fifth episode next year!

All the best, Tony and Abby

[lexyeevee]

people on doomworld have some incredibly hot takes like "well doom wasn't really open source because they didn't release the dos or windows source code". sorry what the fuck are you talking about?? it's the same game. the open source release was for linux and then people ported it back to dos and windows. the game was the same all the way through. what is going on here

there's like a compulsion to defend bethesda's hoarding of its source code and i do not know what people are afraid of. what's going to happen? someone might play doom for free? oh, no! there might be pressure to release the source code for more games?? what a disaster!

[the960writers]

Alternatives to google docs

For various reasons, this is now a hot topic. I'm putting my favorites here, please add more in your reblogs. I'm not pointing to Microsoft Word because I hate it.

Local on your computer:

1.

LibreOffice (https://www.libreoffice.org/), Win, Linux, Mac.

Looks like early 2000 Word, works great, imports and exports all formats. Saves in OpenDocumentFormat. Combine with something like Dropbox for Cloud Backup.

2.

FocusWriter (https://gottcode.org/focuswriter/) Win, Linux.

Super customizable to make it look pretty, all toolbars hide to be as non-distracting as possible. Can make typewriter sounds as you type, and you can set daily wordcount goals. Saves in OpenDocumentFormat. Combine with something like Dropbox for Cloud Backup.

3.

Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview) Win, Mac, iOS

The lovechild of so many writers. Too many things to fiddle with for me, but I'm sure someone else can sing its praises. You can put the database folder into a Dropbox folder for cloud saving (but make sure to always close the program before shutting down).

Web-based:

4.

Reedsy bookeditor (https://reedsy.com/write-a-book) Browser based, works on Firefox on Android. Be aware that they also have a TOS that forbids pornography on publicly shared documents.

My current writing program. Just enough features to be helpful, not so many that I start fiddling. Writing is chapter based, exports to docx, epub, pdf. You can share chapters (for beta reading) with other people registered at Reedsy.

5.

Novelpad (https://novelpad.co/) Browser based.

Looks very promising, there's a youtuber with really informative videos about it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHN8TnwjG1g). I wanted to love it, but the editor didn't work on Firefox on my phone. It might now, but I'm reluctant to switch again.

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So, this is my list. Please add more suggestions in reblogs.

[batwingedserpent]

@spacebabe51

[nonsensical-pixels]

hellow, new update, for now this is gonna look a bit more like a random thoughts / gameplay simblr...

ts2 is running amazing on fedora 41 - i'm legit not getting ANY pink even with a full stress test of high lot imposters, a TON of high-poly cc, etc! LITERALLY my dream!

but, unfortunately, i haven't got simpe, milkshape, etc. to run yet. which i've been procrastinating for some time due to lack of tutorials but also laziness, i'm liking my new schedule and i can finally enjoy this game the way will wright intended 🩷

A FINAL UPDATE FOR MY PINK SOUP EXPERIMENTATION

at this point, i have tested sims 2 on the latest windows 11 on various other PCs in my house, with both AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards. there's barely any difference. i still am experiencing major crashing and pink soup issues on systems with an RTX 3060, RX 580, GTX 1660 Ti, and of course my 7900 XTX. dxvk, new drivers, literally everything great minds like @osab and @brandinotbroke and many others have suggested has done nothing.

BUT!

at their suggestion, i tried Linux. Fedora 41 as i said above.

AND ALL MY PROBLEMS HAVE GONE AWAY.

other games are now running smoothly too with 0 errors and crashing; of course i don't have access to the same apps and ease of comfort as i did on windows, but hot damn, i can play sims 2! with and without cc! again!!

i am also not the only one, funnily enough! in our tests this massive pink flashing issue seems to affect not just my PC, but many others who have both NVIDIA or AMD graphics cards. the only link we have found... is windows 11.

with Linux it just all goes away!

so tl;dr;

IF YOU ARE HAVING PINK FLASHING ISSUES ON YOUR WINDOWS 11, IT IS LIKELY NOT YOUR PC, IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THE LATEST WINDOWS UPDATE!

so do NOT go out buying yourself an RTX GPU or a new CPU, it is just NOT going to help! don't bother with trying to reinstall windows because literally it has done nothing for me.

our current theory is that something is screwed with the latest update. in directx, in texture memory allocation - literally do not know. all we know is that a different OS just - fixes it. literally and figuratively like magic.

if you're willing to learn how to install Linux and potentially a new SSD, go for it! hopefully in a few days me or someone else will have a tutorial out.

LONG LIVE LINUX!

[arch-official]

Hot take: Arch Linux isn't inherently unstable, YOUR install of Arch is unstable because you installed it at 1:00 and didn't understand what you were doing when you installed it.

If you take the time to Read The Fucking Friendly Manuel (scary concept I know) and understand what you are doing Arch is just as stable as other Oses such as Debian or Fedora.

If you build a house by yourself and it collapses, it's not because houses are inherently unstable, it's because you built it and didn't check to see if you built it correctly.