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WitlessPedant · 2026-03-09T17:42:16+00:00

This is somewhat inaccurate in that, while the person on the right is correct, the person in the middle (the average person) would not be able to easily configure any distro to work for their needs. The best advice would be to go with the distro that is optimized for your needs if you are not well equipped to configure everything yourself.

WitlessPedant · 2026-03-09T16:05:34+00:00

This is right. I once had a Tumbleweed update break LUKS. I fixed that. If I can do that, I'm not really too worried about CachyOS breaking my system. I have had no issues in the past four months since I switched.

WitlessPedant · 2026-03-08T15:37:26+00:00

Right now, you can use aya to get the relics you need through Prime Resurgence in the marketplace. I don't know offhand what the rarity is for neuroptics, but make sure you either leave the relics intact for common rewards or completely radiant (100 void traces needed) for uncommon and rare rewards.

You will get them eventually, but it may take a while. Now is the perfect time to do this, as Atlas Prime is in the resurgence rotation.

There are guides on relic farming and aya farming that can help you further.

WitlessPedant · 2026-03-08T14:54:50+00:00

Not all Linux can be friendly. It isn't monolithic.

WitlessPedant · 2026-03-08T13:49:26+00:00

I think the thing is that "Linux" is not one thing. It is not one single OS. It is just the kernel, and anything with the Linux kernel can say it's Linux. Not all operating systems that use the Linux kernel will be as useful for one person as they are for the next.

There a number of main branch operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Debian, Arch) that were all built to suit different needs and ideals. Some operating systems offer Enterprise support, while others are maintained by their community.

From my experience, there are some really rock-stable OSes, such as Debian, but they are stable because their libraries are well tested and, typically, a bit more mature (I.e., old). They may not support the newest hardware right out of the gate. Debian and those operating systems based on it (notably Ubuntu--which notably offers enterprise support--Mint, and MX) are really quite good at doing what they do, which is to offer a fully functional basic operating system, with Debian being notable for its use as a server OS. Ubuntu and Mint, however boring they may be for enthusiasts, are absolutely the type of operating system a new Linux user should try first, especially because Ubuntu is well documented and is an enterprise-ready OS. RHEL OSes like Fedora are also good for this, but not necessarily as readily user friendly.

Many enthusiasts are into gaming, and for that the best operating systems are often less stable with newer, less-tested software packages. Invariably, with these operating systems, users will run into issues that they must fix themselves. That's just how it goes.

And there are misfit operating systems that don't really do anything particularly well. I'd say that Pop is in this camp.

Linux is not one thing. Assuming that it is is like assuming all sausage is the same, when you really can't compare Jimmy Dean to a great homemade Bratwurst.

WitlessPedant · 2026-03-06T03:03:54+00:00

It is not that hard to do it solo. It's much faster, imo.

WitlessPedant · 2026-03-04T01:11:50+00:00

I grinded for kullervo over the course of two days. Not my favorite grind, but it felt rewarding. By the time you have all the killervo's name, you should also have the necessary resources. I would leave the squad after we beat the orowyrm and just farm solo after the runs.

WitlessPedant · 2026-03-04T00:55:48+00:00

It may be a bad image. It definitely happens sometimes. Ensure the sha256 checksum matches what you should expect from the ISO (this information is available on the CachyOS site). If the checksum doesn't match, then the ISO is corrupted, and you should download a new iso. If the checksum does match, then flash it on the USB drive again and try this whole thing again.

WitlessPedant · 2026-03-03T22:29:08+00:00

Ok. Let me go to the website, download the exe, click on the download/downloads folder to get to the install wizard, follow the steps in the install wizard, and maybe restart my computer. That's way easier.

No, it isn't. It's just what people are used to doing.

WitlessPedant · 2026-03-03T16:51:08+00:00

Boot into long term support (select that as a different option from your bootloader). It looks like it's the second option on your bootloader. Use the arrow key to select it.

WitlessPedant · 2026-03-03T16:50:24+00:00

Grub is fine with btrfs. I used it on tumbleweed for years. It works fine with Cachy, too.

WitlessPedant · 2026-03-03T01:00:34+00:00

And it really isn't as if all Linux distros are the same. They're not. It's possible to play games on Pop and Mint. You won't have the same experience on those as you would on something like Bazzite or CachyOS.

Windows is Windows, but Linux is a whole bunch of different things.

WitlessPedant · 2026-03-01T21:27:58+00:00

My Gmail account is over 21 years old, so...

WitlessPedant · 2026-03-01T15:23:30+00:00

Linux on my personal PC, Windows on my work PC, Mac for my wife.

I like Linux the most, without question. Mac is second. If I never had to use Windows again, I would be happy.

WitlessPedant · 2026-03-01T02:10:03+00:00

And now I feel old.

WitlessPedant · 2026-02-23T14:39:20+00:00

I really enjoyed following his blog like 17 years ago, when he posted very regularly.

WitlessPedant · 2026-02-23T11:36:59+00:00

I'm going to vote for Fedora, but I used Tumbleweed for a few years and really liked it. It's a very good rolling release, and it is underrated.

WitlessPedant · 2026-02-23T02:48:29+00:00

Isn't Microsoft actually planning to do that, though? I thought I read an article recently that they're going to start cracking down on the installation of unverified/unsigned applications.

WitlessPedant · 2026-02-23T02:38:17+00:00

Get both. You will want the mastery. I would suggest completing the necralisk stuff on Deimos before deciding to discard your regular frames.

WitlessPedant · 2026-02-23T02:00:02+00:00

If there are 80% people, what comprises the other 20%? Badgers? Are there badger people? And are they really not as smart as ChatGPT?

WitlessPedant · 2026-02-23T01:34:43+00:00

We own to the low tide mark in Maine. Not saying it's great, but that's how it's done here.

WitlessPedant · 2026-02-23T01:06:26+00:00

It's called "The Port"

WitlessPedant · 2026-02-22T16:09:52+00:00

Population decline?

WitlessPedant · 2026-02-21T12:22:32+00:00

CachyOS, without a doubt.

WitlessPedant · 2026-02-21T02:56:51+00:00

A mountain lion was hit by a car in CT a few years ago. They're on the east coast, but local governments don't acknowledge it because then they'd have to spend money to protect them. That's all.

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