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    Kubuntu 24.04 has finally become really neat
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    Here's a somewhat sad philosophical question: how long does it take for Ubuntu-based LTS to truly become LTS stable? Apparently, the answer is about two years. So far, if you've followed my diatribes on Linux, Kubuntu 24.04 has not been the most exemplary of LTS editions. Even my fourth attempt showed all sorts of issues and problems and snags, making me feel rather hesitant to upgrade yet [09:19] schestowitz[TR2] more systems. Wait, it was my fifth attempt, yeah. So there.

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    But then, Kubuntu 26.04 got released. I actually liked it quite some. In fact, I liked it so much that I've decided to upgrade the system on my ancient 12-year-old Lenovo Y50-70, a really curious beast of a machine. That laptop still has respectable specs by today's standards, including an i7 processor, hybrid Nvidia graphics, 4K display, and recently, I swapped the original mechanical di [09:19] schestowitz[TR2] sk for an SSD, which brought about an excellent breath of fresh, minty air. Before I do this upgrade, I want to "explore" Kubuntu 24.04 one last time. Let's see what happens.

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    • [09:19] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.dedoimedo.com | Kubuntu 24.04 has finally become really neat ● Jul 16 [13:49] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes ● Jul 16 [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] "This week, Linus Torvalds made the following statement: [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] [The Linux Kernel] is *NOT* some kind of "social warrior" project, never has been, and never will be. [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] Which is peculiar considering the fact that Linux, himself, regularly uses the Linux Kernel (often as a weapon) to promote Leftist, Social Warrior political activism. [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] Heres just a handful of examples of Linus using the Linux Kernel for political causes: [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] - Linus on the Russia / Ukraine War (after Russian developers were banned from contributing to the Linux Kernel): [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] Did you think Id be supporting Russian aggression? Linus stated that any who oppose banning Russian developers are part of Russian troll factories. [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] - Linus pushing the Covid Vaccine (and aggressively attacking anyone who questions it): [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] Please keep your insane and technically incorrect anti-vax comments to yourself. You dont know what you are talking about Get vaccinated. Stop believing the anti-vax lies. And if you insist on believing in the crazy conspiracy theories, at least SHUT THE HELL UP [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] And those were specifically posted to the Linux Kernel Mailing list. [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] Heres a few more quotes from Linus Torvalds (where he is communicating as the leader of the Linux Kernel project): [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] I am one of those woke communists you worry about. [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] I'm a card-carrying atheist, [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] A woman's right to choose is very important. [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] Guns should be carefully licensed. [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] Linus (who repeatedly spoke at and is listed as a member of the WEF) also used his position within the Linux Kernel to promote Trans Activism: I couldn't care less if you decided to dress up in the wrong clothes or decided you'd rather live your life without feeling tied to whatever plumbing you were born with. [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] When looking at the statements and actions of Linux Kernel leadership, one things is undeniably clear: [15:16] schestowitz[TR2] The Linux Kernel *IS* a social warrior projects. And that has been the case for many, many years." [15:23] schestowitz[TR2] xxxxxxxx > It was Sam's Club. They said they wanted me to do a job interview and then they yanked it without explanation. [15:23] schestowitz[TR2] xxxxxxxx > Most of these just end with "We have decided to hire another candidate." but this one scheduled an interview then quietly unscheduled it and then I got that letter. [15:23] schestowitz[TR2] xxxxxxxx > They didn't even bother to send a follow-up like don't waste your time showing up here. [15:23] schestowitz[TR2] xxxxxxxx > Very rude. [15:23] schestowitz[TR2] xxxxxxxx > Got my food stamp card in the mail today though so there's that. [15:23] schestowitz[TR2] > Here is a diff with cumulative additions and one URL correction for the [15:23] schestowitz[TR2] > Bicha article. I thought about creating new articles for some of these [15:23] schestowitz[TR2] > things but the abuse thing is so bad that it fits better in the sequence [15:23] schestowitz[TR2] > for people to read from start to finish. [15:23] schestowitz[TR2] > [15:23] schestowitz[TR2] > Will you be on holiday? I might visit the UK again in July or August [15:23] schestowitz[TR2] > for a few days. [15:23] schestowitz[TR2] A lot of money is spent this month trying to silence us. Let us know if you are around. [15:53] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@kcvnmgbxt8eqq.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jul 16 [16:14] *psydroid3 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● Jul 16 [17:22] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [17:26] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@xk49uzi5amp4u.irc) has joined #techbytes [17:37] *fisyr (~sid742826@54ft5ertucjhs.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jul 16 [18:46] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@kcvnmgbxt8eqq.irc) has joined #techbytes [18:58] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.10 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) [18:58] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@kcvnmgbxt8eqq.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jul 16 [19:39] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.10 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) [19:43] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@kcvnmgbxt8eqq.irc) has joined #techbytes [19:49] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jul 16 [21:57] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.10 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) ● Jul 16 [23:52] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [23:57] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@xk49uzi5amp4u.irc) has joined #techbytes