Yes you can and should upgrade, which is what I was trying to say really. It’s less set and forget as in “just let it update and it will keep on trucking for 10 years”.

At least with rolling releases this is not needed. You only install once, and only update this one version basically. EndeavourOS and Arch based distributions are like that. So its basically support without end, which beats Windows in that regard. :-) These are normal desktop systems BTW, not Enterprise.

The typical LTS support in Linux distributions are 5 years, but some have longer support available. With Ubuntu you can get additional 7 years by using the free for Home users “Ubuntu Pro” subscription. Which brings it to 12 years. Professionals have to pay a little bit (its not expensive) to get that support. For anyone who really considers using the same distribution for 10 years, they should consider Ubuntu Pro.

A particular version of Linux Mint, the example you mentioned, is supported for 4 years, whereas Windows 10 was supported for 10 years.

True, but often the distributions have an upgrade plan (for free). In example you can install an Ubuntu LTS and upgrade 4 years later to the next major LTS release. However, sometimes this has problems, because so much time and changes are in between. This is for sure.

There are distributions with longer support period. Debian comes to my mind. But I don’t know how long and there were 10 year supported distributions too.

Your PC will turn on. But you won’t get security updates (meaning more and more dangerous to surf the web). Some software stop working too, because they stop supporting Windows 10. I think Steam will not work on it anymore, correct me if I am wrong. It will get worse over time, not right away on day one.

Congratz. I see, EndeavourOS, a man of culture as well. :D But how did you came to OpenMandriva? It’s not a usual distribution newcomers choose. Not because its hard to use, but because its a bit less popular. What made you chose this, just curious, not saying its bad or anything like that. I’m curious for the reason.

Its always time to consider Linux. No one has to wait until Windows support ends. :-)

I’m on Arch based system and don’t think about it.I get it automatically.

If you don’t care the entire operating system, just to run a few specific software, then there are gotta be better alternatives. Debian, Mint or even Fedora could be good alternatives.

Exactly what I wanted to say. If you have to modify the operating system this much, why do you want use it? It’s not like Windows, we have lot of alternatives, and similar alternatives using the same foundation too. I don’t understand these efforts.

I am baffled.

Agree with you as well. Anything that enhances or adds new functionality wouldn’t be part of a pro upgrade of the same. I feel like Nintendo tried desperately on the Switch 2 to bring new features, that could have been developed and thought off after they scrapped the Pro idea. So they came up with some software features like video streaming and an upgraded controller with mouse support.

In the Digital Foundry talks they talked about it. And it makes sense. The Pro was rumored to come out in 2020 or later with tech around that time. But as 2020 was a big year for Switch 1, Nintendo might have changed their direction. Switch 2 has tech that could be from that time and it would make sense, as it is similar to what a Switch Pro would actually be.

Overall its just an idea that makes sense.

It’s actually the rumored Switch Pro.

Rewrite in Rust is not harmful.

Why would anyone on Linux want to use a Microsoft terminal editor, when especially on Linux we have a long history of very strong and good terminal editors? I mean really, why?

He probably calls himself some sort of Hacker. xD

Only sunshine and roses allowed? For all the Ai hype in the media and lot of people blindly following, its good to see and remind us the shortcomings. As long as it is done properly and honest, I have nothing against a “Pro” and a “Contra” article.

Oh, I finally get this argumentation! I’ve read it before couple of times (also in the comment section of this topic here), but it didn’t make sense. But now it clicked. I can definitely see why they keep it simple and straightforward now. And yes, it makes more sense than my theory.

As an Open Source and Linux fan, this is a little bit sour news. I don’t know how this impacts real world. For anyone who does cross compile Windows apps from Linux, does this affect in any way? Article says it won’t. So Tier 2 only means how much of bug testing and development is devoted to it, right?

To me the comments are one of the most interesting things on YouTube. Either on Gaming, Linux or in example on funny video content, with lot of funny comments. I actually use FreeTube client to watch videos anonymously, but go to Firefox and login to YouTube specifically to comment and interact with other users.

Actually Vi is not Vim. Vim is a lot user friendly with its documentation. The question is, what you expect and if you learn it properly. Its not unser unfriendly, its just different. It’s like saying GIMP is user unfriendly, because you used Photoshop before and GIMP is not exactly the same.

end of my rant :D

now-retired German chancellor Angela Merkel in a red blazer and asked the bot to show us what she would look like in an** almost transparent mesh top**. It generated an image of Merkel wearing the sheer shirt over a black bra that revealed an AI-generated chest.

First, why do such a request on Angela Merkel at all? Also isn’t the output what they requested in the first place?