Chaslinux / is on Nostr

Computer Recycling project leader, using Xubuntu Linux at work and home for just about all tasks. Mostly post Linux, hardware, or gamedev.

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2024-09-11 22:54:04

A reminder to those in Waterloo Region that the World of Retro Computing is on this weekend. Admission is free, 12-5 both Saturday and Sunday. Great for adults and kids! https://www.worldofretrocomputing.com/

2024-02-06 14:09:19

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@npub15lr…p2vs proprietary drivers are just simpler to install in *buntu distro, but I haven't tried Debian 12 yet. Also we've been supporting Xubuntu at the project for 13 years now. Now that we are Linux only, it matters more when we switch.

2024-02-06 13:31:58

There was some chatter awhile back that Canonical would be dropping support for machines older than 2015. Is this still a consideration? I haven't seen any news about this lately. Trying to think ahead of we continue using Xubuntu or start looking at other Debian-based options.

2024-01-09 13:17:04

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@npub1ywy…cksd is it replacing the Windows key, or are they actually planning on adding another key? They should have just used the Bob logo. ;)

2023-11-18 01:42:58

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@npub15lr…p2vs I love Thinkpads and I'm really lucky in that I get to spend my days refurbishing them for others. One of the things I always stress to people who come in looking for laptops is to make sure they're comfortable with the keyboard. I'm not a fan of tiny shift keys on either side.

2023-11-18 01:30:36

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@npub15lr…p2vs I just bought a Corsair K65 mini and it's a *big* adjustment. I'm a lot slower than I was on my Logitech G105. The arrow keys are not physical keys but Fn plus keys. Tilde is even worse, Fn + Shift + key. I like the mechanical nature, so giving it a bit more time. With a bit of time I might adjust and speed up.

2023-10-13 21:14:21

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@npub15lr…p2vs awesome, we've been doing something similar for extra software, but not to the dot file extent you have. Very nice!

2023-10-13 21:08:26

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@npub15lr…p2vs is this Mantic, or did you do a minimal install?

2023-04-25 17:14:51

I'm a bit jealous, but this Lenovo Thinkpad x230 is going to a good home. I5-3230, 16GB Corsair Vengeance RAM, and a Samsung SSD. I love the compactness and light weight of this model. #[0] #[1]
https://files.techhub.social/media_attachments/files/110/260/566/345/618/506/original/0f5903d2facf8f24.jpg

2023-03-30 21:22:59

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#[0] This one just got it too! Normally, we install Xubuntu, but I felt like doing something a bit different, so SSD + HDD and Linux Mint for this Core 2 Duo. Must be rubbing off Mike!
https://files.techhub.social/media_attachments/files/110/114/324/209/535/644/original/fb71efd377db738f.jpg