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  • Are you holding ‘Option’ down when it boots? So as to access the GNU GRUB menu?

    Quick search:

    Chapters:

    1. 00:00 Intro
    2. 00:26 Why use Linux Mint?
    3. 03:29 Booting from, and playing with, the live USB
    4. 06:51 Release notes and installing Linux Mint
    5. 09:50 First impressions of the new Linux Mint install
    6. 10:56 Walking through the “First Steps” guide
    7. 14:45 Updating for the first time and playing with the Panel
    8. 15:53 System settings in Linux Mint
    9. 16:32 Software Manager and installing OBS from Flatpak
    10. 18:21 Customizing the Panel (taskbar)
    11. 19:52 Trying OBS from the Flatpak, testing the camera
    12. 20:24 Other applications shipped with Linux Mint
    13. 22:56 Parting thoughts

    Edit2: added below; forgot yt link, added

    Another quick search:

    This process should work on any Intel Mac pre 2018 (without T2 security chip & secure boot). Thanks for the suggestion to install Linux on this old MacBook Air! It has brought new life to this old computer and I am really enjoying getting to know Linux, as I have never really used Linux in this capacity. Let me know if you would like a more in depth video of how I set up my Linux environment!















  • Thanks for clarifying and going further into explaining your views to us!

    Some people can be seen as being a dreamer[1], I see myself as such a person, I try to stay hopeful, I see it as a much more positive way of living in the world; as well as much healthier for our mental health

    Lemmy as a niche platform not one that appeals the masses

    Yes, Lemmy is currently a niche platform, but that is how many start off, it takes time and much effort to grow a community.

    It is similar to grassroots movements, where people that are leaders or learn to become one are willing to speak with anyone for a cause they feel strongly about, and they start to grow slowly.

    I see lemmy in that phase or light, where most activity will be from people that are willing to throw themselves out there and share their favorite hobbies and put in the energy to interact with strangers (whether it may be apositive or negative interaction is another thing).

    It takes time for people to come out of their shells and to start being active on forums as well, hopefully in Lemmy we give people that opportunity to grow as people and to take chances to meet and discuss any topic with strangers.

    A few dedicated people can’t foster a genuine community out of sheer enthusiasm.

    Well, it takes a few to start something new, in my eyes all important causes and projects start with a few people just having fun or putting the time to create something new.

    To accomplish anything in life, it will take time and a lot of energy and people willing to do that.

    I just don’t personally see that happening.

    It is okay to see the world in that way, but just putting a bit of effort into sharing or creating a community that you like, will help improve the community.

    Activity would increase, if you create a community or decide to share more of your hobbies and opinions within those communities.

    If the communities would be liked by Lemmurs or not, it is another matter, but in the end of the day we all have our own way of seeing the world and we can have discussions with people that are willing to share their views as well.

    The only way we can continue to grow as people, is by forcing ourselves to push against our own bias and to keep talking with people that do not think or agree with what we have to say.


    [1] Supertramp - Dreamer [03:31] https://youtu.be/B885n08hOmw


    Much text to read, here is a Lemmur for a fun pic:


  • Change is not easy, it takes time and people willing to help foster that new change.

    I am one of those people that is really into politics, but I try to interact with other communities once in a while!

    It is an election year, so politics is always in an all time high on any forums and social media.

    I suggest, if you are willing, to step up your game and be really active in the communites you would like to see flourish.

    It may be lonely, but it tends to be when starting new things!

    We are all trying the best we can, when we can, I give props to the lemmyverse and fediverse for all they do!

    Thanks for posting, even if you used a burner account!