Getting #Linux installed on my teenager’s desktop. Going to try to get him off of Windows. We have gotten as far as creating a password for his account and he is trying to think of one. He says out loud “hmm, how do you spell that word.”

Son, if you have to ask that question, it is a bad choice for a password

My boat!

#unix_surrealism #comic #technomage #openbsd #rust #linux #art

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Penguin is freaking out: "Oh no! Oh God! Not here too! No! By Linus! It's all rusted!" Fish finds sleeping girl next to a book. He examines the book. It's the ABC of RUST animals.

Proton Experimental brings updates for MonoGame, Rockstar Launcher and more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/proton-experimental-brings-updates-for-monogame-rockstar-launcher-and-more/

#Proton #Linux #SteamOS #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck

New #blog #post: How Many Pixels Do You Really Need?

https://rldane.space/how-many-pixels-do-you-really-need.html

293 words

Another lightweight post, which got prematurely posted [here], hilariously enough. ;)

cc: my wonderful #chorus: @joel @dm @sotolf @thedoctor @pixx @orbitalmartian @adamsdesk @krafter @roguefoam @clayton @giantspacesquid @Twizzay @stfn @ay

(I will happily add/remove you from the chorus upon request! :)

#rlDaneWriting #blost #HIDPI #LoRes #RetroComputing #Nostalgia #Linux #Unix

It's time for this week's #Linux and #OpenSource News video!

In this one, we have a ton of desktop related stuff, updates everywhere, alphas and betas, some browser related news, and more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5bo66DP2YI

✨️Spout2 works on Linux!! ✨

Now let's get it ready for release~!! 🚀

🕒 Sat Jan 17 @ 20:00 PST / 23:00 EST
🕒 Sun Jan 18 @ 4:00 UTC / 13:00 JST
▶️ https://youtube.com/live/8y1UimEXxzA

#VTuber #ENVtuber #Linux

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Heya folks! It's sync day, and that means it's time for the weekly Solus roundup! Read all about it on our forums: https://discuss.getsol.us/d/12363-week-3-2026-updates

#FOSS #Linux #Solus #OpenSource

- Evan

Just upgraded #Linux #Mint Zena. It was boring and straightforward.

So, hey, Fedibuddies. The Owlbear has a question.

What other part of the #Fediverse is worth joining? I'm a #nerd, a #ttrpg fan, a #Golarian obsessive, a #movie fan, an #indiegame fan. I have other interests too, like #poetry #ScienceFiction and #SCP. I'm a long-time #Linux user with a #Gnome preference. I'm very, very #NoAI

Oh, and I swear. It's not a hobby it a lack of a filter, I'm just big on self expression and saying what you mean.

So all that in mind, are there any other corners of the Fediverse I should be poking around in? And if so, got an instance where I'd be welcome in mind?

Oh dear. How does this get through any kind of validation!?
#linux #snapcraft

https://snapcraft.io/publisher/techkit5521

We follow up on episode 104 from September last year when we promised to tackle some Linux projects including moving to Immich and Jellyfin, learning about Docker Compose and Python, and ditching Synology.

https://linuxafterdark.net/linux-after-dark-episode-113/

#linux #podcast #opensource

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Tabulo is chess meets Balatro and it's out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/tabulo-is-chess-meets-balatro-and-its-out-now/

#Tabulo #IndieGames #PCGaming #Steam #Linux

It appears that #Firefox finally supports the XDG desktop specification with version 147.

https://www.firefox.com/en-US/firefox/147.0/releasenotes/

#linux

EndeavourOS Linux gets an upgraded release with Ganymede Neo https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/endeavouros-linux-gets-an-upgraded-release-with-ganymede-neo/

#EndeavourOS #Linux #ArchLinux #LinuxGaming

Grab some awesome modern platformers in the Playful Platformers 2026 Humble Bundle https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/grab-some-awesome-modern-platformers-in-the-playful-platformers-2026-humble-bundle/

#Gaming #PCGaming #SteamDeck #SteamOS #Linux #GameBundle

Fedora Games Lab, @fedora 's spin for gamers, plans to modernize its platform by leveraging KDE Plasma:

https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Changes/Rework_Games_Lab

#gaming #linux #FreeSoftware #OpenSource

OpenXcom Extended takes over from OpenXcom for the classic X-COM / UFO: Enemy Unknown https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/openxcom-extended-takes-over-from-openxcom-for-the-classic-x-com-ufo-enemy-unknown/

#OpenXcom #OpenSource #Gaming #Retro #Linux

From a private hobby to a global phenomenon, Linus explains how a simple experiment turned into the powerhouse we know today. 💪

#linux #linustorvalds

How to Add New Storage Drive to a Linux System

Learn the steps on how to add a new storage disk drive to a GNU/Linux system from finding the device, creating a partition, formatting and mounting.

https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/add-disk-drive-linux/

#blog #linux #tech #100DaysToOffload

A recent comment on one of my videos reminded me that some people think switching from Windows to Mac is somehow escaping their masters.

You are leaving one cage for another.

The Mac experience is great until you want to do something Apple has not pre-approved. True freedom is not just about a stable UI. It is about hardware repairability and software sovereignty, two things Apple has always fought against.

As Benjamin Franklin said: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."

Don't trade your sovereignty for convenience.

#WindowsExodus #RightToRepair #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #FOSS #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #TechFreedom #TerminalTilt #Liberty #Freedom #Apple #Mac #MacOS

GNOME 50.alpha is released

Officially X11 free.

https://discourse.gnome.org/t/gnome-50-alpha-released/33616?u=alatiera

#linux #gnome #wayland

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Destination Linux Special Announcement:
Big Changes, Bright Future: An Update from Ryan & Jill

#Linux #DestinationLinux

https://youtu.be/Ek-AbiRwKLw

At Vivaldi we continue to make choices that are different from our competitors. We have chosen to not integrate AI or crypto, but instead we integrate a wealth of other features, based on the wishes of our users.

We are a European company with most of the team based in Norway and Iceland, a few around Europe and a couple in the US.

Our servers are based in Iceland.

If you want to get away from Big Tech, maybe give us a try? If you are already using Vivaldi, maybe introduce your friends?

Have a nice day!

https://vivaldi.com

#Vivaldi #Browser #Windows #Macos #Linux #AI #Europa #Technology #EU #UK #Germany #France #Poland #Denmark #Norway #Iceland #Greenland

Does anyone have time to write

bshotts@users.sourceforge.net

that https://linuxcommand.org is a nice free book, but the network part needs to be updated to IPv6 and ftp needs to be removed.
( The Linux Command Line
Seventh Internet Edition )

#linux #ipv6 #network #book #free

I’ve been using Windows, MacOS, and Linux for thirty years now.

Since Microsoft ditched Windows 98, I considered MacOS the high bar, with Windows gradually getting worse and Linux gradually getting better.

However, after the latest MacOS 26.2 and Linux Mint 22.3 updates, I now think that, judging the operating systems alone, not the accompanying software, Mint has overtaken MacOS.

It’s minimalistic yet functional and aesthetically pleasing. It’s fast, intuitive, and I haven’t encountered a single glitch or freeze. And that’s on a machine seven years older than my Mac, which is now riddled with unnecessary features that clog up resources but bring nothing functional nor are aesthetically appealing.

To every single person who has dedicated their time to this free and open-source project—KUDOS! 🫡

#Linux #Mint #LinuxMint #MacOS #Microslop

When I was being interviewed by @killyourfm , he asked if I was innodated with people reaching out for support after giving away so many laptops.

Not at all. And in fact, the most common message I get is like this.

That's right. A literal grandmom who is successfully using a #nixbook with zero issues to enhance her life.

All on a computer that was headed to the garbage.

Thank you #linux and #nixos and #foss in general.

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Today is the end of Ubuntu 25.04 support – the 'Plucky Puffin' is plucked! 🪶 Upgrade to Ubuntu 25.10 to keep receiving critical updates. #ubuntu #linux

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/ubuntu-25-04-end-of-life

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Puffin in flight with a sign around its neck reading end of life January 15th.

Valve's documentation highlights the different ways standalone games run on Steam Frame https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/valves-documentation-highlights-the-different-ways-standalone-games-run-on-steam-frame/

#SteamFrame #Steam #VR #Valve #SteamOS #Linux

Less Miserables is an upcoming point-and-click parody of Les Misérables https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/less-miserables-is-an-upcoming-point-and-click-parody-of-les-miserables/

#LessMiserables #IndieGames #AdventureGames #Linux #PCGaming

Developer appreciation time!
#meme #Linux

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Meme in three parts: 1: "I'm new to Linux, How am I doing this: …?" 2: Guy (Enthusiasts offering help) turning around looking at a good-looking woman (Cryptic CLI commands) while his apparent girlfriend (Accessible, user-friendly GUI tools) is looking at him like she's going to explode in a second 3: Very sad cat in front of a laptop looking at the camera (Devs of underappreciated GUI tools)

Multiple years later Terraria 1.4.5 has a release date for January 27th https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/multiple-years-later-terraria-1-4-5-has-a-release-date-for-january-27th/

#Terraria #IndieGames #Linux #Gaming #PCGaming

Steam Machine verification will have "fewer constraints" than Steam Deck - but text sizing worries me https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steam-machine-verification-will-have-fewer-constraints-than-steam-deck-but-text-sizing-worries-me/

#SteamMachine #PCGaming #SteamOS #Linux #Steam

Even more AMD ray tracing performance improvements heading to Mesa on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/even-more-amd-ray-tracing-performance-improvements-heading-to-mesa-on-linux/

#AMD #Linux #RADV #Vulkan #Mesa #OpenSource

D7VK version 1.2 brings more Direct3D 6 improvements and a little Direct3D 5 too https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/d7vk-version-1-2-brings-more-direct3d-6-improvements-and-a-little-direct3d-5-too/

#Linux #Wine #Proton #OpenSource #Vulkan #Direct3D

Kagi has released an early Linux alpha of its Orion web browser, with a beta release due next month. Details on the WebkitGTK app's progress, and what's still to do: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/orion-browser-for-linux-alpha

#Kagi #Orion #Linux

Jeff Bezos is saying the quiet part out loud. They want to kill local computing.

You will own nothing and be happy. You will rent your computing power from the cloud. You pay a subscription for the privilege of using a computer.

AI demand is artificially spiking DRAM prices and Big Tech is pushing "AI PCs," the squeeze is on to force us into a rental model.

Reject this future.

Keep your hardware local.

Run #Linux.

Own your data.

The "cloud" is just a landlord for your data.

#NoAi #FOSS #OpenSource #Privacy #SelfHost #SelfHosting #BigTech #RightToRepair #RAM #Amazon #EatTheRich

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/jeff-bezos-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-bezos-envisions-that-youll-give-up-your-pc-for-an-ai-cloud-version

#linux

XFCE is actually worse than windows.

My last hope is that the current KDE is usable without nightmares.

Remove Package without Dependency Checks Using Pacman

How to force removal of a system package without checking for dependencies using Pacman on the Arch Linux operating system.

https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/pacman-remove-package-dependency-checks/

#blog #ArchLinux #linux #pacman

Just got boxes of these donated!!

Could be #linux servers, #nixbook kiosks, or even mini family computers. So much potential!

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Box of HP elite desk minis

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HP elite desk mini on a desk

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