Linux literally saving people's lives. This is why I'm so damn fired up about the Computer Upcycle Project and #nixbook

#linux #openSource #foss

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Sweet thank you I'll send a picture when | pickup youre doing great work | appreciate it basically helping me get my life back on track, I'll be there soon!

Hej people. Have you heard of #Linux?🐧 So we're getting a new old laptop & consider switching from win10.

What distribution etc. would you recommend to people -not complete idiots- who enjoy using it, not making it.

What we do / like / want:

- Browser (just firefox?)
- Freecad / Audacity just work?
- Word / spreadsheet: recommendations?
- Photoshop 5.5 (yes) replacement?
- Easy local network access / file browsing / basic photo management
- Vocaster Two software?

My ideal is a modern winXP..

I wish more people used OnlyOffice instead of LibreOffice. It has the best MS format compatibility, and the company has broken free from its Russian origins (as far as I know). Plus, it's open source anyway.

#onlyoffice #libreoffice #msoffice #linux #opensource #foss #russia

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OnlyOffice loading an MS powerpoint file

TIL you can mount on top of symlinks; meaning, you can use a symlink as a mount point. This sounds like a really bad idea, specially after watching Alksa Sarai's talk at the Linux Plumber's Conf:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8v7ovIeDRM

#Linux #Security

I am doing tests on my old (2017) HP Intel/Nvidia laptop to see where I'm going to end up, #Linux-wise.

So far I've learned that my GPU (GeForce 940MX) is definitely not compatible with the current Nvidia driver (version 590).

For that reason, `modprobe nvidia` doesn't work in #Bluefin for Nvidia, and that process permanently takes up half a CPU core.

Bluefin for AMD/Intel runs just as well as Bluefin LTS. Definitely a contender.

I'm going to try #Aeon. Maybe it will run as well or better.

City-builder Nova Roma from the devs of Kingdoms and Castles delayed until March https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/city-builder-nova-roma-from-the-devs-of-kingdoms-and-castles-delayed-until-march/

#NovaRoma #IndieGames #PCGaming #Linux #LinuxGaming #Unity

Merge #PDF Files in #Linux: Complete pdfunite Guide (2026)

https://ostechnix.com/merge-pdf-files-linux-pdfunite-command/

SteamOS 3.7.20 adds the ntsync driver to help improve some game performance https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steamos-3-7-20-adds-the-ntsync-driver-to-help-improve-some-game-performance/

#Linux #SteamOS #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck #OpenSource

Designing a Linux class with @cyan! 🐧

What kind of topics do you want to learn about? Drop by and tell us in the chat~! ✨️

https://youtube.com/live/yD0vybVg3aY
#ENVTuber #VTuber #Linux #stream

Picked up a refurb Dell laptop yesterday to put Linux on it. Went rapidly from Fedora with KDE Plasma, to Pop, before settling on Mint.

I got the Linux machine to PRINT something on my network printer. Without even having to curse at it or download anything. Linux has come a very long way since I last tried using it a decade ago.

It took 3 years on the Fediverse before I fell down the Linux rabbithole. You lot are a bunch of bad influences.

#Linux #LinuxMint

Dolphin File Manager: Enable Administrator or Root Access

Attain the necessary steps on how to activate the administrator or root mode access using KDE Plasma’s default file manager application Dolphin.

https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/dolphin-enable-administrator-root-access/

#blog #KDE #linux #unix #tech @kde

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On a light blue background stands a dark blue file folder with a white paper inside and on the outside is a faded dolphin that represents the Dolphin file manager application. Next to the folder is a strong title of 'Activate Administrator Mode' beside a wavy line with a dolphin emerging out of the water.

Resolve GNOME Shell v49 Failed to Start Gnome-Session-X11

Resolve the frustrating circumstance to the problem where GNOME Shell Display Manager version 49 fails to start unit gnome-session-x11.

https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/gnome-shell-49-failed-start-session-x11/

#blog #GNOME #linux #unix #tech

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A large foot print stands next to the word 'GNOME' in white and light purple text that reads 'Repair GNOME Display Manager To Start Wayland' on top of a dark purple shaped rectangle orientated to the left at a 45 degree angle.

Linaro reveal they're collaborating with Valve for the Steam Frame https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/linaro-reveal-theyre-collaborating-with-valve-for-the-steam-frame/

#SteamFrame #Steam #SteamOS #Valve #Linux #OpenSource

Wire up various modules to survive in Wireworks - a base-defense roguelike auto-battler https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/wire-up-various-modules-to-survive-in-wireworks-a-base-defense-roguelike-auto-battler/

#Wireworks #IndieGames #Linux #PCGaming

Uhm what?!? My #KDE #Plasma Shell just crashed without any error message.

the taskbar is gone. The background is gone. All applications still open. No error message.

What happened?!?

Also is there a way to restart it without having to close all of the applications?

#Linux

Debian needs your help on this. 👨💻

https://itsfoss.com/news/debian-data-protection-team/

#linux #debian #volunteers

Evergreen

#OpenBSD #RunBSD #Linux #Jokes

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FishLinux meme with 3 panes: First pane: one person representing linux, the second representing OpenBSD, and a grandma. The grandma says "Hey it's-a the Linux bros!" Second pane: OpenBSD person says: "Mama, why do you never remember my name" Third pane: grandma says "I'm-a sorry, Fish Linux"

The FLX1s linux phone has a 50 mega pixel camera; its generally great except with low light conditions! Unlike the Pinephone Pro which camera only worked one one distro 3 years later, the Furiphone camera worked day 1!!! #linux #flx1s #foss #phosh

Popular mobile creature collector EvoCreo now available on PC https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/popular-mobile-creature-collector-evocreo-now-available-on-pc/

#EvoCreo #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux

Mesa RADV driver on Linux looks set for a big ray tracing performance boost https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/mesa-radv-driver-on-linux-looks-set-for-a-big-ray-tracing-performance-boost/

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

See the new trailer for Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional taking survivor-likes to an infested family computer https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/see-the-new-trailer-for-antivirus-survivors-2003-professional-taking-survivor-likes-to-an-infested-family-computer/

#BulletHeaven #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

SteamOS 3.7.19 arrives with a bunch of essential bug fixes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steamos-3-7-19-arrives-with-a-bunch-of-essential-bug-fixes/

#SteamOS #Linux #HandheldGaming #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #Steam

Lenovo Legion Go 2 will get a SteamOS version in June https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/lenovo-legion-go-2-will-get-a-steamos-version-in-june/

#Lenovo #LegionGo2 #SteamOS #Linux #Gaming

I really want to mainly use GTK applications on thus phone, but Android apps feel smoother.

I kind of want to write my own GTK app, but the UI portion seems very complex and Cambalache is very confusing.

#linux #phone #GTK

Greetings! Please enjoy Episode 1 of "Games For Everyone," featuring my buddies @gamingonlinux, @gardiner_bryant and @thelinuxEXP!

https://linuxforeveryone.net/games-for-everyone-1-valves-third-act/

(this is the full audio episode)

#Podcast #Gaming #Linux

Hey #linux nerds. Anyone interested in a #mac pro 2013 trash can?

This is an 8 core Xeon with 32 gigs of ram. I got it for free and had a good play.

I was never able to get #nixos running on it because the graphics cards are problematic. But it seems to run Linux mint perfectly.

I'm happy to simply pass it on for free. If your local you can pick up or if want to pay shipping from Olympia, WA, I'll send it to you.

Using a Ploopy trackpad with a 160 Hz screen on GNOME and Firefox is maaaaagical. Holy crap scrolling has never been this buttery smooth. :o

#GNOME #Ploopy #PloopyTrackpad #Firefox #Linux

What I like with Linux is that you're rewarded if you persist.

A few months ago I couldn't get this laptop to recognize the bootable USB.

But using Linux on another computer I learned more and more about the basics and managed to figure out what was the problem.

So yeah, I was pretty pleased with myself when I installed Linux with no issue on the old laptop yesterday.😊

#linux #tech

My small action of resistance to our Tech overlords: I've switched another old cheap laptop to Linux Mint.

#linux #tech

Valve amended the Steam survey for December 2025 - Linux actually hit another all-time high https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/valve-amended-the-steam-survey-for-december-2025-linux-actually-hit-another-all-time-high/

#Steam #Linux #SteamOS #SteamDeck

Linux desktop voice control has a gap. Talon costs money. Other tools are X11-only or cloud-dependent.

So I built EasySpeak.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl5m2Zo1oIE

https://github.com/ctsdownloads/easyspeak/tree/dev?tab=readme-ov-file#easyspeak

- Free and open source (GPL-3.0)
- Fully local — no cloud, no accounts
- Wayland-native
- "Hey Jarvis, open downloads"

Built for RSI, accessibility, or anyone who wants to talk to their computer.

#Linux #OpenSource #Accessibility #VoiceControl #GNOME #Wayland #a11y

KDE Plasma 6.6 will finally stop the system sleeping when gaming with a controller https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/kde-plasma-6-6-will-finally-stop-the-system-sleeping-when-gaming-with-a-controller/

#KDE #KDEPlasma #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming

NVIDIA announce DLSS 4.5 with Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, plus DLSS Updater gets Linux support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/nvidia-announce-dlss-4-5-with-dynamic-multi-frame-generation-plus-dlss-updater-gets-linux-support/

#NVIDIA #DLSS #Gaming #LinuxGaming #Linux