So, do I need to reinstall an OS that was originally installed by Ventoy? Or just don't use Ventoy anymore?

I'm not super familiar with code or how to read it. I have no idea how serious this xz-utils thing is. I installed my desktop OS from a Ventoy USB, and I'm just wondering if I should do a fresh install of the OS, or just format my USB and move on with life? I'm pretty happy with my current distro so I don't plan on hopping anytime soon.

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This guy has been installing Arch for almost 300 days
https://redd.it/1kb9b5f
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I was cleaning out my closet tonight...
https://redd.it/1kbajjn
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Viability of Linux with AutoDesk AutoCAD?

Hi all,

Looking to install a Linux distro and try using it as a daily driver, but the biggest holdup for me right now is my work uses AutoDesk's AutoCAD, can't go without it.

What does the viability of using Linux look like with that constraint? I found posts from a year or more ago talking about how it doesn't work and was wondering if any improvements had been made since then?

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Speed up the start of your browser ?

On PewDiePie's video about Linux, from 16:00 to 16:20, he mentions that his browser takes a few seconds to open up and he says "I figured out a way to do it and it's so dumb, i won't explain how I did it". Out of curiosity, does anyone knows how he managed to fix those few seconds of delay?

https://redd.it/1kbbxj8
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Struggling with Fedora Installation on Laptop.
https://redd.it/1kbcyhp
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Firefox 138.0 Released
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/138.0/releasenotes/

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So I noticed many dont know about the systemd-analyze command

I am pretty sure that many have watched PewDiePie's video, and seen the systemd-analyze command for the first time. So did I. So I started looking into it last night and I discovered a comment from a Fedora user on the Ubuntu Forum which was incredibly useful regarding this command. Following his recommendations I was able to reduce my boot-up time from 47 seconds to 35 seconds on Linux Mint. Firmware, bootloader and kernel boot times are still the same, but the user space boot time was reduces from 15 seconds to 5 seconds. Be aware though that you need to be absolutely sure about what you disable, because some stuff is unsurprisingly system- or security-critical.

https://askubuntu.com/questions/888010/slow-booting-systemd-udev-settle-service

First comment after the post, from 2021.

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Tmux saved me

Just wanted to spread the word of appreciation for tmux. I'm doing a big backup of our company's MinIO data. And we've currently undergoing a DDoS attack, so the connection isn't exactly great, ssh connection drops etc.
But I've started the backup session inside of a tmux, so when I eventually drop out I can just get back in with the help of `tmux attach`.
So, thank you all people pertaining to this piece of technology! I know there are other terminal multiplexers, namely screen, so this thanks goes to all of them! I'd recommend anybody who works over terminal to take a look into it, it's pretty easy to learn.

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I miss it...
https://redd.it/1kbekp5
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Bytedance Proposes Faster Linux Inter-Process Communication With "Run Process As Library"
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Bytedance-Faster-Linux-IPC-RPAL

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Ubuntu 25.04 & Fedora 42 Hit A Long Sought Milestone With HDR Support Working Well On The Linux Desktop
https://www.phoronix.com/review/linux-hdr-2025

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Libreboot 25.04 "Corny Calamity" released! (free and open source BIOS/UEFI firmware replacement based on coreboot)
https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot2504.html

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I don't know why, but Ubuntu is looking crisp!

I updated/upgraded the packages today and notice a Wayland update. I don't know why, but man, the system is looking CRISP. Floorp/Firefox fonts just got so much better.

Anybody notice something like this? I am missing something or is just a thing of my "mind"? Also, is running more smooth than ever. (I deleted old kernels as well, maybe this improved the performance)

https://redd.it/1kbrw7m
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Would you say that the Steam Deck is the biggest/most effective advertisement to encourage using Linux?
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Linux US market share at nearly 5%~
https://redd.it/1kc074t
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Should I join the ride and switch to Linux?

Sorry, I'm one of those guys that came here from the PewDiePie video, what he put up is too good to be true, it looks magnificent, smooth, and full customization which I can't help but envy for, the managing of tabs and workspaces, it looks sick, it's great!

But I don't know if I should switch, and if the things I do will be affected, first off is I'm using an office laptop that can run quite well, it can play Dark Souls III no problem and high graphics Dota 2. I often do stream, but I usually just stream visual novels or Souls like and Dota 2, and maybe even drawing streams, can I still do that in Linux?

I'm thinking Linux mint, which is referred as beginner friendly, which is also what Mutahar recommended from SomeOrdinaryGamers. I also do office work, but just a basic Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint alternative would be sufficient for my office work, and of course the websites, I'm assuming I could also still open Microsoft teams through website right?

I've been using Windows 10 the whole time, and refuse Windows 11 because I tried it and hated it, and apparently my Windows 10 dies or stops getting maintenance on Oct this year, or something... I failed computer science class but for gaming and a sick software I'll gladly relearn it.

But if it's a no, I'll gladly be rejected if it would heavily affect what I do negatively, but if it's as good as what it's hyped up to be, with obviously some drawbacks, then I hope I'm welcomed.

And I also play Arknights on Bluestacks, and I refuse to play it on mobile.

can I play Elden Ring?

Edit: for drawing stuff I only use FireAlpaca and I don't have any license for a lot of things and just pirated some.... is utorrent available on linux?

To be fair my main goal is a slick smooth workspace that I don't have to wait minutes to open, but, if possible, I would still like to play my games, and possibly elden ring which it's very slow on my windows and crashes literally unplayable, but if that's impossible then it's fine.

I'm willing to spend days tinkering just to see my workspace looking smooth and slick asf, while still being playable. I also forgot to mention I play so much Terraria Modded as well so I'd be nice if there's also a performance enhancement, but I'm asking too much.

I haven't really seen Linux since back in like 2010 on computer classes that I didn't listen, didn't expect pewds to cover it and enlighten me with all these cool things.

I already saved all my important files on a separate hard drive and have an extra USB

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26 lines of Bash to edit notes with server syncing and encryption
https://github.com/megahomyak/micronotes

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Alternative Desktop Metaphor - Gnome

Out of all the popular desktop environments, Gnome is the only one that pushes for a modernized and innovative experience, ditching the traditional windows-like desktop.
At the same time, it is perhaps the most controversial DE; people either hate it or love it.
Do you think Gnome deserves its hate? If so, why, and do you think we need to innovate the traditional desktop worflow?
I personally think Gnome is at least decent.

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Are Linux distros converging?

I recently moved from Aurora Linux (based on fedora atomic) to Debian 13. My setup is nearly identical:
- kde plasma 6
- Kodi and other apps as flatpaks
- server apps as containers (Podman)
- cli apps as brew packages
- uv for python
- nvm for node
- firewall management via firewalld (pre installed)
- service management via systemd

I also have a MacBook and I use brew and oci containers in that machine.

Edit: and topgrade to update all my stuff

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I'm really liking the Ghostty terminal.

I feel over the past few years, terminals have become less customizable. In Gnome, transparency is a hidden pref! You get lots of predefined themes, but they're difficult to modify.

Recently, I wanted to rice my fastfetch output and I found only one terminal that accurately displays an image - **Ghostty**.

It's also easy to customize with just a dozen lines in a config file. (pasted below).

Anyway, if you miss being able to fine-tune the look of your terminal, give Ghosttty a try.

# Save to ~/.config/ghostty/config

window-height = "29"
window-width = "110"
quick-terminal-position = "center"
background = 000000
foreground = ffffff
background-opacity = 0.85
background-blur = true
font-family = "Intel One Mono Regular"
font-size = 14
window-padding-x = 9
cursor-style = "underline"
bold-is-bright = "true"



https://preview.redd.it/197xl9mf56ye1.png?width=2560&format=png&auto=webp&s=261ab2cafdd04110bd39c2289af64eb008f00865





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