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Need YA-accessible Sci-Fi suggestions. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 hours ago

I was thinking of the same book. It's certainly appropriate for younger readers and should hold their interest.

What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? January 28 in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm currently reading Planetary Omnibus, one of my absolute favorite graphic novels ever, before starting The Dragon Reborn, the third book in The Wheel of Time series, by Robert Jordan.

The Wheel of Time is a bit curious to me. Even though the books are long, they feel a bit too dense, meaning it feels like there's constantly something happening with no breathers, and new characters and concepts are constantly being introduced. I'd love if Jordan took a bit more time to paint the picture, so to speak. No wonder I've forgotten almost all of it in a few decades. But despite all that, I've really liked reading the books so far. I might finish this series yet.

Carburetor, TOR GUI for linux phones/desktop in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

Turns out this is also available in Alpine repositories, so I went ahead and installed it on my phone. Could come in handy when browsing from public Wi-Fi or such. Thanks for the tip.

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OpenOMF v0.7.0 released (github.com)
 

From the official release video:

New stuff includes (but is not limited to) tournament mode, correct video renderer (now with 100% more OpenGL), new audio backend, new enemy AI, new release types (e.g. windows ARM), and a kiloton of bugfixes and other minor features. It's been over ten years since the last release, so we got tired of trying to hunt down the full changelog ;)

Note that if you played the automated releases from github, then this probably does not have anything new to you. We just felt we had enough stuff for a new milestone. Also, note thet network play is still currently disabled, as we felt if requires more work before actual playtesting.

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Gaming on Linux, How openSUSE Stacks Up for Gamers (news.opensuse.org)
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Gaming on Linux, How openSUSE Stacks Up for Gamers (news.opensuse.org)
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GOG Video Game Preservation Recap 2024 (www.gog.com)
submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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2024 was a milestone for Video Game Preservation.

With a plethora of amazing projects accomplished by us and our outstanding partners, we continue the fight to ensure your gaming legacy is safeguarded and will live forever.

Why? Because video games made us who we are today. They shaped our personal lives and had a lasting impact on the world we live in. Preserving them and their stories is of the utmost importance.

Please enjoy the recap of all the efforts made in 2024, created in collaboration with our partners—and, of course, with your support.

It features presentations by Jason Scott of the Internet Archive, Stop Killing Games, The Strong National Museum of Play, Mike Arkin from Argonaut Games, Nightdive Studios, and more!

YouTube video

Every effort counts, and we know that together, this is just the beginning!

Thank you for being a part of this journey.

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Gaming on Linux, How openSUSE Stacks Up for Gamers (news.opensuse.org)
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Gaming on Linux, How openSUSE Stacks Up for Gamers (news.opensuse.org)
How long has your PC been on for? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

I turn it off every night or if I'm away for many hours, so about 10 minutes right now.

I do have a Raspberry Pi that's been up 12 weeks, 5 days, 19 hours, 59 minutes. I believe there was a planned power outage when it was lasted turned off.

We are not the same in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Is it though? Is it? Though?

What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? January 07 in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

For a slight change of pace, I'm reading Shou Arai's manga At 30, I Realized I Had No Gender before starting the second book of The Wheel of Time, The Great Hunt.

Everyone's favorite AAA company might be facing bankruptcy in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 weeks ago

And nothing of value will be lost.

With all this ghostty talk. Am I out of touch for still using terminator all these years? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 weeks ago

Yup, Konsole is good enough.

Recommend me a sci-fi book with dystopian or adventure elements for a beginner. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Jules Verne is good for a beginner, I think. Yes, the books are old, but they still stand up. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas is great.

For graphic novels, I feel like recommending Transmetropolitan and V for Vendetta. Both are dystopian sci-fi.

What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? December 24 in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

When I was a teenager, in the long-long-ago, I started reading the local translations of The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. I would sit at the kitchen table, drinking big cups of water and reading while everyone else had gone to bed already. Sometimes our cat would wander in to kitchen and I'd pet him. It is a fond memory. I think I eventually got almost half way through the series when I dropped it for what ever reason, I forget.

I recently bought the first three books and I'm reading through The Eye of the World, the first book in the series, in English. It felt like the right time to see if I'd still like the books. They are heavy tomes, so I can't guarantee I'll read all of it, but I'll give it a go.

What book(s) are you currently reading or listening? December 17 in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

"There is no God and we are his prophets." I quite liked that book. I hope it's hopeful world helps you escape reality for a moment.

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For today’s Winter Sale Calendar entry, join our dedicated Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory servers! (www.gog.com)
 

Dedicated Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory servers that you can join to shoot both GOG employees and other members of our community!

EU Server IP: 176.9.113.42:27960

NA Server IP: 45.45.238.55:27960

The servers will run for a week until December 27th, 2 PM UTC.

Question about Linux culture. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Now does flatpak get it’s programs from the same place that terminal would?

I usually install Flatpaks from the terminal, but as to your question: no, the distro's package manager and Flatpak have different repositories (servers with software packages) and formats. While distros like Fedora have their own Flatpak repositories, most people use Flathub. You can install apps as Flatpak on any distro that supports them, but native package managers generally don't support other distros' repositories.

for some reason everybody hates snaps because canonical owns it.

As I understand it, Snap server software is proprietary and doesn't support independent repositories, so you have to install Snaps from Canonical. This is not exactly in line with Free (as in Freedom) Software principles. Canonical has done many questionable decisions in the past.

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openSUSE: Choosing Better Alternatives Amid Confusing Policies (news.opensuse.org)
 

The case for Linux and openSUSE is clear. Linux provides viable, cost-effective and sustainable alternatives. Users can enjoy a free, open-source operating system that doesn’t require costly upgrades or restrictive hardware requirements with installing openSUSE. Here are a few things users that want to transition can consider:

  • Complete Transparency: Linux distributions like openSUSE are governed by open-source principles, ensuring clear and consistent development.
  • No Forced Obsolescence: openSUSE supports a wide range of hardware like modern machines to older PCs that allow users to extend the life of their devices.
  • Cost Savings: openSUSE is free to use, with no licensing fees or hidden subscription costs for extended support.

By switching to Linux, users can help combat e-waste as every PC saved from a landfill is a win for the environment.

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GOG Winter Sale with Giveaway (www.gog.com)
 

That’s not the end of good news, though – we’re kicking off this year’s Winter Sale with a GIVEAWAY! The Whispered World: Special Edition is up for grabs for the next 72 hours; claim your copy.

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OpenMandriva ROME 24.12 Released – OpenMandriva (www.openmandriva.org)
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Linux, openSUSE ready for Everyday Users (news.opensuse.org)
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Leap Micro 6.1 fficially Released (news.opensuse.org)
 

The openSUSE community is excited to announce the official release of Leap Micro 6.1.

Leap Micro continues its alignment with SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro, ensuring robust container and virtual machine hosting capabilities. The release has a new opensuse-migration-tool, whic simplifies upgrades for smoother transitions between releases. Some enhanced features include soft-reboot support. Two-factor authentication (TOTP) for PAM logins improves security. There are additional tools like vhostmd for SAP Virtualization and improvements to the jeos-firstboot wizard and more.

The release of Leap Micro 6.1 signals the End of Life (EOL) for Leap Micro 5.5. Users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to either Leap Micro 6.0 or 6.1 to continue receiving updates and support.

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