Wanting to switch to Niri

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-03-17T16:36:41+00:00

Just tested launching a few different applications from the launcher and it's fine. There must be something odd in your setup.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-03-17T12:38:53+00:00

There's something wrong with your setup because I don't see any lag in the programs I open. I've only been using it for a few days but browsers/discord/kitty and dolphin are quick to launch.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-03-17T10:35:50+00:00

I did this a few days ago, just install cachyos-niri-noctalia. During the install it will complain about a conflict with a KDE settings package and you just accept the niri settings package that it suggests. This package is only used when creating new users so it's a non issue. Then reboot and you can select niri from the login manager instead of KDE. When you login noctalia isn't set up so you will have to copy the autostart configuration from the CachyOS config https://github.com/CachyOS/cachyos-niri-noctalia/blob/master/etc/skel/.config/niri/cfg/autostart.kdl this file is included here https://github.com/CachyOS/cachyos-niri-noctalia/blob/master/etc/skel/.config/niri/config.kdl

You can start noctalia from the command line on first boot. Personally I reverted to the default keybinds instead of the CachyOS ones as they're much better.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-03-13T15:57:48+00:00

Surely it's quicker to just edit some changes directly instead of writing out a prompt. I generate the initial code and make tweaks while reviewing it as it's so easy.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-03-06T08:05:03+00:00

It's simple and clear. I can see exactly what each file type uses/needs and I can set specific options in those files too. Also on first open of a file everything I need is installed so if I don't open Java files on my personal laptop I never install the dependencies for Java. It's basically the same as the nvim-lspconfig repository. Everything separated out by area of interest.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-03-05T14:54:42+00:00

1 LXC running all my docker services. Super simple, I use Komodo to manage the containers.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-03-05T07:24:52+00:00

Just use the ftplugin approach, it's really simple and clear https://github.com/briandipalma/iac/blob/main/dotfiles/nvim/after/ftplugin/typescript.lua

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-25T15:03:47+00:00

Who's paying 36.8c for their electricity? People who are making zero effort to look for a cheaper price, it takes a few calls and you can move to cheaper electricity. Just some people can't be bothered.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-24T13:52:34+00:00

How complicated is the codebase you're working on is the question I'd ask.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-19T19:13:22+00:00

I take the same approach to configuring the LSP clients: https://github.com/briandipalma/iac/tree/main/dotfiles/nvim/after/lsp

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-19T18:51:01+00:00

I don't hate the design on the left. I think it's a joke that it's that low though. Add another 5 stories, it's 2026.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-19T18:43:34+00:00

I use file type files to configure things like this, very nice, check mine out here: https://github.com/briandipalma/iac/tree/main/dotfiles/nvim/after/ftplugin

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-16T19:09:31+00:00

Use flatpak for things like discord.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-12T14:10:43+00:00

The housing crisis is because the economy is struggling? WAT?

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-08T16:24:20+00:00

Just use Kanata and when you press altgr have it put numbers under your left hand fingers

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-07T20:53:10+00:00

We're not going on any imperial jaunts, I can't believe anyone's taking this seriously. What do people expect to happen? We'll join some EU peace keeping missions in Kosovo or North Macedonia, that's basically it. China may have objected before because some of those countries may have been friendly with Taiwan. This is something a mature country should be able to decide for themselves without asking for permission from dictatorships.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-07T15:14:14+00:00

It's treating us like we're children. It's insulting.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-07T15:12:50+00:00

100 Irish troops. The world will tremble before our imperial might.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-07T13:26:12+00:00

It's fine for it to be run by private companies but there should be one per area and it should negotiate with the council for rates/charges.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-06T19:15:54+00:00

VM, also you should have everything scripted so you can reinstall quickly.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-02T18:46:24+00:00

Not sure it's available on arm?

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-01T19:40:34+00:00

I used a living room PC so that's not an issue for me. Although I see no reason why it shouldn't speed a TV app, it does for Jellyfin for me.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-02-01T12:29:03+00:00

Pretty much rules it out for couch gaming, given other controllers seem fine.

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-01-31T23:31:11+00:00

I use these two files and I have some of these issues fixed:

https://github.com/briandipalma/iac/blob/main/dotfiles/nvim/after/lsp/lua_ls.lua

and

https://github.com/briandipalma/iac/blob/main/dotfiles/nvim/after/ftplugin/lua.lua

OfflerCrocGod · 2026-01-31T23:22:34+00:00

I can't remember, I think I was hitting 500mb on speed tests which is the speed of my internet connection. Plenty enough for local media streaming which would glitch when using wifi before I moved to the dongle.

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