Dangerous opinion, I’ve recently moved to Fedora after Ubuntu and after customising it on the GNOME desktop, it’s literally Ubuntu (But better) in every way except no snaps....
I recently switched to Fedora after roughly two decades of using Ubuntu (started with Warty Warthog), Debian and their derivatives. Feels oddly comfortable, and strangely nostalgic having started using in Linux with Red Hat 24 years ago. I think both Ubuntu and Fedora have their issues, as well as their strengths. It just boils down to what issues and strengths are most important to you.
I’m working on a some materials for a class wherein I’ll be teaching some young, wide-eyed Windows nerds about Linux and we’re including a section we’re calling “foot guns”. Basically it’s ways you might shoot yourself in the foot while meddling with your newfound Linux powers....
Red Hat was the first Linux I installed, about 24 years ago, and got hooked. Switched to Ubuntu about 19 years ago, and have used nothing but Debian and derivatives since. I’ve attempted Fedora a few times, but could not convince myself to stick to it.
I’ve been dailying the same Mint install since I gave up on Windows a few years ago. When I was choosing a distro, a lot of people were saying that I should start with Mint and “move on to something else” once I got comfortable with the OS....
I try different distros just out of curiosity. I’ve used several that look promising, but there always seems to be some little thing I end up not liking. I usually end up going back to Zorin, which to me feels a lot like Mint. If Mint works well for you, use it. While many Linux users tend to distro-hop quite a bit, if you just want a computer that works for what you need it to do, stick with what does that for you.
The state agency bureau I provide IT support for has had 10% (8 out of 80) of their new ThinkPads returned for warranty work, with several more showing signs of developing the same problem. The USB-C charging/data port broke on all of them.
I’m having a heck of a time trying to figure out how to change the font/font size in the body of posts. I can change text for just about everything else, but can’t find where to change the post body font.
There are tons of aftermarket bands for Pixel Watch on Amazon now. I bought one that is a lot more ventilated and doesn't irritate my arm with constant wear like the band that came with the watch.
https://a.co/d/fsUPIlH is what I bought. Amazon has hundreds of other bands also. You can also get an adapter that allows you to use any standard 20mm watch band- https://a.co/d/hdBiCN7
Fedora
Dangerous opinion, I’ve recently moved to Fedora after Ubuntu and after customising it on the GNOME desktop, it’s literally Ubuntu (But better) in every way except no snaps....
What're some of the dumbest things you've done to yourself in Linux?
I’m working on a some materials for a class wherein I’ll be teaching some young, wide-eyed Windows nerds about Linux and we’re including a section we’re calling “foot guns”. Basically it’s ways you might shoot yourself in the foot while meddling with your newfound Linux powers....
I feel like I'm missing out by not distro-hopping
I’ve been dailying the same Mint install since I gave up on Windows a few years ago. When I was choosing a distro, a lot of people were saying that I should start with Mint and “move on to something else” once I got comfortable with the OS....
Is it only me, or do you find all those "I deleted Windows"-posts annoying too?
TL;DR: I wonder why we always have the same 2 posts as top posts of the day. They appear a bit unnecessary and mildly annoying to me....
New laptop
Hi everyone!...
Post Body Font Size
I’m having a heck of a time trying to figure out how to change the font/font size in the body of posts. I can change text for just about everything else, but can’t find where to change the post body font.
Google's Pixel Watch now offers overnight blood oxygen tracking (www.engadget.com)
Come along, after thought....
What is your favorite GNOME distribution?
For me, its Ubuntu, despite the moral tendencies of its facilitators....