Thanks! Might take you up on that offer when I have some time to track down a used pixel!

This is seriously much appreciated! Been hesitant to stick from iOS to Graphene but this piqued my interest! 🤳

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Yep, it’s the same! Option key during startup is the only difference 🙋🏼‍♀️

Y’all got this! Good luck 🍀

🏴‍☠️ pirate brazenly, fuck yeah 🏴‍☠️

Ooh, interesting! Thanks for sharing! TIL 🤓

Ooh, I gotcha! LMDE doesn’t default to gnome or kde. LMDE installs w cinnamon.

Not sure I’ve seen much of lxqt. Will def give that a once over our if curiosity!

They’re both great starters, imo! Xfce or LMDE is a solid choice for Linux beginners.

Xfce was a little too minimal for me & iirc it’s canonical-based. I chose lmde specifically bc I prefer Debian. I can’t recall if I had any major issues setting up either of them. I think it also just comes down to visual/aesthetic preferences. They’re both highly customizable so either way you’re good!

I’m gonna set up xfce for my dad on an old Dell desktop & i’m sure he’ll appreciate how close it is to windows right out of the box. 📦

Great write up, but OP stated they’re not computer savvy. I’m sure more ppl have used flash drives than used VMs. They are also building a new pc so gotta get those distros from somewhere/another machine.

Another option would be to grab a couple of 4GB or more flash drives and try each one by booting from the flash drive before committing to one.

• download something like balena etcher
• download Mint, Ubuntu, PopOs, Aurora, whatever else
• use etcher to burn distros to the flash drives
• pop in the flash in new pc & have at it

Linux Mint LMDE is always my recommendation to friends & fam who are leaving Win & Mac environments. LMDE bc ease of use/install & stability.

Slight learning curve, but that goes with anything new to a person when it comes to tech. Linux Mint forums are also legit for quick answers.

Good luck regardless of what you choose! Don’t let the negative feedback get you down! 🍀

-sent from an old MacBook running LMDE

Mint LMDE is a great game and I love it so much and I love the game so much and I love it too much to not even play it anymore because I love the art style and the art style so much and I love it and I love how it is so much more than the game itself

I use mint btw

Looks like it is listed on the iOS App Store ‘App Privacy’ section for the Wire app.

So no Tor either bc started by US Naval Research Lab?

Oh wow, this is that lecture they supposedly couldn’t digitize:

While NSA did not possess the equipment required to access the footage from the media format in which it was preserved, NSA deemed the footage to be of significant public interest and requested assistance from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to retrieve the footage. NARA’s Special Media Department was able to retrieve the footage contained on two 1’ AMPEX tapes and transferred the footage to NSA to be reviewed for public release.

I agree w this! I also usually bring my friend’s kid a sweet treat or candy or chips, w parental permission, of course. Now their kid not only gets excited when I stop by, but they also love cannolis now 😇😃😋

Don’t forget that the NFL isn’t just using this tech for their employees/security. It’ll also be used for ANYONE entering any stadium. I see they are trying to backtrack the use of this tech in recent articles, but they already have a plan in place:

Enhancing Fan Experience and Operational Efficiency

Beyond security, the NFL also aims to improve the fan experience through facial recognition technology. The Cleveland Browns, a pioneer in adopting this technology, have already showcased its potential for expedited ticket entry and beverage purchases. By using facial biometrics, fans can enjoy quicker access to the stadium and reduced wait times at concession stands.

The league’s decision to adopt facial recognition technology aligns with a broader industry trend. Other major sports leagues, including the NBA, MLB, MLS, and NHL, have also embraced similar technologies to enhance security and improve fan experience.

HAHAHAHA! “I just want some McDonald’s” 😩😩😩😭😭😭 This seriously made my morning, TY

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