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I told myself I wasn't gonna do it anytime soon but I distro hopped from Endeavour OS to Arch with Hyprland in the span of 3 days. Nothing against endeavour. I just tried to customize, broke some stuff and decided to try Hyprland again. I'm quite liking it. It takes awhile to get used to it but it's fun. I cloned a repo for a customized version of it. I don't know how long I'll stick with it but wish me luck!

[–] Digester@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

If music production is your main objective, I would suggest Windows. I do some home recordings as well and have quite a baggage of pluggings and tools that are either unavailable, not compatible or not up to date on Linux (I'm on an Arch based distro). I have Windows and Linux on two separate SSDs for this exact reason. I managed to set up my Linux system in a way where I can work on some projects and got most programs to work one way or another but I always encounter hardware issues that have to do with drivers, especially with some of my older equipment. If you have the the option you can install another drive on youtrlaptop and run both Windows and Linux.

Now, there are folks out there that do music on Linux but there is a lot of work to do to keep things running, especially if you use lots different softwares and pluggins.

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Digester@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml
 

Almost finished setting up my new OS, it's gonna be my main (dual booting with Windows on separate disk). Tokyo Night theme for GTK, xfce terminal, btop and vim. Papirus Dark icons.

[–] Digester@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (6 children)

I don't think piracy needs to be justified because different people have different reasons.

Sure you could argue that you're not actually stealing but creating/downloading a copy of something it already exist. I always found that anti piracy commercial "you wouldn't steal a car" ridiculous as that's not how piracy works.

For example, I do it because I don't agree with how segmented the video streaming industry has become in recent years with this many different services that force you to buy a bunch of subscriptions while continuosly pulling content. Unlike the music streaming industry where all the most popular content (the majority of it) can be found on pretty much every serivce. You could have Spotify or Apple Music, not much difference (if any at all) in content or quality.

When I was a teenager I did it because I couldn't afford to buy any sort of media content and options were limited. Pretty much everyone that owned an MP3 player was pirating music.

 

I want to run through a little scenario as to how Bulma might be able to rebuild Android 16 after the Cell Games.

Introduction: When it comes to technological prowess in the Dragon Ball universe, few characters can rival the genius of Bulma. Renowned for her ability to create groundbreaking inventions, Bulma's skills are not limited to crafting advanced capsules or developing time-traveling devices. In a remarkable turn of events, we delve into the possibility of Bulma resurrecting Android 16, the gentle and powerful warrior who fought alongside the Z Fighters. Let us explore how Bulma's ingenuity could bring back the beloved android.

The Setup: Following the climactic events of the Cell Games, where the original Android 16 was tragically destroyed while attempting to protect his friends, the Z Fighters and their allies were left mourning the loss of a valiant comrade. However, the brilliance of Bulma offered a glimmer of hope as she pondered the potential resurrection of Android 16.

Scenario: After some time had passed, Bulma gathered the necessary resources and embarked on her mission to rebuild Android 16. Her extensive knowledge of advanced technology and access to a vast network of scientists and engineers provided her with a solid foundation to tackle this ambitious project.

Acquiring the Blueprints: Bulma began by scouring the remnants of Dr. Gero's laboratory, where she managed to uncover crucial blueprints and data pertaining to Android 16's original design. This invaluable information became the cornerstone of her mission.

Analysis and Reverse Engineering: Using her exceptional intellect and expertise, Bulma meticulously analyzed the blueprints, identifying the intricate components and mechanisms that made Android 16 so unique. She worked tirelessly, reverse-engineering the technology and unraveling the secrets behind his immense power and durability.

Procuring Materials: With the blueprint analysis complete, Bulma faced the challenge of acquiring the necessary materials to reconstruct Android 16's physical form. Drawing upon her extensive connections in the scientific community, she sourced rare metals, advanced alloys, and cutting-edge circuitry to ensure the android's resurrection would be a success.

Building from the Ground Up: Equipped with the required materials, Bulma set about constructing Android 16's physical body. She meticulously assembled each component, taking extra care to ensure precision and accuracy in recreating the android's original design. Bulma's engineering prowess and attention to detail were vital in the successful reassembly of Android 16's body.

Powering the Android: Assembling Android 16's physical form was just the beginning. The android's power source needed careful consideration. Bulma designed a state-of-the-art energy core capable of harnessing and amplifying energy in ways similar to the original model. This core would not only provide Android 16 with the strength to protect his allies but also offer improved efficiency and endurance.

Reinstating the Programming: One of the most critical aspects of rebuilding Android 16 was restoring his unique programming. Bulma delved deep into the complex coding, meticulously reconstructing his personality and programming while ensuring vital modifications were made to emphasize peace and protection over combat. This transformation would allow Android 16 to evolve into a guardian of the Earth (happy bird noises).

Conclusion: This is a speculative scenario envisioning how Bulma could potentially undertake the task of reconstructing Android 16 following the conclusion of the Cell Games. As a fan of Android 16, I find the concept of witnessing his reconstruction intriguing.

I would like to explore another hypothetical scenario in the Super series, where Bulma and Dr. Hedo collaborate to rebuild Android 16. I might write it next.

 

I was a happy Netflix user until 2018, before that I haven't really pirated any movies (with very rare exceptions) for almost a decade but I recently started again. I'm was doing my monthly budgeting and realized I was paying for too many subscription services. Netflix, Amazon Prime, Shudder, Disney+, Hulu and Crunchyroll. My family likes to watch different types of content that is distributed on many different platforms.

I was never subscribed to these many services until a couple years ago. I was thinking which service I should cancel when I realized I had the option to cancel all of them this entire time. I'm torrenting again and I started saving a considerate amount.

The only service I'm paying for is Spotify which I think it's fairly priced and offers all the music my family listens too (and it's convenient). All the competitors pretty much offer the same content and that's how streaming services should be.

I remember back in the day using eMule and BitChe (to look for torrents). Now I'm using Deluge as my torrent client and I I get my torrents from 1337x. What sites are you guys using?

[–] Digester@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'm on windows 10, use my PC for work and gaming. The thing with windows is that it works right out of the box, all major softwares are developed for windows in mind. When shit stops working is when you start messing with stuff that isn't your typical "start the PC -> download program -> install -> run the program -> shut off" which is what most users do. Updating the os, softwares and GPU drivers are easy tasks.

It's when you start messing with python or softwares that aren't too mainstream and require a bit more effort that things have the potential to break. Even then, the os itself won't break on you unless you really try. I broke windows a few times in 15 years but it's worth mentioning that I was manually and willingly changing registry keys and messing with a lot of other stuff. Even then most of the time I was able to fix it.

With Linux is different. If you just use the OS for basic stuff like browsing the internet and editing documents you should be fine for the most part (if you choose a user friendly and stable distro like Ubuntu or Mint). The moment you try getting to run niche softwares or something that requires you to manually open the command prompt to change things in order to accomodate what you're trying to achieve, that's where it gets tough for most people. That's how Linux works, it's the user's fault though not the machine's.