I wonder if #Linux has some kind of minimal #qemu and/or #KataContainers way to run x86 applications on an #ARM host, similar to Rosetta for MacOS or the similar WIP Microsoft compatibility.
@kernellogger@vwbusguy For running a single application, both Box64 and FEX-Emu do a good job. For running a whole container, qemu-user has a better degree of compatibility, but performs worse than the other two. None of them are as good as Rosetta, but they could eventually get there.
A virtualization layer like libkrun is only needed when the host’s kernel runs with a page size other than 4K.
Fediverse, hear my plea. I have an HP Omen 15 and was thinking on switching to #Linux due to the progressive enshittification of windows and the #recall garbage. I know Laptops are tricky. What Distro would you recommend? Would Linux Mint fit the bill? I'm more of a KDE/Cinnamon person that a Gnome person FYI
@berniethewordsmith Mint would be a great replacement for beginners with Linux or people who want to use a Linux without having to use the CLI, for sure.
I didn't think of this earlier but a comment mentioned you could also move the .cache or at least the .cache/kwin/qmlcache into a tmpfs, I have not extensively tested this so I can't say if there are any unintended side effects
@Corb_The_Lesser It is technically possible to have a live mode on Fedora Atomic Desktops, but that has not been implemented. It's an area where the Fedora Atomic Desktops SIGs could use contributions, but otherwise it's just not something they've been able to get around to.
Quelqu'un aurait des tutos pour pouvoir passer de Windows à #Linux ? Je n'ai pas peur de farfouiller dans les entrailles de ma machine, je l'ai fait pour résoudre des bugs léger, mais je suis pas programmeur. J'essaie déjà d'utiliser des logiciels libres donc je pense que la majorité des trucs que je fais devraient fonctionner encore sous Linux, par contre j'ai une bibliothèque Steam/GOG que j'aimerais encore pouvoir utiliser. Je prend les sources en français ou anglais. Merci !
Backed up all my important data but I need to go into BIOS and make sure the boot order is accurate otherwise it could cause issues for a Linux installation. Secondly, UEFI is turned off already because I was Linux curious and waiting for a good time to switch.
Most of my games are already Linux compatible but a chunk of them are not, SunnySide and Coral Island are rebuys on console. Xbox Series S and my Switch are going to help me access other gaming titles!
@WanderingInDigitalWorlds Both Mint and Ubuntu support Secure Boot, but yes, it is best to turn it off until after the install. Most Linux distros don't support it, though, because it's a Microsoft thing...
@wendigo Agreed, I didn’t want my install fail, so Secure Boot will be off until a full installation is completed. I half remembered that Secure Boot while supported by Mint and Ubuntu, could cause issues.
I’m the kind of recently-thawed Neanderthal who’s always resisted understanding anything about the technology I use every day; I retain an atavistic certainty that the monitor IS the computer.
Despite these, uh, endearing eccentricities, I just asked @jdekg to put the #Linux on my computer. I think it’s time.
I still refuse to understand anything, but the thing I refuse to understand will now be Linuxy instead of Windowsy.