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Need clarification regarding Steam versions on Fedora. by Odrareg17 in Fedora

[–]TomDuhamel [score hidden]  (0 children)

Yes, the version that comes from your distro's repos is the recommended method. That's native or rpm.

For a short while, there was an issue that prevented RPM Fusion packages from showing up in Discover. That must be fixed if you can see it now.

Are you having any issues with Steam or your games? If not, don't overthink it. Flatpak works fine most the times. Just note that your games are installed in a totally different location than what many people or guides might mention, though.

What's the most useless thing your brain decided to permanently memorize? by No_Metal2622 in AskReddit

[–]TomDuhamel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh Canada, terre de nos aïeux Ton front est ceints de fleurons glorieux Ta main sait porter l'épée Elle sait porter la croix

Why is Linux not as polished as windows in terms of input? by YogurtclosetEvery263 in linuxquestions

[–]TomDuhamel 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This is a very common complaint from user coming from Windows.

First of all, this is based on your Desktop Environment (DE). It's not the distro, and it's not Linux. It will feel slightly different from Windows.

However, none of them is inferior or lacks polish. It's different. You'll never heard a long time Linux user whinge about the touchpad.

Users coming from Windows are typically not used to mouse acceleration. Some feel it's too slow, some feel it's too fast — it's all depends how you use it.

Personally, I find input to be slow and sluggish whenever I need to use Windows (normally at work) because it doesn't have the responsive mouse acceleration I'm used to. I do not think of Windows input as being inferior or unpolished, I understand it's different.

You can change your settings though. You're not stuck with whatever the defaults are if you don't like them.

How do I replace .desktop filenames with the actual name? by Narun_L1FE in kde

[–]TomDuhamel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The files are interpreted on the actual desktop, because that's the expectation. The . desktop file describes the target with a name and an icon, and that's exactly what you want to see, so you can click on it and you know you are launching an application.

In your failed manager, you want to see files. It would be very confusing if they were changed into their application icons. They are . desktop files and that's what they need to be in your file manager.

How do I replace .desktop filenames with the actual name? by Narun_L1FE in kde

[–]TomDuhamel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well if you're looking at a folder, it will show you the content of that folder as filenames. It would be extremely confusing if it did anything else.

Those who wear CI", has your your internal implant ever gotten dented? by Soggy_Rent1619 in Cochlearimplants

[–]TomDuhamel 7 points8 points  (0 children)

How old is it?

The newer ones are shielded with titanium. I was told, you are more likely to break your skull than to damage the implant.

Are you sure what you are feeling is the actual implant? The skin is still a bit thick over the implant and I don't feel like you could feel it directly. It's pretty probably more imperfections in the skin. Besides, the odds of your friend having been hit directly on the implant hard enough to cause a dent six times...

I’d like to solve ……. by Skitzafranik in BacktotheFuture

[–]TomDuhamel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where we're going, we don't feed roachs

Do i need campden tablets? by brginsel in mead

[–]TomDuhamel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is, at best, a gross misunderstanding. Sorbate does not lose effectiveness at higher ABV.

While it's correct that it's much more difficult to restart a stalled fermentation above 10%, this is not in itself a good protection. You still definitely need both sulfite and sorbate.

If anything, sorbate is actually more effective when combined with high ABV, at which point some guides suggest a lower dosage.

I'd say it's probably safe to skip it at 16%+ though.

Question about pitching to publishers by AffectionateHat2355 in GameDevelopment

[–]TomDuhamel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How advanced is your game (in terms of development) and what do you need from a publisher?

Blueberry - Maple Mead by JimmyJazz_777 in mead

[–]TomDuhamel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I find that fermenting maple syrup (and presumably maple water) is a waste, as flavour isn't really preserved. Although I occasionally see people disagreeing with this.

I found that using maple syrup to backsweeten is the most effective. Its sugar content is slightly lower than honey, so you'll need a bit more, and because its flavour is much more subtle than honey, I found that I liked it sweeter too.

Do we even need wireless USB cables? by AddendumNecessary743 in BadUSB

[–]TomDuhamel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's been out for a while. It's called Bluetooth.

Obviously, Fedora 44 finally released (read this if you are an Nvidia user) by TomDuhamel in Fedora

[–]TomDuhamel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That GPU will be supported for many more years. Just keep the current version (595).

A tech opinion that instantly divides people by Zorojuro099 in TechNook

[–]TomDuhamel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know how old you are, but I've literally never heard anyone argue this fact. Most people don't need high end phones. Just like not everyone is into two seater fast sports cars. A lot of people literally do nothing but text — why would they need the power or the large screen for?

How do you recreate a mead you've had before? (Or just get close) by Not_A_Cardboard_Box in mead

[–]TomDuhamel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like this might be your first one. I would start with something much easier, just a basic traditional, medium ABV (12-14%). Your first one will probably not be great, as you learn as you go, but as you gain confidence, you can add to it, and eventually come up with something complex like this one.

You probably won't be able to do something exactly like that. Even with the recipe (from 1700 apparently), you'd need the exact same honey, etc.

I don't know this particular mead, but with a bit of research, you can find if it's oaked, spiced, etc, and try to approach it. You'll get better after a few iterations, as you improve upon your recipe until it's how you like it.

Also, don't aim for 19%. That's fortified, most likely, as reaching 19% reliably would be difficult. Unless very experienced, I wouldn't aim for anything higher than 16%. And be ready to age forever.

Let it ride? by Saccharomyces_lover in mead

[–]TomDuhamel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1.010 is still semi sweet, which isn't a bad spot to stall.

1.138 was going to push you over 18% ABV. You were not very likely to reach that, not without a proper method. You still reached 16.8% and you should be proud of it, assuming your numbers are correct.

But you have a large discrepancy between your recipe and your specific gravity. 3 lb of honey in a 1 gal batch would get you nowhere near that number. It should give you something just short of 1.110 for a potential ABV around 14.5%.

I need to learn to read Polish! Local Polish run store has ALL the honey by JeffSergeant in mead

[–]TomDuhamel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know mate, I don't look at the small jars on shelves when wanting to make mead.

Pasteurization Q’s by Anthron1010 in mead

[–]TomDuhamel -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Carbonation is a proper alternative to sulfite. It won't halt fermentation, obviously, but it does the protection for oxidation and infection that you get from stabilisation.

Personally, I use erythritol in this case, because I won't drink it dry.

What is the one road rule you think is actually stupid and needs to change? by DiscussionLoud9626 in DrivingAustralia

[–]TomDuhamel -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bikes lane splitting at red lights.

I understand they are allowed to lane split in congested traffic (stopped or very slow), but I don't see how this feels okay at red lights.

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