At some point I want to get a new laptop that 1) isn't a Mac and 2) doesn't run WIndows. Here's a toot from Tuba running on #ElementaryOS which I'm playing around with atm.
Any suggestions for other cool Linux distros I should be checking out? I'm looking for stable, smooth and pretty :)
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Desktop #Linux will never be consistent, and, for better or for worse, you have to accept it.
The only way, if you want real consistency, is to only use apps that make use of dedicated libraries (known as "platform libraries") that are consistent with the design principles used by the desktop environment you use (just like #Libadwaita for #GNOME or #Granite for #elementaryOS).
It's hard (not "impossible") to make an app consistent with every existing DE and window manager.
You can try with any existing theme, it will always remain inconsistent, especially when certain apps *force* their design (Electron and CEF-based apps, Telegram, Steam).
So after reading an article @iFixit sent me about using #Linux on an old #Macbook (https://www.ifixit.com/News/97351/resurrect-an-old-computer-with-linux), I finally took the plunge using #ElementaryOS.
So far, still under water.
- the laptop takes up to 10min to boot
- I can't install the wifi driver even with ethernet, as the computer never reboots properly to complete the install
- mouse regularly lethally freezes (in corners)
- I read somewhere I never should have gotten rid of my Mac partition.
Hoping a @restartproject event can help!
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@danirabbit is #pantheon going for the route of #wayland?
I'll try on my #arch machine what is on the repos, as i won't use #elementaryos (sorry, it's already 15 years i'm on #arch) but if you have a roadmap, is it possible to see it? Maybe boosting may help in contributing to it
Acabo de cambiar de Windows10 a #elementaryOS en una laptop HP de 2017. Hay cosas que me están dando trabajo, pero no es imposible.
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END OF 10
"Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025.
Microsoft wants you to buy a new computer.
But what if you could make your current one fast and secure again?
If you bought your computer after 2010, there's most likely no reason to throw it out. By just installing an up-to-date GNU/Linux operating system you can keep using it for years to come.
Installing an OS may sound difficult, but you don't have to go it alone! With any luck, there are people in your area ready to help!"
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Did not expect to be obsessed with this app when I started checking out #elementaryOS but here I am.
Kudos to the wierdos whom include GDscript and ActionScript as recognized languages by default. My peoples.
Gonna find out how portable it is and kick its tires.
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@billyjoebowers Today, went with #elementaryOS 8, took a little longer than 10mins but tbf updated bazzite, 2 wsl2 distros & checked updates on the steam deck too while it waited for input...
Pretty, my wife would like it.
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The thoughtful, capable, and ethical replacement for Windows and macOS
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WIRED: “elementary OS is different… a beautiful and powerful operating system.”
ArsTechnica: “Gets out of the way and lets you focus on what you need to get done.”
Forbes: “I've found myself more productive these past two weeks [using elementary OS] than in the last two months combined.”
MacLife: “A fast, low-maintenance platform that can be installed virtually anywhere.”
lifehacker: “Lightweight and fast… and has a real flair for design and appearances.”")
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I relate. I'm trying to remember all of the distros I tried in 2019...
Just realized I've subconsciously configured my Gnome desktop to look and operate similarly to Pantheon desktop.
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I mean, it doesn't look as gorgeous on #elementaryOS, but still, it works.
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Desde que descubrí #Budgie, estoy encantado... y ya ni recuerdo cuanto llevo con ese escritorio (>3)
Si no fuera por algunos problemas insuperables que me impidió seguir en #ElementaryOS, quizás hoy seguiría ahí
KDE y Gnome los probé un par de veces, pero me fastidiaba la inmensa cantidad de dependencias con Apps que nunca uso, que termino por alejarme de ellos... y no creo que vuelva en el mediano plazo
#Linux Weekly Roundup for March 23rd, 2025: #GNOME 48, #GIMP 3.0, #Fedora Linux 42 beta, #Blender 4.4, #elementaryOS 8.0.1, Kali Linux 2025.1, #EndeavourOS Mercury Neo, #Rescuezilla 2.6, #Finnix 250, #Calibre 8.0, AerynOS, new #RaspberryPi tool, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-march-23rd-2025
Join us for the *FOSS Release Party* hosted by *Free Software Movement Karnataka*! 
Let's celebrate the latest releases of GIMP 3.0, Debian 12.10, GNOME 48, Blender 4.4, and Elementary OS 8.0.1 with fellow open-source enthusiasts! 
Date: 23rd March (Sunday)
Time: 10:30 AM
Venue: 4th Floor, 1561, East End Main Road, Jayanagar, Bangalore
Don’t miss out on the fun, learning, and networking! 
Eigentlich soll die neue elementaryOS-Version vorwiegend Fehler erschlagen, sie bringt aber auch einige interessante Neuerungen mit.#Distribution #elementaryOS
elementaryOS 8.0.1 – mehr als ein Bugfix-Release - LinuxCommunity
elementaryOS 8.0.1 – mehr als ein Bugfix-Release - LinuxCommunity
LinuxCommunity · elementaryOS 8.0.1 – mehr als ein Bugfix-Release - LinuxCommunityEigentlich soll die neue elementaryOS-Version vorwiegend Fehler erschlagen, sie bringt aber auch einige interessante Neuerungen mit. Dazu gehört der HWE des unterliegenden Ubuntus, mehr Einfluss beim Nachrichtensystem und nützliche Details in einigen Apps. Das elementaryOS-Team hat vor allem die Bedienung einiger hauseigener Anwendungen verbessert und dabei das Feedback der Nutzer einfließen lassen. So berücksichtigt das AppCenter den Dark Mode besser, etwa indem die Softwareverwaltung die für den Dark Mode passenden Screenshots anzeigt. Darüber hinaus liest das AppCenter das „<Developer>“-Tag in den (Appstream-)Metadaten. Weitere Arbeit floss in die Update-Seite, die beispielsweise die Release Notes besser präsentiert. Obendrein liefert die Suche flotter Ergebnisse. Der Dateimanager kennt das Protokoll „admin://“, über das man schnell ein Verzeichnis mit Administratorrechten öffnen kann. Die von den Systemeinstellungen ausgehenden Nachrichten lassen sich in den Systemeinstellungen konfigurieren. Dort kann man etwa die aufpoppenden Meldungen bei vorliegenden Updates ausknipsen. Apropos Updates: elementaryOS 8.0.1 lädt keine Aktualisierungen mehr herunter, wenn der Rechner über eine Verbindung mit Volumen- oder Zeitbeschränkung ins Internet geht. Das System weist zudem darauf hin, wie groß eine ausstehende Aktualisierung ist und zeigt einen Fortschrittsbalken beim Herunterladen an. In Applications kann man einzelne Anwendungen dazu zwingen, keine Meldungen mehr zu senden. Das ist vor allem dann nützlich, wenn sich die Anwendung nicht an die dafür vorgesehenen Nachrichtenmechanismen hält. Das Dock zeigt sich zudem jetzt in einer deckenden Optik, wenn man seine Transparenz abschaltet. Über die Netzwerkeinstellungen kann man verhindern, dass elementaryOS automatisch eine Verbindung zu einem Netzwerk aufbaut, sobald dieses verfügbar ist. Darüber hinaus darf man Hintergrunddiensten wie der automatischen Systemaktualisierung die Nutzung der entsprechenden Verbindung untersagen. elementaryOS basiert auf Ubuntu LTS, für das Canonical erst Ende Februar den Hardware Enablement Stack (HWE) veröffentlicht hat. In ihm enthalten ist der neuere Kernel 6.11 und ein aktualisierter Grafik-Stack. Genau den enthält jetzt auch elementaryOS 8.0.1, das dadurch neuere Hardware besser unterstützt. Die schließlich noch vom elementaryOS-Team erschlagenen Bug listet die offizielle Ankündigung auf.
Hello dear followers,
My new article was published in Tech Magazine. Elementary OS 8.0.1 Long Awaited Update Released!
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https://www.techdergi.net/elementary-os-beklenen-guncelleme-yayinlandi
I put together a "little" primer for people considering migrating from Windows or macOS to Linux.
The Linux landscape can be confusing when looking from the outside. Hopefully this document can give some initial guidance and knowledge about what all the new words and concepts mean.
moose.caSo you want to try Linux... | moose.caThe TL;DR Microsoft is making Windows 10 obsolete in the second half of this year. It will no longer receive security updates or bug fixes as of October 14, 2025.
As a result, people are looking to replace Windows with another operating system due to their computer not having official support with Windows 11. There is also a desire to not use Windows 11 as it contains advertising and AI spyware built into the operating system.
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Ⓐ Hi again!
My ThinkPad E14 Gen4 is bidding farewell to QubesOS due to minimum RAM. I've had an enjoyable experience using it over the past few months while my laptop could handle a few VMs, I eventually encountered RAM limitations.
Currently installing Debian on my laptop's internal ~230GB NVMe drive, replacing QubesOS. The laptop already has a 1TB NVMe drive running ElementaryOS.
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I installed Elementary OS 8 (https://elementary.io) on one with 8 GB RAM and it's quite snappy - and has all recent Ubuntu security patches.
The desktop experience is very Mac-like and I don't think the average user looking or a cheap laptop would care that it's not macOS, and neither would a non-profit who takes donations. We'll see what happens.
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This is a fun one, the #zed editor logs me out of my #ElementaryOS session when I try to open it.
I'm going to have to try to learn how to get comfortable in #vim for the gajillionth time, aren't I?