:arch: XeroLinux :kdelight:

This is the official account for the #XeroLinux Project... #XLAPiT, #Ricing #PlasmaInstall.

#Blogging about useful tools, teaching Linux and more. Just hop on the site to get your dose of FOSS.

Huge #ArchLinux & #KDEPlasma supporter. But I strongly believe in the "Use whatever works for you" idea. No judgement, we are all different, part of what makes us "Individuals".

Toot me if ya need help at any time, day or night, I will get to you when possible ;) #FOSS #Linux #Fediverse #OpenSource.

Website: https://xerolinux.xyz
Github: https://github.com/xerolinux
Donations: https://ko-fi.com/XeroLinux
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@XeroLinux

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Last Notes

2024-09-30 08:53:05

Hello everyone.
Just writing this letting you all know that a new #XeroLinux ISO will be out tomorrow night (my time). No major changes. Just updated pacman.conf with latest packages as of release date. Don't need to grab it if you already are using it. Just for newcomers. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource #ArchLinux

2024-09-05 10:22:07

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Lol thanks for the kind words. And you are welcome. It's aguide that I had laying around for my own use. Modified it a bit for public consumption hehe...

2024-09-05 10:16:45

🚀 New Post Alert 🚀
Sick & Tired of waiting a whole month before you can grab a fresh copy of the #Arch ISO ? Well fear not coz with this guide you will be able to build a fresh one without having to wait ! #FOSS #Linux #ArchLinux #OpenSource
https://xerolinux.xyz/posts/build-archiso/

2024-09-04 08:50:25

🚀 New Post Alert 🚀
Finally got to write about #CosmicDE. In this one it's about how to install it on #Arch using the #ArchInstall script. Enjoy ! #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://xerolinux.xyz/posts/arch-cosmic/

2024-08-23 12:14:58

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If everyone used what fsf recommended then Linux adoption would be less than 0.0000001%. Wake up man..

2024-08-22 08:18:23

Here's a sneak peak at the upcoming changes in next month's #XeroLinux ISO. List will of course be updated prior to release in case of new changes. Bookmark the link. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://github.com/XeroLinuxDev/xero-build/blob/main/Changelog.md

2024-07-31 18:24:02

@npub1mwt…e27p Thanks figured it all out I have a semi-working image just can't figure out how include my rice out the box.

2024-07-10 12:25:08

Since a few of you keep on asking me about my #zsh aliases I will share them.. Have fun. Start from given line... #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://github.com/xerolinux/xero-fixes/blob/cd5e5f680069f40647da68ea4aaaaebe5a221efb/conf/.zshrc#L109

2024-07-10 08:26:27

Ok then...
I have updated the #OhMyPosh post including mention of inclusion in the #XeroLinux Toolkit... #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://xerolinux.xyz/posts/ohmyposh-p10k-replacement/

2024-07-10 07:55:37

Morning all !
Some of you new to #Linux out there expressed that even with #OhMyPosh guide I wrote, you are finding it a bit complex. So I added the option to the #XeroLinux toolkit that will do it for you. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/761/119/036/331/740/original/b70fec4479c4a296.png

2024-07-09 10:00:44

Hey y'all
There will be no posts today, at least until I see something I think would be useful to talk about. Until then I have updated our about page with a bit more info. #FOSS #OpenSource
https://xerolinux.xyz/about/

2024-07-08 18:46:43

I have found this interesting project while browsing the depths of Github.. I won't be doing a write up on that since my SteamDeck is no longer with me to test on. So I will just share it in case you have one n would like to test #WayDroid on your Deck...
https://github.com/ryanrudolfoba/SteamOS-Waydroid-Installer

2024-07-08 17:37:01

What I really love about #OhMyPosh is that even if installed from AUR it has its own internal updater.. Added that to post..

2024-07-08 17:18:56

As promised...
#OhMyPosh a potencial replacement for the now on life support #Powerlevel10k. Check it out & enjoy the read. #FOSS #OpenSource #Linux
https://xerolinux.xyz/posts/ohmyposh-p10k-replacement/

2024-07-08 15:07:59

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You are welcome ;)

2024-07-08 15:06:41

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Not neofetch which is dead. It's fastfetch. Logo file is attached
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/751/489/663/461/652/original/64d25b6c930fc7ec.png

2024-07-08 14:47:46

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Yeah I just saw video on YouTube, that caught my attention, will embed it in post. But yeah P10k was getting old in the tooth.. Time for a change.. Post will be online in a few hours.. As I finish it up.

2024-07-08 14:26:08

New #XeroLinux Toolkit update.
I just pushed the update that switches from using #PowerLevel10k in #ZSH to #OhMyPosh since the former is currently on life support. Will write an article about it soon. It's much better. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/751/330/116/493/477/original/a5218b417fa20f7b.png

2024-07-08 12:06:38

Hey...
I am currently working on my very own #uBlue image. Once I know more I will be writing a "Basic" How-To. By Basic I do mean a very simple getting started guide not a detailed one, just enough to start on your own image. And as it's now the norm, will be basing it on the #Kionite image which uses #KDEPlasma lol.. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource

2024-07-07 15:56:03

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complicate things. In the end it's up to the user. I offered one way to check there are many.. so yeah...

2024-07-07 15:20:59

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Well good luck doing that easily on Arch Live.. Plus I did add the option to download and inspect it for those worried about security. I can't do more

2024-07-07 15:18:00

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I use OBS like a smart person would lol

2024-07-07 15:17:08

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Nope, I was just saying that this option is also #Wayland only

2024-07-07 15:01:27

@npub1eur…upha Hey bud. Remember when told you that I was missing the mouse shake to grow option? Turns out it only exists under #Wayland not there under #X11. Since am not ready yet to make the switch to ther former due to app compatibility I guess I will not be able to see it. Same issue with #Spectacle video recording.

2024-07-07 14:57:05

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While I agree 100% with that but due to its length it's better at least visually to shortten it. Plus wgetting it then inspecting it is enough

2024-07-07 14:32:21

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Yep. As bloggers we need to do the right thing regardles who follows recomendations and who doesn't. It's our job to make readers aware of the dangers of some stuff we talk about.

2024-07-07 14:03:20

Someone asked me to take a safer route while asking users to directly execute a script. So I added a clear warning. be safe not sorry lol.
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/745/574/567/272/566/original/da7ab7d7912e5e28.png

2024-07-07 14:00:29

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Yeah I installed Plasma using it (naturally) lol. As I said in the post still has a few shortcomings.. Otherwise it ain't bad. It's decent.

2024-07-07 13:23:04

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Same. But alas we turn off power at midnight also our ISPs do not know or understand concept of "Unlimited" so we capped at 110gb/month (Officially) some black market ISPs offer as high up 900gb/month

2024-07-07 13:19:29

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I understand I am the same, always had 2mbps until a few years back when I was lucky that my line ended up on the "Fast Lane" reaching 16mbps (2MBps) but it's still annoying when game updates are so huge !

2024-07-07 13:14:35

Finally fixed...
I added clarification to the Reviving #XeroLinux post so everyone is aware... #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://xerolinux.xyz/xero-news/xerolinux-plasma/
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/745/381/726/449/968/original/0f74a7ff5f663b33.png

2024-07-07 12:37:57

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Done post created.. Thanks ;)

2024-07-07 12:37:15

Happy Sunday everyone !
Work never stops in the #FOSS world. Another neat tool that was brought to my attention. #Amelia a next level #Arch installer with #Automation in mind, making it relatively easy to go through the install. Check it out ! #OpenSource #Linux #Bash
https://xerolinux.xyz/posts/amelia-automated-archinstall/

2024-07-07 11:40:42

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Well nice project but a few things missing IMO, XFS, Custom Plasma + Grub. First impressions. Still digging through it. Also Plasma profile is meh not optimized.

2024-07-07 11:33:14

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I am testing it as we speak. I saw automation immediately thought A.I will see result

2024-07-07 11:25:25

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4MBps still slow by today's standards. I can't believe in 2024 such speeds still exist. I hate this backwards world

2024-07-07 10:58:41

I guess I needed to clarify a point in video n guide.
Intention of #PlasmaInstall script was not to replace #ArchInstall but to fix its #Plasma profile while extending it nothing more. If you want #Gnome, #XFCE or any other DE for that matter, existing profiles are fine. The only other one that is messed up is the #Hyprland one but alas since I don't use it I have no idea how to fix it.
That said you can use my Toolkit on any DE or WM it's agnostic. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource

2024-07-07 10:37:51

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While it's a great project, I prefer not to cover anything with A.I avoiding backlash from haters. Thanks though

2024-07-07 10:11:11

The pain of having a crappy connection.. Will take 6 hours to update that. #Gaming #Internet
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/744/663/598/913/140/original/03a32d0981e38260.png

2024-07-07 10:09:33

I would also like to ask you this...
What tool or guide would you like me to post about ? Share your ideas here, and I will do my best to include them. #Blogging #Linux #FOSS #OpenSource ..

2024-07-07 10:07:32

A quick reminder...
To get access to all my current projects available under one roof, all you have to do is visit this page.. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://xerolinux.xyz/projects/

2024-07-07 08:51:26

Happy Sunday everyone.
I have updated the Reviving #XeroLinux post a bit, adding a small note recommending you enable the Chaotic AUR repository for faster install of AUR packages. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://xerolinux.xyz/xero-news/xerolinux-plasma/

2024-07-06 21:22:07

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Yeah. Well now you know

2024-07-06 21:06:49

Hey all...
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. That said I have a new guide for y'all ! It's an interesting one. Wanna revive #XeroLinux ? Well, you have come to the right place. Even made a video for it. My last one too. Check it out ! #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://xerolinux.xyz/xero-news/xerolinux-plasma/

2024-07-06 06:38:48

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It is nobody's fault but my own am not cut out for it. And thanks so much.

2024-07-06 05:10:35

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If Iget them. Will be a while the way things are going.

2024-07-06 05:06:07

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seems you missed this
https://xerolinux.xyz/xero-news/youtube-status/

2024-07-05 20:56:47

Before I hit the sack,
I would like to remind everyone that the CPU/GPU #fundraiser is still ongoing. So far I have reached 30% of goal. If you can, it's ok if you can't, help me reach it to boost my productivity levels... I would be ever so grateful. #FOSS #OpenSource
https://blog.xerolinux.xyz/2024/06/new-gpu-cpu-fund/

2024-07-05 20:33:04

I have decided to make one last video before I stop making any for a long time if ever. It will be a guide on how you can use my Plasma Install script to get the essence of #XeroLinux back. It's gonna be a detailed one. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource

2024-07-05 14:17:06

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Yeah many users are making awesome stuff for Hyprland..

2024-07-05 14:12:56

... And here's a post I think everyone will enjoy!
All you #Hyprland fans out there will love this.. Check out The Most Advanced Dots Ever! #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://xerolinux.xyz/posts/ml4w-hyprland-dots/

2024-07-05 09:17:47

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Exactly, there are countless news outlets people looking for news can use. I just prefer to post Articles that last as long as the product am talking about

2024-07-05 07:13:15

Hello all..
New day new post.. We start with the very first user contribution to the site. Thanks to @npub1ull…nel3 for doing this write-up. It's all about #SCRCPY the #Android screen mirroring tool. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://xerolinux.xyz/posts/scrcpy-android-screen-mirroring/

2024-07-04 18:45:54

Someone just asked me a valid question... Why don't I post news posts on my site.. To which I answered, in the #FOSS world news gets old real fast, why bother ? Tools n Guides live longer.. What do you think ?

2024-07-04 18:41:44

And the updates keep on comin'... Just got #Plasma 6.1.2 update as well #KDEGear ... I love it.. Rolling releases FTW !!!!!!!!!! #FOSS

2024-07-04 16:10:24

... And with that I wish all my American family a #Happy4thJuly be safe and enjoy the festivities !!!!!!!
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2024-07-04 16:08:19

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Yep they have been for me too. But for now as I wait to grab a new mini-pc to set up Proxmox again I am just using my #XeroLinux system

2024-07-04 15:27:44

Now, back to our regular posts.
A quick light read for today. #Proxmox Helper Scripts, A recent'ish discovery of mine I thought I'd share with you.. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource #Virtualization #LXC #Scripting
https://xerolinux.xyz/posts/proxmoxve-scripts/

2024-07-04 09:33:21

New day new post...
Today I bring you a new type of post. In this one I update you all on what's going on with the #XeroLinux #YouTube Channel. I hope it won't bore you to death lol.. #FOSS
https://xerolinux.xyz/xero-news/youtube-status/

2024-07-04 08:29:55

Hey y'all..
I thought I would let everyone know I have pushed a few updates to my #KDEPlasma rice fixing a few things. THe Control-Center plasmoid is no more due to compatibility issues with latest Plasma. Anyway enjoy... #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource #Ricing
https://xerolinux.xyz/projects/#xero-layan-rice

2024-07-03 18:28:25

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Weird for me on prop all Hell broke loose

2024-07-03 16:06:36

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Yes exactly. I use it a lot. Shame they do not ship the likes of Davinci.. Then again, it's proprietary software so I get it from AUR myself.

2024-07-03 15:52:03

Am on a roll with new site.. Please all I ask for is some feedback before I continue posting. Do find content interesting ? If not what type of content would you like me to include ? Thanks in advance for your replies...

2024-07-03 15:49:42

As promised...
New post.. The #ChaoticAUR some info and how you can supercharge your #ArchLinux install with it. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://xerolinux.xyz/posts/chaotic-aur/

2024-07-03 10:56:08

If I have learned something after suffering ll the issues with my server, it's that if you do not rely on your legacy #nVidia for real work, but just as an output device stick with #nouveau drivers do not attempt using proprietary blobs. Less headaches #FOSS #Linux

2024-07-03 09:56:34

On that note...
New posts coming soon. So many tools n guides to share.. Keep an eye out for them.. #Linux #FOSS #OpenSource #Blogging
https://xerolinux.xyz

2024-07-03 09:44:09

Overheating issue was due to my complete ignorance for forgetting to connect CPU pump lol..
The #Linux community at its finest

2024-07-03 09:25:32

Great news!
Thanks to a user on Discord I was able to grab a replacement GPU. My server is back.
Overheating issue fixed with new thermal paste and corrected connection. As for bios they are all corrupt but works for now. #community #Linux

2024-07-02 15:50:19

Sorry no posts today I am still trying to see if I can fix that dead GPU on my #Docker #HomeLab server ... If not will have to buy a new GPU which I have not enough money for right now.

2024-07-02 07:34:13

Beautiful start of the day... I just lost the GPU on my Server.. Was a GT710 now have to get a replacement.. Not the time right now xD

2024-07-01 19:21:26

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I was kidding, he's a good kid.. Just can be overwhelmingly opinionated at times.. Will see if he can help.. Otherwise I can wait, working on adding content to my site, and optimizing my Arch Toolkit (Rust).

2024-07-01 19:19:21

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There's always the opinionated BigPod oh no please not him !

2024-07-01 19:17:38

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Color me interested.. Whenever you are available. Just know I am from far away (Lebanon) so time difference might be a thing. Let me know.

2024-07-01 18:59:23

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Ah I see. I am getting interested in creating my own image call it XeroBlue. Only problem is I can't make heads or tails of the guide since I have no prior experience with anything that isn't Arch. 6 years using nothing else.

2024-07-01 18:46:57

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Thanks, I just find it a bit uncharacteristic of devs for adding a GTK based terminal emulator in KDE.. I want my Konsole back lol

2024-07-01 17:55:36

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Thanks. I have a question where are the Aliases located ?

2024-07-01 16:10:22

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It sure is.. I love how it can update my Docker containers too.. Ain't nothing better..

2024-07-01 16:08:51

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Oh really ? Well great job then. Well, sorry did not know.. Fork or not it's amazing I use Topgrade by default on my Arch system.

2024-07-01 15:58:57

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Not really, as I was told by someone internally, it might look like topgrade it's more of a highly customized fork of it.

2024-07-01 15:48:07

One final post for today.
My one and only Distro review, coz I was bored lol. #Aurora an #Bluefin spin with #KDEPlasma. Have fun reading and feel free to let me know if you agree or disagree with my thoughts. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://xerolinux.xyz/posts/aurora-atomic/

2024-07-01 12:19:27

Ok, so it is done !
I have updated the #XeroLinux toolkit to reflect new #WayDroid guide link. Enjoy... #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://xerolinux.xyz/projects/#the-toolkit

2024-07-01 11:24:08

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oh well I do not use Android myself hate that system. Just my point. I only offered what I know of instead of having physical cards. I use CamCard on iOS

2024-07-01 11:15:55

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What am I using from Google Store? Nothing in the guide indicates you should get anything from there. Users are free to get their apps from anywhere they want guide only shows how to set up WayDroid. Nothing more

2024-07-01 10:24:58

Ok, new day new post...
This time around an updated #WayDroid setup #Guide. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource #Android
https://xerolinux.xyz/posts/waydroid-guide/

2024-07-01 08:42:07

Hey everyone..
Since closing forums down, some parts of the #XeroLinux toolkit that point to threads from there stopped working. I will be updating link within it in the next few days. Sorry about that. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource

2024-07-01 08:37:28

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Or get an app on your phone called CamCard scan them n save them ...

2024-06-30 16:47:49

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Do you see favortism in my post ? If you do then you are the elitist not me.. Fanning for AMD.. That's the last am gonna say about that.. Move on...

2024-06-30 14:09:34

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I do almost daily.. To be honest I do still use #macOS it's #Windows that I haven't used in a while myself. I do get machines with it on, I just fumble around like a total n00b.

2024-06-30 14:07:45

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Yep crappy Chinese CDNs... Disabled now it's all hunky dory..

2024-06-30 14:06:14

Also would like to remind everyone if you would like to do a write up n share a few #FOSS tools n guides you can, all you have to do is follow this..
https://xerolinux.xyz/xero-news/submit-content/

2024-06-30 14:01:33

Need to apologize to those who had issues loading my blog on #Firefox ... It's fixed now thanks to some users on Discord, was an issue with Chinese CDN that the theme is using. Disabled them and loading animation now site should load much faster.. #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource

2024-06-30 12:41:21

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You are welcome. I am suddenly in a positive mood today lol...

2024-06-30 12:34:23

Let's pass along this positive message shall we ?
I just felt like posting this on my blog. Maybe helps things get better ?
https://blog.xerolinux.xyz/2024/06/be-thankful/
#FOSS #Linux #OpenSource

2024-06-30 12:11:41

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last time I had a black screen was 3 years ago. If you are having issues that doesn't mean everyone is or should just coz they use nVidia. That's not to say it's perfect, far from it, it does, but so does AMD. Acting as if AMD is the pinnacle of perfection is just wrong on so many levels. Does AMD work flawless with DaVinci? Is it as powerful in Encoding or Machine learning? Just coz drivers are easier to install don't mean those issues suddenly don't exist.

2024-06-30 10:41:17

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Yep I love it n use it all the time. It's a neat effect gives life to Windows as tjey launch n close

2024-06-30 10:30:17

I feel like clarifying something, content creators do a thankless job too. So we need to thank them simply because without what they do, we as writers wouldn't have the live demos n explanations we might need for them Articles. So thanks to every YouTuber out there. Keep doing what you do.

2024-06-30 10:23:03

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Exactly. Thanks for understanding my point of view. And my pleasure for doing it ;)

2024-06-30 10:16:29

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Sorta yeah... I mean I cannot do better than what's already out there on YouTube might as well stick to text format. More fun more way I can express myself. Also I can always edit a post when doing that for a Video after the fact would be much harder.

2024-06-30 10:06:16

New day new post.
BurnMyWindows #Gnome Desktop Effect can be used on #KDEPlasma super neat eh ? #FOSS #Linux #OpenSource
https://xerolinux.xyz/posts/burn-my-windows/

2024-06-30 09:51:44

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Nice. I myself do not laugh at anyone struggling on #Windows, I just remind them that in case they need something that has less issues they have either #macOS or #Linux. Help them with whatever they choose.