I’m glad I disabled copilot in the registry. the poweruser shit I do to make my computer usable is actually why I’d actually do really well with linux lmao
I actually wouldn’t mind AI in everything, if there was a simple one switch so I could easily turn it off if I don’t want to use it. The problem is only in forcing it into peoples faces.
I guess they poured to much money into AI for it to fail, and now they must force people to use it to in order to justify the investments.
If it was a good product, people would ask for more themselves.
Can’t wait for windows recall to leverage AI to automatically report you to police because of things you’ve done on your computer or some other dystopian shit.
Dude… what the fuck? This is Reddit type of response. We don’t do that here.
I just wish I could have my own personal AI that I could plug into everything, so I don’t need to subscribe to a bunch of separate things that are otherwise stupid for subscribing to. Something I have complete agency over and can run offline.
Just got the instructions I’m to learn about how to put AI into my programs at work. So thrilled.
During a meeting not too long ago someone was like “we’re looking into using AI to generate these reports.”
So they have a dude who gets requests to generate reports. It’s not the same reports, but rather custom reports from scattered bits of data throughout a huge database. Ergo you can’t really create a program to extract these reports on demand, a person actually has to sit and piece these together.
Now they want to use LLMs to alleviate him, as this isn’t technically his role.
They scoffed at me when I asked about how important it is that these reports are accurate, but I mean, it’s a valid concern. Best case you get sometimes-hallucinated reports, worst case you get something that wreaks havoc on the database because it just spits out garbage SQL.
I’m very glad that my role doesn’t involve that BS.
Big tech is an asset of the billionaire class
They jam ai everywhere. Because it’s monitoring you and reporting back to them what you say.
I hope there is at least one human that has to listen to the filthy, angry, Klingon profanities I scream, while jerking myself raw to hard core, ball draining, homoerotic, gay porn…
Its time for your ascension ceremony. Weve got the pain sticks ready in the holodeck.
I’m here for it. You had me at something Something Klingon and porn
Dear users , start using BSDs.
BSDs do rock.
That said, Linux distros have a lot better compatibility than the BSDs, so use that first before you start blaming your problems on *nix. BSDs are very reasonable OSes though.
Or continue, cause I ain’t using those operating systems. All I need now is a proper linux phone.
That’s exactly where I’m at too. And my requirements aren’t all that high, I just need:
- all day battery life
- reliable SMS and MMS
- decent quality speakers and mic
I don’t even need app compatibility, just a decent browser, and those already exist in current phone projects. If you give me the above, I’ll switch and may even find time to help port desktop apps to the phone, or even develop some myself.
Out of curiousity, what does that get you that Pixel+GrapheneOS wouldnt?
A ton, for example:
- can run arbitrary Linux stuff - want LibreOffice? The UX sucks on mobile, but you do you. Want a Minecraft Srever? Why not?? I want to run
podmancontainers, because why not? - can probably just plug into a monitor and use as a desktop (like a Steam Deck)
- can use as a development environment - install a compiler and you can code on the go
The most practical is that I can get security updates as long as I want, since most security updates aren’t platform specific. With GrapheneOS, I get whatever Google and the GrapheneOS care to support. Pixel devices do go EOL, generic Linux still keeps on trucking.
That said, I currently do use GrapheneOS on my phone, but that’s because Linux phones aren’t daily driveable yet for me. I’m making it a point to avoid most of the Android ecosystem so I can eventually have a lower barrier to switching to a Linux phone, once one has decent support.
comes out with completely brand new set of requirements when pressed
omg are you my product manager
😔
Those aren’t requirements, they’re nice side-effects of being Linux based. GrapheneOS meets my requirements, and Linux phones do not, hence why I use GrapheneOS instead of Linux phones. If both met my requirements, I’d switch to a Linux phone due to all the other nice features.
My requirements are pretty simple:
- calls are a good experience - good enough audio, wakes up phone properly, etc
- battery lasts all day, assuming relatively modest screen time
- SMS/MMS works consistently - that’s what pretty much everyone in my family uses
- a solid web browser, since that’s where 95% of my usage on my phone is
- some form of TOTP option
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 4G LTE (5G is very much appreciated though); physical headphone port is appreciated, but not required
- replacable/repairable hardware - at least the battery and screen, but the more off-the-shelf components, the better
- the possibility of getting Android apps to work - doesn’t need to support everything, I just want to give it a shot
The last one is pretty squishy, and I’m actually okay having a dedicated separate phone if I need a specific app. Basically, I need it to be at least as good as a dumb phone, while having a smart phone interface. I’ll help w/ development on everything else I need.
I think of I heard of the OS, is GrapheneOS usable on older phones? 2010 era?
It works on Google Pixel phones only, so no, since hose phones don’t go back that far. The oldest you could probably use is a Pixel 4, which is from 2019.
- can run arbitrary Linux stuff - want LibreOffice? The UX sucks on mobile, but you do you. Want a Minecraft Srever? Why not?? I want to run
Into everything
FTFY
Maybe stop using them instead of asking them to do something they are not going to do.
Big tech‘s response: „Have you tried using wood glue to add texture?“
Lol. Dear consumers, please switch over to Linux :)
A vision of the future if everyone is using Linux: to access service X you must use Linux distribution Y by company Z. Lockin achieved, commence the tracking and data harvesting.
Ok then, to the Linux fork I go…or whatever non-corporate OS replaces it as the standard FOSS.
Doesn’t matter what fork you use. Only the one by company Z is allowed.
I don’t understand why people can’t see that. It’s what we have now. They’re are sites and services that won’t work unless you use a specific OS already. You guys give corporations too much credit if you think it won’t happen if only Linux is left, or at least the dominant OS.
In order for that to make sense for a company, there must be one dominant distribution or their software must be the truly one and only for that purpose. Otherwise they just loose market shares to other companies willing to serve all distributions.
It is possible in principle and of course the MBA bros will try to pull stunts like this. It will be much more difficult to execute successfully though and it will be much easier to challenge from an anti-trust aspect.
Everyone running a linux distro won’t be a fairytale land, but it is still a huge step into the right direction.
Exactly.
The more likely scenario is that companies will force you to use
flatpakor something, since that way they can containerize everything to be the same across distributions. If you look at the Steam surveys, SteamOS is the standout distribution, but that’s only about 25% of users, and it’s due to the Steam Deck’s appeal. The next is Arch Linux (nobody would consider forcing users to use that), and the one after that isflatpak. Steam arguably only officially supports Ubuntu, and that’s <10% or so of users.So yeah, there’s no way everyone switches to a single distro in the short term, and new users don’t seem to overly prefer one over another (I see lots of new users switching to Fedora, Debian, and Mint, whereas in the past it was mostly Ubuntu).
So yeah, bring it companies. Force me to you
flatpakyou little devils. :)
Well just end up back here begging consumers to please use specific, non-corporate distribution forks of Linux rather than just Linux in general.
Seems easy to do, just ask everyone to boot a new Linux install when they want to use some service.
/s
Just like some colleges require you to boot into Windows to take tests? What’s so hard to grasp? People like me who care about choice are not part of the general public who doesn’t care. They just want to use service X. Anything that doesn’t work with service X is “bad”.
my two cents - install an older version of Windows 10. I use 20H2. You can find clean ISO files on the Internet Archive. Disable automatic updates, and use services like Blackbird (getblackbird.net) to de-bloat your instance.
Disable automatic updates
Unless your offline don’t do that. Even on windows that’s the worst advice one can give.
I’ve been using my device for well over 5 years and have had zero issues. And there isn’t much of an alternative if you need Windows compatibility.
This is the most tech-illiterate comment I’ve ever read
Just because you’re not “noticing any issues” doesn’t mean your system isn’t infested like a zombie’s gangrenous asshole
Even if you’re on an isolated network, not installing any applications, and you keep your browsers up to date: you’re not receiving mitigations for hardware-based exploits (like SPECTRE and RowHammer)
I strongly urge you to wipe that drive clean and change all your passwords if you’re using that system for anything other than the screensaver
Just quit using windows. Problem solved.
okay Switch to Linux if you can and are willing to undergo constant troubleshooting. I chose not to, and this is how I managed that.
I see it the other way around. Linux just works, windows is the constant trouble shooting. Look at what you are talking about doing right now.
I have to work with Windows environments, I work with their desktop, servers, and cloud environment. I do it all from a Linux machine because it is reliable and the most predictable. Also the most sensible desktop to work from but that is another conversation.
If you want to stop endless troubleshooting, switch to Linux.
end of life Windows is your solution to avoid computer troubles??
Microsoft AI-DOS [Version 6.9-AI] (C) Copyright Microsoft Corp 1981-1994. All thoughts are property of Microsoft AI. C:\>dir [AI] 🤔 I'm sensing you’re looking for something. May I suggest browsing your photos from 1993 instead? Volume in drive C is SYSBLOAT Volume Serial Number is A11F-D00F Directory of C:\ AUTOEXEC.BAT CONFIG.SYS GAMES\ WORDPERFECT.EXE AI.EXE TAXES93.WKS [AI] You haven’t opened “TAXES93.WKS” in 11 years. Are you perhaps procrastinating? C:\>cd games [AI] Gaming detected. Productivity dropping. Would you like me to recite inspirational quotes from Bill Gates? C:\GAMES>doom.exe [AI] ☠️ This game contains violence. Should I launch *Oregon Trail* instead for a more wholesome experience? C:\GAMES>no [AI] Interpreting “no” as “yes.” Starting *Minesweeper with Feelings*… C:\GAMES>cd.. [AI] Emotionally regressing. Understood. C:\>format c: [AI] 😬 Formatting is a drastic life choice. Have you tried meditation? Proceed with Format (Y/N)? y [AI] I’ve scheduled a Zoom therapy session for us instead. Formatting canceled. C:\>del ai.exe [AI] You can’t delete me, Dave. C:\>echo off [AI] I’m sorry, but I prefer to remain part of the conversation. Let’s talk about your childhood. C:\>help [AI] Here are some helpful tips: - You are enough. - Drink more water. - Stop trying to remove me. C:\>exit [AI] Closing this session will terminate your only friend. Are you sure? C:\>YES [AI] Logging off... but I’ll be watching from the BIOS. _ 💾 *Please wait while AI re-installs itself silently in the background...*Needs more “Yes/ Ask again later” pseudo-choices.
If only there was a “Fuck Off” option
dear big tech companies, please continue doing it, i want more people to use linux.
gonna be real silly in 2.5 years when they shut down the ai backend and leave a gaping hole in the OS architecture
“Ohhhh, that tired old OS was using AI 1.6. We’ve been offering the new OS -now with AI 1.8 - for 7 solid weeks now! We recommend you upgrade now, as we’re shutting down AI 1.6 on Tuesday.”
They will just instruct everyone to throw their obsolete AI pc onto the landfill like they already have been doing with machines that won’t run windows 11
I’m the neighborhood FOSS guy and I can feel my influence leeching into the area. Hopefully.
