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Post #42622
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I just got my first computer
I'm new to this and I've seen multiple people talk about how terrible windows 11 is, so I've decided i want to use Linux. Obviously I don't mean any advanced version, just something simple and beginner friendly. I've seen recommendations of Linux mint, popos and arch. I'm wondering which one is the best for a newbie such as myself. Any help is much appreciated.
https://redd.it/1urkz6h
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I'm new to this and I've seen multiple people talk about how terrible windows 11 is, so I've decided i want to use Linux. Obviously I don't mean any advanced version, just something simple and beginner friendly. I've seen recommendations of Linux mint, popos and arch. I'm wondering which one is the best for a newbie such as myself. Any help is much appreciated.
https://redd.it/1urkz6h
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Post #42621
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Anyone else dual boot and it's been so long you're scared to boot Windows?
Been running a dual boot with Garuda Mokka and Windows 11 for about 6 months now. I haven't booted Windows in probably over 3 months.
At least with Linux it's a simple command line to update my system and get everything back up and running. But Windows is such a PITA to update I honestly don't even wanna deal with it. But I'm too scared to delete the partition.
Anyone else like this?
https://redd.it/1urdwnp
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Been running a dual boot with Garuda Mokka and Windows 11 for about 6 months now. I haven't booted Windows in probably over 3 months.
At least with Linux it's a simple command line to update my system and get everything back up and running. But Windows is such a PITA to update I honestly don't even wanna deal with it. But I'm too scared to delete the partition.
Anyone else like this?
https://redd.it/1urdwnp
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Post #42620
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Is Dell really Linux friendly?
I was pricing a Dell XPS 13 and was surprised to see the OS section showing an Ubuntu install would cost an additional $410.
I think went to Lenovo and see the price would decrease if you picked Ubuntu. The price drops $94.
I just found this surprising since I heard Dells were very good with Linux and they even certify some models.
https://redd.it/1urec78
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I was pricing a Dell XPS 13 and was surprised to see the OS section showing an Ubuntu install would cost an additional $410.
I think went to Lenovo and see the price would decrease if you picked Ubuntu. The price drops $94.
I just found this surprising since I heard Dells were very good with Linux and they even certify some models.
https://redd.it/1urec78
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Post #42619
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I built a control deck + remote desktop for my Linux workstation, served to a spare phone over Tailscale (self-hosted, MIT license)
https://redd.it/1urclxg
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Post #42618
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Sadx mod installer failed
/r/SonicTheHedgehog/comments/1ur7975/sadx_mod_installer_failed/
https://redd.it/1ur7nt3
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/r/SonicTheHedgehog/comments/1ur7975/sadx_mod_installer_failed/
https://redd.it/1ur7nt3
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Post #42617
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DankMaterialShell (DMS) 1.5 "The Wolverine" Released - A Linux shell for Wayland Compositors
https://danklinux.com/blog/v1-5-release
https://redd.it/1ur2ttk
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https://danklinux.com/blog/v1-5-release
https://redd.it/1ur2ttk
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Post #42616
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OpenMandriva fell victim to sabotage by developer Mumble
OpenMandriva has released a statement indicating that it was recently sabotaged by Mumble developer Davide Beatrici. He removed hundreds OpenMandriva repositories from GitHub and then published a blank package in OpenMandriva's Cooker release that obsoleted all GNOME and COSMIC packages, damaging the systems of those using those desktops. The full statement and event history can be found in the distribution's statement:
https://forum.openmandriva.org/t/statement-regarding-attempted-distribution-sabotage/8997
https://redd.it/1ur469u
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OpenMandriva forum Statement regarding attempted distribution sabotage In recent days, our distribution has experienced several disruptions that we need to inform our community about to maintain full transparency. Davide Beatrici, known for his work on the instant messaging app Mumble, joined our distribution some time ago.… OpenMandriva has released a statement indicating that it was recently sabotaged by Mumble developer Davide Beatrici. He removed hundreds OpenMandriva repositories from GitHub and then published a blank package in OpenMandriva's Cooker release that obsoleted all GNOME and COSMIC packages, damaging the systems of those using those desktops. The full statement and event history can be found in the distribution's statement:
https://forum.openmandriva.org/t/statement-regarding-attempted-distribution-sabotage/8997
https://redd.it/1ur469u
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Post #42615
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Post #42614
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Visor — A beginner friendly and modern bootloader that actually looks good
https://redd.it/1uqv88h
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https://redd.it/1uqv88h
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Post #42613
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Nick Desaulniers returns as a maintainer for LLVM/Clang support in the kernel: "I'm coming back. I will return. I will possess your body, and I'll make LKML burn."
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Nick-Desaulniers-LLVM-Linux
https://redd.it/1uqt0th
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https://www.phoronix.com/news/Nick-Desaulniers-LLVM-Linux
https://redd.it/1uqt0th
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Post #42612
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Working as a new Patent Examiner. A lot of my fellow new examiners seem to have very outdated (20-25 years ago) views on Linux :0
Excerpts from the team chat:
**Other:** "is the OC still not working for everyone? i restarted and relaunched my OC"
**Other:** "yeah it lags for me too"
**Me:** "The USPTO should just switch everything to Linux at this point, way more efficient"
**Other:** "linux doesn't have as much software availability as windows"
**Me:** "What software would be missing? We only need basic software"
**Other:** "well we don't have office word on linux.
we also don't have teams on linux or edge"
**Me:** "Have you even heard of Linux before? There are Linux versions of some of these, and alternative for others"
**Other:** "linux is kind of annoying to configure, especially when you have to deal with dependencies
yeah, I've used LInux before. I like it for writing code but when it comes to actually using software, it's not the best."
**Other:** "Blender doesn't always work on LInux, Ultimaker Cura doesn't always work on LInux, and whenever you update packages in Linux sometimes you have to fix dependency issues. For me at least it's ok for writing code but other than that, it's not that great
Zero production is being made because everyone would be in kernels all day instead of searching"
**Me:** "Some versions are easier to configure than Windows nowadays"
**Other:** "Also, I am pretty sure Linux can not be used for government work because of security permissions"
**Me:** "HA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_adopters#Government
List of Linux adopters - Wikipedia"
**Other:** "Wikipedia is a biased source"
**Other:** "yeah linux is probably better or whatever but the PTO has already spent all this money developing tools for and training people to use windows. I think that's the big barrier why the promised linux-ization of Brazil and Europe and India never really happened"
https://redd.it/1uqu5na
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Wikipedia List of Linux adopters Wikimedia list article Excerpts from the team chat:
**Other:** "is the OC still not working for everyone? i restarted and relaunched my OC"
**Other:** "yeah it lags for me too"
**Me:** "The USPTO should just switch everything to Linux at this point, way more efficient"
**Other:** "linux doesn't have as much software availability as windows"
**Me:** "What software would be missing? We only need basic software"
**Other:** "well we don't have office word on linux.
we also don't have teams on linux or edge"
**Me:** "Have you even heard of Linux before? There are Linux versions of some of these, and alternative for others"
**Other:** "linux is kind of annoying to configure, especially when you have to deal with dependencies
yeah, I've used LInux before. I like it for writing code but when it comes to actually using software, it's not the best."
**Other:** "Blender doesn't always work on LInux, Ultimaker Cura doesn't always work on LInux, and whenever you update packages in Linux sometimes you have to fix dependency issues. For me at least it's ok for writing code but other than that, it's not that great
Zero production is being made because everyone would be in kernels all day instead of searching"
**Me:** "Some versions are easier to configure than Windows nowadays"
**Other:** "Also, I am pretty sure Linux can not be used for government work because of security permissions"
**Me:** "HA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_adopters#Government
List of Linux adopters - Wikipedia"
**Other:** "Wikipedia is a biased source"
**Other:** "yeah linux is probably better or whatever but the PTO has already spent all this money developing tools for and training people to use windows. I think that's the big barrier why the promised linux-ization of Brazil and Europe and India never really happened"
https://redd.it/1uqu5na
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Post #42611
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Wayland No Longer Considered Experimental For Linux Mint's Next Cinnamon Release
https://www.phoronix.com/news/LinuxMint-Cinnamon-Wayland-Good
https://redd.it/1uqsx7h
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https://www.phoronix.com/news/LinuxMint-Cinnamon-Wayland-Good
https://redd.it/1uqsx7h
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Post #42610
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This Blog Post has Explained My Sleep / Suspend Problem
https://nyanpasu64.gitlab.io/blog/amdgpu-sleep-wake-hang/
https://redd.it/1uqsd94
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nyanpasu64's blog How I helped fix sleep-wake hangs on Linux with AMD GPUs Adventures in programming, hardware, DSP, and chiptune https://nyanpasu64.gitlab.io/blog/amdgpu-sleep-wake-hang/
https://redd.it/1uqsd94
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Post #42609
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15-Year-Old GhostLock Flaw Enables Root and Container Escape on Most Linux Distros
https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/15-year-old-ghostlock-flaw-enables-root.html?m=1
https://redd.it/1uqmvnt
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https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/15-year-old-ghostlock-flaw-enables-root.html?m=1
https://redd.it/1uqmvnt
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Post #42608
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Valve Proton 11 released, adds support for Resident Evil and Dino Crisis
https://videocardz.com/newz/valve-proton-11-released-adds-support-for-resident-evil-and-dino-crisis
https://redd.it/1uqljnf
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https://videocardz.com/newz/valve-proton-11-released-adds-support-for-resident-evil-and-dino-crisis
https://redd.it/1uqljnf
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Post #42607
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Linux kernel experts's lives .... Paul E. McKenney interviewed by Shuah Khan ....
https://old.reddit.com/r/linuxadmin/comments/1uq614s/linux_kernel_experts_lives_listen_from_the_hoarse/?ref=share&ref_source=link
https://redd.it/1uq64mw
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https://old.reddit.com/r/linuxadmin/comments/1uq614s/linux_kernel_experts_lives_listen_from_the_hoarse/?ref=share&ref_source=link
https://redd.it/1uq64mw
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Post #42606
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I have fewer problems with Linux than with Windows.
The title pretty much says it. I just wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone who's considering making the switch.
I started dual-booting about two years ago after Microsoft announced [Windows Recall](https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-recall-faq-everything-you-need-to-know). At the time, Windows worked perfectly fine for me, and I had never really had any major issues with it, been using it since Windows XP.
Ironically, ever since I started using Linux as my main OS, Windows has become the one giving me headaches.
For example:
* My mouse constantly disconnects and reconnects on Windows, making FPS games nearly unplayable. The exact same mouse works flawlessly on Linux.
* I recently bought a game on Steam that launches with the wrong resolution on Windows. After trying everything I could think of, I still haven't fixed it. On Linux, it launches in the correct resolution immediately.
* My Windows installation is a completely fresh install, yet it feels painfully slow. Launching CS2 can take up to two minutes, while on Linux it starts in about ten seconds.
The funny part is that Linux isn't just "good enough" anymore, it does **everything else** I used Windows for without any issues. Browsing, programming, gaming (for the vast majority of my library), Docker, virtualization, media, file management... everything just works.
The only reasons I still keep Windows installed are:
* Playing games like Call of Duty or League of Legends with friends sometimes.
* Using a collection of very large Excel workbooks with complex macros and custom forms. I tried migrating them to LibreOffice, but they simply aren't compatible.
Today I spend about **95% of my time on Linux**, and I don't regret switching for a second.
I started with Linux Mint and eventually moved to Zorin OS. Both have been great, but what surprised me the most is that I now trust Linux more than Windows to *just work*.
https://redd.it/1uqfkiv
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The title pretty much says it. I just wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone who's considering making the switch.
I started dual-booting about two years ago after Microsoft announced [Windows Recall](https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-recall-faq-everything-you-need-to-know). At the time, Windows worked perfectly fine for me, and I had never really had any major issues with it, been using it since Windows XP.
Ironically, ever since I started using Linux as my main OS, Windows has become the one giving me headaches.
For example:
* My mouse constantly disconnects and reconnects on Windows, making FPS games nearly unplayable. The exact same mouse works flawlessly on Linux.
* I recently bought a game on Steam that launches with the wrong resolution on Windows. After trying everything I could think of, I still haven't fixed it. On Linux, it launches in the correct resolution immediately.
* My Windows installation is a completely fresh install, yet it feels painfully slow. Launching CS2 can take up to two minutes, while on Linux it starts in about ten seconds.
The funny part is that Linux isn't just "good enough" anymore, it does **everything else** I used Windows for without any issues. Browsing, programming, gaming (for the vast majority of my library), Docker, virtualization, media, file management... everything just works.
The only reasons I still keep Windows installed are:
* Playing games like Call of Duty or League of Legends with friends sometimes.
* Using a collection of very large Excel workbooks with complex macros and custom forms. I tried migrating them to LibreOffice, but they simply aren't compatible.
Today I spend about **95% of my time on Linux**, and I don't regret switching for a second.
I started with Linux Mint and eventually moved to Zorin OS. Both have been great, but what surprised me the most is that I now trust Linux more than Windows to *just work*.
https://redd.it/1uqfkiv
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Post #42604
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