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PuddleOfKittens , in Check Out These Linux-Related Magazines on Kbin
staticlifetime OP ,
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Removed.

Cwilliams , in Execute commands for multiple files using fish

This isn’t just a fish thing, it works with bash, zsh, etc too

danrot OP ,

That's true, but the syntax is different then. In this blog post I cover fish, and I didn't intent to say that this cannot be done in other shells (and I think I never said so).

Cwilliams ,

Oh, thanks for the clarification!

ShaunaTheDead ,
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Pretty unrelated, but I just wanted to say that I love how bash scripting uses if to open an if statement and fi to close it... makes me giggle every time lol

Cwilliams ,

Comment Same! It’s really funny Tnemmoc

danrot OP ,

Doesn't it also use case and esacand a few others? Such a weird language^^

brian , in Garrett: Why ACPI?

So the post references this “greatest thread” but doesn’t provide any link to it? Seems like a weird choice.

ShaunaTheDead , in X11 app returns error upon closing
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I've seen similar errors before. It's referring to what the xorg server considers to be "monitor 0". Maybe your xorg.conf file has an error in it, or perhaps that monitor is unplugged? If you're running an NVIDIA card, you can run sudo nvidia-xconfig for it to overwrite your xorg.conf file which is in /etc/X11 on my machine, note that the X in X11 is capitalized.

einfach_orangensaft , in GNOME Developers Suffer Constant Harassment

nobody likes gnome.

486 , in GNOME Developers Suffer Constant Harassment
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Of course harassment is never okay, but I'd say when it comes to GNOME, this is not surprising. GNOME developers have been so hostile towards both users and other developers for a long time. I'm not saying every single person associated with the project does this, but it is pretty common (e.g. here and here ). Of course the GNOME devs don't have to accomodate everyone, but it is a common theme with the project to remove features despite user backlash and also to close bugs as WONTFIX often without good explanations as to why, even when there are pull requests for fixing the problem.

I am simply avoiding the project, since there are enough good alternatives.

backhdlp , in GNOME Developers Suffer Constant Harassment

Unrelated to the post, but does this community really not have mods?

0xtero ,

Apply for moderator here: https://kbin.social/m/linux/moderators

NecoArcKbinAccount , in GNOME Developers Suffer Constant Harassment
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to be fair though, GNOME devs are chronic assholes too. its a feedback loop sadly and the end user suffers.

Chais , in Automatic command execution on file changes with entr
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What’s wrong with a simple path unit?

danrot OP ,

I am not exactly sure what you mean by that... But the main advantage is that the command does not have to be executed manually everytime you change something. Instead entr recognizes when something changes and re-executes the command for you.

Chais ,
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That’s what a systemd.path unit accomplishes, too. It watches a path, and if that file/directory changes, it starts its accompanying systemd.service.

danrot OP ,

Ah, you are talking about systemd, wasn't aware of that... I imagine that to be much more complicated for many use cases. E.g. running a unit test (as I describe in the article) isn't something I would use systemd for. Setting up a path and a service seems more complicated than using entr, and it is probably also harder to get to the output as well.

Solaris1789 , in Linux Kernel 6.5 Reaches End of Life, It's Time to Upgrade to Linux Kernel 6.6 LTS - 9to5Linux
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I feel like 6.0 was released yesterday, am i getting old?

ourob , in Linux Kernel 6.5 Reaches End of Life, It's Time to Upgrade to Linux Kernel 6.6 LTS - 9to5Linux

For anyone unfamiliar with how kernel support works, unless you manually installed your kernel you don’t need to worry about this.

Distros that shipped 6.5 will continue to support 6.5 during their normal release/support cycle and back port any important patches as needed (or they will update their packages to 6.6).

0x4E4F , in Wine is for Windows and Darling is for MacOS

Hm, this is good info 👍. Can’t wait to run Logic on Linux ☺️.

qyron , in Read to leap into Linux

What’s your main concern?

And allow me to add: the Penguin deals better and better with gaming, nowadays. Consider that as well.

Are you looking for a distro?

speck OP ,

Yes, initially thoughts on a distro. As well as addressing a concern I encountered about additional steps that are perhaps necessary with an NVIDIA card (that it doesn't mix as easily with Linux, I think). And, of course, whatever else I should know straight out the gate — although I assume a lot would be covered in the process of installing a distro.

I've definitely noted the development of gaming with Linux. Dual boot was just to have one less element in the mix, as I adjust to Linux (I've MacOs for a while now). TBH, there's a bit of an irrational element, too: I got a PC so I can play a bunch of games that aren't on Macs. So if I'm going to find a workaround in Linux, well, why didn't/don't I do that with a Mac, instead?

DrYes ,
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You'll just need to check how to install the proprietary NVIDIA drivers on your distro. For most that won't be a problem. Just a quick google search, haven't tried this myself:
https://itsfoss.com/nvidia-linux-mint/

MiddledAgedGuy , in Read to leap into Linux

/c/[email protected] seems to be more active. Might be a better choice.

JeffKerman1999 , in Read to leap into Linux

Go to an easy distro like pop_os or something similar. Avoid Ubuntu because of their corporate fuckery.

speck OP ,

I was going to default to Mint, just because it's the one I've most encountered being referenced, especially for beginners. I'll do some searching on Pop_Os vs Mint. Thank you!

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