sykaster

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[–] sykaster@feddit.nl 2 points 1 day ago

This was just two weeks ago, and it's a relatively old device, from 2014. It's proprietary bullhonky all over that device unfortunately, from the screen brightness to the webcam to the bloody power button.

[–] sykaster@feddit.nl 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

This was the result of much research, I'm not entirely new to the space. No one got these peripherals to work on that device, unfortunately.

I don't understand what you mean by this isn't an issue for most people. Most people do care about a webcam not working right. Or do jou mean my device isn't representative? That could be, but it doesn't mean people with this device have a good Linux experience if they install it.

[–] sykaster@feddit.nl 1 points 2 days ago (5 children)

I wanted to give new life to an old acer laptop/tablet hybrid. I installed Linux, but the webcam and microphone just won't work no matter what. The power button also doesn't work.

There's still a long way to go before any casual user would accept this.

[–] sykaster@feddit.nl 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

In the Netherlands, almost all houses have a thermostat. I don't know anyone that doesn't have one

[–] sykaster@feddit.nl 4 points 3 days ago

I installed MX Linux on an old tablet/ laptop with 2GB RAM AND 30GB storage. Works very well except for the webcam, but that's because the hardware is made so that only windows can use it correctly.

[–] sykaster@feddit.nl 1 points 1 week ago

There's group accommodations all over Europe, we use them frequently with my family

[–] sykaster@feddit.nl 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Linux isn't that far behind anymore in terms of gaming. Business applications are a real issue though. I use Adobe Premiere Pro, as far as I know there's no good alternative on Linux

[–] sykaster@feddit.nl 12 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I just switched everything over to a European provider: cloud, email, office programs. I'm also seriously considering using Linux now

[–] sykaster@feddit.nl 3 points 2 weeks ago (8 children)

In what way does it look outdated?

[–] sykaster@feddit.nl -3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

So when does the heritage end? As I said, they don't have much Irish anymore

[–] sykaster@feddit.nl -1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I understand the cultural grouping that happens when large migrant communities form. What I don't understand is why Americans portray themselves as Dutch when coming to the Netherlands. Their customs, language, culture, and nationality are different. They're not Dutch whatsoever.

Use it to identify yourselves within the USA, that makes sense. Don't use it to claim being part of a culture that you know nothing about.

[–] sykaster@feddit.nl -2 points 2 weeks ago

I understand the different cultural groups, though factually it's incorrect. The main issue is Americans coming to their respective country of descent, and portraying themselves as, for example, Dutch. They're not Dutch whatsoever, their language, customs, culture, and nationality are different. It's incorrect and frankly pathetic.

I believe the USA would be better off if people would just drop the grouping and start being Americans.

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