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💻 Linux lifer • 🐧 Linux Mint Debian Edition devotee • 🕹️ Retro tech addict Living Linux: clean configs, emulators, pixel-perfect nostalgia. Terminal always open ⚡ 👉🏻 https://www.retrolinuxuser.net Follow me on Mastodon https://toot.community/@retrolinuxuser

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RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · 14h

Atari’s Intellivision Sprint is here!
Retro soul, modern tech: HDMI, wireless controllers, and 45 games built in.
Time to plug in some nostalgia. 🎮
👉🏻 atari.com/products/int...
#RetroGaming #Intellivision

RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · 15h

🚀 Surf the web the open-source way with Chromium!
Fast ✅
Light ✅
Privacy-friendly ✅
All the speed of Chrome, none of the extra Google fluff. 🌱
#Chromium #Linux #OpenSource #Privacy

RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · 16h

💻🐧 Thinking about installing Debian but want something more user-friendly? Try LMDE: ready-to-use Cinnamon, easy installation, preinstalled apps, and safe updates. All the best of Debian without the hassle.
👉🏻 linuxmint.com/download_lmd... 👍🏻

#Linux #Debian #LMDE #LinuxMint

Download LMDE 7 - Linux Mint

Linux Mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable desktop operating system.

linuxmint.com

RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · 18h

💻🐧 Thinking about Debian-based distros?
Here’s a quick take 👇
MX Linux - Fast, lightweight, great for old laptops.
LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition) - Mint’s smooth Cinnamon experience, but without Ubuntu.
Old PC? Go MX.
Want Mint’s vibe? Go LMDE.
#Linux #Debian #MXLinux #LMDE #LinuxMint

RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · 19h

Zorin Education is great for kids; all the learning tools and parental-friendly features make it a solid choice. If it’s running smoothly, I’d say keep it for them as for an educational environment, Zorin Education’s layout and apps are hard to beat.
For your main PC keep Mint 😊👍

RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · 3d

Zorin OS: “Looks like macOS, feels like Windows… and charges for what’s free.” Premium support? Sure.
Or just get #LinuxMint same polish, zero paywall. 🪙🚪🍃 #Linux #FOSS

RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · 4d

Just tried Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 “Gigi” and honestly, it’s one of the best Linux options out there. 💚
It perfectly combines Debian’s stability and robustness with Mint’s ease of use and polished design.
#LinuxMint #LMDE #Linux #OpenSource
👉🏻 linuxmint.com/download_lmd...

Download LMDE 7 - Linux Mint

Linux Mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable desktop operating system.

linuxmint.com

RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · 6d

Head Over Heels is a classic 8-bit gem. Two characters with unique abilities must reunite to free planet Blacktooth.
Clever puzzles, British humor, and brilliant isometric design. A timeless Ocean masterpiece, enjoyed today on Linux using the FUSE Spectrum emulator. 💾🐧✨
#linux #retrogaming #FUSE

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RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · 6d

👉 🚀 Zorin OS 18 is coming next week, 📅 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 16:00 GMT
Will it be worth the wait? 😉️
#ZorinOS #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxDesktop

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RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · 6d

🧩 Weekend update time for #Solus
💡 The Budgie Desktop edition now has a new default look!
Since Materia is no longer maintained, it’s being replaced by the Pocillo GTK theme, created and maintained by the Ubuntu Budgie team.
#Linux #BudgieDesktop #OpenSource #SolusLinux

RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · 27d

Linux frozen? Don’t hard reset ⚡ Use the Magic SysRq keys: Alt+SysRq+R E I S U B = safely sync, unmount, and reboot. Much safer than reboot -f. #Linux #SysadminTips

RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · 28d

Linux Mint Debian Edition beta is out! 🍃🐧 A perfect chance to test the stability, speed, and pure Debian base of Mint before the final release. #LinuxMint #LMDE #Linux

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RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · Sep 16

macOS 26 looks like Apple’s take on Windows Vista: clunky, outdated and uninspired. Meanwhile, Linux desktops like KDE, GNOME, Budgie or Cinnamon are miles ahead in design, flexibility and modern UX. #Linux #macOS26

RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · Sep 15

LibreOffice Writer on #Linux is a powerful, open-source alternative to Word. Clean, reliable, and packed with features ✍️🐧 #LibreOffice #FOSS

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RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · Sep 10

One big advantage of using #Linux: you control your system, not the other way around. No forced updates, no hidden tracking, just freedom, stability, and endless customization. 🚀🐧 #FOSS

RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · Sep 9

Chromium is the open-source project behind Chrome. Google maintains most of it, but it’s not just ‘a Google app’. Lots of other browsers (Edge, Vivaldi, Opera) use it too.

RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · Sep 8

Easily share files from #Linux to Android with Packet 🚀
Use Quick Share or another Packet device. Just make sure Bluetooth is on and both are on the same Wi-Fi. 📱💻
👉 flathub.org/apps/io.gith...

Install Packet on Linux | Flathub

Share files easily

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RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · Sep 8

Budgie on Solus and Cinnamon on Linux Mint are great examples of polished Linux desktops: Budgie offers elegance and simplicity with modern touches, while Cinnamon delivers familiarity and customization with ease. Two paths, same goal: a smooth user experience. #Linux #FOSS

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RETROLINUXUSER @retrolinuxuser.net · Sep 8

The Sword of Ianna is one of the finest games for #MSX2, #ZXSpectrum & #AmstradCPC
A gem by Retroworks✨
Get it here: retroworks.es/php/game_en....
On #Linux enjoy it with emulators like openMSX or RetroVirtualMachine 🕹️ #retrogaming