I built "Tux Bench" – A lightweight, visual system stress test for Linux written in pure Python
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Has VR improved?
Ive been thinking about switching to linux again. Last time i went back to windows because linux had essentially nonexistent vr support. Has this improved? If it had steamvr support id switch in a heartbeat.
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Ive been thinking about switching to linux again. Last time i went back to windows because linux had essentially nonexistent vr support. Has this improved? If it had steamvr support id switch in a heartbeat.
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Giving Back: a guide for newbies
This post is for those of you who are new to Linux and you are happy with the switch.
First: welcome and it's nice to see soany new people experiencing Linux for the first time and seeing what we have been on about for the past 3 decades.
I've posted some of these suggestions elsewhere, but I think a separate post is warranted.
If you like Linux and you want to make it even better, it's important to know that Linux is a global community. There is no CEO, no boss, no sales department. What you see today is the culmination of decades of passion projects, itches being scratched and people working together to create something for everyone. Nowadays, there are commercial companies involved, but the community is still a vital part of what makes this modern marvel work.
# So how can you help?
## Help each other out
The easiest way is to help others. Community support is a Linux superpower, and if you can help someone else with something they need, you become a part of it!
## Adopt a project that you like
Why pay for something free you may ask, but freedom isn't free. Many projects need to cover their hosting costs, admin and some even pay programmers to make the software better.
Most of these projects also have ways to donate, and I would recommend it. It doesn't have to be a lot. Instead, small amounts on a monthly basis are best. This makes the project you are donating to have a much easier time planning and managing their admin, whereas large one off donations can make things harder. For instance, in some countries non profits have to spend all their money, and if they suddenly get a large amount they might struggle to do this.
My chosen project is KDE, but you can pick whichever one you like!
## Make your voice heard
If you have hardware that doesn't work well on Linux, or has missing software that you had on Windows, create a support request with the vendor. Ask them where the software is for Linux. They will probably give a canned "no" answer. This is to be expected but if you don't tell them, they will never know.
## Look for support when you purchase
Some PC hardware does not work well on Linux. This is rarer than it used to be, but it can be frustrating when you buy something only to realise that it is not working properly. Luckily there are more and more vendors that do support Linux and supporting them is good for everyone. If you do support them, remember to mention Linux compatibility as one of the reasons why you chose them.
## Give your time
If you feel strongly and you want to help you can! You don't have to be able to program, because there are plenty of other things that can help. Translations and beta testing to find bugs, updating documentation, checking and removing duplicate bug reports, building themes or noscripts, sharing your experience on social media. The list goes on. I know time is a rare commodity at the moment.
## Political support
If you are politically inclined, get your local council to consider alternatives to expensive software licenses if they can. Support politicians that stand for open standards, right to repair, and using Linux and other free software.
## Don't feel obligated
If you can't or don't want to take party that's also okay. Nobody is expecting anything from you. Your participation is a bonus, not a requirement. All of us are in different places in our lives and it's okay to choose how you or if you take part.
## Be Kind and Respectful
There have been some bad patches in some communities, but this is much less common nowadays. Remember that the person on the other side of the interaction is not necessarily someone sitting in a corporate office. What they are giving can be a passion project, and we want to keep that passion alive. I am a programmer by trade, and sometimes I have to deal with difficult customers at work. My admittedly small projects are worth it in part because of how excellent the people who have used and contributed to my projects have been.
## Have Fun
Your computer is yours again. You've escaped the
This post is for those of you who are new to Linux and you are happy with the switch.
First: welcome and it's nice to see soany new people experiencing Linux for the first time and seeing what we have been on about for the past 3 decades.
I've posted some of these suggestions elsewhere, but I think a separate post is warranted.
If you like Linux and you want to make it even better, it's important to know that Linux is a global community. There is no CEO, no boss, no sales department. What you see today is the culmination of decades of passion projects, itches being scratched and people working together to create something for everyone. Nowadays, there are commercial companies involved, but the community is still a vital part of what makes this modern marvel work.
# So how can you help?
## Help each other out
The easiest way is to help others. Community support is a Linux superpower, and if you can help someone else with something they need, you become a part of it!
## Adopt a project that you like
Why pay for something free you may ask, but freedom isn't free. Many projects need to cover their hosting costs, admin and some even pay programmers to make the software better.
Most of these projects also have ways to donate, and I would recommend it. It doesn't have to be a lot. Instead, small amounts on a monthly basis are best. This makes the project you are donating to have a much easier time planning and managing their admin, whereas large one off donations can make things harder. For instance, in some countries non profits have to spend all their money, and if they suddenly get a large amount they might struggle to do this.
My chosen project is KDE, but you can pick whichever one you like!
## Make your voice heard
If you have hardware that doesn't work well on Linux, or has missing software that you had on Windows, create a support request with the vendor. Ask them where the software is for Linux. They will probably give a canned "no" answer. This is to be expected but if you don't tell them, they will never know.
## Look for support when you purchase
Some PC hardware does not work well on Linux. This is rarer than it used to be, but it can be frustrating when you buy something only to realise that it is not working properly. Luckily there are more and more vendors that do support Linux and supporting them is good for everyone. If you do support them, remember to mention Linux compatibility as one of the reasons why you chose them.
## Give your time
If you feel strongly and you want to help you can! You don't have to be able to program, because there are plenty of other things that can help. Translations and beta testing to find bugs, updating documentation, checking and removing duplicate bug reports, building themes or noscripts, sharing your experience on social media. The list goes on. I know time is a rare commodity at the moment.
## Political support
If you are politically inclined, get your local council to consider alternatives to expensive software licenses if they can. Support politicians that stand for open standards, right to repair, and using Linux and other free software.
## Don't feel obligated
If you can't or don't want to take party that's also okay. Nobody is expecting anything from you. Your participation is a bonus, not a requirement. All of us are in different places in our lives and it's okay to choose how you or if you take part.
## Be Kind and Respectful
There have been some bad patches in some communities, but this is much less common nowadays. Remember that the person on the other side of the interaction is not necessarily someone sitting in a corporate office. What they are giving can be a passion project, and we want to keep that passion alive. I am a programmer by trade, and sometimes I have to deal with difficult customers at work. My admittedly small projects are worth it in part because of how excellent the people who have used and contributed to my projects have been.
## Have Fun
Your computer is yours again. You've escaped the
digital goulags. You are not the product. Sometimes Linux can be frustrating, but don't forget to have fun.
I'm really heartened to see so many people trying Linux for the first time. Software is my obsessive hobby and my work. Welcome aboard!
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I'm really heartened to see so many people trying Linux for the first time. Software is my obsessive hobby and my work. Welcome aboard!
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Will there come a time when most gaming is on Linux?
Will there come a time when a majority of gaming is on Linux, and people will say 'what, you game on windows!??'
With the work Steam is doing, and people moving away from windows because it's turning into spyware.. why not have Linux be the go-to industry standard for gaming?
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Will there come a time when a majority of gaming is on Linux, and people will say 'what, you game on windows!??'
With the work Steam is doing, and people moving away from windows because it's turning into spyware.. why not have Linux be the go-to industry standard for gaming?
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Petition: Open-source work should count as volunteer activity
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Petition-Open-source-work-should-count-as-volunteer-activity-11095357.html
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a lost linux os
The name "Lapis Linux" disappeared in 2008, maybe some of you have heard of it. There is a site in the wayback machine records, but the iso files are completely lost. It is highly likely that the producers who released it have lost the CD.
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The name "Lapis Linux" disappeared in 2008, maybe some of you have heard of it. There is a site in the wayback machine records, but the iso files are completely lost. It is highly likely that the producers who released it have lost the CD.
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niri v25.11 released with Alt-tab switcher, true maximize and new animations
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v25.11 · YaLTeR niri · Discussion #2917
Two weeks ago, Cloudflare had a major outage that took down a good half of the internet. Their postmortem included a snippet of Rust code with an unwrap(), causing much internet discourse. Now it i...
From 94% of Supercomputers to 72% of Phones: Linux’s Global Domination Explained
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How Linux Became the Backbone of Modern Technology
Learn how Linux grew into the backbone of modern tech, powering everything from supercomputers to smartphones.
Framework becomes first OEM to sponsor Linux Vendor Firmware Service
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Richard Hughes (@hughsie@mastodon.social)
I'm also happy to announce we've got a new sponsor for the LVFS: #Framework
Although there are about a half a dozen OEMs that have promised to sponsor LVFS, Framework is the first to have actually signed the paperwork. You can see the new logo on https://fwupd.org/…
Although there are about a half a dozen OEMs that have promised to sponsor LVFS, Framework is the first to have actually signed the paperwork. You can see the new logo on https://fwupd.org/…
Revolution OS (documentary about GNU/Linux) (Multilingual) (HQ)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0RYQVkQmWU
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Revolution OS (documentary about GNU/Linux) (Multilingual) (HQ)
Revolution OS (2001)
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While Microsoft may be the biggest software company in the world, not every computer user is a fan of their products, or their way of doing business. While Microsoft's Windows became the most widely…
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While Microsoft may be the biggest software company in the world, not every computer user is a fan of their products, or their way of doing business. While Microsoft's Windows became the most widely…
Switching to Linux
I just got my old PC back from my brother and I wanted to turn it into a Linux machine
I have a million questions but I'm going to o start with only a few
where do I get drivers? Does Linux conflict with any hardware such as Intel or Nvidia? Is Mint the best version for personal use i.e gaming web browsing?
Can I do a raid array on Linux (I just want to ok)?
just ant general information that anyone think might be useful for someone switching from Windows to Linux would be welcome
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I just got my old PC back from my brother and I wanted to turn it into a Linux machine
I have a million questions but I'm going to o start with only a few
where do I get drivers? Does Linux conflict with any hardware such as Intel or Nvidia? Is Mint the best version for personal use i.e gaming web browsing?
Can I do a raid array on Linux (I just want to ok)?
just ant general information that anyone think might be useful for someone switching from Windows to Linux would be welcome
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Intel Hiring Two More Experienced Linux Kernel Engineers
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Intel Hiring Two More Experienced Linux Kernel Engineers
While there have been a number of Intel Linux engineers laid off over roughly the past year, other Linux kernel engineers opting to pursue employment opportunities elsewhere amid the ongoing challenges and restructuring at the company, and shifts in their…
My attempt to install a Desktop Environment on DistroBox. It's a surprise that it actually worked
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