bcortens
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I've been using Affinity Designer V2 through Lutris and wine - it isn't perfect but I haven't had any data loss yet ... I can't remember how I got it setup and working but I think there are some guides on line that do work.
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Steve Adams
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We have made the decision today just to stay on windows where all our software, files, etc are already. It is what it is at this point. I would love to be free of the corps but the software I use is all on windows and I don't want to change.
Steve Adams
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So, I had someone else try Affinity Suite on Zorin and it worked fine. It's my way underpowered system can't run it. Not Zorin itself. That's good news if we ever do decide to move to Zorin full time.
Linux Foundation Unveils New Open Source Security Project Akrites
A step in the right direction, imo
A step in the right direction, imo
Kali Linux 2026.2 Released with GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6, and New Tools
I haven't tried or used Kali, but they released a new update. I will say they have one of the cooler logos out there
I haven't tried or used Kali, but they released a new update. I will say they have one of the cooler logos out there
Steve Adams
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Steve Adams
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Anyone running a distro on the intel X7/X9 ultra processors? how is the graphics performance with the b390 arc chipset? Getting full power out of it?
boswald
macrumors 68040
It's almost to the point where I get my news from him.
Steve Adams
macrumors 68020
True that! He's to the point with humor mixed in. It's fun to watch.
First Look at COSMIC Desktop Environment’s Frosted Glass Effect
System 76 released 1.3 of Cosmic,
It takes heavy influence to Apple's liquid Glass. Overall the control and implementation seems good, though some apps don't behave with the frostiness you expect it too. For instance the cosmic text editor is fine, but use the Gnome text editor, there's no transparency. Not the end of the world.
With sddm, I can switch between different DEs, so I'll try this out for a little while, though I'm still preferring Gnome
System 76 released 1.3 of Cosmic,
It takes heavy influence to Apple's liquid Glass. Overall the control and implementation seems good, though some apps don't behave with the frostiness you expect it too. For instance the cosmic text editor is fine, but use the Gnome text editor, there's no transparency. Not the end of the world.
With sddm, I can switch between different DEs, so I'll try this out for a little while, though I'm still preferring Gnome
That is the beauty part about Linux there is usually a distro for everyone just not the same one for all and the best part its free.
Steve Adams
macrumors 68020
Agreed, when my new laptop comes, this one ( my failing dell) will be turned into a linux test system. That way I can just load on different distros to try, and see what works and what doesn't. I also have to try Affinity on a system thats powerful enough to run it. My current little linux iPad replacement does not have that power.
AUR has been reopened to registration. If you recall, AUR was hit with a wave of malware, where thousands of packages were infected. They had shut down registration to help stem the tide
This was sent out to the AUR mailing list, something I'm not signed up too, so I don't know if they're addressing one of the major loopholes in AUR, where anyone can claim an abandoned package.
This largely sums up the risks, and why I'll still avoid it. I only have a single foreign package (p-cloud)
This was sent out to the AUR mailing list, something I'm not signed up too, so I don't know if they're addressing one of the major loopholes in AUR, where anyone can claim an abandoned package.
This largely sums up the risks, and why I'll still avoid it. I only have a single foreign package (p-cloud)
boswald
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I bravely installed a couple packages from the AUR yesterday so this is good news. I don't think mine were infected (Shelly said everything was fine), but you never know.
How you liking shelly?
Seems to be a very popuar move from Octopi. I was underwhelmed by Octopi, but I've not tried shelly. Everything I do related to installing/updating/uninstalling is pacman (or if I'm going to be brave, yay)
boswald
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I like it. It's got "Recommended Packages" for novices, and a general package manager for everyone else. It pulls in dependencies and optional packages (which you can check/uncheck), installs fast, and seems like a decent little package manager. I haven't tried Octopi.
Some drama in the Linux world, not surprising
Linux Mint and GNOME Calendar Clash Resurfaces Months Later
I think this boils down to the fact that Mint is based on an older version of Ubuntu, but they've been sending support tickets to Gnome on bugs on their older version even though the software was already update - if I understand the gist of the argument.
Linux Mint and GNOME Calendar Clash Resurfaces Months Later
I think this boils down to the fact that Mint is based on an older version of Ubuntu, but they've been sending support tickets to Gnome on bugs on their older version even though the software was already update - if I understand the gist of the argument.
boswald
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Steve Adams
macrumors 68020
Downloading the Zorin Installer right now. got my windows drives swapped out of our laptops and I have the wife's machine back to zorin and running perfect. Mine had PearOS loaded and it's trash. Loading on Zorin now to get back to a good stable, functional Distro. The only issue I find is that the sound on windows is WAY ahead of Zorin, I have easy effects downloaded but it's still not as good. Any ideas?
the wife's machine is a intel gold 3307Y I think, with 16gb of ram and a 512gb (for now) ssd. On win 11, the system monitor was usually at 65-75% cpu usage at idle, and just maxed when trying to do anything. Her system monitor on zorin is like 5-7% idle and only spikes high when doing something intense. Ram usage is cut in 1/4 too. I love linux for older systems.
I think I am going to move my dell workstation take the parts from it and build off an Asus ProArt board for the 10th gen intel cpus. Get a new case, PSU, and motherboard. transfer over the good stuff like my 2070 super, 128gb of ram and all my drives.
Get rid of the crappy ass'ed dell hardware.
the wife's machine is a intel gold 3307Y I think, with 16gb of ram and a 512gb (for now) ssd. On win 11, the system monitor was usually at 65-75% cpu usage at idle, and just maxed when trying to do anything. Her system monitor on zorin is like 5-7% idle and only spikes high when doing something intense. Ram usage is cut in 1/4 too. I love linux for older systems.
I think I am going to move my dell workstation take the parts from it and build off an Asus ProArt board for the 10th gen intel cpus. Get a new case, PSU, and motherboard. transfer over the good stuff like my 2070 super, 128gb of ram and all my drives.
Get rid of the crappy ass'ed dell hardware.
splifingate
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I regretfully support this post!
lowendlinux
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Because Linux Mint didn't go Wayland when Debian and Ubuntu did, there's probably going to be more complicated issues.
Before it gets posted I'm not criticizing Clem and crew for keeping X
Steve Adams
macrumors 68020
I am going with a tuxedo for my next laptop. I am thinking that, like the foods I have to eat now since my allergy, the smaller companies can't mess around or they will be out of business. So they will take extra care that their systems are better.
splifingate
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I appreciate your enthusiasm.
Dell's acumen as a service company sets a large hurdle. I
The nine (used ones) I personally own work, but are incredibly difficult to modify. They were created for temporal use-cases, and their use-by dates are long gone. I'm planning to donate them to individuals who don't have comp. resources.