I think I was about 12 when I first read The Lord of the Rings. So I suggest giving him The Hobbit and seeing how he likes it.
The end of Windows 10 support in October 2025 presents a great opportunity for the Linux community to collectively help users transition their still-function...
The end of Windows 10 support in October 2025 presents a great opportunity for the Linux community to collectively help users transition their still-function...
The end of Windows 10 support in October 2025 presents a great opportunity for the Linux community to collectively help users transition their still-function...
After quite a bit of agonizing, I eventually landed on openSUSE Tumbleweed. I chose a rolling release distro because on my desktop I want to be up-to-date. Having used Gentoo a long time ago, I didn't want a distro that takes effort to install and set up. openSUSE is somewhat popular with an active community and decent documentation in case I run in to issues. I also considered the fact it's based in Germany, because EU has at least some decent privacy laws. I was put off by the fact its backed by SUSE, but that's a two-edged sword.
Right now I'm content with Tumbleweed, but I'm keeping an eye on OpenMandriva Lx if I feel like switching.
Stop what? I'm just sharing news from openSUSE, I have no involvement.
SUSE has requested that openSUSE rebrands. There's not much the openSUSE project can do but comply.
The openSUSE Board is calling for the formation of a working group to explore topics focused on project governance, operational models and rebranding for the...
>The openSUSE Board is calling for the formation of a working group to explore topics focused on project governance, operational models and rebranding for the project. > >This follows a call on the openSUSE Project mailing list to formalize efforts, ideas and suggestions by community members in a centralized location.
The openSUSE Board is calling for the formation of a working group to explore topics focused on project governance, operational models and rebranding for the...
>The openSUSE Board is calling for the formation of a working group to explore topics focused on project governance, operational models and rebranding for the project. > >This follows a call on the openSUSE Project mailing list to formalize efforts, ideas and suggestions by community members in a centralized location.
openSUSE Tumbleweed has served me well for some time now. Maybe give it a look-see?
The GOG Preservation Program Makes Games Live Forever
GOG commits its own resources to maintain classic titles playable, now and in the future. We are launching the program with 100 games and will add more in the next few months.
>The GOG Preservation Program ensures classic games remain playable on modern systems, even after their developers stopped supporting them. By maintaining these iconic titles, GOG helps you protect and relive the memories that shaped you, DRM-free and with dedicated tech support.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. Someone mentioned the book on Lemmy and I guess I got curious. It's been pretty good thus far, but it is on the long side.
Just started reading I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy. I never watched iCarly or anything else she's been in, but I have heard of her story before. Seems like a good book if you are interested in abusive parents and unhealthy family dynamics.
The male lion then killed the cubs so the female lions would go in to heat. Nature is majestic.
Years ago I tried running Debian on my desktop computer and it became very quickly apparent it was not suited to my needs because of the out-of-date software. These days I only really consider rolling release distros for my desktop, or at least something with a fairly snappy release schedule. If I went for Debian, I'd probably run sid or testing.
Now, in situations where the bleeding edge is not necessary, Debian is fantastic. I've run it on my laptop, Raspberry Pi server and PinePhone. On the laptop, having a solid base that doesn't break if I don't use it for a while was great, since I didn't use that laptop often. I did use flatpaks for some applications that I really wanted to be more recent and it worked nicely. So yes, you can use Debian as a solid base and use Flatpaks/Appimages/other to run apps you really need the newest version of, where available of course.
If the dude is so convinced he knows best, I invite him to write and manage his own kernel. Go for it. See how well your users like it when your slapdash execution breaks everything.
That arrogance and ignorance is just on another level.
Politicians hide themselves away/They only started the war/Why should they go out to fight?/They leave that all to the poor, yeah/Time will tell on their power minds/Making war just for fun/Treating people just like pawns in chess/Wait till their judgment day comes, yeah
Autumn Sale Special: claim the GIVEAWAY of Whispering Willows
>Enjoy the GIVEAWAY of Whispering Willows – up for grabs for the next 72 hours (until October 6th, 1 PM UTC).
September Update: Check Your Notes
A new community update! New hardware to announced and previous hardware to return!
cross-posted from: https://fedia.io/m/pine64@lemmy.ml/t/1266175
> A new community update! New hardware to announced and previous hardware to return!
Well this is nice. I'm glad there's signs of life from them. Hopefully they can make updates a bit more frequent from now on.
Dracula by Bram Stoker. Never read it before. I did see the 1992 movie adaptation, but that was a long time ago.
God, I hate that meme format so much. It adds absolutely fucking nothing. It's insufferable.
Back to School Sale brings in another giveaway!
Once Upon a Jester is on giveaway.
In recent testing scenarios involving a build and NetworkManager, a significant issue has surfaced: the network stack becomes non-operational. Users are advi...
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/19629878
> >In recent testing scenarios involving a build and NetworkManager, a significant issue has surfaced: the network stack becomes non-operational. > > > >Users are advised to postpone system updates for now, but if users have already updated, use Snapper to rollback; it’s important to note that while the issue primarily affects GNOME setups with Wicked, it can also impact servers without these components. > > > >This problem has been consistently reproducible since at least the 20240825 Tumbleweed build. Bind 9.20.1 received an update has changes to DNS query handling and system controls, which may have inadvertently contributed to the network stack issue.
In recent testing scenarios involving a build and NetworkManager, a significant issue has surfaced: the network stack becomes non-operational. Users are advi...
>In recent testing scenarios involving a build and NetworkManager, a significant issue has surfaced: the network stack becomes non-operational. > >Users are advised to postpone system updates for now, but if users have already updated, use Snapper to rollback; it’s important to note that while the issue primarily affects GNOME setups with Wicked, it can also impact servers without these components. > >This problem has been consistently reproducible since at least the 20240825 Tumbleweed build. Bind 9.20.1 received an update has changes to DNS query handling and system controls, which may have inadvertently contributed to the network stack issue.
Here is ROME 24.07, the rolling release model up-to-date install images. It basically carries all the features already included in the Release Candidate with the packages updated to the latest…
Breaking: The openSUSE Board discusses SUSE's request to stop using its brand, highlighting the need for cooperation and goodwill.
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/37281970
> Believe it or not, an unexpected conflict has arisen in the openSUSE community with its long-time supporter and namesake, the SUSE company. > > At the heart of this tension lies a quiet request that has stirred not-so-quiet ripples across the open source landscape: SUSE has formally asked openSUSE to discontinue using its brand name. > > Richard Brown, a key figure within the openSUSE project, shared insights into the discussions that have unfolded behind closed doors. > > Despite SUSE’s request’s calm and respectful tone, the implications of not meeting it could be far-reaching, threatening the symbiotic relationship that has benefited both entities over the years.
Slowroll, which has a more modest update cadence than Tumbleweed, is gaining acceptance as a balance between the rapid updates of Tumbleweed’s rolling releas...
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/17607748
> >Slowroll, which has a more modest update cadence than Tumbleweed, is gaining acceptance as a balance between the rapid updates of Tumbleweed’s rolling releases and the traditional Leap release. > > > >Slowroll is nearly ready for full deployment and the development team has been working diligently to prepare the next version bump, with planned updates scheduled for July 9, August 9 and Sept. 9. These updates are expected to maintain a consistent monthly cadence to ensure users have timely and stable updates. > > > >One of the critical updates pulled in will include the latest OpenSSH CVE fixes, which have already been made available in Tumbleweed. This fix enhances the security of Slowroll & ensure that it remains a robust and reliable distribution for users. > > > >Highlighted Features of Slowroll > > > >Balanced Update Cadence: Slowroll offers a monthly rolling update cycle that provides users with the latest features and security updates while ensuring stability through extensive testing and validation. > > > >Beta Phase: Slowroll is now in the Beta phase, indicating its near readiness for full deployment. Users can expect a reliable experience with continuous improvements. > > > >Continuous Improvement: The distribution integrates big updates approximately every month, alongside continuous bug fixes and security patches, ensuring a secure and up-to-date system. > > > >Statistics and Status > > > >According to the latest statistics available on the Slowroll Stats page: > > > >Tumbleweed had 2813 updated packages since the last version bump > > > >Slowroll received 1316 updates from 871 different packages and only 339 updated rpms are Slowroll-specific builds > > > >Origins and Purpose > > > >Slowroll, introduced in 2023, was designed as an experimental distribution. Its primary goal is to offer a slower rolling release compared to Tumbleweed, thus enhancing stability without compromising on access to new features. The distribution continuously evolves with big updates integrated approximately every month, supported by regular bug fixes and security updates. > > > >It’s crucial to understand that Slowroll is not intended to replace Leap. Instead, it provides an alternative for users who desire more up-to-date software at a slower pace than Tumbleweed but faster than Leap. > > > >If you try Slowroll, have a lot of fun - rolling… slowly!
Slowroll, which has a more modest update cadence than Tumbleweed, is gaining acceptance as a balance between the rapid updates of Tumbleweed’s rolling releas...
>Slowroll, which has a more modest update cadence than Tumbleweed, is gaining acceptance as a balance between the rapid updates of Tumbleweed’s rolling releases and the traditional Leap release. > >Slowroll is nearly ready for full deployment and the development team has been working diligently to prepare the next version bump, with planned updates scheduled for July 9, August 9 and Sept. 9. These updates are expected to maintain a consistent monthly cadence to ensure users have timely and stable updates. > >One of the critical updates pulled in will include the latest OpenSSH CVE fixes, which have already been made available in Tumbleweed. This fix enhances the security of Slowroll & ensure that it remains a robust and reliable distribution for users. > >Highlighted Features of Slowroll > >Balanced Update Cadence: Slowroll offers a monthly rolling update cycle that provides users with the latest features and security updates while ensuring stability through extensive testing and validation. > >Beta Phase: Slowroll is now in the Beta phase, indicating its near readiness for full deployment. Users can expect a reliable experience with continuous improvements. > >Continuous Improvement: The distribution integrates big updates approximately every month, alongside continuous bug fixes and security patches, ensuring a secure and up-to-date system. > >Statistics and Status > >According to the latest statistics available on the Slowroll Stats page: > >Tumbleweed had 2813 updated packages since the last version bump > >Slowroll received 1316 updates from 871 different packages and only 339 updated rpms are Slowroll-specific builds > >Origins and Purpose > >Slowroll, introduced in 2023, was designed as an experimental distribution. Its primary goal is to offer a slower rolling release compared to Tumbleweed, thus enhancing stability without compromising on access to new features. The distribution continuously evolves with big updates integrated approximately every month, supported by regular bug fixes and security updates. > >It’s crucial to understand that Slowroll is not intended to replace Leap. Instead, it provides an alternative for users who desire more up-to-date software at a slower pace than Tumbleweed but faster than Leap. > >If you try Slowroll, have a lot of fun - rolling… slowly!
Summer Sale is not slowing down and brings in a GIVEAWAY!
>Our Summer Sale is blooming, heating up the discounts and bringing ease during lazy summer afternoons – today though, it also brings in a giveaway of The First Templar! > >You can now claim your free copy of The First Templar, an expansive historical adventure. The giveaway ends on July 6th, 1 PM UTC. > >The game follows the story of two main characters – a French Templar, and his companion, a noble lady who has been proclaimed a heretic. Taking control over these two unlikely allies, the player must uncover the mysteries behind the Templar Order, play a role in a grand conspiracy, and discover the secret of the Holy Grail. The heroes face powerful opponents at every turn, including Sacracen, King Philip the IV of France and the Inquisition. > >Get your copy and check out our Summer Sale!
Capcom and GOG join forces to release the original Resident Evil™ trilogy!
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/17321306
> >In joint efforts with the original creators, Capcom, we’re thrilled to announce the re-release of the original Resident Evil™, the groundbreaking series that heralded the golden age of the survival horror genre! > > > >This iconic classic is now available with all its original content intact, featuring quality of life improvements and enhanced compatibility for modern systems. As part of GOG’s ongoing effort to protect and preserve classic games, Resident Evil is now available on the DRM-free GOG store!
Capcom and GOG join forces to release the original Resident Evil™ trilogy!
>In joint efforts with the original creators, Capcom, we’re thrilled to announce the re-release of the original Resident Evil™, the groundbreaking series that heralded the golden age of the survival horror genre! > >This iconic classic is now available with all its original content intact, featuring quality of life improvements and enhanced compatibility for modern systems. As part of GOG’s ongoing effort to protect and preserve classic games, Resident Evil is now available on the DRM-free GOG store!
The openSUSE community is pleased to announce that it will have short sessions aimed at encouraging people on how to contribute to the project. A group of vo...
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/11932658
> >The openSUSE community is pleased to announce that it will have short sessions aimed at encouraging people on how to contribute to the project. > > > >A group of volunteers will present short 15-minute sessions that are streamed and/or recorded on openSUSE’s YouTube channel that are aimed at teaching people about packaging, using the Open Build Service, creating tests for openQA and other development areas. > > > >The first session about “Basic use of OBS/osc using a version bump as an example” is set to begin tomorrow, on Feb. 15 at 21:00 UTC. > > > >Another talk, “Packaging Guidelines (Patch Policies) and Submission of New Packages”, is scheduled for Feb. 27 at 16:00 UTC. > > > >More sessions are expected to be scheduled for future dates. > > > >The sessions are listed on the openSUSE Calendar; look for the Contribution Workshop sessions marked in orange. > > > >Those who are interested in presenting should fill in the blank area for future sessions listed in the email about the events. > > > >Giving a session is a great way to give back to the community and provides opportunities to teach others skills and knowledge about open-source development.