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Comment on What are your current pain points with Linux? in ~tech
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Comment on What are your current pain points with Linux? in ~tech
Nefara (edited )LinkI swapped to Linux around 2024 when I built a new system. The last Windows I used is Windows 7, which I refused to upgrade from. I use my PC for 3d modeling and printing, and theoretically gaming...I swapped to Linux around 2024 when I built a new system. The last Windows I used is Windows 7, which I refused to upgrade from. I use my PC for 3d modeling and printing, and theoretically gaming if I had more time. I installed debian based Mint on my personal system with KDE and have since installed kubuntu on my kid's pc and debian on a home server.
My pain points are many and sore. For one, I just had the fun experience of trying to share a folder on the server. Simple right? Nope. We bought a new hard drive for our server and wanted to use it as family storage backup and local device access. Just need the disk to show up in the local network, nothing fancy. I formatted it in exfat, because I thought that had the most cross-compatability with my partner's windows machine and my linux machines.
How it worked out:
Format the disk in partition manager
Allocate the space
Pick a mounting point and mount it
Right click disk, can't change permissions or even create folders
Open disk as root
I still can't create a new folder on the disk even as root?
Do a search and find people saying disks formatted in exfat have all permissions blocked by default for some reason (why??)
Do a search to remind myself how to take control of files with terminal
Change owner and group of the disk to my user
Still not granting permissions
Do a another search on how to fix it
Unmount, restart systemctrl daemon, mount it again
Still no permissions, restart system
Open Dolphin because Files doesn't have a share option in Properties
Go to Share tab, says there's a permissions error for Sambashare
Search error online to find out I've already followed the instructions on how to fix it months ago and forgot
The fix never worked, what did I do as a workaround?
Search system for samba.conf
Open as root
Do another search to see if I can add multiple paths to PublicFiles (no)
Change the path to the whole /mnt folder so everyone can just see all disks because at this point I just want it to work
Save and quitHow I thought it should work:
Format the disk in partition manager
Allocate the space
Right click the disk in Files
Select "properties" and go to "share"
Click "share" and choose options of with whoI run into issues that are unintuitive and opaque pretty consistently, like being unable to share my screen on another locally networked device (gnu displays never worked, general consensus is "shit's fucked, just use an hdmi cable"), not being able to find my installed programs where I want them (bottles, lutris, steam and linux natives all have their own defaults, and I want most of them on my HD not SSD), not being able to easily make program shortcuts, permission errors with certain program formats, random issues with waking system out of suspension, recently used folder tracking doesn't work consistently and is separate between Dolphin, Files, and whatever programs are using for file browsing... I worry that if I didnt have the internet, I would lose access to a large subsection of tools and controls because I don't know or can't remember terminal commands. There's often either no GUI for a lot of it, or the GUIs don't work because they were made by some volunteer 10 years ago who made it for themselves and shared it but it hasn't been maintained or lacks permissions or something. I just keep getting the impression that Linux isn't an OS so much as 200 programs in a trenchcoat.
Still never going back to Windows though.
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Comment on What's the coolest thrift store find you've ever scored? in ~talk
Nefara LinkI've been thrifting seriously for almost a decade, so there's some stiff competition but my favorite find of all time is a second hand steel tongue drum that I got for about $50. A new one from...I've been thrifting seriously for almost a decade, so there's some stiff competition but my favorite find of all time is a second hand steel tongue drum that I got for about $50. A new one from the same artisan is about 5-6 times that. It was clearly painstakingly crafted and the sound is just incredible. I use it as a way to fidget when I need to sit still and it's like a warm bubble bath for my ears.
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Comment on Winter boot recommendations for women in ~life.style
Nefara Link ParentI came in to recommend Baffin as well. Been very impressed with not only the water resistance but also just how toasty my toes stay even in thin socks. I ended up buying pairs for my whole family...I came in to recommend Baffin as well. Been very impressed with not only the water resistance but also just how toasty my toes stay even in thin socks. I ended up buying pairs for my whole family and everyone is happy with them. Love the removable/replaceable inner layer to aid in drying if they get wet for any reason. Baffins plus a boot warmer makes for very happy feet.
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Comment on What are your favorite simple pleasures? in ~talk
Nefara LinkA hot beverage that's exactly the right temperature Sleepy cuddles in bed (animal, person, pillow, all good) A flaky buttery croissant you can hear while you bite into it Kicking off shoes to feel...A hot beverage that's exactly the right temperature
Sleepy cuddles in bed (animal, person, pillow, all good)
A flaky buttery croissant you can hear while you bite into it
Kicking off shoes to feel soft cool grass on hot bare feet that have been walking a while
A view of natural beauty, bonus if there is a sunset
When the wind catches the trees in autumn and the leaves flutter down in a golden rain
Sticking your nose into the neck of a happy purring cat
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Comment on Death in D&D 5e, the various revival spells, and their impact on the game in ~games.tabletop
Nefara LinkDeath of characters and how to handle them is a crucial session 0 topic. It's something so subjective and table dependent, and it should be up to all players to share how they want their...Death of characters and how to handle them is a crucial session 0 topic. It's something so subjective and table dependent, and it should be up to all players to share how they want their character's mortality to feel. TTRPGs are collaborative games, not fixed systems or unilateral like video games.
If a table wants to feel real risk of losing their character every time they're in combat, that's something they discuss with the GM. If a player wants to roll a new character and wants their current one to have a dramatic and heroic exit, that's something they discuss with the GM. Otherwise, all of the ways of coming back are just tools in the tool box to allow players to create the narrative they want and keep playing.
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Comment on What "one-hit wonder" do you think has a discography worth exploring? in ~music
Nefara LinkGotye immediately comes to mind. Everyone went crazy over Somebody I Used to Know but he is a talented indie multi instrumentalist that has a lot of genuinely great songs on his albums. I don't...Gotye immediately comes to mind. Everyone went crazy over Somebody I Used to Know but he is a talented indie multi instrumentalist that has a lot of genuinely great songs on his albums. I don't think people didn't necessarily know that, but that one song went so huge it makes all his others seem obscure.
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Comment on Children's music suggestions in ~music
Nefara LinkMy kid is three, and we put together an old school offline mp3 player for him with a wide mix of music on it from lots of genres. We have some electronic and drum and bass, some classical, some...My kid is three, and we put together an old school offline mp3 player for him with a wide mix of music on it from lots of genres. We have some electronic and drum and bass, some classical, some contemporary instrumental, folk, indie, traditional, pop, rock, big band swing etc etc. We put that alongside some typical kid offerings.
So far he seems to like listening to the Bluey album, songs from Storybots, and some folk and traditional. He especially seems to vibe with Irish jigs and reels with a driving drum beat. He's also got a favorite electronic song, Force by Alan Walker. It's fun to see how his personal music tastes are emerging.
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Comment on Choosing a sewing machine in ~hobbies
Nefara (edited )Link ParentYes! I have a vintage 70s Sears Kenmore machine that was handed down to me from my mother, and has lasted me 20 years of relatively maintenance free hobbyist sewing. It sewed through a lighter...Yes! I have a vintage 70s Sears Kenmore machine that was handed down to me from my mother, and has lasted me 20 years of relatively maintenance free hobbyist sewing. It sewed through a lighter grade leather project I was making no problem, which would absolutely wreck a modern domestic machine. I just picked up a Morse 4400 for $25 at the thrift store, which was like a dollar a pound because the thing is almost entirely metal. I'm excited to try it out because the thing seems like a beast. There really is a sweet spot of age and those vintage 40s-70s machines are tried and tested, with easily maintainable parts and mechanisms and built to last.
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Comment on Murderbot | Official trailer in ~tv
Nefara Link ParentI just started a reread, and huh, it says "cloned human tissue" multiple times. I wonder where I got that other theory? The only thing I can think of is that Murderbot says multiple times it's not...I just started a reread, and huh, it says "cloned human tissue" multiple times. I wonder where I got that other theory? The only thing I can think of is that Murderbot says multiple times it's not necessarily a reliable narrator when it comes to facts about the world or things outside itself.
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Comment on Murderbot | Official trailer in ~tv
Nefara Link ParentRight, so as long as the character resists being called a "him" and honors the genderless identity in the show, I can roll with Skarsgard as the lead. The narration is certainly more "animated"...- Nonbinary and agender folks aren't necessarily androgynous and don't owe society a particular gender presentation. So, while the lead is not, the character still explicitly is non-binary regardless of how it presents at any given time.
Right, so as long as the character resists being called a "him" and honors the genderless identity in the show, I can roll with Skarsgard as the lead. The narration is certainly more "animated" than I got used to in the audio books but I understand the need to emote more because we will be losing a lot of its internal voice.
As far as the origins of cyborg-humans, they're vague and mysterious and not explicitly said to be one thing or another. We just know they're a combination of biological human bits and mechanical bits in varying proportions based on purpose. We also know that in that universe, memories can be directly manipulated, edited, deleted and implanted into cyborg humans. I suppose the way I imagined it is that if a human suffered a catastrophic event that otherwise killed their body, they could be "salvaged" by using cybernetics and have enough bits replaced to become functional again. Because the corporation rim has many, many opportunities for terrible things to happen to human bodies, this made sense to me because it could be "cheaper" to find "donors" than to grow needed parts in a lab. Any memories of a previous life could be deleted or overwritten to start with a clean slate and a governor module implanted. But again, it's never explicitly said, so it's all speculation on my part.
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Comment on Murderbot | Official trailer in ~tv
Nefara Link ParentBased on the trailer they have multiple scenes and lines that are taken straight from All Systems Red. There have been some "based on" series and movies recently that don't even have that through...Based on the trailer they have multiple scenes and lines that are taken straight from All Systems Red. There have been some "based on" series and movies recently that don't even have that through their whole runtime haha. Of course we need to actually see to judge but I'm optimistic that this was made by people who actually read and liked the books, which seems like a lot to ask these days.
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Comment on Murderbot | Official trailer in ~tv
Nefara Link ParentIf they keep the character genderless and neutral in action and personal voice, I can see myself getting used to it. It WOULD be somehow more likely in my head canon that men would be turned into...If they keep the character genderless and neutral in action and personal voice, I can see myself getting used to it. It WOULD be somehow more likely in my head canon that men would be turned into sec units in the corporation rim, and they did otherwise keep the body lean and trim (to save on bulk shipping costs of course). I'm bummed because an NB/agender/androgynous lead in ANY major media would be a huge win, but I also get where they must have felt they needed a major name in action to headline it. I'm cautiously optimistic even if it doesn't fit my imagination.
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Comment on Megathread: April Fools' Day 2025 on the internet in ~talk
Nefara LinkArenanet and Guild Wars always does something for April Fools, ranging from making everyone have bobbleheads, or see giant cats in every city, to an entire 8 bit inspired adventure with elaborate...Arenanet and Guild Wars always does something for April Fools, ranging from making everyone have bobbleheads, or see giant cats in every city, to an entire 8 bit inspired adventure with elaborate new maps and different combat and item system. This year's iteration is a bunch of achievements which involve doing things like a challenging end game dungeon as a small vicious cactus creature, partipate in a fashion show, or open your own cat cafe.
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Comment on What long standalone book is worth its page count? in ~books
Nefara Link ParentI loved Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrel. One of the only books I downloaded as both an ebook and an audio book so I could read constantly across both mediums when one wasn't an option. It's unique...I loved Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrel. One of the only books I downloaded as both an ebook and an audio book so I could read constantly across both mediums when one wasn't an option. It's unique and compelling with a very distinct charm and style. I picked it up because I adored the mini series, and now I just love both for being their own things. I plan on reading more Susanna Clark books for sure.
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Comment on Follow up on the username thread: What Tildes users do you recognize when browsing and, without being rude or inflammatory, what is your impression of them? in ~tildes
Nefara Link ParentYes, and I keep soapy water handy at all times, even in a spritz bottle in my car 😉 (But I also have a toddler so it comes in handy for that, but I always refill it, for the wizards)Yes, and I keep soapy water handy at all times, even in a spritz bottle in my car 😉
(But I also have a toddler so it comes in handy for that, but I always refill it, for the wizards)
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Comment on Follow up on the username thread: What Tildes users do you recognize when browsing and, without being rude or inflammatory, what is your impression of them? in ~tildes
Nefara LinkWhenever I see @Mendanbar it always reminds me of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. They were the first novels I read as a kid and they hold a special place in my heart. I reread them so many times...Whenever I see @Mendanbar it always reminds me of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. They were the first novels I read as a kid and they hold a special place in my heart. I reread them so many times the spines fell apart and I still remember a lot of the content fondly after so many years. So my impression of them is that they have good taste in nerdy fiction books 👍
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Comment on How do I trick my brain into accepting eating less? in ~health
Nefara Link ParentThat sounds like a good idea, I don't make bread often enough for that to work for me but I would certainly try it! You might need to up the moisture in any recipe you use thoughThat sounds like a good idea, I don't make bread often enough for that to work for me but I would certainly try it! You might need to up the moisture in any recipe you use though
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Comment on How do I trick my brain into accepting eating less? in ~health
Nefara Link ParentIt's unfortunately a lot like eating saw dust. It's absorbent, so you can mix it in to other foods and it isn't grainy or gritty, but then it's like soggy saw dust. I tried adding it to a few...It's unfortunately a lot like eating saw dust. It's absorbent, so you can mix it in to other foods and it isn't grainy or gritty, but then it's like soggy saw dust. I tried adding it to a few things and found apple sauce, oatmeal and rice porridge the least offensive carriers for it.
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Comment on US election results (other than presidential) thread in ~society
Nefara LinkPretty pleased that a referendum measure limiting PAC donations to $5000 passed in Maine with an overwhelming majority.Pretty pleased that a referendum measure limiting PAC donations to $5000 passed in Maine with an overwhelming majority.
All of this, yes. Plus when I talk about what a pain it can be to troubleshoot problems, a lot of Linux people say "well why didn't you do x" or "you should have done y". Well I did z because z was what I found online when I did searches because if there's documentation for this stuff hell if I know where to find it. It certainly isn't anywhere I know to find it on my system.