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Ethereum Cofounder Suggests Linux as Alternative for Elon Musk’s Windows Dilemma
Crypto News Flash ^ | 27. February 2024 | AnnJoy Makena

Posted on 02/28/2024 6:56:27 AM PST by ProgressingAmerica

Elon Musk received an invitation from Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin to join the desktop Linux community in a fascinating exchange on the social media site X. This gesture came shortly after Musk expressed his dissatisfaction with Microsoft Windows OS, highlighting the compulsory requirement for a Microsoft account to use his newly purchased computer. Buterin’s proposal highlights a broader movement in favor of open-source software, reflecting the critical juncture in which business executives are candidly exploring alternatives to popular operating systems.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: bigtech; elonmusk; linux
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To: NWFree
I didn’t need a “Microsoft Account” for my new laptop. I used my old live.com email address and password. That was it.

live.com is Microsoft. You've had a Microsoft account for over a decade already.
41 posted on 02/28/2024 5:10:14 PM PST by Svartalfiar
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To: Svartalfiar

It’s free e-mail offered by MS. I’ve had that as long as hotmail which may be defunct


42 posted on 02/28/2024 5:20:39 PM PST by NWFree (Sigma male 🤪)
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To: NWFree

Yup. Which is my point: you already had a Microsoft account


43 posted on 02/28/2024 5:27:46 PM PST by Svartalfiar
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To: Svartalfiar

Which means it’s much less intrusive than activating a phone


44 posted on 02/28/2024 5:31:30 PM PST by NWFree (Sigma male 🤪)
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To: ProgressingAmerica

I dont have a problem with Linux which is simple Simon to use when you go back to Bell Unix but it’s just not that difficult to use a windows laptop. I had this last one going in record time a few months ago. Solid state disk is wonderful. Windows pro latest version


45 posted on 02/28/2024 5:43:15 PM PST by NWFree (Sigma male 🤪)
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To: Tell It Right

Thanks Right...


46 posted on 02/28/2024 8:28:51 PM PST by GOPJ (Q. What are the two things Biden always finds at ice cream shops? A. Ice cream and young children.)
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To: ProgressingAmerica
I want my Windows XP search function back.

Why do I have to use SEARCH to find the Control Panel? Why isn't it in the list of left-click programs list?

47 posted on 02/28/2024 9:33:19 PM PST by yesthatjallen
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To: yesthatjallen
Microsoft made that decision. I don't know anything beyond that.

What I do know is that you don't even have to search to find the control panel/System Settings here, it's standard to be right up front:


48 posted on 02/29/2024 8:00:14 AM PST by ProgressingAmerica (The historians must be stopped. They're destroying everything.)
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To: Openurmind

+1


49 posted on 03/01/2024 5:36:18 PM PST by mbj
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To: ByteMercenary

Hear Hear... And the payoff is incredible reliability after you make the switch Linux. It just keeps going and going and going even with updates turned off. Windows is a constant state of breakdowns and damage control. I am right now on an older machine with Mint 18.3 that was installed over eight years ago, has never been updated, and it still runs like it is a brand new install.

Tux rules... :)


50 posted on 03/02/2024 4:34:30 AM PST by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: ducttape45

“If I have to, I can install Linux Mint. I have used it in the past and can do so again. “

Just a heads up... 18.3 is still the best but needs the FF browser version updated or replaced with another browser. Next best newer one after that is 20.0 and it’s FF is good to go. Mint is making a mistake following Ubuntu into the ditch with their versions between those two and their newer versions after 20.0. If one has a newer machine they are better off installing 20.0 and then upgrading the kernel to the newest one so it will support the latest faster processors and touchscreens.

That is the cool thing about linux. You can run an older version and just upgrade the kernel to the newest as needed.


51 posted on 03/02/2024 5:09:37 AM PST by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: ProgressingAmerica

“I would like to personally help anybody who was serious about making the switch.”

That is like assisting someone with Seppuku... lol


52 posted on 03/02/2024 5:17:48 AM PST by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: Openurmind
Just a heads up... 18.3 is still the best

I've noticed that about Mint. I had 20, then 21, and wasn't impressed with either of them. The network interface with my Windows network never worked well with 20 or 21 either. I normally never use the FF on any version and usually install Palemoon and SlimJet browsers. When I do reinstall it, 18.3 will be the one I install.

53 posted on 03/02/2024 5:26:43 AM PST by ducttape45 (Proverbs 14:34, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.")
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To: ducttape45

The talking points against 18.3 are the outdated kernel and that it doesn’t support newer processors or touchscreens, and that it is no longer supported.

Updating the Kernel cures the first issues or most times your machine doesn’t even need support for a newer processor or touchscreen. And Linux doesn’t need support, once it is working well on a machine it becomes a “if it ain’t broke don’t try to fix it” situation and it will be dependable.

And as you know every time you install a new app it also goes and fetches any new/newer dependencies that particular app will need. In this way it is constantly updating it’s self as needed anyhow.


54 posted on 03/02/2024 5:57:42 AM PST by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: ducttape45

Here is one to bookmark... Mint has some advantages like this app to easily change the kernel only if needed.

https://www.makeuseof.com/upgrade-kernel-linux-mint/


55 posted on 03/02/2024 6:14:22 AM PST by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: Openurmind

What’s on your cell phone?


56 posted on 03/02/2024 9:20:43 PM PST by ProgressingAmerica (The historians must be stopped. They're destroying everything.)
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To: ProgressingAmerica

“What’s on your cell phone?”

First I was halfass joking. Second I was not referring to mobile devices, they are another critter because under contract you are at the mercy of your phone carrier in order to even get service from them. This is NOT the case with personal computers. A Computer manufacturer or OS should never perpetually own your computer and dictate how you can use it.

This is like Chevrolet perpetually owning the car you paid for and dictating who and what you can transport in the vehicle. On top of that having to ask permission to use it every time you start it. And having to have an account with Chevrolet to even use it. This is absolutely no different than what MS is doing...

But since you asked... I get burn phones with android and never attach it to an account. They will still work without setting up a Google account. I disable all Google apps and uninstall all other apps except the basic phone, contacts, text, camera, and storage.

Now the one thing I would like to be rid of but have not built it yet is another search engine. I do have to use Chrome rather than normal Google. I would like to install Brave or other but the downloads come from the “Google store”. This is a problem, because Google injects their control crap into everything on the Google Store. May as well just use Google or Chrome.

So I don’t use my phone for very much internet at all if almost never. Just to find a business phone number now and then.


57 posted on 03/03/2024 6:49:49 AM PST by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: ProgressingAmerica

“Now the one thing I would like to be rid of but have not built it yet is another search engine.”

I meant “Browser”.


58 posted on 03/03/2024 6:53:11 AM PST by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: Openurmind
"First I was halfass joking."

I know you were. I was going to make a little joke of my own, - perhaps I enjoy a little Seppuku every now and then.

"But since you asked... I get burn phones with android and never attach it to an account. They will still work without setting up a Google account. I disable all Google apps and uninstall all other apps except the basic phone, contacts, text, camera, and storage."

That's a whole lot of trouble to go through, and probably a lot of cost as well if taken in the aggregate. Not to mention every new burner purchase is a subsidy for Google. To be fair, you probably make less purchases than it sounds like coming across as a forum comment. But still.

Ready to upgrade to a Linux phone and be done with all this Google-harassment? Simple, one and done. I know (or at least believe) you're sophisticated enough that it would be an easy task.

Since you aren't using any apps or all of that mess, you're the perfect candidate.

I would like to personally help anybody who was capable enough about making the switch.

59 posted on 03/03/2024 10:04:10 AM PST by ProgressingAmerica (The historians must be stopped. They're destroying everything.)
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To: ProgressingAmerica

“I would like to personally help anybody who was capable enough about making the switch.”

I used to do that with setting up Linux. Spending several days holding hands step by step to only have them ask where the windows logo was and that they liked and wanted their windows logo back. Or they didn’t like the default colors and didn’t have the time or energy to make a couple extra clicks and make it a color they do like. lol

Be careful what you offer... :)


60 posted on 03/03/2024 12:55:10 PM PST by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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