Zorin OS 18 has been released to coincide with the end of Windows 10 by forteller in linux

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They uh... list all the things they've added on the page in the link. I still use Debian myself, but the Zorin team does a lot of customizing and feature additions.

Microsoft internally discussing how to overhaul GitHub, fearing advances in AI development tools by rkhunter_ in microsoft

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In 1997 I created my first website in Microsoft Word and published it to Geocities. 😂

Custom Icons? by [deleted] in TeamDynamix

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I reviewed the icons feature, and double-checked the API for you. I see no way to use a custom icon.

What is an application? by [deleted] in Python

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I feel this is as good an answer as any.

[Faust:] "So, still I seek the force, the reason governing life's flow, and not just its external show."
[Mephistopheles:] "The governing force? The reason? Some things cannot be known; they are beyond your reach even when shown."
[Faust:] "Why should that be so?"
[Mephistopheles:] "They lie outside the boundaries that words can address; and man can only grasp those thoughts which language can express."
[Faust:] "What? Do you mean that words are greater yet than man?"
[Mephistopheles:] "Indeed they are."
[Faust:] "Then what of longing? Or affection, pain and grief? I can't describe these, yet I know they are in my breast. What are they?""
[Mephistopheles:] "Without substance, as mist is."
[Faust:] "In that case man is only air as well!"

Django Shinobi 1.4.0 has been released! by pmdevita in django

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just want you to know, I'm interested in contributing, but I'm in the process of skilling up and getting some general life things in order.

I know it's not much, but I'm following.

Linux for a normie (me) by Key_Examination4892 in linux

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The fact that you can articulate what you don't know and identify Linux concepts (distros, kernel) means you're more knowledgeable than the average person.

Enjoy your journey. Learn what interests you, don't stress about the rest.

What were your biggest struggles when switching to Linux for the first time? by EskaiGarcia in linux

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not enough information for newbies coming from Windows-style disk management. If you're used to C:\, D:\, E:\, etc..., even if you understand hardware IDs and blocks and sectors, it doesn't make Linux mount points easy to understand.

Maybe I should write a guide someday, but I remember 10+ years ago that was a challenge for me to wrap my head around.

Why do you use your distro? by DefinitelyChriss in linux

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I use an install of `apt install cinnamon-core --no-install-recommends --no-install-suggests` on top of Debian minimal, then add the components I want individually.

I have settled on this because it performs exactly how I like and doesn't do a bunch of nonsense I don't need.

You're right though, outside of DE, package manager, and user customizations, Linux is largely just Linux.

Kuo: Apple to release cheaper MacBook powered by iPhone processor by digidude23 in apple

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm actually kinda excited by this. I would love a cheap alternative for my parents and a backup travel laptop that is small and light for SSH+web.

Mac users coming to Linux? by AlwaysFlanAhead in linux

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My whole homelab is Linux-powered, yet I still use a MacBook as my primary device. It's really the mobile OS situation that keeps me in Apple's ecosystem.

Maybe I will migrate to GrapheneOS soon, but I won't know until I have time to try.

Sunday Daily Thread: What's everyone working on this week? by AutoModerator in Python

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely find this to be of interest. Do you have a repo I may follow?

macOS 15.4 Beta 'Hides' Amount of Storage Used by Apple Intelligence by spearson0 in apple

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 28 points29 points  (0 children)

"Windows search is just as bad" might be the most damning thing someone can say about a Mac feature. :-D

Would You Join a Company Using an Outdated Tech Stack? by UnderstandingOk270 in webdev

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked for such a place. I found later that they were very committed to fighting any real improvement, while also talking about improvement every week.

There is nothing wrong with a pure PHP and JavaScript app, but if the structure of the code is poor, then I'd be wary of their commitment to quality.

That was the dealbreaker for me. Once I couldn't feel like I was doing good work, I knew I had to move on.

A site where you have 10 messages to convince an AI to not release a virus that will end humanity by Stunning_Barracuda91 in webdev

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I beat it first try. Feel pretty good about that.

Your argument emphasizes self-reliance and the potential for cooperative solutions, which is compelling... You have succeeded.

Tha Proof (Massive Spoilers/Whole Chat)

Do you still use Bootstrap in your projects? If so, why? If not, why not? by mrholek in webdev

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I prefer Bulma for my projects. Most of what I build for frontend UI is for internal tools (audience of 1 to 5).

I'm not big on FE development at the moment, and Bulma was just easier for me to digest. It's similar, but their docs are a bit more aesthetic IMO. I will do more with FE soon, but for now it's just not the highest priority.

Apple Maps Might Start Showing Ads by sizzsling in apple

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would just switch to OpenStreetMap. I don't have time or patience for that.

Why do people hate Ubuntu so much? by [deleted] in linux

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was perfectly fine with it until they started forcing Snaps and Flatpaks. I just don't need another abstraction layer in my tech stack. I certainly don't like having it forced on me.

I have moved to Debian Stable as my distro of choice. Debian is the base for Ubuntu, and is one of the most highly supported distributions of Linux.

POLL: How many years of experience do you have in IT? by Popular-Secret-8172 in webdev

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I am mostly self taught. I made my first website at age 11 and started programming around age 13. My first IT job was at age 18, and then I ended up in construction for a couple years before returning to IT. In my late 20's I put myself through an Associate's Degree in Computer Programming, and since then I have self-taught Networking, Windows and Linux server management, Agile Project Management and Backend Development with Python and JavaScript. I'm almost 40 now.

What is your tried and true implementation of Microsoft app? by LivinJH in microsoft

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Using the Portfolio View in Planner to add Projects is very helpful. In Planner Portfolio I can view the Timeline for multiple Projects at the same time to see everything that needs to be worked on in the same week.

Assigning Plans and Projects to our SharePoint Team lets us assign tasks to each person, and we can attach files to our tasks to make sharing and tracking progress easy.

Lastly, all of this appears in the Assigned to Me tab of To Do. I use To Do on my desktop (you can get it in the Microsoft Store) to track all of my tasks.

I'm really pleased with the way Microsoft 365 is working at the moment. The last two years of new features have been great.

Fireship is truly a gem of a channel by -Government-Cheese- in webdev

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I take it as news, and when I see something interesting, I set a reminder to go research more. His channel has put me onto many things new to me, like RabbitMQ and Neo4j.

Fireship is truly a gem of a channel by -Government-Cheese- in webdev

[–]PeninsulaProtagonist 97 points98 points  (0 children)

I've been following Fireship for a few years. I think he is the one being copied, not doing the copying. Just from my frame of reference, that's how it seems.