I know this is Tildes and all, but I can't help but feel like a gif of Michael Scott saying No, God please no would be the only appropriate response. I do not need an AI in my own file structure...
I know this is Tildes and all, but I can't help but feel like a gif of Michael Scott saying No, God please no would be the only appropriate response.
I do not need an AI in my own file structure full stop period end of message.
Editing photos like blurring the background and removing objects seems like a fine use of the tech in my opinion. Google has offered this functionality in their photos app on Pixel devices for...
Editing photos like blurring the background and removing objects seems like a fine use of the tech in my opinion. Google has offered this functionality in their photos app on Pixel devices for years.
It just makes no sense to put these actions in the file explorer. Put them in the photos application where they belong.
This may be useful for some, but I can’t say I’m thrilled with this personally. The thing Explorer needs most right now is focus on performance and polish, not more MS service junk bolted on. A...
This may be useful for some, but I can’t say I’m thrilled with this personally. The thing Explorer needs most right now is focus on performance and polish, not more MS service junk bolted on.
A better architecture to add these features with would be the model used by the macOS Finder, where things like image transformations can be added by any third party and show up in the same “Quick Actions” and Services menus that first party stuff shows up in, all of which can be disabled by the user.
A nice generic framework like that wouldn’t help MS sell copilot subs and harvest user data though, so no chance of that happening.
RANT INCOMING: This just cemented my little experimentation of using Mint Linux on my primary PC. I've installed it on my backup/media PC that is currently has a 1070 and W10. This is getting to...
RANT INCOMING:
This just cemented my little experimentation of using Mint Linux on my primary PC. I've installed it on my backup/media PC that is currently has a 1070 and W10.
This is getting to be too much. Honestly the hardest part is trying to figure out how security works on Linux. Theres that old addage of having to do your own security. But its this continuing(and increasing velocoty) of unneeded windows updates that is becoming too much to fight against. Ill gladly give up playing live service games if it means my OS isnt adding crud that nobody wants and that no work is being done on fixing issues already there.
It's not a rant, it's the truth. At home I've been using Linux Mint for several years now, only have W11 box that I upgraded because of family member who is very much a RTC (resistant to change)...
It's not a rant, it's the truth. At home I've been using Linux Mint for several years now, only have W11 box that I upgraded because of family member who is very much a RTC (resistant to change) but slowly I've introduced it to her. There is a learning curve as it comes to usage, securing linux etc., but I think that Linux mint was the right decision for myself at home - ain't going back!
Do you happen to know of any reliable guides to securing Linux for lazy noobs? On the one hand, I think I've been doing fine with Ubuntu for all these years, but on the other hand, would I even...
Do you happen to know of any reliable guides to securing Linux for lazy noobs?
On the one hand, I think I've been doing fine with Ubuntu for all these years, but on the other hand, would I even notice if my box was compromised?
Step 1: Only use the system package manager/software store. Don't download software off internet websites. Step 2: There is no step 2. Yes, because there's a monetization plan with all malware....
Step 1: Only use the system package manager/software store. Don't download software off internet websites.
Step 2: There is no step 2.
would I even notice if my box was compromised?
Yes, because there's a monetization plan with all malware. Anyway, there's not currently any malware targeting desktop Linux users, so as long as you follow step 1 in the future, you have nothing to worry about.
As a Linux noob (er, I've been running Mint for 1½ years now, but as long and things don't break, my learning has kinda stagnated), does sudo apt-get $program follow step 1, or is there a risk to...
As a Linux noob (er, I've been running Mint for 1½ years now, but as long and things don't break, my learning has kinda stagnated), does sudo apt-get $program follow step 1, or is there a risk to using it?
apt-get is exactly the system package manager, so you're good! You definitely don't have to use the command line unless you want to either, the Software Manager GUI on your computer uses apt-get...
apt-get is exactly the system package manager, so you're good! You definitely don't have to use the command line unless you want to either, the Software Manager GUI on your computer uses apt-get under the hood.
@arch_mage mentioned FilePilot as a light weight solution for windows boxes. Does one....just learn how to grep properly on Mint? Or is there an agreed upon well-known light weight efficient...
@arch_mage mentioned FilePilot as a light weight solution for windows boxes. Does one....just learn how to grep properly on Mint? Or is there an agreed upon well-known light weight efficient solution already available?
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"Listen," said Ford, who was still engrossed in the sales brochure, "they make a big thing of the ship's cybernetics. 'A new generation of Sirius Cybernetics Corporation robots and computers, with the new GPP feature.'"
"GPP feature?" said Arthur. "What's that?"
"Oh, it says Genuine People Personalities."
"Oh," said Arthur, "sounds ghastly."
A voice behind them said, "It is." The voice was low and hopeless and accompanied by a slight clanking sound. They spun round and saw an abject steel man standing hunched in the doorway.
"What?" they said.
"Ghastly," continued Marvin, "it all is. Absolutely ghastly. Just don't even talk about it. Look at this door," he said, stepping through it. The irony circuits cut into his voice modulator as he mimicked the style of the sales brochure. "'All the doors in this spaceship have a cheerful and sunny disposition. It is their pleasure to open for you, and their satisfaction to close again with the knowledge of a job well done.'"
As the door closed behind them it became apparent that it did indeed have a satisfied sighlike quality to it. "Hummmmmmmyummmmmmmah!" it said.
Marvin regarded it with cold loathing while his logic circuits chattered with disgust and tinkered with the concept of directing physical violence against it. Why bother? What's the point? Nothing is worth getting involved in.
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Can't wait for MS to make this generally available with a GPO to block it for enterprises. It's like playing whack-a-mole with all of their AI products crammed down our throat.
Can't wait for MS to make this generally available with a GPO to block it for enterprises.
It's like playing whack-a-mole with all of their AI products crammed down our throat.
That's one of the major flaws of unchecked capitalism. It should be a good thing when we each the point where a certain problem is solved, or solved enough to not need constant innovation. But...
That's one of the major flaws of unchecked capitalism. It should be a good thing when we each the point where a certain problem is solved, or solved enough to not need constant innovation. But acknowledging that something is solved also means making a lot less money as you have less incentive to sell updates to your product.
That's not too say that OSs are solved today and forever, but I don't think they need frequent innovation or testing features there isn't a clear need for.
So it's in Microsoft's best interest to always be adding features, and always be dumping stupid amounts of money into marketing to make them sound like something the user wanted all along.
I would also blame general human nature to complain about independent things "not working well together" or put another way "why do I need 10 different programs when having them combined into 1...
I would also blame general human nature to complain about independent things "not working well together" or put another way "why do I need 10 different programs when having them combined into 1 program is so much better"
Hm, interesting. I think I disagree, but we're probably aligned in sentiment. My feeling is everything can be improved to some degree, but something as major as an LLM integration should be an...
I don't think they need frequent innovation or testing features there isn't a clear need for.
Hm, interesting. I think I disagree, but we're probably aligned in sentiment. My feeling is everything can be improved to some degree, but something as major as an LLM integration should be an optional add-on. Or if it's that tightly integrated then fork it and spin it off as a new program. If they did that I wouldn't even be opposed to it being preloaded and set to the default, as long as there’s an option to switch back. But you're right, capitalism does not incentivize this type of pro-consumer management/behavior in the slightest
I've started using FilePilot because the Microsoft File Explorer is getting more and more unusable by the day. Its made by a Single Dev and has a free beta currently. Having a file search that...
I've started using FilePilot because the Microsoft File Explorer is getting more and more unusable by the day. Its made by a Single Dev and has a free beta currently. Having a file search that actually works has been a huge productivity boost
Its amazing that this program is less than 2MB. It really shows how bloated modern software is and what people can do when they care about performance.
It does feel like efficient, high utility, no nonsense software is becoming something of a lost art. There’s still bright spots but the cynical side of me can’t help but wonder how much longer...
It does feel like efficient, high utility, no nonsense software is becoming something of a lost art. There’s still bright spots but the cynical side of me can’t help but wonder how much longer they’ll be able to avoid being taken out by a monster wave in the sea of mediocrity.
I know this is Tildes and all, but I can't help but feel like a gif of Michael Scott saying No, God please no would be the only appropriate response.
I do not need an AI in my own file structure full stop period end of message.
Editing photos like blurring the background and removing objects seems like a fine use of the tech in my opinion. Google has offered this functionality in their photos app on Pixel devices for years.
It just makes no sense to put these actions in the file explorer. Put them in the photos application where they belong.
This may be useful for some, but I can’t say I’m thrilled with this personally. The thing Explorer needs most right now is focus on performance and polish, not more MS service junk bolted on.
A better architecture to add these features with would be the model used by the macOS Finder, where things like image transformations can be added by any third party and show up in the same “Quick Actions” and Services menus that first party stuff shows up in, all of which can be disabled by the user.
A nice generic framework like that wouldn’t help MS sell copilot subs and harvest user data though, so no chance of that happening.
It seems like that's the case, no?
RANT INCOMING:
This just cemented my little experimentation of using Mint Linux on my primary PC. I've installed it on my backup/media PC that is currently has a 1070 and W10.
This is getting to be too much. Honestly the hardest part is trying to figure out how security works on Linux. Theres that old addage of having to do your own security. But its this continuing(and increasing velocoty) of unneeded windows updates that is becoming too much to fight against. Ill gladly give up playing live service games if it means my OS isnt adding crud that nobody wants and that no work is being done on fixing issues already there.
It's not a rant, it's the truth. At home I've been using Linux Mint for several years now, only have W11 box that I upgraded because of family member who is very much a RTC (resistant to change) but slowly I've introduced it to her. There is a learning curve as it comes to usage, securing linux etc., but I think that Linux mint was the right decision for myself at home - ain't going back!
Do you happen to know of any reliable guides to securing Linux for lazy noobs?
On the one hand, I think I've been doing fine with Ubuntu for all these years, but on the other hand, would I even notice if my box was compromised?
Step 1: Only use the system package manager/software store. Don't download software off internet websites.
Step 2: There is no step 2.
Yes, because there's a monetization plan with all malware. Anyway, there's not currently any malware targeting desktop Linux users, so as long as you follow step 1 in the future, you have nothing to worry about.
As a Linux noob (er, I've been running Mint for 1½ years now, but as long and things don't break, my learning has kinda stagnated), does
sudo apt-get $programfollow step 1, or is there a risk to using it?apt-getis exactly the system package manager, so you're good! You definitely don't have to use the command line unless you want to either, the Software Manager GUI on your computer usesapt-getunder the hood.Thanks, I didn't realize that the Software Manager is a GUI for literally the same thing.
@arch_mage mentioned FilePilot as a light weight solution for windows boxes. Does one....just learn how to grep properly on Mint? Or is there an agreed upon well-known light weight efficient solution already available?
Honestly, the standard solutions on Linux are quite good in my experience, so whatever comes with your distro.
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Can't wait for MS to make this generally available with a GPO to block it for enterprises.
It's like playing whack-a-mole with all of their AI products crammed down our throat.
It seems they don't have any other good ideas for how to improve their products and services
That's one of the major flaws of unchecked capitalism. It should be a good thing when we each the point where a certain problem is solved, or solved enough to not need constant innovation. But acknowledging that something is solved also means making a lot less money as you have less incentive to sell updates to your product.
That's not too say that OSs are solved today and forever, but I don't think they need frequent innovation or testing features there isn't a clear need for.
So it's in Microsoft's best interest to always be adding features, and always be dumping stupid amounts of money into marketing to make them sound like something the user wanted all along.
I would also blame general human nature to complain about independent things "not working well together" or put another way "why do I need 10 different programs when having them combined into 1 program is so much better"
I think the part of human nature that makes us get excited about shiny new things is more to blame.
Hm, interesting. I think I disagree, but we're probably aligned in sentiment. My feeling is everything can be improved to some degree, but something as major as an LLM integration should be an optional add-on. Or if it's that tightly integrated then fork it and spin it off as a new program. If they did that I wouldn't even be opposed to it being preloaded and set to the default, as long as there’s an option to switch back. But you're right, capitalism does not incentivize this type of pro-consumer management/behavior in the slightest
I've started using FilePilot because the Microsoft File Explorer is getting more and more unusable by the day. Its made by a Single Dev and has a free beta currently. Having a file search that actually works has been a huge productivity boost
Its amazing that this program is less than 2MB. It really shows how bloated modern software is and what people can do when they care about performance.
It does feel like efficient, high utility, no nonsense software is becoming something of a lost art. There’s still bright spots but the cynical side of me can’t help but wonder how much longer they’ll be able to avoid being taken out by a monster wave in the sea of mediocrity.