rivalary

joined 2 years ago
[–] rivalary 4 points 2 years ago

Heads up that you can hit [escape] key while booting or shutting down in order to see the console and tell what the computer is actually doing.

[–] rivalary 6 points 2 years ago

I've boarded the Linux train but not everyone can replace their OS nor troubleshoot issues, and good luck bringing your computer to a repair shop if you do run Linux. For the average person, they need someone to help them whether it's Windows or Linux.

[–] rivalary 3 points 2 years ago

Honestly, gaming on Steam is pretty straightforward on Linux. You just have to go into the Steam settings and allow Proton (the compatibility layer that allows you to run Windows games on Linux) to not restrict your game list to tested games. It's a single checkbox. If you do anything more than just play the games (ie., you install mods for the games) you'll need to dig in a bit more. I suppose that's the same for Windows, though.

Really, I think the issue is more Windows applications that aren't available for Linux if you're a professional. People need their Adobe software.

Additionally, you'll need to be able to troubleshoot and fix issues if you don't have someone to do it for you, just like on Windows. The difference is that Windows can be supported by almost any computer enthusiast whereas tons haven't learned the ins and outs of Linux.

[–] rivalary 2 points 2 years ago

Well, he technically shot the air too.

[–] rivalary 52 points 2 years ago (8 children)

I feel I have less of a choice in operating system than I do browsers or search. Just saying.

[–] rivalary 4 points 2 years ago

Perhaps the arguments made by Satya could be used against Microsoft's OS market share in the future.

[–] rivalary 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I remember reading something about Japanese publishers using all caps because they don't use case in their own language. Something like that.

[–] rivalary 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

There should be a basic level of understanding a skillset when using a computer when using a computer is part of your job. Users shouldn't be required to fix technical issues but they should know the terminology (click the file menu, select properties..., or right-click on your desktop and select an option.

Its amazing how people use these tools daily but never learn how to use them. Imagine using saws, lathes, grinders, etc, but not knowing how to safely use them. It's the same for computers. If you don't know basic safety, you'll infect your work network with malware, encrypt important files with CryptoLocker-type malware, etc. Honestly, companies should force a base-level of competence before allowing users on the network, but a lot of the users causing issues are directors or the CEO.

There should be a computer license, like a driving license, that you need to get before you can operate computers connected to the internet in the modern world.

[–] rivalary 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

And it's still a brick, lol.

[–] rivalary 11 points 2 years ago

Or it could be like how our competition bureau is being forced to pay $13 million to Rogers Cable for inconveniencing them with an investigation when Rogers Cable decided to buy Shaw Cable. And the deal went through. Can you imagine?

[–] rivalary 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I also get worse performance using a Radeon 6800 XT compared to Windows.

[–] rivalary 1 points 2 years ago

I remap caps to enter so that I can quickly paste and hit enter without taking my hand off my mouse. Maybe it makes more sense to have it as backspace and ctrl-caps could be enter.

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