I don’t care for the medium, I just want to watch my shows. In Canada we get basically the same shows as the US, but many are not available for streaming. So I want to watch Danny Phantom for example, I can’t. It’s not on any channel not streaming services.

And the same goes for dozens of other shows ranging from obscure like Martin Mystery to the ultra popular like The Fairly Odd Parents.

Heck even Disney doesn’t have everything.

DVD does and it cost less than most of these services.

I fell with the right desktop environment like Plasma and a locked down OS that can be used without a password, Linux can be for all. Especially when it comes to using it as a web machine. If they don’t need apps, it’s fine.

Mac’s are my go to if you need commercial software. And the one pain point for Linux as a OS.

Though Valve is bridging the gap

MacOS.

I hate Apple, and I do not like how they operate. But I cannot deny how user friendly their OS is, how affordable their machines are (Mac mini) and how even those who do not know how to use a PC, can pick them up and use them.

Linux Mint is my second choice

Only Linux which feels like a normal PC, and 99% of features can be installed via UI. There are holes, and I feel an immutable OS would fill this niche better, but for now this is my number 2.

Wanna learn how to tie your shoes? It’s a very easy thing to do Just sit on down and I’ll give you the scoop What’s that? It’s called a “loop de loop”

Depends whom I’m talking to.

If by holdings onto your existing device your are inconveniencing others then replace it.

If by holding onto your existing device it is inconveniencing you, replace it.

Otherwise keep it. OS version and software support is arbitrary these days. Some times it matters, other times not so much

The only area KOreader fails in is the lack of widgets. Coolest (or not depending on how you see it) is the Chinese ereaders use it as their devices reading engine and make their own launcher to throw you into KOreader.

Not sure, but sketchbook comes from Autodesk and they are notorious for changing the rules and terms and conditions.

Just personal beef, but I refuse to touch their software after the shenanigans they pulled with Fusion.

Procreate on iPad. Cheap and the best art studio you can ever buy

It’s FOSS software but I use it so much I donate to support it. FreeCAD. Yeah its interface isn’t the best. But compared to Fusion for my workflow it’s so much bettwr

DaVinci Resolve.

The software is free but not FOSS and on Linux paying for the h.264 support is nice.

Keen live is a good alternative but it feels like an advanced form of movie maker to me and lacks polish. If you learn it KDEN Live can be powerful.

Honestly I’ve use it, it’s good but uses far my resources that it should.

KOreader is the FOSS alternative and while its interface sucks. Its reader is excellent.

Zorin pro was the main reason I never stuck with Zorin OS however while they heavily advertise that the price is for the software. I think the real cost comes with “installation support”.

For many first time users, having support help with an install is a necessity and they will pay for it. See Geek Squad as an excellent example.

Plus having a preconfigured Linux experience is good for these users.

I went from Ryzen 1000 to intel 12000 since I need single threaded performance above all else (CAD). Plus it was a steal of a deal.

If Intel ever sorts out their drivers or it gets cheap enough I might for at 14000 chip but no further.

5 is older so uses less resources

I’d personally aim for something like Civ. Long play sessions, but can be put down if needed

Physical item: LL Bean Laptop Bag. Was designed for laptops much bigger than the one I have now and it’s held up well… except for the buckles.

Digital: Rollercoaster Tycoon got it in a cereal box and I still play it today.

According to Nintendo my legitimate backed up software is causing them to loose money. At this point even if the legal way is wrong, then why not go full sail.

Not when it’s not installing because of the lack of swap

It works with a usb bluray drive. Though I got an internal bluray drive for my PC

MakeMKV to backup the contents and if you need it in a different format Handbrake so it can be converted to MP4.