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I’ve been using gimp for years as a Photoshop alternative. Tons of tutorials, and I’ve always been able to do what I needed.

Its great that there are alternatives for those who want them!

I will attempt this. Thank you!

Im a cyclist who would love to not have to own a car but its just impossible between the suburbs, winter climate, and shitty, dirty public transport in my city. It also takes 10x longer to get anywhere. Plus anyone I know who bikes to work stinks.

Password prompt on boot load. No monitor and keyboard plugged in, and im assuming i cant SSH until LVM password is entered.

What’s a decent game i should try made by Godot?

I’m smart enough to know you’re looking for a calculated estimate, yet dumb enough to add “I did it” for you to add to your count. Happy counting!

Thank you! I’m a new user to linux. Went through 4 distros this month until this one, that doesn’t seem janky and runs my games at a decent FPS. Having to reconfigure my monitors each reboot was a dealbreaker for me. Your simple instructions worked flawlessly, and i’ve had 3 reboots without having to change my settings.

I’m not sure if linux is my new forever home yet, but this definitely helps!

I’m feeling your defensive feelings for linux lol. I am pro linux. I love open source, private, non-corporate, stable, software. The community has been fairly supportive in my experience. I use it daily on my pi-hole, and HTPC.

My “advanced needs” comment was in comparison to your “tech illiterate wife” and “80+ year old grandparents” comment. I felt your comment was condescending, as if to say it’s so easy to use, anyone could do it. Well as I commented earlier, that may be true based on your needs. My kids used it but their experiences were limited to the browser and zoom.

I’ve attempted several times over the years to switch to it as a daily driver, but never stick, because my “advanced needs” are essentially any computing interest i may have, whether gaming, programming, running local AI, or just setting up my OS the way i like it. You could argue linux can do each of those, but in my personal experience, Windows does it easily and smoothly every single time. The effort of getting Linux to run the way I want, and smoothly, is not worth the benefits to me.

That being said, i am PRO Linux. It’s just not for me, right now as a daily driver. I really really really want that to change in the future. Hell i’m dual booting right now, i just never select it anymore.

Rocket League on steam proton. It was choppy on Mint. Ubuntu wasn’t bad, but when I alt tabbed everything slowed down.

steam deck was a fucker to set up with some github alternative.

Lastly my hdmi to 5.1 reciever kept showing as an extra monitor, which couldnt be mirrored or disabled. That was enough to call it for me.

I tried it just last month for a whole week before I ditched it back for Windows. Its just not ready for serious gamers. I am very anti microsoft so when it is ready, I will happily make the switch.

Different needs, different hardware, different skill levels. My kindergarten kids used it for 2 years for school, no problem. I still don’t use it because its too rough for my advanced needs.

Like housing. So people can afford places to live again!

Rimworld - 2000 hours so far. I’m not done yet. The mod community and periodic dlc keep it alive for me.

I’m applying to compete. Please send applications to join my team. Try outs start next week.

Each day you don’t poop, you lay an egg that hatches into a random monster. The egg is indestructible.

Ok i avoided replying to this for long enough. Based on your requirements, I’m making the following recommendations:

• Nutrient-rich meal replacement bars: These bars are designed to provide a balanced mix of macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fat) and essential vitamins and minerals. They are often fortified to meet nutritional needs, making them a convenient and space-saving option. However, they should not be relied upon as the sole source of nutrition for an extended period of time.

• Dried fruits and nuts: Dried fruits are a concentrated source of natural sugars, fiber, and some essential nutrients. They provide energy and can help satisfy hunger. Nuts, on the other hand, are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber. They offer satiety and provide a range of beneficial nutrients.

• Jerky: Jerky, typically made from lean meats, is a good source of protein and can provide energy. It is compact, lightweight, and doesn’t require refrigeration. Be mindful of the sodium content.

• Meal replacement shakes: These shakes are formulated to provide a balance of macronutrients and essential micronutrients. They often contain protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, and a blend of vitamins and minerals. They are easy to consume and require minimal preparation.

• Energy gels: Energy gels are designed to provide quick energy in the form of simple carbohydrates. They are often used by athletes during intense physical activities. While they offer a rapid energy boost, they do not provide substantial nutrients beyond carbohydrates.

Thank you to everyone’s support. I did not expect as much support as you all provided. I’m happy to announce a huge success! Ubuntu is installed, I’ve overcome several hurdles, and have a few more to go. I’ll try to post in next week to summarize my progress and challenges.

I read this earlier and you convinced me to try Ubuntu. Initially not a fan of the way it looked, but customization seems limitless. It’s been less than 10 hours, but it’s already starting to look like ‘mine’. I’m sure that will evolve plenty in time.

Yes exactly. I switched BIOS to load ubuntu, and it’s working perfectly! I needed to flip back to windows for some info and it was a breeze to reboot between both.