#linux journey

[whiterose-bluespace]

After a month of experimenting, installing various distros on my laptops and my little MC server box I somewhat impulsively bought a 1TB SSD, put Nobara on a stick, shrunk a secondary windows partition on my big HDD, and officially starting dual booting Linux on my PC with it as my main OS on the system. It was rather scary but I still have Windows as a back up and I've actually made myself extremely comfortable with my setup so far! :D

It is currently in its early stages but I've got my vital programs on, figured out some extra customization stuff, lost plenty of time just looking at the various toys I installed on the terminal like cava, and now I'm thinking about properly doing it up! I should probably get a different wallpaper for my second monitor as bellow Firefox it is the same as the my main screen on the right, but eh- I'll do it later.

So uh- I guess I'm, fully a part of the Linux gang?

[steampunkfiend]

So, Do You Come Here Often? #36 I've been tinkering with a USB boot of Linux for a few days, but the leap has now been taken. Linux is here for me and now the journey begins in earnest to learn what I can.

[andresbravo2003]

Time for NiGHTS in Sonic Robo Blast 2 Kart for its skills! Now Streaming on YouTube!

[sl33py-g4m3r]

Linix-Unix-BSD Laptop Journey~~ (and some questions again)

yet another question~~ tho up to my own musings and uncertainty at this point~~

I'm too afraid to try to install FreeBSD cause I'm worried I won't be able to dig up some needed internet info and that makes me feel dumb~~ is the Domain Name not the Hostname or name of the wifi? or would it be my ISP's website or something?

I like tech but not knowing this makes me feel stupid lol even though I'm probably not~~~ and that's just anxiety lying to me~~~

also is there any point in moving from Linux Mint Debian Edition 6 to Debian 11 disks that I have burned?

the only one with the zoom feature (unless I install something if I can find it) is the Cinnamon Desktop, and at that point I see no point on dropping Mint for pure Debian in that case....

need accessibility for my blind butt (despite also being stubborn and not using it half the time anyway lol)

ALSO none of the debian live CDs that I tried saw my WIFI and idk why~~ and they're all debian 11...

might need to download newer versions and burn them to disk I guess~~

or maybe if I installed one of them anyway, and actually hooked it to ethernet, then installed updates whether it would see my wifi then? idk

found a distro that doesn't use SystemD called PCLinuxOS and thought about giving that a try, but idk if it's good for someone like me, but I got a handle sort of on fedora back in the day.

So currently stuck on linux mint debian edition cause I'm afraid to give freebsd a try due to maybe not having the network information requited and idk where to find it~~ and cause debian just straight up wouldn't see my wifi~~ tho I've also said before in this post that idk if it's a good idea or not to go from linux mint debian, to straight debian.... cause I'm going to be stuck with the Cinnamon desktop anyway~~

like yesterday I spent all morning booting into all the debian live CDs that I had; except for the standard which I think is GNOME, and none of them could even SEE my wifi or ANY wifi

now I hate that I seem like the person that just wants things to work instead of tinker w stuff to get it to work, cause that's part of the fun and frustration of being on linux I suppose~~~ and I really hope I'm smart enough to figure stuff out~~

would be happy to eventually jump to a more unix like OS cause I believe the backbone of the internet is UNIX anyway~~ :)

I like to think I'm a nerd and a techie but at the same time think I'm stupid and don't know anything~~ if I'm being brutally honest w myself~~ but I guess you got to be feeling stupid to learn huh?

tldr; and making the questions more easily found~~ my journey through linux/bsd computer systems so far, and where I'm at....

Is it worth it to install pure debian if I'm already using linux mint debian (and the wifi actually works), should I get away from SystemD and try to install PCLinuxOS? or FreeBSD? am I smart enough to install FreeBSD? What network information do I need and where can I find it?

and yet another random question at the bottom cause I remembered a linux youtube channel where they talked about a bunch of stuff way back in the 2010s I think called "Jupiter Broadcasting" what happened to them?

wanted to go eventually to FreeBSD cause it's more unix like than linux, and i think more cohesive as a whole as opposed to bits and pieces mossaic'd together in linux.... also if it is more unix based, unix as far as I'm aware is the backbone of the internet if I'm remembering correctly~~ and I'd be happy to use it~~~

so idk what I'm doing~~ lol, stay on linux mint debian cause it works? try to get FreeBSD installed, try to find out how to fix debian not seeing my WIFI (I'd hoped that if I installed it and connected it to ethernet that updates would fix that), or install PCLinuxOS that I found? cause it looks neat~~~

more history about myself~~ as dumb as it sounds, or maybe not, my dad was into tech, he'd built his first computer and if it wasn't for him pirating some version of windows, we never would've had it, lol. but ye he was a techie, and he showed me the 1995 movie "hackers". I watched that on repeat through my teenage years for some reason~~ the music was good, and now I learnt that that's not actually bow hacking works, lol it's a cheesy film.... but that sparked an interest in technology and eventually led me to finding linux to begin with. and Unix~~ cause I thought it was something that my dad and I could do together~~~ but we never did...... but the techie interest stuck~~~~ I need to rewatch that film and find the soundtrack CDs I have~~~ been a while~~~~

second guessing it am I even smart enough to run anything other than linux mint anyway? probably yes but I doubt my own intelligence, lol. especially I think anyone irl I've shown my writing to or talked to say that I'm "smart as a whip" but I don't see it.... :(

[linuxgamenews]

A Webbing Journey: Exciting Features Unveiled

A Webbing Journey physics-based sandbox adventure game is coming to Linux, Mac, and Windows PC with a Demo. Thanks to the creative minds at Fire Totem Games for bringing us this charming title. Working to make its way onto Steam soon. Alright, spider-fans and sandbox adventure fans — get ready to crawl, swing, and web your way into one of the most charming physics-based indie title to hit PC this year. The debut title from Fire Totem, A Webbing Journey , is releasing into Early Access on May 19th. And it's also coming to Linux (yes, fellow penguin-powered players, we’re invited too!). And if that wasn’t enough to tingle your spider senses, they’ve releasing a brand-new release date trailer that’s equal parts adorable and awesome. So, what’s the deal with A Webbing Journey ? You play as Silky, a ridiculously cute little spider on a mission to help their favorite humans with life’s big (and small) tasks — whether that’s baking cookies, doing the dishes, or keeping those thirsty plants alive. It’s basically household chores... but through the eyes of a tiny web-slinging hero. And honestly? It’s way more fun than it sounds. A Webbing Journey isn’t just about crawling around and looking cute (though you’ll do plenty of both). Silky can swing from walls, ceilings, furniture — basically any surface you can see, you can climb. Want to build a web bridge from a lamp to the fridge? Do it. Wrap a fork in silk and fling it across the kitchen? Heck yes. The web-building system is flexible and wild, and it’ll have you dreaming up new ways to turn your environment into a personal jungle gym.

A Webbing Journey - Early Access Release Date Trailer

And yes — this game supports Linux right from the start. No waiting for a port, no begging on forums. We’re in. At Early Access launch, you’ll get access to three full levels. Each one is full of hundreds of physics-based objects you can interact with, swing from, or tie together in creative chaos. And that’s just the beginning. Fire Totem has big plans for more levels, secrets, and surprises as development continues. Want more good news? A Webbing Journey already has a free demo live on Steam, so you don’t have to wait to try it out the physics-based sandbox adventure. Go ahead — dress up Silky in adorable hats, max out your fluffiness, and start exploring every hidden corner of this playful little world. If you loved the zen weirdness of Exo One, the cozy vibes of Gourdlets, or the whimsical touch of SUMMERHOUSE (yep, all published by Future Friends Games, who are helping bring A Webbing Journey to life), then this title is gonna hit you right in the feels. So mark your calendars, Linux gamers and cozy chaos enjoyers: May 19th is the day we all become spiders. And honestly? It’s about time.

[therewithinthestars]

whoever said it's difficult to run paint tool Sai on linux is wroooonggg i just made it work on my mint VM (including pen pressure!!!) and it was so much easier than everyone made it out to be????? our linux journey continues

[thetreetopinn]

My ADD Medication Journey - Dec 30, 2023

Forgot to post this yesterday because I was wrapped up in a personal project.

12/30/2023 – Saturday

Had another somewhat unsatisfying night's sleep

Combination of noise from outside and mind kind of refusing to stop processing

Nothing intrusive or unpleasant, things like "I should do this and this and this tomorrow"

Decided to lounge in bed later than usual to offset

Morning does taken at 10 am

Lazy day, relaxed to recoup from a very busy week

Didn't notice any serious uptick in tremors

Appetite was suppressed but managed to remember to eat around 2pm or so

Purchased some computer equipment to finally tackle a project I've been waiting on

Spent the evening working on this project—learning curve

Ate dinner around 6:30 – 7 pm

Stayed up later than I should have trying to get past the learning curve on the project

[primordial-rust]

Me getting a new pc: *cocks gun* its time to lobotomize this Microsoft monstrosity

[puppy-linux-official]

Red Hat -> Slackware -> Debian -> Ubuntu -> Manjaro -> Arch

Add in a branch for YDL and Fedora PPC and Ubuntu PPC

Add another branch separate bush for Solaris and some BSDs

Sprinkle Puppy Linux and Sparky and SystemRescueCD and Kali and Alpine throughout

Reblog with your distrohopping journey.

[hindbodes]

Guess who's posting on Tumblr right now using a Linux system!

[sleepychipmunk]

Mint really doesn't like my dual monitors and I couldn't find my specific problem on the forums, oh boy oh boy. Yeah I'll probably end up having to use Pop.

[nashvillehotchicken]

playing with steamos as a way to ease myself into linux (my only previous experience coding anything was java and c# in highschool). liking KDE a ton more than windows so far but might switch to something a bit lighter weight once i'm more comfortable writing bash. for now though it's a great learning environment :)

[cosmokyrin]

Miracles of Second Chances (Fancomic)

Ruby / Penny, Taiyang / Summer

Summary:

When the dust has gone and settled, all there was is to ponder the miracles before them. Canon divergence from Volume 8 finale.

FINALLY, after two long years, this commissioned RWBY fancomic has been finished. :') This is the longest journey I've been in.

I posted the full comic over at AO3! I don't know where to post long comics anymore LMAOOO

Preview page here:

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Artwork powered by Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS): Linux Mint MATE 21.1 and Krita 5.1.5

P.S. Commissions are in fact open! I still haven’t gotten to forever in clearing / fixing my old list, but at the moment I accept colored sketch commissions (like this post here)! Shoot me a DM here or on Twitter for slots!

[sl33py-g4m3r]

hmmmm... I no longer know whether to do up my Debian install like windows 95/98, or to keep to the Oxygen or default themes cause they seem kind of frutiger aero to me~~~~

but I could be wrong~~~

can you save themes you make yourself in KDE Plasma? Hadn't figured out how yet~~ so every time I change the theme I need to redo the windows 95 ification of my system all over again~~

and even then, it's got the kind of aesthetic I want for certain things but since it's linux, it's not "exactly" the same.

pretty close tho~~~

now idk, lol. retro windows 95/98, xp, or more modern KDE style?

seeing windows 95 style aesthetics is cool and nostalgic for me tho cause I was using windows 95 in the mid 2000s cause it's what we had~~~

[linuxgamenews]

Alex’s Journey to the Grave: Unraveling the Story

Alex’s Journey to the Grave is a heart-pulling visual novel game that now has a Linux, Mac, and Windows PC demo. Developer Violet Horizons Productions brings this story to life with their creativity. Which you can find on both Steam and itch. Some stories hit deep, and Alex’s Journey to the Grave is definitely one of them. This journey takes players through the lives of two people. Both named Alex — who are trying to escape their pasts. One has finally broken free from a toxic, financially abusive mother to start fresh in the city. The other has withdrawn from the world, struggling to move on after her well-intended choices ended in rejection and disaster. These two strangers find comfort in fiction, anime, social media. Anything that lets them escape reality for a while. But deep down, they both want the same thing: real human connection. Alex’s Journey to the Grave invites you to guide them toward — or away from — each other. Due to shape their fates through subtle choices that lead to one of five possible endings. Will they find hope together, or will their pasts pull them under? The game’s hand-drawn artwork brings every scene to life, immersing players in its beautifully crafted world, while an original soundtrack sets the tone for this emotional rollercoaster.

Choices That Matter

Nothing about Alex and Alex’s lives is simple, and neither are the choices you’ll face. Every decision—whether it’s a small interaction or a major turning point—pushes them toward different outcomes. If you enjoy visual novels that aren’t afraid to explore real-life struggles like depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma, Alex’s Journey to the Grave is one to check out. It doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of adulthood, but it also offers moments of warmth, hope, and the possibility of something better.

Play the Alex’s Journey to the Grave Demo Now

You don’t have to wait to get a taste of Alex’s Journey to the Grave. A free playable Linux demo is available on Steam and itch, and the game will be featured in the Steam Visual Novel Fest from March 3rd to 10th. If you’re into emotional storytelling, meaningful choices, and beautifully illustrated worlds, this is one journey worth taking. Will Alex find a way forward, or will the past drag them down? Coming to Steam on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC.

[clumsybearstudio]

The Hungry Horrors free demo is out now on Steam!

It’s our first ever Steam release – and we’re nervous, excited, and very sleep-deprived.

We’d love for you to check it out.

Hungry Horrors is a pixel art roguelite deckbuilder where you feed legendary monsters from British and Irish folklore instead of fighting them. Build your deck with traditional dishes like Yorkshire Pudding, Boxty, and Bara Brith. Each card is a meal, and every monster has their own taste.

Get it right? They let you pass.

Get it wrong? You become the next meal.

If you’re into:

• roguelites with actual strategy

• folklore, fairytales, and mythological creatures

• games like Slay the Spire or Hades

• cooking mechanics that aren’t just minigames

• grim but whimsical pixel art

…then you might just enjoy this.

The demo includes:

• 2 full biomes

• 6 unique monsters and 2 bosses

• over 20 traditional dishes

• deckbuilding, buffs, and branching paths

• and a really grumpy Buggane that hates potatoes

We’ve made everything in Godot, drawn every pixel in Aseprite, and poured our hearts (and stress) into getting this playable on Steam – including Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck.

If you give it a try, let us know what you think! Reviews help us so much with visibility right now, especially as a 2-person team self-funding everything.

Thanks for being part of this weird little cooking horror journey.