God, I hate that meme format so much. It adds absolutely fucking nothing. It's insufferable.
Off the top of my head some shorter books:
Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol, Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis, Post Office by Charles Bukowski, Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev, Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie, The Hammer of God by Arthur C. Clarke.
Dave Grohl's speech at Lemmy Kilmister's funeral is beautiful though.
The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis. I'm liking it a lot so far. It's undeniably Ellis, but he also feels more open and honest this time around. Maybe he's getting old and more comfortable in his own skin.
People trying to have long-form discussions on Twitter/X has baffled me since the beginning. It is decidedly not the right platform for that and it was never designed to be. In fact, its design clearly discourages any meaningful discourse. I have never been able to wrap my head around that site and its users.
The interface is a bit bare bones and 90's but I like it that way. It's a good and reliable client.
I'm reading a book on grief. Grief has been an important part of my life for a good long time now, but last year has been difficult. And things will only get worse in the next few years. I suppose I'm bracing myself, even if I know it doesn't help much.
Been using Plasma Wayland for a few years now with minimal issues.
Your guess is wrong and you're reading way more in to my post than was there. I don't mind competent stereo mixing, but I'd be fine if everything was mixed to mono because I probably wouldn't even notice the difference. That's it.
I bought myself The Beatles In Mono boxed set because those stereo mixes of their early work were so awful. Yeah, that's a good example of this meme.
I'd be perfectly fine if everything was just mixed mono. I see little value in stereo. I'm weird like that.
Can't help you there, I buy CDs and lossless copies from Bandcamp and Qobuz. Those work for me.
I really should read that one. I've been a fan of Poe's Haunted for a long time.
I'm reading Universal Harvester by John Darnielle. I think I like it, but how much probably depends on how the writer is able to bring it all together in the end. I do like the somewhat unconventional structure though, and the book is very atmospheric. It feels like it's more focused on painting pictures of a time and place than strictly telling a story, or something, I'm not good at describing it.
"Install Gentoo" is a meme, not life advice. With Gentoo, the installation process gives you good insight in to the internals of Linux systems and compiling (almost) everything from source is interesting, but won't produce noticeable benefits for average users. Especially since updates take some time, what with compiling the programs again. Gentoo is a great distro with a fantastic package manager, but unless you're an enthusiast or a serious hobbyist, Don't Install Gentoo.
The cosmos is within us. We are made of star stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself.
Carl Sagan.
I'm finishing up Metro 2035 by Dmitry Glukhovsky. I think it's a big improvement over Metro 2034, but doesn't quite reach the heights of Metro 2033. Completely dropping the supernatural aspects of 2033 was a weird choice, but 2035 seems to be a very thinly veiled criticism of modern Russian society, attitudes and power structures. Luckily it works, but the series loses a lot of its character without the incogitable horrors. Though I guess in the end, humans are always the real monsters. Good book. Not yet sure what I'm reading next.
Back to School Sale brings in another giveaway!
Once Upon a Jester is on giveaway.
I not too long ago played this game and, while flawed, found it to be a very decent game with a lot of potential. My biggest gripe personally is that it devolves from an engaging and clever stealth game to a mass murder simulator, and the main character isn't terribly likable by the end. Still, I enjoyed it quite a bit and might even replay it some time.
Breaking: The openSUSE Board discusses SUSE's request to stop using its brand, highlighting the need for cooperation and goodwill.
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/37281970
> Believe it or not, an unexpected conflict has arisen in the openSUSE community with its long-time supporter and namesake, the SUSE company. > > At the heart of this tension lies a quiet request that has stirred not-so-quiet ripples across the open source landscape: SUSE has formally asked openSUSE to discontinue using its brand name. > > Richard Brown, a key figure within the openSUSE project, shared insights into the discussions that have unfolded behind closed doors. > > Despite SUSE’s request’s calm and respectful tone, the implications of not meeting it could be far-reaching, threatening the symbiotic relationship that has benefited both entities over the years.
Slowroll, which has a more modest update cadence than Tumbleweed, is gaining acceptance as a balance between the rapid updates of Tumbleweed’s rolling releas...
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/17607748
> >Slowroll, which has a more modest update cadence than Tumbleweed, is gaining acceptance as a balance between the rapid updates of Tumbleweed’s rolling releases and the traditional Leap release. > > > >Slowroll is nearly ready for full deployment and the development team has been working diligently to prepare the next version bump, with planned updates scheduled for July 9, August 9 and Sept. 9. These updates are expected to maintain a consistent monthly cadence to ensure users have timely and stable updates. > > > >One of the critical updates pulled in will include the latest OpenSSH CVE fixes, which have already been made available in Tumbleweed. This fix enhances the security of Slowroll & ensure that it remains a robust and reliable distribution for users. > > > >Highlighted Features of Slowroll > > > >Balanced Update Cadence: Slowroll offers a monthly rolling update cycle that provides users with the latest features and security updates while ensuring stability through extensive testing and validation. > > > >Beta Phase: Slowroll is now in the Beta phase, indicating its near readiness for full deployment. Users can expect a reliable experience with continuous improvements. > > > >Continuous Improvement: The distribution integrates big updates approximately every month, alongside continuous bug fixes and security patches, ensuring a secure and up-to-date system. > > > >Statistics and Status > > > >According to the latest statistics available on the Slowroll Stats page: > > > >Tumbleweed had 2813 updated packages since the last version bump > > > >Slowroll received 1316 updates from 871 different packages and only 339 updated rpms are Slowroll-specific builds > > > >Origins and Purpose > > > >Slowroll, introduced in 2023, was designed as an experimental distribution. Its primary goal is to offer a slower rolling release compared to Tumbleweed, thus enhancing stability without compromising on access to new features. The distribution continuously evolves with big updates integrated approximately every month, supported by regular bug fixes and security updates. > > > >It’s crucial to understand that Slowroll is not intended to replace Leap. Instead, it provides an alternative for users who desire more up-to-date software at a slower pace than Tumbleweed but faster than Leap. > > > >If you try Slowroll, have a lot of fun - rolling… slowly!
Slowroll, which has a more modest update cadence than Tumbleweed, is gaining acceptance as a balance between the rapid updates of Tumbleweed’s rolling releas...
>Slowroll, which has a more modest update cadence than Tumbleweed, is gaining acceptance as a balance between the rapid updates of Tumbleweed’s rolling releases and the traditional Leap release. > >Slowroll is nearly ready for full deployment and the development team has been working diligently to prepare the next version bump, with planned updates scheduled for July 9, August 9 and Sept. 9. These updates are expected to maintain a consistent monthly cadence to ensure users have timely and stable updates. > >One of the critical updates pulled in will include the latest OpenSSH CVE fixes, which have already been made available in Tumbleweed. This fix enhances the security of Slowroll & ensure that it remains a robust and reliable distribution for users. > >Highlighted Features of Slowroll > >Balanced Update Cadence: Slowroll offers a monthly rolling update cycle that provides users with the latest features and security updates while ensuring stability through extensive testing and validation. > >Beta Phase: Slowroll is now in the Beta phase, indicating its near readiness for full deployment. Users can expect a reliable experience with continuous improvements. > >Continuous Improvement: The distribution integrates big updates approximately every month, alongside continuous bug fixes and security patches, ensuring a secure and up-to-date system. > >Statistics and Status > >According to the latest statistics available on the Slowroll Stats page: > >Tumbleweed had 2813 updated packages since the last version bump > >Slowroll received 1316 updates from 871 different packages and only 339 updated rpms are Slowroll-specific builds > >Origins and Purpose > >Slowroll, introduced in 2023, was designed as an experimental distribution. Its primary goal is to offer a slower rolling release compared to Tumbleweed, thus enhancing stability without compromising on access to new features. The distribution continuously evolves with big updates integrated approximately every month, supported by regular bug fixes and security updates. > >It’s crucial to understand that Slowroll is not intended to replace Leap. Instead, it provides an alternative for users who desire more up-to-date software at a slower pace than Tumbleweed but faster than Leap. > >If you try Slowroll, have a lot of fun - rolling… slowly!
Summer Sale is not slowing down and brings in a GIVEAWAY!
>Our Summer Sale is blooming, heating up the discounts and bringing ease during lazy summer afternoons – today though, it also brings in a giveaway of The First Templar! > >You can now claim your free copy of The First Templar, an expansive historical adventure. The giveaway ends on July 6th, 1 PM UTC. > >The game follows the story of two main characters – a French Templar, and his companion, a noble lady who has been proclaimed a heretic. Taking control over these two unlikely allies, the player must uncover the mysteries behind the Templar Order, play a role in a grand conspiracy, and discover the secret of the Holy Grail. The heroes face powerful opponents at every turn, including Sacracen, King Philip the IV of France and the Inquisition. > >Get your copy and check out our Summer Sale!
Capcom and GOG join forces to release the original Resident Evil™ trilogy!
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/17321306
> >In joint efforts with the original creators, Capcom, we’re thrilled to announce the re-release of the original Resident Evil™, the groundbreaking series that heralded the golden age of the survival horror genre! > > > >This iconic classic is now available with all its original content intact, featuring quality of life improvements and enhanced compatibility for modern systems. As part of GOG’s ongoing effort to protect and preserve classic games, Resident Evil is now available on the DRM-free GOG store!
Capcom and GOG join forces to release the original Resident Evil™ trilogy!
>In joint efforts with the original creators, Capcom, we’re thrilled to announce the re-release of the original Resident Evil™, the groundbreaking series that heralded the golden age of the survival horror genre! > >This iconic classic is now available with all its original content intact, featuring quality of life improvements and enhanced compatibility for modern systems. As part of GOG’s ongoing effort to protect and preserve classic games, Resident Evil is now available on the DRM-free GOG store!
The openSUSE community is pleased to announce that it will have short sessions aimed at encouraging people on how to contribute to the project. A group of vo...
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/11932658
> >The openSUSE community is pleased to announce that it will have short sessions aimed at encouraging people on how to contribute to the project. > > > >A group of volunteers will present short 15-minute sessions that are streamed and/or recorded on openSUSE’s YouTube channel that are aimed at teaching people about packaging, using the Open Build Service, creating tests for openQA and other development areas. > > > >The first session about “Basic use of OBS/osc using a version bump as an example” is set to begin tomorrow, on Feb. 15 at 21:00 UTC. > > > >Another talk, “Packaging Guidelines (Patch Policies) and Submission of New Packages”, is scheduled for Feb. 27 at 16:00 UTC. > > > >More sessions are expected to be scheduled for future dates. > > > >The sessions are listed on the openSUSE Calendar; look for the Contribution Workshop sessions marked in orange. > > > >Those who are interested in presenting should fill in the blank area for future sessions listed in the email about the events. > > > >Giving a session is a great way to give back to the community and provides opportunities to teach others skills and knowledge about open-source development.
The openSUSE community is pleased to announce that it will have short sessions aimed at encouraging people on how to contribute to the project. A group of vo...
>The openSUSE community is pleased to announce that it will have short sessions aimed at encouraging people on how to contribute to the project. > >A group of volunteers will present short 15-minute sessions that are streamed and/or recorded on openSUSE’s YouTube channel that are aimed at teaching people about packaging, using the Open Build Service, creating tests for openQA and other development areas. > >The first session about “Basic use of OBS/osc using a version bump as an example” is set to begin tomorrow, on Feb. 15 at 21:00 UTC. > >Another talk, “Packaging Guidelines (Patch Policies) and Submission of New Packages”, is scheduled for Feb. 27 at 16:00 UTC. > >More sessions are expected to be scheduled for future dates. > >The sessions are listed on the openSUSE Calendar; look for the Contribution Workshop sessions marked in orange. > >Those who are interested in presenting should fill in the blank area for future sessions listed in the email about the events. > >Giving a session is a great way to give back to the community and provides opportunities to teach others skills and knowledge about open-source development.
New Year Sale 2024 – grab the GIVEAWAY and check out more than 4600 deals up to -90%
Mordheim: City of the Damned free until January 28th, 2 PM UTC.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/10523858
> >We currently have a generic port for Nvidia Tegra 2/3/4 devices using U-Boot as bootloader, supporting 9 different devices at the time of writing. This wouldn't have been possible without the work of Svyatoslav Ryhel (also known as Clamor), who has been working on Tegra devices for the last few years and is also a maintainer of Nvidia Tegra SoCs in U-Boot. > > > >The wiki page has a list of supported devices. > > > >Svyatoslav ported most of these devices without owning one, just relying on testing from people. This means anyone having such a device can reach him and eventually will be able to replace the old proprietary vendor bootloader with U-Boot.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/10523858
> >We currently have a generic port for Nvidia Tegra 2/3/4 devices using U-Boot as bootloader, supporting 9 different devices at the time of writing. This wouldn't have been possible without the work of Svyatoslav Ryhel (also known as Clamor), who has been working on Tegra devices for the last few years and is also a maintainer of Nvidia Tegra SoCs in U-Boot. > > > >The wiki page has a list of supported devices. > > > >Svyatoslav ported most of these devices without owning one, just relying on testing from people. This means anyone having such a device can reach him and eventually will be able to replace the old proprietary vendor bootloader with U-Boot.
>We currently have a generic port for Nvidia Tegra 2/3/4 devices using U-Boot as bootloader, supporting 9 different devices at the time of writing. This wouldn't have been possible without the work of Svyatoslav Ryhel (also known as Clamor), who has been working on Tegra devices for the last few years and is also a maintainer of Nvidia Tegra SoCs in U-Boot. > >The wiki page has a list of supported devices. > >Svyatoslav ported most of these devices without owning one, just relying on testing from people. This means anyone having such a device can reach him and eventually will be able to replace the old proprietary vendor bootloader with U-Boot.
>OpenMandriva Lx 5.0, the long-awaited release of the independent, community controlled distribution’s fixed point release branch (as opposed to its rolling release branch), has been released.
>This is expected to be the last major release featuring the Plasma 5 desktop.
>In the 1.5 years since the previous fixed point release, OMLx 4.3, many things have changed.
>Among others, the new release is based on kernel 6.6 LTS (kernel-desktop-6.6.2 - 6.7.0-rc2 is also available), Mesa 23.3.0-rc4, Qt 5.15.11+KDE Patches and 6.6.0, KDE Frameworks 5.112, KDE Gear 23.08.3, Plasma 5.27.9.1, LibreOffice 7.6.3, and other current Open Source software.
>Outside of component updates, this is the first fixed point release that merges the / and /usr filesystems.
>All recent security vulnerabilities (such as the frequently reported ones affecting glibc and curl) have been addressed as soon as relevant patches have been available.
>We strongly recommend to all users of OMLx 4.x releases to proceed with a fresh installation of 5.0.
>People using OpenMandriva ROME (Rolling release) or Cooker don’t need to update. All new features provided in 5.0 are already available on the rolling release branches and have been tested extensively there.
>New variants of the distribution - such as a server centric spin and versions for various ARM boards, will follow shortly - we’re still working on the best way to bring features like a fully open graphics stack even on the Mali G610 GPU found, for example, in Rockchip 3588 boards. Current snapshots are promising.
>A RISC-V port is also in progress, but will likely not be ready for a fixed point release before 6.0.
>To celebrate its 10th anniversary, in the backgrounds section we have included a parade of the most significant OpenMandriva wallpapers.
Last month I upgraded my computer with new parts. I kept my old DVD drive that I mainly use to rip CDs. I have now however run into an issue that has stumped me. When I tried to rip some used CDs I bought the resulting FLACs had a terrible crackle, making them unlistenable. So I started looking into the issue and tried different ripping programs and CD players. Trying to play a CD also produces a crackle with most players. Some players can't even see my CD drive. I have installed rippers and players from distro repos and flatpaks and it makes no difference. I have even tried booting into live environments of different distros and the problem persists.
Now, the real kicker for me is that VLC (from flathub or distro repos) plays and rips the CDs with no issues. VLC is not a great tool for my purposes however. EDIT: Kaffeine flatpak also plays CDs without issue.
There are no error messages (aside from some players which can't even see the drive) to go off of. Google has failed me. CD error correction makes no difference, just makes ripping terribly slow. Some attempts to fiddle with pipewire also produced no result. Encoders work fine when encoding from different sources, so they are probably not the problem, and the same issue happens when playing the CDs.
On my old setup this worked fine. I can also watch DVDs without trouble.
Does anyone have any idea where to go from here? If it wasn't for VLC I'd think this is a hardware issue, but now I've no real idea. I'm currently on OpenSUSE Tumbleweed.
EDIT: Thanks to everyone who took their time to comment and make suggestions. I have been unable to make any headway into solving this. My uneducated guess is that this is some weird edge interaction between the optical drive, motherboard, and libcdio/cdparanoia. Purely speculating, this may be an issue with buffering/caching. It seems to me that applications that rely on libvlc do not have this issue. I tried using a portable USB DVD drive and it worked fine, as at least there was no crackle. I really don't know how to proceed from here, so I'll probably just use a USB drive for now. A commenter suggested getting a separate SATA card to bypass the SATA ports on the motherboard, and that sounds plausible, but I haven't tried it. Any explanations are welcome!
I ran updates this morning on my PinePhone running PostmarketOS and it seems the phone can no longer suspend correctly. Once a minute or so the screen flashes to the lock screen with the message "automatic suspend" and then goes black again, but doesn't seem to actually suspend. The blue notification light keeps blinking. This means the battery drains faster. Anyone else experiencing this? Any ideas what is going on? Booting doesn't solve the issue. I'm using Phosh.
EDIT: More information and a workaround at: https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/pmaports/-/issues/2185
