mightyfoolish

mightyfoolish , 3 months ago to linuxmemes in Linux Gender?

Linux is

I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're refering to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.

Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called Linux, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.

There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called Linux distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux!

[I'm sorry, could not resist.]

mightyfoolish , 3 months ago to linuxmemes in Linux Gender?

BTW, TIL learned more pronouns.

Some people give options when sharing their pronouns. For example a non-binary person could use both “he/him/his” and “they/them/theirs” pronouns. - https://www.diversitycenterneo.org/about-us/pronouns/

mightyfoolish , 3 months ago to Technology in Apple co-founder calls out ‘hypocrisy’ of politicians calling for TikTok ban | CNN Business

Every internet service got worse... with the same owners.

mightyfoolish , 3 months ago to Technology in Apple co-founder calls out ‘hypocrisy’ of politicians calling for TikTok ban | CNN Business

We are talking about management going from a Chinese company to a US company. They're will be no guarantees we will end up with the same service.

mightyfoolish , 3 months ago to Technology in Beijing issues list of approved CPUs – with no Intel or AMD

None of the CPUs on that list contain Intel Management Engine. What gives China, you don't want a CPU in your CPU?

mightyfoolish , 3 months ago to Technology in Apple co-founder calls out ‘hypocrisy’ of politicians calling for TikTok ban | CNN Business

What's the difference?

mightyfoolish , 3 months ago to Mildly Infuriating in Windows 10 and its shortage of "Never shove this screen in my face again" buttons

At this point the EU should just set a timer for complaining that Microsoft uses Windows' large market share to force services on their users. I do like efficient governments.

mightyfoolish , 4 months ago to linuxmemes in I identify as Stallman-sexual.

For example, I agree that we should reject the term “sexual assault”

While RMS is a person who loves to argue on semantics; this argument comes from his friend being accused of sexual assault. "Oh my friend was accused of sexual assault... when you think about it what really is sexual assault?" (This is not a direct quote, I'm just making a point.)

I think it’s sad that someone uploaded a video of him doing something embarrassing just to make fun of him

This was during a conference and he was being asked a question. The most you can complain about is it went viral (or that he did this in public).

mightyfoolish , 4 months ago to linuxmemes in Unlimited power!

I see Erick Rowan/Redbeard from WWE.

mightyfoolish , 4 months ago to linuxmemes in I identify as Stallman-sexual.

Richard Stallman is the textbook definition of "domain matter expert." When it comes to software and his philosophy of the four freedoms of software; everyone should heed his warnings.

When it comes to everything else, take what this man says with a grain bottle of salt.

Now if you identify as a Stallman-sexual because you have a toe jam fetish; I'm not going to kink shame you for it.

mightyfoolish , 4 months ago to Technology in Nintendo is suing the makers of the Switch emulator Yuzu, claims 'There is no lawful way to use Yuzu'

Even better, there's two!

Ryujinx and Yuzu are both competent emulators even though the Switch is Nintendo's current console

mightyfoolish , 4 months ago to linuxmemes in Why can't I just buy it without being charged for preinstalled spyware?

Microsoft would make more from continued Windows usage (between selling data and products like Office) then that license key sold in volume to the OEM.

mightyfoolish , 4 months ago to Technology in Signal and Threema want nothing to do with WhatsApp

Very good point. I did forget about that. That's pretty much the only time most of my family will look at actual SMS messages.

mightyfoolish , 4 months ago to Technology in Signal and Threema want nothing to do with WhatsApp

Most plans include unlimited text messaging.

mightyfoolish , 4 months ago to Technology in Reddit has never turned a profit in nearly 20 years, but filed to go public anyway

Why, Google just paid $60 million a year to scan reddit accounts and generate new dirty videos along with designing adult actors suited to user personal tastes. (What else can you do with reddit user data?)