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How would Linux look like when it hits 10% marketshare? in c/[email protected]

M4 Mac Mini Power Button Has New Bottom Location in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Imagine a scenario where a bunch of these are used as a server and to power cycle all of them need to turned off.

Linus Torvalds affirms expulsion of Russian maintainers in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I mean he’s legally obligated to, not really a choice. He can say screw it, but then he opens himself up to legal troubles.

Windows 10 only has a year of support: 12 months left to keep Copilot off your desktop or learn Linux in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I’ll be downvoted to hell for saying this. But in this event I think it’s better for you to upgrade to Win 11 or maybe even move to MacOS (mac mini is pretty cheap), though I don’t know if you’ll find your replacement apps.

I use Win for work (no choice there) and Ubuntu at home (just browse the net, and only browser applications).

Lots of PCs are poised to fall off the Windows 10 update cliff one year from today in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago

It typically happens during updates. People have reported their grub screwing up. If you’re able I would honestly suggest separate drives

Musk’s X blocked links to JD Vance dossier after hearing from Trump campaign in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

Exactly, Twitter still has over 200 million DAU. Thread has about 30 million, Bluesky has less. Mastodon is worse.

Things like my city’s metro communication is still on Twitter. People aren’t going leave anytime soon.

Using inside info, iPhone thieves arrive at your house right after FedEx in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 month ago

In France you can have it delivered to a post office. To pick it up you’ll need to show a state id card as proof.

Why do I hear boss music? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

You clearly haven't talked to Asians about how strict their parents can be. I've heard of guys getting their asses whopped for slacking off in studies. The same applies to some black parents too.

What is a well known 'public secret' in the industry you work in that the majority of outsiders are unaware of? in c/[email protected]

What is the most important lesson you've learned from a difficult experience? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Nobody is coming to save you. Nobody. If you want help, ask. If you don't want to ask, learn to save yourself.

Google Search, Whatsapp, and TikTok on list of 22 services targeted by EU’s tough new DMA in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

People in EU use mostly WhatsApp and Messenger, cuz most people don't have iPhones

Microsoft to stop forcing Windows 11 users into Edge in EU countries in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Can they do the same for Google recommending Chrome?