Notices by Linux For Everyone (linux4everyone@fosstodon.org)

Are there any good alternatives to Distro Chooser these days? (https://distrochooser.de/en/)
Many years ago, I had also recommended LibreHunt.org, but it's no longer available.

I find it amusing that:
-Xbox Game Pass doesn't work on Windows Copilot+ PCs.

-Tech outlets are suggesting cloud gaming as the "solution" for gaming on these devices.

-Multiple Microsoft-developed games like Flight Simulator, Halo Infinite, and every single Forza title aren't even listed on the gaming section of the "Windows on ARM Ready" site.

Not sure who needs to see this, but someone out there does:

Less than five minutes of tinkering and this Surface Book 2 is running flawlessly on @ubuntu. Including touch and tablet mode!

The #COSMIC alpha from System76 is live: https://system76.com/cosmic

I don't know if these incorrect password responses come from Fish or from Garuda, but either way I'm highly amused! Got a great laugh out of this today!

It's too bad Bazzite isn't reporting as its own unique distro. I hope that changes because it would be awesome to track its growth. I mean, they had DAY ONE support for the ROG Ally X, and all told it's a fantastic Fedora-based distro especially for handhelds.

I'm also surprised to see Pop OS declining this much in gaming marketshare.

https://boilingsteam.com/linux-distro-july-2024/

via Framework:

"We're kicking off a pilot program for #Linux Community Ambassadors. If you're a Framework Laptop owner, regularly spend time at Linux-focused events, and want to help spread the word, you can learn more and apply here: https://community.frame.work/t/framework-is-looking-for-linux-community-ambassadors/55344

A great step... now how about that firmware?

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/07/nvidia-maintains-its-distinct-version-of-open-with-latest-kernel-modules/

It is immensely satisfying installing Linux on a Microsoft device!

As for WHY I have a Surface Book 2 running Ubuntu 18.04...
I'll explain in a future video + article!

I think this remains my favorite Linux For Everyone video thumbnail.

I have roughly 100+ video/article ideas from before Linux For Everyone went on hiatus. A "Myth Busting" series was one of them -- but I only made it through #2.

Which one should I do next?

(And yes, I know #10 is contentious but it needs to be addressed!)

Linux all the things!
#gaming

Can anyone recommend a mindblowingly awesome music visualizer for @kde Plasma 6?

I've found several neat ones but they're not compatible with the latest Plasma.

This is roughly what I'm looking for:
https://github.com/rbn42/panon/wiki/Previews#screenshots

Thanks for any and all recommendations!

I haven't actively covered #Linux + #FOSS for a few years, but that's changing soon.

In the meantime, I'd love to hear from you: what are some newer apps + tools you're really excited about?

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(For longtime podcast listeners, I'm researching new "Discovery of the Week" spotlights...)

It turns out that if you move to another country AND no longer have the recovery phone number tied to your account, Google isn't too keen to let you log in to your YouTube account.

27 days down, 3 to go...

Guess I should start brainstorming what to cover, eh?

The year is 2034.

People are now having "Install fests" for Windows instead of #Linux, after becoming completely overwhelmed trying to navigate the 107 setup screens (which include 14 pitches for various services and subscriptions) required for a successful Windows installation.

For years I’ve argued that desktop #Linux really needed some professional marketing to raise awareness. Never could have imagined that in 2024, Microsoft Recall and Apple Intelligence would be the high-profile ad campaigns Linux needed 🤣

Am I imagining this, or did there used to be a Linux distro that let you install it right from Windows. I’m not talking about using Rufus, etc, to burn an ISO to USB in Windows. IIRC this distro actually had an installer you could use in Windows, then reboot into your shiny new Linux install.

Tell me I’m not making this up.

Hey, remember the Linux For Everyone theme song? My friend Jerry wrote that, and his new band Baseball Bat just released their first single.

I highly, highly recommend it! I've heard the entire album and it's incredibly catchy, quirky power pop/rock.

https://baseballbat.bandcamp.com/track/let-down