I - a complete Linux-illiterate - have spent the last seven months trying and mostly failing to get Linux to work on my desktop.

What went wrong? Well, you name it!

“He did it. He threw the sandwich.”

That’s how the defense counsel for Sean Dunn, the man who threw a sub-style sandwich at a Border Patrol officer in Washington, DC, this summer began the federal trial against him Tuesday morning.

Duelling opinion pieces have been published this morning about the standoff between police and Stuff, after the news website posted police audio from the night fugitive dad Tom Phillips was shot dead. In a rare move, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has explained the fears police had over the radio communications being heard by the public; in response the website's editor in chief has shot back outlining his rationale. RNZ is publishing both pieces in full below.

I don't know that I can fairly summarise the statements so you'll have to read them for yourself. I'm interested to hear thoughts on if the concerns are valid and if Stuff's response is appropriate.

The Metroid Prime 4: Beyond game launches December 4, 2025, only on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.

Take on the role of Samus Aran, who finds herself transported to Viewros—a mysterious planet once inhabited by an ancient race. Now she must explore this planet, all while battling the strange creatures that inhabit it, to find her way home.

Nintendo Switch 2 players who have Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Nintendo Switch can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by purchasing the upgrade pack.

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is available now on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Return to where it all began in these two timeless adventures! Dive into a stunning reimagination of the first two legendary adventures in the DRAGON QUEST series’ Erdick trilogy, brought together in one package. Enjoy the traditional turn-based battles the series is known for, slay the many menacing monsters, and experience new content in both games. A wider world full of new encounters awaits!

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/38329467

• Includes a talk about Nextcloud development from an employee

Main site at https://seagl.org/ and they are on fediverse @SeaGL@mastodon.social

A number of talks and expo hall. All are welcome; please help re-share so people can know about it and attend. Lots of the talks will be on streaming as well for remote participation. They also have Matrix chats https://seagl.org/meet

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/38329467

Main site at https://seagl.org/ and they are on fediverse @SeaGL@mastodon.social

A number of talks and expo hall. All are welcome; please help re-share so people can know about it and attend. Lots of the talks will be on streaming as well for remote participation. They also have Matrix chats https://seagl.org/meet

Main site at https://seagl.org/ and they are on fediverse @SeaGL@mastodon.social

A number of talks and expo hall. All are welcome; please help re-share so people can know about it and attend. Lots of the talks will be on streaming as well for remote participation. They also have Matrix chats https://seagl.org/meet

400,000 people displaced due to this typhoon, people mention being the worst typhoon in 28 years

Sorry if its oddly specific, but as someone from an East Asian family, I kinda wanna see how the parents would react, morbid curiosity.

By "East Asia", I mean the "Sinophere" and any culture with this "filial piety" or similar thing.

George W. Bush's vice president, who died today, was probably the most powerful veep in history, but at America's expense