The tipping point for Linux
I have been following Linux on the side lines over years, the last couple of years I've been more engaged, it had become better, I have been running an Alpine server for more than a year, occasionally used a Qubes OS laptop and had a few Linux VMs. Nobara is what changed the game for me, now I'm converting 100% to Linux, 99% of what I want to do I can do in Linux now and it's easy.
I still don't think Linux is a drop in replacement for Windows, but I think we're close and what is needed is really more commercial support for Linux, more hardware and app support from commercial entities. Microsoft forced steam to think Linux and that has been really good for Linux. AMD has been open to Linux and that has been really good too. The more we get on our team, the better Linux will work.
Right now I think Linux is good enough for many and there is enough consumer irritation about Windows/Microsoft/BillGates/USA e.t.c. to move a lot of people in the direction of Linux. We even occasionally see gaming benchmarks where Linux does better than Windows in frame rates, which for sure motivates some hardcore gamers to move.
Sure, there will be issues, there will be some that get burnt, there will be frustrations on the newbies side and there will be some that would like more peace in the community, but isn't it as a whole for Linux better that we move as many over to Linux as possible? Better app selection? Better hardware support?
Right now, I think Linux needs open source marketing, we need to become good at making commercials the way the community made operating systems. We need to show what open and honest marketing looks like. We have video tools in Linux, we should show off what we can do with our tools in Linux, what great commercials we can make with Linux and just let diversity happen, let the best commercial survive and go viral.
Let's get every country in the world to do Like Norway, let's get to 20% desktop market share in all the other countries too!
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I have been following Linux on the side lines over years, the last couple of years I've been more engaged, it had become better, I have been running an Alpine server for more than a year, occasionally used a Qubes OS laptop and had a few Linux VMs. Nobara is what changed the game for me, now I'm converting 100% to Linux, 99% of what I want to do I can do in Linux now and it's easy.
I still don't think Linux is a drop in replacement for Windows, but I think we're close and what is needed is really more commercial support for Linux, more hardware and app support from commercial entities. Microsoft forced steam to think Linux and that has been really good for Linux. AMD has been open to Linux and that has been really good too. The more we get on our team, the better Linux will work.
Right now I think Linux is good enough for many and there is enough consumer irritation about Windows/Microsoft/BillGates/USA e.t.c. to move a lot of people in the direction of Linux. We even occasionally see gaming benchmarks where Linux does better than Windows in frame rates, which for sure motivates some hardcore gamers to move.
Sure, there will be issues, there will be some that get burnt, there will be frustrations on the newbies side and there will be some that would like more peace in the community, but isn't it as a whole for Linux better that we move as many over to Linux as possible? Better app selection? Better hardware support?
Right now, I think Linux needs open source marketing, we need to become good at making commercials the way the community made operating systems. We need to show what open and honest marketing looks like. We have video tools in Linux, we should show off what we can do with our tools in Linux, what great commercials we can make with Linux and just let diversity happen, let the best commercial survive and go viral.
Let's get every country in the world to do Like Norway, let's get to 20% desktop market share in all the other countries too!
https://preview.redd.it/by443j5pqiif1.png?width=1207&format=png&auto=webp&s=fc49d36d859d910ed6aa71ef859c9f8b4e7a36ac
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Switched from Windows to Fedora — Looking for a OneDrive Alternative That Works Seamlessly with Godot Projects
Hey everyone,
I recently switched from Windows to Fedora, and one thing I really miss is how well OneDrive worked for me. I used it to back up everything important, including my Godot game projects. The best part was the automatic syncing — I could just open my project in Godot, edit, and everything would sync effortlessly to the cloud without any extra setup or hassle.
Now on Linux, I’m looking for a cloud storage solution that offers similar seamless integration and reliability, especially for game development files. Has anyone found a service or workflow on Linux that matches OneDrive’s convenience and automatic syncing? Ideally something that just works in the background and doesn’t require me to manually upload or deal with complicated syncing issues.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations!
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Hey everyone,
I recently switched from Windows to Fedora, and one thing I really miss is how well OneDrive worked for me. I used it to back up everything important, including my Godot game projects. The best part was the automatic syncing — I could just open my project in Godot, edit, and everything would sync effortlessly to the cloud without any extra setup or hassle.
Now on Linux, I’m looking for a cloud storage solution that offers similar seamless integration and reliability, especially for game development files. Has anyone found a service or workflow on Linux that matches OneDrive’s convenience and automatic syncing? Ideally something that just works in the background and doesn’t require me to manually upload or deal with complicated syncing issues.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations!
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Syncthing 2.0.0 released
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Release v2.0.0 · syncthing/syncthing
⚠️ First 2.0 release ⚠️
This is the first release of the new 2.0 series. Expect some rough edges and keep a sense of adventure! 🙏
Major changes in 2.0
Database backend switched from LevelDB to SQ...
This is the first release of the new 2.0 series. Expect some rough edges and keep a sense of adventure! 🙏
Major changes in 2.0
Database backend switched from LevelDB to SQ...
2025-08-08 Gnome Foundation Update
https://blogs.gnome.org/steven/2025/08/08/2025-08-08-foundation-update/
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The Everyone Environment
2025-08-08 Foundation Update
## Opaque Things Very unfortunately, most of my past two weeks have been spent on "opaque things." Let's just label that whole bundle "bureaucracy" for now. ## Apology I owe a massive...
The usage of Linux and Open Source (a study on the possible usage of Linux and Open Source on the PC within the European Commission environment)
https://jmaris.me/OSS_at_EU.pdf
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What changes have you found going from windows to Linux?
My main reason to moving to Linux right now is all this AI crap windows pushing. I'm tired of these auto updates every month, BSOD, and my pc not going to sleep and keep waking up randomly.
Just want to know what else you found good about moving to Linux?
And how about the cons moving to Linux? Probably socially I can't tell people I use Linux lool.
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My main reason to moving to Linux right now is all this AI crap windows pushing. I'm tired of these auto updates every month, BSOD, and my pc not going to sleep and keep waking up randomly.
Just want to know what else you found good about moving to Linux?
And how about the cons moving to Linux? Probably socially I can't tell people I use Linux lool.
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I'm just blown away by what I found out about Hollywood movies.
https://brainnoises.com/blog/hollywood-linux-vfx-secret-weapon/
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How Linux and Open Source Became Hollywood's Secret Weapon
Behind Hollywood's blockbuster visual effects lies a quiet technological revolution. Discover how Linux and an ecosystem of open-source software, backed by the Oscar's Academy itself, became the backbone of the film industry, enabling the creation of fantastical…
Nope, AI-assisted code will be burdensome, and the irony is difficult to distinguish....meh...but, the kernel community has been proactive regarding that to safeguard so many people's hard work.
https://lore.kernel.org/all/1npn33nq-713r-r502-p5op-q627pn5555oo@fhfr.pbz/
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Just a moment...EU proposal to scan all private messages gains momentum
https://cointelegraph.com/news/eu-chat-control-plan-gains-support-threatens-encryption
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EU Chat Control Plan Gains Support, Threatens Encryption
A revived EU proposal backed by 19 member states could force apps like WhatsApp and Signal to scan encrypted messages, raising alarm over privacy and surveillance.
[Phoronix] Linux Address Space Isolation "ASI" Revived After Lowering 70% Performance Hit To 13%
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-ASI-Lower-Overhead
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Linux Address Space Isolation "ASI" Revived After Lowering 70% Performance Hit To 13%
Several years ago Google engineers began exploring address space isolation for the Linux kernel and ultimately proposing Linux ASI for better dealing with CPU speculative execution attacks
DEBIAN 13: I could actually use it as my desktop, now!
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DEBIAN 13: I could actually use it as my desktop, now!
Try out Proton Mail, the secure email that protects your privacy: https://proton.me/mail/TheLinuxEXP Grab a brand new laptop or desktop running Linux: https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en# 👏 SUPPORT ...
NVIDIA 580 graphics driver release - improved support for wayland
### Some highlights
- Improved Wayland Support: The driver introduces support for the fifo-v1 Wayland protocol on Vulkan, enhancing compatibility with Wayland environments. A bug that caused GTK 4 applications to crash when using the Vulkan backend on Wayland has also been fixed.
- Low-Latency Display Interrupts: A new feature reduces the time spent in the interrupt top half for low-latency display interrupts by deferring work. This feature is disabled by default but can be enabled with the parameter
- Reduced Stutter in VR: The RMIntrLockingMode feature is now enabled by default, which may help reduce stutter, particularly in virtual reality applications. Users can disable this feature using
- Updated GPU Clock Reporting: The driver updates GPU clock value reporting in the nvidia-settings panel, NVIDIA Management Library (NVML), and nvidia-smi to show clocks before thermal and idle slowdowns, aligning with functionality on Windows systems.
- OutputBitsPerComponent MetaMode: A new attribute allows control over the number of bits per color component transmitted via a display connector. If unspecified, the driver selects an optimal color format.
- Bug Fixes and Compatibility Improvements: The release addresses multiple bugs to enhance compatibility with Bigscreen Beyond head-mounted displays, HDMI displays, single-buffered GLX applications on Xwayland, pre-Turing GPUs, 32-bit x86 applications, and Vulkan applications.
All highlights etc.: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/details/252613/
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### Some highlights
- Improved Wayland Support: The driver introduces support for the fifo-v1 Wayland protocol on Vulkan, enhancing compatibility with Wayland environments. A bug that caused GTK 4 applications to crash when using the Vulkan backend on Wayland has also been fixed.
- Low-Latency Display Interrupts: A new feature reduces the time spent in the interrupt top half for low-latency display interrupts by deferring work. This feature is disabled by default but can be enabled with the parameter
NVreg_RegistryDwords=RmEnableAggressiveVblank=1.- Reduced Stutter in VR: The RMIntrLockingMode feature is now enabled by default, which may help reduce stutter, particularly in virtual reality applications. Users can disable this feature using
NVreg_RegistryDwords=RMIntrLockingMode=0.- Updated GPU Clock Reporting: The driver updates GPU clock value reporting in the nvidia-settings panel, NVIDIA Management Library (NVML), and nvidia-smi to show clocks before thermal and idle slowdowns, aligning with functionality on Windows systems.
- OutputBitsPerComponent MetaMode: A new attribute allows control over the number of bits per color component transmitted via a display connector. If unspecified, the driver selects an optimal color format.
- Bug Fixes and Compatibility Improvements: The release addresses multiple bugs to enhance compatibility with Bigscreen Beyond head-mounted displays, HDMI displays, single-buffered GLX applications on Xwayland, pre-Turing GPUs, 32-bit x86 applications, and Vulkan applications.
All highlights etc.: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/details/252613/
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Zorin OS is amazing!
My grandfather's old computer (a very old one that can't even be upgraded to Windows 10) has come back to life with Zorin OS. It runs as smoothly as if it were on the latest hardware. Zorin OS is so user-friendly that even my grandfather and grandmother, who are not very tech-savvy, can use it easily.
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My grandfather's old computer (a very old one that can't even be upgraded to Windows 10) has come back to life with Zorin OS. It runs as smoothly as if it were on the latest hardware. Zorin OS is so user-friendly that even my grandfather and grandmother, who are not very tech-savvy, can use it easily.
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FFmpeg 8.0 merges: OpenAI "Whisper Filter" for automatic speech recognition & Vulkan AV1 Encoding & VP9 Decoding
Source:
[FFmpeg 8.0 Merges OpenAI Whisper Filter For Automatic Speech Recognition - Phoronix](https://www.phoronix.com/news/FFmpeg-Lands-Whisper)
FFmpeg 8.0 Merges Vulkan AV1 Encoding & VP9 Decoding - Phoronix
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FFmpeg 8.0 Merges Vulkan AV1 Encoding & VP9 Decoding - Phoronix
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FFmpeg 8.0 Merges OpenAI Whisper Filter For Automatic Speech Recognition
The upcoming FFmpeg 8.0 multimedia library release continues to get more exciting almost by the day