I got an email about support ending in October 2025; isn't this still extremely early? Aren't they usually about two or three versions of windows down the line before they end updates?

I don't want windows 11 (and no I don't want Linux either, knock it off); this is ridiculous.

  • Big_Bob [any]
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    2 days ago

    Even though i have no gaemz, my video card drivers are barely working, my RAM randomly shits itself, and I smell burning whenever I charge my headphones through the USB, I still laugh at windows users desperately cling to their spyware OS. Yeah, enjoy your video games.

    Sure, the closest thing to entertainment Linux offers is firing up Gimp and hoping it doesn't spontaneously combust your hard drive, but at least I'm free!

      • Big_Bob [any]
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        2 days ago

        I've got fucking Tux Racing, and every time I boot it up my screen starts flickering and my cd-tray starts opening and closing so fast, the friction starts making smoke and triggering a full scale evacuation.

        I fucking love ubuntu

      • someone [comrade/them, they/them]
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        2 days ago

        I just wish the GIMP devs would change that stupid name. Half the reason I'm recommending Krita instead these days instead is because I don't feel comfortable saying "gimp" in polite company. Don't get me wrong, I love transgressive art, I'm no prude. But I think it's time to advance beyond juvenile humour when naming general-audience programs like this.

        • hello_hello [comrade/them]
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          edit-2
          2 days ago

          I could probably call it GNU Imp, which stays on brand with other GNU packages. Imp is still kinda awkward but at least it's not a sex joke.

          It's sad because the mascot for the program is really cute.

    • TheDoctor [they/them]
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      2 days ago

      For entertainment on Linux I use this indie open source app but you’ve gotta compile it yourself from source and recompile your kernel too to make it work. Oh and reinstall all your drivers and pray to the tech gods and sacrifice your first born child and turn it off and back on again.

      Anyway, it’s called Steam.