Will Donald Dipshit Duck accidentally decimate the drop-shipping scene? That would actually be kind of solid if he has a fatal heart attack right afterwards.

An Oligarch & a King are not the same fucking thing.

Sorry if people use big, scary words that mean things.

EDIT: What’s actually pretentious is talking down to people b/c you believe they are too stoopid to understand what an Oligarch is or learn if they don’t. She’s talking down to the Democratic Party for not talking down to their constituents. Pretty fucking pretentious if you ask me.

I’m using Cosmic, which apes Gnome but is not Gnome. I’m being a total purist though & keeping as much KDE & Gnome out of the DE as possible.

That said, Cosmic has no problem updating the menu when Flatpaks are installed. I also don’t tend to run software from a script just for funsies, it’s usually to do with an automated process. Another issue is sometimes, a script will call on a hook for software, like a browser for example, & flatpaks can cause problems with the scripts locating or sharing data with the scripts due to the nature of the sandboxing.

I still have plenty of flatpaks installed because they are pretty good, even with (what I consider) flaws. Imo flatpaks are kind of like Docker in that they’re great & everything, but also kind of a pain in the ass.

As far as appimages, I guess it doesn’t bother me to update manually once in awhile and, as I just explained, I actually usually want software to have access to everything. I installed Ghostty via appimage, for example, & I use it all the time, but it’s not critical that it gets updates, so I just check manually on occasion.

Anyways, I 100% agree with you on the rest. I’ve never considered the AUR as a giant repo but yeah, that’s a good way to think of it.

The distro I use (Pop_os) has a lot of outdated packages in the ‘store’, & I think that’s pretty common for any distro that’s not bleeding edge.

The store compensates with flatpaks a lot of the times, but my issue with those is they don’t integrate with the system very well. To launch Krita (for a random example), instead of using ‘krita’ in the command line, I need to use like, ‘~/.local/var/org.kritafoundation.krita.flatpak’ (I am making that up, but it’s probably something similar). This becomes a real issue when using scripts or needing software to work system wide.

Appimages are actually my current favorite method for universal install. I rename them, then stuff them in my ~/bin/ directory. My gripe with appimages is there is no auto generated .desktop file.

I like building from source, but sometimes it feels like I install 10 gigs of dependencies to build a 400kb piece of software.

Adding repos was invented by the Devil & is thus appropriately cursed to break systems, so I stay away unless there’s really no other options.

I guess what I’m saying is every single method sucks, but still better than Windows lol.

Honestly, an up-to-date store would be the best of all Worlds, which I suppose is Arch’s AUR, but, nah. Arch looks like a headache.

Anyways, I’m blabbing. That happens when I start geeking out about Linux.

Video link for the layzee.

Believe me, I am not advocating that most people only use their Browser, but it is the reality of the situation & actually kind of a good thing in terms of Linux adoption. As you point out, people moved to Chrome w few issues b/c, imo, most normies just need a browser.

As for the rest of it, most people consider the need to download exes one at a time a downside. And again, flatpaks & appimages are the workaround to universal compatibility (anything but adding repos).

That said, you obviously have a lot of experience. I hope you can get to the point where it doesn’t feel like Linux is fighting you.

Good luck!

Thanks for clarifying.

Yeah what you say about launching I agree with, it’s not a big deal anymore.

There are several ways to install on Windows as well. Either installers, a standalone exe, or via the Windows Store. That’s not really any different than what I’m talking about with the exception of there being more than one “type” of exe (deb, rpm, etc).

On Linux, most people just use the store front that comes with their distro while more advanced users can build from source or whatever b/c they need bleeding edge releases or b/c it’s “fun”.

Adding repos is the Devil & my last resort because that shit will break a system, so I’m w you there.

So yeah, if your main argument is the hurdle to changing systems goes beyond the Start Menu, I agree. That said, it’s not that hard & most people just use a browser anyways, tbh.

I don’t understand this comment.

So you think Linux users have to use a command line to launch applications?

Also, there are appImages for Linux that run exactly like .exe files if that’s how people want to run software, but there are also like 3 other ways to install software, it’s up to the user.

I guess the file structure is different if that’s really a big deal to anyone.

But maybe I’m misunderstanding?

1000%

Windows users removing spyware and telemetry while bragging about not having to touch a terminal.

I am not a vegan but oat milk lattes are the best lattes. They are creamy, rich with flavor that’s perfectly aligned w the coffee, lower in calories & more sustainable than classic dairy.

Everyone should try them once at least.

Very legal.

How could Democrats have blocked this? Art thou speaking out thine ass?

We were on the fifth & will be again on the nineteenth.

Yes this is a NY City thing. Everywhere else we all move out of the way.

But fuck it, US deserves some negative propaganda, so have at it!

I believe the original Federal judge has clarified the order?

Here’s a link to the ruling issued just a couple hours ago & is requiring a response by early tomorrow morning:

https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69777799/abrego-garcia-v-noem/

EDIT: Here’s the direct text:

The Supreme Court’s April 10, 2025 decision in Noem v. Abrego Garcia, 604 U.S.—–, No. 24A949, affirmed this Court’s Order at ECF No. 21 (the “Order”), and directed that on remand, this Court clarify its use of the term “effectuate,” according proper deference to the Executive Branch in its conduct of foreign affairs. See Slip Op. at 2. To this end, the Court hereby amends the Order to DIRECT that Defendants take all available steps to facilitate the return of Abrego Garcia to the United States as soon as possible. Further, as the Supreme Court made clear, “the Government should be prepared to share what it can concerning the steps it has taken and the prospect of further steps.” See Slip Op. at 2.

Accordingly, the Court DIRECTS Defendants to file, by no later than 9:30 AM ET on Friday, April 11, 2025, a supplemental declaration from an individual with personal knowledge, addressing the following: (1) the current physical location and custodial status of Abrego Garcia; (2) what steps, if any, Defendants have taken to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s immediate return to the United States; and (3) what additional steps Defendants will take, and when, to facilitate his return. To the extent Defendants believe any portion of their submission must be filed under 1 Case 8:25-cv-00951-PX Document 51 Filed 04/10/25 Page 2 of 2 seal, they shall comply with the Court’s Local Rules governing the sealing of materials. See D. Md. Loc. R. 105.11.

Finally, the Court will hold an in-person status conference on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET, at the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 6500 Cherrywood Lane, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770.

Maybe he needed a tutorial explaining how to die b/c he is just so fucking awesome?

This is what we’re dealing with here in the States, folks.

Gawd help us.

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Krita, motherfuckers. Do you use it?