Lup Yuen Lee 李立源 @lupyuen@qoto.org

@rgegriff @lupyuen

#slackware somehow is missing from this list, while being systemd free all the time. maybe it's not "sexy" enough :)

"stable" 14.2 is a bit outdated, you could try slackware-current. it's rather stable for a bleeding-edge thing, probably because most things are kept vanilla and not patched to death.

if you want to try -current, AlienBOB creates unofficial installer ISOs for that:
https://slackware.nl/slackware/slackware64-current-iso/

version 15.0 should be ready sometime this year, if everything goes well.

@skunksarebetter @rgegriff @lupyuen

> From a regular user's perspective; it won't affect you. systemd would very likely benefit you.

until you try to setup a vpn with networkmanager and systemd-resolved manages to be even more broken in regards of updating your resolvers than any hack used previously. welcome to hell.

@rgegriff @lupyuen It's mostly a matter of philosophy. Some feel that systemd takes on too many roles, violating the Unix principles. This does bleed into it being technically undesirable sometimes, since it might be "bloated" in some regard (e.g. slow, unmanageable, etc.).

From a regular user's perspective; it won't affect you. systemd would very likely benefit you.

From a systems administrator's or enthusiast's; you might have concerns about systemd.

@lupyuen As someone who's entrypoint to Linux was Ubuntu (after messing around with things like dsl, puppy, and other stuff); can anyone explain to me why systemd is so dang devisive? Is there genuinely anything technically wrong with it, or is it just another vim vs emacs thing?

Minetest is a FOSS alternative to Minecraft, and has just received a major update. Follow at:

➡️ @Minetest

It's available for Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and BSD from the official site:

https://www.minetest.net

The update makes it much easier to access game modes and mods. If you haven't tried it in a while, it might be worth another look.

Also check out this world-building project called Illuna:

➡️ @illunaminetest

https://share.tube/videos/watch/d84239ab-55c0-4c19-bf5e-e1dd6a7b4b17

#Minetest #Minecraft #Alternatives #FOSS #Gaming

#PineTalk Episode 3: "Quartzy Keyboards" is out now!

@linmob and @Ezra discuss their favorite parts of the February community update and try to answer a few community questions.

Give it a listen at pine64.org/pinetalk/

Show notes at: https://www.pine64.org/2021/02/26/003-quartzy-keyboards/

The #Pinecil is now back in stock!

Store link: https://pine64.com/product-category/pinecil/?v=0446c16e2e66

PSA: To everyone receiving your #PinePhone, please read the included documentation and consult our Wiki (https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/PinePhone) prior to use.

Make sure to place your SD and SIM cards in the correct slots; see attached illustration.

Some #FollowFriday to consider

@Wetrix

@mur2501

@trinsec

@khird

@icedquinn

@pants

@mathlover

@louiscouture

@seek

@realcaseyrollins

#FF

Been using my #pine64 #pinetime for a few months now with #WaspOS

It's been a awesome tool! I use the flashlight app for seeing in the dark at night (to avoid stubbed toes), the haptic alarm to wakeup in the morning (it's got a strong vibrator!), and of course it's a nice watch too...

Recently there was also a calculator added to Wasp, although I've not yet had to use it. I think I'll switch to infinitime though once it gets the haptic alarm, as it's got more Pinephone integration. 😍