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Hi, I'm sbird! I like programming and am interested in Astrophysics and all things space. I also have a hobby of photography.

  • Linux Laptop Advice

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  • I have been looking primarily at Framework and System76 options but am open to other suggestion if people have them.

    The Framework 12 is the cheapest out of the bunch, and it recently got a chip bump to the Core 300 series (so better battery life, which is nice!). If you are alright with the awful screen (which is like 60 to 70% sRGB, the reds will look orange), the rest of the laptop seems awesome (reasonable performance, good battery life, repairable, colourful, 2-in-1, fingerprint reader that supports Linux).

    The next step up would be the Framework 13 Pro and the System76 Lemur Pro, both of which are new Panther Lake laptops with excellent graphics performance and battery life. The FW13 Pro uses LPCAMM2 memory while System76 has 32GB soldered (though, both have replaceable SSD). The Framework will also have their bits of an upgradeable mainboard, modular ports, DIY edition to build yourself, etc. The FW can ship with no OS (for the DIY kit), Fedora (for kit FW12), or Ubuntu (for kit FW13 Pro), while System76 ships their devices with either Pop!OS or Ubuntu. You can install any OS you would like on either machine by yourself.

    If you need a dGPU, you need to look at the Framework 16 and the various large System76 devices (they have a lot of them!). You'll sacrifice battery life for both of them in comparison to their Panther Lake siblings, but the dGPU could be important for your workflow.

    Due to the memory crisis, you might want to opt out of purchasing an SSD with the laptop and get an aftermarket one for cheaper.

  • Now that Debian is embracing AI anyone have any anti-AI distro recommendations?

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  • I believe Fedora requires disclosure on the use of LLMs in contributions, and that fully generated submissions are not allowed, so slightly better than Debian in this respect (https://docs.fedoraproject.org/council/policy/ai-contribution-policy/)

    Linux Mint is always a nice option, but I can't find an LLM policy for them, but given that they are removing snaps and other Ubuntu bits that nobody likes by default, I would imagine they are more resistant on LLM contributions. They don't have a policy set in place for this though.

    Arch Linux (and derivatives, I currently use EndeavourOS but many like CachyOS too!) are awesome too if you are alright with rolling release. Again, no LLM policy I can find (I didn't look very hard though, I have better things to do), but I imagine they would be more resistant to it.

  • On fire

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  • Poisonous: harms you if you touch or eat it

    Venomous: harms you by injecting a toxin (through biting, stinging, etc.)

    I know there's a few poisonous butterflies (e.g. the Monarch butterfly), and I can find a few other insects listed on Wikipedia (and I'm sure there are others not on there too)

  • Greg K-H: CVEs per release

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  • Here's my take: AI in the hands of somebody who is able to resolve bugs, able to understand the codebase, etc., can get tedious tasks done quicker. Computers love tedious tasks, even when it comes to machine learning bits. Computers do best with repetition and patterns. However, AI cannot replace the skill of a developer. Place it in the hands of an idiot (i.e. a "vibe coder"), and all you get is duplicate bug reports, broken code, and lots of stress for project maintainers. AI is a tool like any other, just as a hammer will never replace a builder, even if it's the fanciest hammer in the world with billions invested in its design. Hammers can make work be done faster (not all work, sometimes you need a saw!), but put it in the hands of an idiot (a "vibe builder", whatever the hell that would mean), somebody is going to get hurt.

    This ignores the legal questions of AI, which are still important. If cars were given to the masses during the Middle Ages, a lot of people would get hurt since there hasn't been enough time for traffic laws, regulations, etc. to develop. In the modern day, of course, cars can make commute faster, and there is rules in place to ensure safety on the road. Walking, cycling, public transit, planes, ferries, etc. still have their place though, and more often than not they are the preferred option.

    If you do want to run AI, please run it locally! Don't support big tech companies by paying their exorbitant subscription fees, and don't feed them your codebase!

    I don't personally use AI, since it doesn't fit my needs and I find it more annoying than anything to get it to do what I want.

    LLMs are not "never useful", but what they are good at is limited, and if you don't have the developer experience and try to "vibe code", only bad things will happen.

  • Debian Votes To Allow "Responsible Use Of Generative AI"

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  • It looks like their point is that they don't want Debian's codebase to be used to train corporate AI models, and almost all the proposals seem to agree on that at the very least. I feel like a required AI disclosure would have been better, but what do I know, I'm not a Debian contributor

  • Debian Votes To Allow "Responsible Use Of Generative AI"

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  • In a nutshell, it looks like AI disclosures are encouraged, but not required, and AI usage is encouraged to be human reviewed, but not required. They have also stated they will not allow the use of online AI services for security reasons (but how this will be enforced I'm not sure, since they are relying on the judgement of contributors)

  • Artix Linux discontinues XLibre support due to bugs and harassment

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  • Basically, XLibre was a project that forked XOrg and tried to make it suitable for modern use. If you don't know what X11 (XOrg version 11) and Wayland are, in a nutshell X11 is an ancient display server for Linux that handled things like rendering windows. Being so old, it had lots of security issues, so the Wayland protocol was developed to replace X11.

    Nowadays the majority of applications support native Wayland or XWayland, the compatibility layer for X11 apps, and both GNOME and KDE Plasma have committed to becoming Wayland-only. I believe Cinnamon (and therefore Mint) will soon switch to Wayland too.

    However, there are a few people who advocate for staying on X11, perhaps they rely on a specific app that simply doesn't work with XWayland, or maybe they are just stubborn. Whatever the case is, somebody decided to create the XLibre fork, and the reason they did so was because they were booted from XOrg for promoting conspiracy theories (antivax stuff, COVID is a government conspiracy, WW2 was forced upon the Germans, that sort of insane stuff) and distasteful political opinions. XLibre broke compatibility with a lot of XOrg drivers, making it a bit of the worst of both worlds.

    If you mean Artix Linux, I believe it's a version of Arch that doesn't use systemd.

  • It's quite the burden knowing I'm always the smartest person in any given room.

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  • I personally like to joke that Windows users are masochists, Mac users are ignorant, and Linux users are arrogant. Obviously, these are the worst traits from a few bad eggs out of each basket, the majority are nice people who just use their computer for computer things.

    I personally run EndeavourOS, which is Arch-based!

  • what printers do youlike?

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  • quite a bit cheaper

    But it isn't 2-3x...I never said they were price comparable, I noted that they were more expensive, but not multiples of Bambu's pricing!

    Better value options exist on the market now, like the Elegoo CC and Qidi's lineup

  • Omarchy Linux Just Got $8 Million From Tech's Biggest Names

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  • Unfortunately, he is. All the more reason to dislike him

  • what printers do youlike?

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  • 2x or 3x a bambu

    I don't think the upcharge is multiples, but it is significant comparing the X1 Carbon to the Core One. If you want better value machines, I would look at other brands (but you also have to consider the long term value and the openness, how much is that worth it to you?)

    But I would avoid Bambu. They are no longer the best value, they are not open, and they are not as reliable either (it does not "just work", the nozzle has clogged on my A1 and needs to be replaced, and regular maintenance is needed e.g. cleaning the bed like any printer), the worst of both worlds as I see it.

  • Omarchy Linux Just Got $8 Million From Tech's Biggest Names

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  • So DHH, a far-right racist who is deeply transphobic and generally a huge asshole, is getting millions in funding for his custom Arch setup with all sorts of LLM bits baked in by various big tech bros. He says that more people should use Omarchy (a "moral obligation" apparently), when it's just Arch with some dotfiles. It certainly isn't the right one for the majority of people. He has also insulted the lead of a project he is supposedly sponsoring out of the goodness of his heart (Vaxry isn't the greatest person either, he and Hyprland have their own controversies, but my point still stands)

    If somebody is reading this and interested in switching to a Linux distro that is not run by a fascist, is more stable, and much simpler to use OOTB, I would recommend going with Mint or Fedora. If you want to experiment with atomic distros (which are a bit more limiting), Bazzite and Vanilla OS are pretty good options too. If you have especially new hardware and have some experience with computers + fixing technical issues, I can recommend EndeavourOS, CachyOS, and even Arch with archinstall!

  • Omarchy Linux Just Got $8 Million From Tech's Biggest Names

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  • Just of note, it's more Framework's response being "we are a big tent" being the main issue, as well as the promotion of Omarchy on their social media. I would like to emphasise that most other big tech companies are likely far worse in stuff like this and a lot less transparent too. If you do feel that you don't want to support Framework financially, I would highly recommend getting used laptops to reduce e-waste + get a cheaper nearly-new device, ideally not through a service owned by big corporations.

  • what printers do youlike?

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  • If you already have a 3D printer, you might be interested in printing some of the parts of a Voron kit!

  • what printers do youlike?

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  • Avoid Bambu printers, they are locking down everything and a firmware update blocked the use of third-party software (e.g. OrcaSlicer) and hardware (e.g. the Panda Touch display for the P1 series). I have an A1 myself, and I wouldn't recommend it anymore. There are also better value options from other brands nowadays! I believe Creality is also a brand to avoid based on what I've heard online

    I know the Elegoo Centauri Carbon is a very good value, even better than the A1 since it is CoreXY w/ an enclosure. You also have the version without an enclosure for even cheaper. Sovol makes some excellent options, as does Qidi (in particular, they're known for making very good value printers that work well with engineering-type filaments).

    And of course, if you want the best reliability, support, and repairability, you should look at the Prusa. Their Core One is their flagship and is CoreXY, has an enclosure, and will later support an multi-toolhead upgrade (the INDX)! You also have their older MK4S+ (which is a bedslinger) as well as their Mini (which has a smaller bed size and is a bedslinger), as well as the XL if you need a huge bed area w/ 6 toolheads (very expensive though)

  • I found a project that makes a tray icon for Thunderbird on Linux!

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  • Oh, that's a bit sad. I guess I can keep using systray-x then

  • Vanilla OS 3 Reunion is now available!

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  • Based on Debian instead of Fedora though + running the Linux 7.1 kernel, and more options are always neat!

  • Vanilla OS 3 Reunion is now available!

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  • A quick search later, it looks like an immutable distro based on Debian that is general-purpose rather than gaming-specific (like Bazzite). It looks really neat actually! I might have to check it out one day. This release brings ARM support and newer bits and bobs

    I really like that their website is well adapted to mobile too!

  • I found a project that makes a tray icon for Thunderbird on Linux!

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  • Nice that it works well for you!

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
    sbird @sopuli.xyz

    What is your favourite moon(s) in the Solar System?

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
    sbird @sopuli.xyz

    What are your personal beliefs and values?

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
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    If you could magically form new nations, which would you break away or unify? (non-serious)

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
    sbird @sopuli.xyz

    What are some repairable, upgradeable, and modular electronics and tools that you use every day?

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
    sbird @sopuli.xyz

    What are your favourite rock/Punk/similar bands, preferably non-English?

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
    sbird @sopuli.xyz

    What are your thoughts on the Macbook Neo?

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
    sbird @sopuli.xyz

    If everybody in the world agreed to do so, what would you rename the twelve months?

  • Programming @programming.dev
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    I made a Python script that converts Gregorian dates to Symmetry454 ones!

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
    sbird @sopuli.xyz

    What are your thoughts on a reformed calendar? I personally think Symmetry454 would be kind of fun!

  • Linux @programming.dev
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    (SOLVED) A quick question, how do I change the GTK theme in KDE Plasma?

  • Linux @programming.dev
    sbird @sopuli.xyz

    How to get rid of the KDE Wallet pop up on every restart?

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
    sbird @sopuli.xyz

    What do you think is a realistic peaceful solution to the China-Taiwan issue?

  • Linux @programming.dev
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    A few questions on MPD and RMPC

  • Linux @programming.dev
    sbird @sopuli.xyz

    Does anyone have a good suggestion for a markdown note organiser?

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
    sbird @sopuli.xyz

    If you were able to magically learn any language that nobody speaks in your region, what would it be?

  • Linux @programming.dev
    sbird @sopuli.xyz

    Installing EndeavourOS, should I use btrfs or ext4?

  • Linux @programming.dev
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    (cross post, SOLVED) Using rsync between btrfs internal and exFAT external SSD, incompatibilities due to lack of symlinks support on exFAT

  • Linux @programming.dev
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    (solved) What is the best tool to mass resize all images in a directory, including sub-directories, while keeping aspect ratio?

  • Programmer Humor @programming.dev
    sbird @sopuli.xyz

    Charlotte's web could be made with a bunch of strings

  • Selfhosted @lemmy.world
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    Self hosted alternatives to games like Wordle, Connections, and Skrbbl(dot)io?