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torbuntu, to random Irish
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Bluefin https://projectbluefin.io/ paired with steam's family sharing makes a super easy setup for my kids to play some older PC games like Freddi Fish on an unused laptop.

kev, to CASIO
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New watch added to the collection. The AE1500. This thing is HUGE, but super legible.

torbuntu,
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@kev reminds me of a digivice. Makes me want one. 😄

fedora, to fedora
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Startup company Playtron is looking to be the default OS for future handheld PCs to rival Windows... but they're doing it with Fedora Atomic Desktops!
https://www.theverge.com/24090470/playtron-gaming-os-linux-handhelds-exclusive

Seems like it's early days and not a sure thing, but they are in talks with hardware vendors like Ayaneo.

It's great to see Fedora Atomic helping to pave the way for free and open source operating systems on handheld PCs!

torbuntu,
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@fedora https://bazzite.gg/ is what I use for gaming on dedicated hardware.

mike, to random
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Every time I bring my kids to the grocery store I'm reminded of why I usually don't bring my kids to the grocery store.

torbuntu,
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@mike We bring our kids every single time we go since they were born. Definitely good days and definitely bad days. But we want them to be involved with the gathering and choosing process.

kzimmermann, (edited ) to random
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So, quick weird #poll at the edge of the year:

For those of y'all who have more than one computer / laptop at home and don't need them for work... do you always install the same OS stack on them or try to keep it diverse to experiment / explore each OS independently?

#distrohopping

torbuntu,
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@kzimmermann This year I've begun breaking away from the singular OS for everything model that I've been doing with Fedora for years. Using more device specialized operating systems is easier than forcing things to fit properly all the time.

nixCraft, to linux
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My solution when someone asks for help about troubleshooting windows 😜

torbuntu,
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@nixCraft Family asking me for tech support dropped dramatically when I began replying only with links to different linux distributions.

thelinuxcast, to random
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I buy too many Steam games, and then I fail to play them.

I just bought GTAIII, VC and SA bundle for $30. Seemed like a good deal, I liked those games, so I was like why not?

And I do want to play them. But I'm so not a full time gamer, but buy games like I am a full time gamer. It's an odd habit I need to get out of.

Also, unsubscribing from the Steam Wish list email, would probably be a good idea.

torbuntu,
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@thelinuxcast I do the same thing but I grab bundles from humble bundle and fanatical. Then my library grows dramatically and I forget what I even have haha.

djpeacher, to til
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you can run in using the “shortcuts” command 🤖

torbuntu,
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@djpeacher Is this a specific terminal thing? bash: shortcuts: níor aimsíodh an t-ordú My system does not seem to have that 😆 ...

sonny, to GNOME
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Workbench Library gained a very cute illustration.

Thanks @bragefuglseth !

A screenshot of Workbench Library window in dark mode and portrait. It shows an illustration above “Learn, Text, Remix”. The illustration is a shelf with demos represented by book-like shapes. There is a robotic arm picking up an entry.

torbuntu,
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@sonny This looks amazing!

jhx, (edited ) to programming
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How many languages do you guys/gals code in? 🙂

(Comment your desired languages if possible)

torbuntu,
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@jhx Most enjoyable for me for fun stuff (scripting, quick doodles, even larger projects) is Apache Groovy. Java when needed. I also tinker with a handful of other stuff too like C++ and Arduino.

torbuntu,
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@jhx I find it quite enjoyable. The option to write quickly and just play with code while also providing the tools to get more refined and serious when necessary are very enticing. Also being able to simply pull in java dependencies for interoperability is great too :)

ebassi, to random
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Discord is designed for the terminally online, part 1312: finding out mentions after you've been away for 2 weeks is an exercise in scrolling

torbuntu,
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@ebassi Didn't Discord have a search feature? Or does that too only go back 1 week?

torbuntu,
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@ebassi Fair enough! That is a pain 🤔

fedora, to random
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Registration is open at

torbuntu,
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@fedora Really wish I could've been there :) it has been way too long since a trip to Ireland and I've never been to a Fedora event! 😱 Hope everyone has a great time.

kev, to iPhone
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    torbuntu,
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    @kev I've been moving towards not using a phone at all. I still have my Librem5 and Pinephone though for when I'm out and expect I'll need them. But typically I don't often bring a phone when I'm out either. It was a huge relief ditching that paradigm. I understand not everyone can make that work.

    davidrevoy, to linux
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    🐧 I wrote a new blog entry listing all the changes I made to turn the Lenovo Yoga 370 into my mobile GNU/Linux digital painting device. It's long because it contains detailed instructions for beginners. I hope it is helpful.

    → https://www.davidrevoy.com/article976/lenovo-yoga-370-on-gnu-linux-technical-companion-article

    Ps: not sponsored or an adv: the machine is from 2019.

    A photo of the Lenovo 370 Yoga device, running Fedora with a digital quick painting of Carrot in Krita done in the train. The keyboard on screen is 'onboard' and the system settings shows the Fedora logo. A terminal windows has 'Hello World!' written on it.
    A photo of tweaks and DIY I do on the top of a Wacom Bamboo Ink stylus. Label: - Dots of varnish to feel the buttons - I removed the metalic part at the end. - Textured tape.

    torbuntu,
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    @davidrevoy What is wrong with https://flathub.org/apps/org.kde.krita ?

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