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11-07-2022, 09:01 AM

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Rolling eyes even. I can see you make friends...

Rolling eyes even. I can see you make friends easily. I still think it is a good article. Even though older gear and window mangers were not covered. Only so much can be put in a blog as we all...

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11-05-2022, 01:26 PM

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Posted By rokytnji

Good comparison ...

Good comparison
https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-vs-windows

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07-13-2022, 07:36 PM

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Posted By rokytnji

Cheap? Looking over amazon sales and saw ...

Cheap?

Looking over amazon sales and saw

for 120 dollars US .https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-zU1BOOOL._AC_SL1500_.jpg

Microsoft Authorized refurbisher certified even. Pretty cheap...

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06-12-2022, 07:23 PM

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Posted By rokytnji

Can't afford to meet minimum specs to run Windows...

Can't afford to meet minimum specs to run Windows 11. Let alone 7.

https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-windows-11-laptops

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04-26-2022, 04:47 PM

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Posted By rokytnji

Well. My Acer C710 AntiX Chromebook finally gave...

Well. My Acer C710 AntiX Chromebook finally gave up the ghost today.

2013 till today. Powers up when Lid is raised. Nothing on screen. Powers down. Needs no input from me.
Gonna blame the Hard...

Forum: General

09-06-2021, 04:56 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

I guess I have different outlook than most . ...

I guess I have different outlook than most .

Maybe it because I run AntiX and run into the marginal society from Latin America with a P3 unit with a crt and want to get online on 2nd hand gear.
...

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09-06-2021, 04:52 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

That is why I used the word most instead of all....

That is why I used the word most instead of all. If you wanna get into server land. I am pretty sure Gnu/Linux takes the cake with samba worldwide.

Now you have me wondering if world leaders like...

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09-03-2021, 01:28 PM

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Posted By rokytnji

Face it. Most computers are just browsers. ...

Face it. Most computers are just browsers.

That is where most of the world spend their time. Anyways.

Want a slow platform that will only run on newer gear and is leased?

Pay out the nose...

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07-18-2021, 11:16 PM

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Posted By rokytnji

Grinning https://packages.microsoft.com/config/

Grinning
https://packages.microsoft.com/config/

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02-01-2021, 08:54 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

With the prevalence of chromebooks lately. Maybe...

With the prevalence of chromebooks lately. Maybe the vs will change.
Chromebooks and Chromeboxes have their own quirks.

I figure the outrage with the Windows 32 bit bios, inside a 64 bit laptop,...

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05-25-2020, 08:38 PM

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Posted By rokytnji

If I ran Windows. First thing I'd install ...

If I ran Windows. First thing I'd install

https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10

Forum: General

05-23-2020, 05:02 PM

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Posted By rokytnji

Seeing as how I was 1st in this thread. ...

Seeing as how I was 1st in this thread.

https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/general-10/because-shiny-things-are-fun-the-new-new-windows-v-linux-thread-848145-post6123838/#post6123838
...

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05-16-2020, 06:27 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

Just to show how strange the world is now. ...

Just to show how strange the world is now.

Did this because all my wifes friends and co-workers use this, She asked. So I complied. Have not used the app yet though.

Active apt repos...

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04-07-2020, 06:55 PM

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Posted By rokytnji

Capitalism is a driving force at Redmond. ...

Capitalism is a driving force at Redmond.

OLPC tried to change that. Did not see a line up of backers beating down the door. Redmond going. Now that is a good idea.

Face it.
The world is...

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07-25-2019, 02:50 PM

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Posted By rokytnji

Story time. This $ inxi -M Machine: ...

Story time. This

$ inxi -M
Machine:
Type: Laptop System: ASUSTeK product: Q302LA v: 1.0
serial: <root required>
Mobo: ASUSTeK model: Q302LA v: 1.0 serial: <root required>
UEFI:...

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07-09-2019, 07:03 PM

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Posted By rokytnji

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/servicesagreement/...

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/servicesagreement/upcoming-updates.aspx

Might wanna turn off Cortana if running it.

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05-03-2019, 08:49 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

So dog. Is it a management baby boomer thing...

So dog. Is it a management baby boomer thing <screw ups , no clue on what they are doing > ? I know motorcycles are more complicated than they need be. So to keep you in the dealer network.
...

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05-03-2019, 07:54 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

Lots of netbooks come with small ssd or mmc...

Lots of netbooks come with small ssd or mmc drives hazel. Like my chromebook that googleos expired, EOL, you get the idea.

harry@biker:~
$ sudo parted -l
[sudo] password for harry:
Model:...

Forum: General

05-03-2019, 07:49 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

Sometimes I go to my motorcycle forums to get...

Sometimes I go to my motorcycle forums to get away from computer complaints. Plus other reasons, of course.

But no matter where ya go. There ya are.
...

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05-01-2019, 09:43 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

Time marches on into the modern world. ...

Time marches on into the modern world.

...

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04-21-2019, 09:06 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

When in another country. One looks for familiar...

When in another country. One looks for familiar things to be comfy.
Makes sense then familiarity in a Linux distro would not be a bad thing .

Now back to , " Get off my lawn "

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02-19-2019, 10:27 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

I can do that. Computers are like air...

I can do that. Computers are like air conditioners. They work great till one opens windows. (unknown)

Forum: General

11-24-2018, 09:02 AM

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Looks like Windows version with a package...

Looks like Windows version with a package manager. To keep you safe.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/s-mode

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06-21-2018, 09:31 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

Pretty good thread on my feelings about...

Pretty good thread on my feelings about microsoft.

https://forum.mxlinux.org/viewtopic.php?f=107&t=45574

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05-16-2018, 08:43 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

God this thread content reminds me of Invader...

God this thread content reminds me of Invader Zim. I need to re-watch it again.

Forum: General

05-14-2018, 10:59 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

My chromebook is open source NOW. Closed source...

My chromebook is open source NOW. Closed source shut my default operating down.

What I prefer is pragmatism. If it is cheap and works. That is fine by me.

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05-14-2018, 10:50 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

But BSD won't boot on my Chromebook. ...

But BSD won't boot on my Chromebook.

https://gist.github.com/christianchristensen/67b274643f71f56fbe82

But no problemo using Linux on it. So I guess shitty is a matter of personal perspective....

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05-14-2018, 10:16 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

Problem free warnings ...

Problem free warnings

https://www.extremetech.com/computing/269178-windows-10-april-2018-update-isnt-compatible-with-some-intel-ssds

...

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05-14-2018, 06:27 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

Snicker....

Snicker. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_y00kb_jVc)

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04-30-2018, 08:47 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

Meanwhile. Back in the real world. ...

Meanwhile. Back in the real world.

http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-microsoft-copyright-20180426-story.html

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04-27-2018, 07:42 AM

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Anybody running Solaris or BSD on a Acer C710...

Anybody running Solaris or BSD on a Acer C710 Chromebook?

Just curious since I have AntiX on mine and have another C710 I can experiment with.

I think there should be poll in this thread like...

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04-18-2018, 11:26 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

Been a good week so far. I have not had to boot...

Been a good week so far. I have not had to boot up my Windows 10 computer even once.

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04-12-2018, 07:45 AM

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Meh. If one is bilingual. Why not use that...

Meh. If one is bilingual. Why not use that talent. Linux made me bilingual. Windows just want's to keep one more mono lingual.

Dumb one down so to speak. I see this in real life in West Texas. Not...

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03-03-2018, 08:30 AM

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Just goes to show. Desk jockeys are not country...

Just goes to show. Desk jockeys are not country boys. The boy swings the maul like it is for the 1st time.
It kicks his butt more than the Desktop computer.

I was waiting for when the head of...

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02-27-2018, 10:26 AM

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While on funny videos ...

While on funny videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIOIe0nr6DQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPsUM48H4MY

Granted. Physical access is required. Like on a linux laptop with a live iso. Or...

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08-01-2017, 07:12 PM

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Been a seamonkey user since my 1st pc. Like using...

Been a seamonkey user since my 1st pc. Like using it.

When I bit the bullet and bought me a brand spanking new computer, < for once and once only >

It just seemed natural to get a Chromebook....

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03-29-2017, 12:31 PM

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Many Own Cell Phones, Few Have Landlines...

Many Own Cell Phones, Few Have Landlines (http://www.pewglobal.org/2015/03/19/1-communications-technology-in-emerging-and-developing-nations/)

I am not arguing. Just giving info on why I think the...

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03-27-2017, 08:52 PM

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Just 2 cents here. Being a moderator and a distro...

Just 2 cents here. Being a moderator and a distro team member on a ditro that tries to keep old gear running.

I approve a lot of 3rd world members who do not have access to free 64 bit give aways...

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03-22-2017, 12:48 PM

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Posted By rokytnji

I'll send you a friends request so we can PM each...

I'll send you a friends request so we can PM each other and not take this thread off topic.

Edit: Once you accept my friends request. You can browse my uploaded pictures of what I am into.

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03-22-2017, 08:51 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

I'm retired also. But I play with motorcycles...

I'm retired also. But I play with motorcycles instead of trains when off the computer.

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03-22-2017, 08:29 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

Humor. It got you to post in this thread.

Humor. It got you to post in this thread.

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03-03-2017, 09:32 AM

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Some Levity from rok. [Picard]...

Some Levity from rok.

[Picard] "Mr. LaForge, have you had any success with your attempts at
finding a weakness in the Borg? And Mr. Data, have you been able to
access their command...

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02-08-2016, 11:18 PM

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One never looks at ones self in a terrible light...

One never looks at ones self in a terrible light when reminiscing. The ego cannot tolerate that. No matter how evil or under handed a previous action may be.

So I don't expect Bill or Redmond to...

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12-11-2015, 07:10 PM

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Since this is the major Windows thread on this...

Since this is the major Windows thread on this forum. I upgraded my Biker Tuner Laptop to Windows 10.
It was a overnight process. Took hours.

Any ways. I am on the fence to do this next on it...

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09-10-2015, 06:57 PM

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Saw this video which made me grin. Then I thought...

Saw this video which made me grin. Then I thought of this thread.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdcPZc21agk

It's not saying if the user is running Windows, Mac, or Gnu/Linux though.

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08-12-2015, 09:48 AM

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I am a slow study most of time and certain things...

I am a slow study most of time and certain things just go "whoosh" over my head. Thanks for explaining what is really going on.
I only knew about it from the linux boo hooers from another forum. I...

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08-11-2015, 09:31 AM

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Hmmmmmmm ...

Hmmmmmmm

http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2015/august/commercial-software-significantly-more-secure-than-open-source-software-says-new-report/

Now I am confused?

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04-13-2015, 08:19 PM

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Haven't tuned a bike in a while. So another Gnu...

Haven't tuned a bike in a while. So another Gnu day running Gnu.

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02-24-2015, 11:04 AM

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https://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lsk9jdryGvI/RoVvX32JjOI...

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lsk9jdryGvI/RoVvX32JjOI/AAAAAAAAAAk/RS7BbFZ4Wz8/s1600-h/BizarroComic_TechSupSMALL.jpg

That is how I fix my driver installs.

Easy Peasy.

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09-05-2014, 09:02 AM

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Posted By rokytnji

I love Windows....

I love Windows. (http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/groups/dumpster-divers/new-members-stand-and-deliver-174/index2.html)

It made my day. Windows makes my Linux computers run better.

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