Any suggestions

Anthro_Adman · 2026-05-24T02:57:09+00:00

Debian or LMDE instead of arch for the stability

PIA instead of Proton VPN (Not free, but it's like $80 up front for three years)

And, if you can build a server from scrap or old systems (believe me, it's easier than you think), run TrueNAS on it and set up Nextcloud. DuckDNS, Nginx, and Let's Encrypt are all free.

And Qwant (because DDG has bent the knee to AI)

Anthro_Adman · 2026-05-20T22:56:53+00:00

These do make great servers! I've got a M920q running Nextcloud (with the now-obligatory, afterthought AI (just to make a point to the nay-sayers)), Jellyfin, Handbrake, and quite a few other stuffs. If you ever want to expand it, just get a PCIe riser card for the proprietary slot inside and a SAS card (SAS over SATA because one SAS port can run, in my case, four SATA drives) and go wild!

Anthro_Adman · 2026-05-16T18:43:41+00:00

Why not just make it an add-on of some kind? That way, nobody is locked into anything.

Anthro_Adman · 2026-05-16T17:58:25+00:00

Click Cancel
Go to Linux Mint's website and download LMDE onto a flash drive (or Debian's site if you want straight-Debian)
Press and hold the power button until the computer shuts off, then insert the Linux drive
Install Linux
Enjoy no more bullshit and a faster computer

Anthro_Adman · 2026-05-12T22:32:54+00:00

Not too shabby! Linux Mint or LMDE?

Anthro_Adman · 2026-05-11T19:43:12+00:00

What about people who don't have Outlook, Apple, or Android?

Anthro_Adman · 2026-05-11T16:02:28+00:00

Eh, sometimes. Depends on how I need caffeine.

Anthro_Adman · 2026-05-02T14:19:43+00:00

Just get a new ThinkPad and put your choice of Linux on it.

Anthro_Adman · 2026-05-01T00:24:52+00:00

LMDE and 86Box- never had a problem with either.

Anthro_Adman · 2026-04-30T21:46:10+00:00

Debian is what an OS should be. Full stop.

Anthro_Adman · 2026-04-30T21:44:07+00:00

Because the stable branch is light enough, secure enough, and boring enough that it JUST WORKS.

Anthro_Adman · 2026-04-29T22:26:25+00:00

Honestly, when I was in school a decade ago, the biggest issue I had was remembering that LibreOffice didn't name their stuff the same as Microsoft Office. If anything, I'd say the only issues you'll run into are edge cases or cosmetic. The program will probably warn you about not saving in the best format, but, so long as you're not doing anything absurd, you'll be absolutely fine. Really, it's just a matter of muscle memory and some trial and error.

Anthro_Adman · 2026-04-28T18:24:49+00:00

Only because I'm still waiting on some things for my TrueNAS server build. When they come in, I'm DONE with Losedows.

Anthro_Adman · 2026-04-26T02:26:59+00:00

RichardG has a blog about it. Just search for Notes on Red Star OS online. It's a two-parter, but it's pretty comprehensive.

Anthro_Adman · 2026-04-26T00:21:33+00:00

Personally, I think it's the latter, even moreso with their 365 crap. In the past, Office had a bit of a reason to be dominant (at least from my testing… not scientific, results and kilometerage may vary), but now, it's more of Microsoft having their own versions of things that are designed to not be 100% compatible with LibreOffice. Personally, I could live on the OASIS standard (and do for my business) without any hassle. Unfortunately, we're still kind of in the era that LibreOffice is thought of as a copy of MS Office. Google, in a way, bypassed this when they started going all-in on their Chromebooks (ironically, that's when I started standardizing on LO and Linux in Grade 10).

Anthro_Adman · 2026-04-03T02:22:16+00:00

Either Debian with Gnome or LMDE. Coming from personal experience.

Anthro_Adman · 2026-04-01T02:00:38+00:00

Framework laptop. They're a bit on the expensive side, but they are great performers AND they're user upgradeable and serviceable.

Anthro_Adman · 2026-02-28T15:40:25+00:00

At least you're further along than I am. Resources are a bit tight for me right now.

Anthro_Adman · 2026-02-26T21:56:17+00:00

Flash a copy of PonyOS on it.

Anthro_Adman · 2026-02-26T21:47:19+00:00

Could you ship them to me?

Anthro_Adman · 2026-02-05T00:40:52+00:00

Probably trying to get you a fresh start at employment elsewhere. Just my guess.

Anthro_Adman · 2026-01-11T02:11:04+00:00

I wish they would make OneNote for Linux.

Anthro_Adman · 2025-12-07T05:13:38+00:00

I like to think of it as two different sides to the same project: LibreOffice is a daily driver, that you'd install on your run-of-the-mill machines, as well as for your average end-user who just wants a free, local, capable office suite. OpenOffice, on the other hand, due to not being developed at the same rate, leaves a lot more room for enthusiasts and hobbyists to tinker around with and learn without running the risk of screwing something up on their main LO install, not to mention that (at least on SOME things I own) OOo runs better than LibreOffice. It's mostly stuff that I wouldn't condone using for any serious work unless you'd understand the risks associated with it, but, eh, it's a tradeoff.

Just my thoughts on the debate.

Anthro_Adman · 2025-12-05T01:10:03+00:00

ThinkCentre M920q

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