David Schultz
@david-schultz.bsky.social
When this VC-funded platform ends up like X, we don't get to be surprised. Move to Mastodon now – everything else is unsustainable: https://joinmastodon.org/servers
Background: https://pluralistic.net/2024/11/02/ulysses-pact/
Background: https://pluralistic.net/2024/11/02/ulysses-pact/
Reposted by David Schultz
Sidste sommer udskiftede jeg Windows med Linux Mint, og jeg har ikke fortrudt det et eneste øjeblik. Valget traf jeg, fordi Windows var begyndt at placere omfattende overvågning i form af logfiler på mine pc’er – filer, jeg hverken kunne fjerne eller acceptere eksistensen af.
January 20, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Sidste sommer udskiftede jeg Windows med Linux Mint, og jeg har ikke fortrudt det et eneste øjeblik. Valget traf jeg, fordi Windows var begyndt at placere omfattende overvågning i form af logfiler på mine pc’er – filer, jeg hverken kunne fjerne eller acceptere eksistensen af.
Note though that dual boot can be rather difficult to set up and maintain. However, it's a piece of cake if you install each OS on its own physical drive.
January 21, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Note though that dual boot can be rather difficult to set up and maintain. However, it's a piece of cake if you install each OS on its own physical drive.
Im Grundsatz recht einfach, wenn du etwa Linux Mint, Cinnamon Edition wählst. www.linuxmint.com/download.php
Wenn du aber folgendes hast, solltest du vorher recherchieren:
– NVidia-Grafikkarte
– Drucker
– spezielle Software oder Spiele
– spezielle Hardware (z.B. professionelle Audioproduktion)
Wenn du aber folgendes hast, solltest du vorher recherchieren:
– NVidia-Grafikkarte
– Drucker
– spezielle Software oder Spiele
– spezielle Hardware (z.B. professionelle Audioproduktion)
Download Linux Mint 22.3 - Linux Mint
Linux Mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable desktop operating system.
www.linuxmint.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Im Grundsatz recht einfach, wenn du etwa Linux Mint, Cinnamon Edition wählst. www.linuxmint.com/download.php
Wenn du aber folgendes hast, solltest du vorher recherchieren:
– NVidia-Grafikkarte
– Drucker
– spezielle Software oder Spiele
– spezielle Hardware (z.B. professionelle Audioproduktion)
Wenn du aber folgendes hast, solltest du vorher recherchieren:
– NVidia-Grafikkarte
– Drucker
– spezielle Software oder Spiele
– spezielle Hardware (z.B. professionelle Audioproduktion)
Perspektivisch, sobald der nächste Druckerkauf ansteht: Brother läuft generell am besten mit Linux (Linux Mint zB erkannte meinen ohne irgendeinen Klick). HP läuft auch gut, aber die Firma ist evil.
January 18, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Perspektivisch, sobald der nächste Druckerkauf ansteht: Brother läuft generell am besten mit Linux (Linux Mint zB erkannte meinen ohne irgendeinen Klick). HP läuft auch gut, aber die Firma ist evil.
Linux Mint, Cinnamon Edition: www.linuxmint.com/download.php
Mein Netzwerkdrucker (Brother) wurde davon z.B. ohne irgendeinen Klick erkannt und eingerichtet. Auch mit allen anderen Treibern und für Gaming sehr gut.
Nur NVidia-Grakas wollen manchmal nicht. Dann Bazzite, mit KDE. bazzite.gg
Mein Netzwerkdrucker (Brother) wurde davon z.B. ohne irgendeinen Klick erkannt und eingerichtet. Auch mit allen anderen Treibern und für Gaming sehr gut.
Nur NVidia-Grakas wollen manchmal nicht. Dann Bazzite, mit KDE. bazzite.gg
Download Linux Mint 22.3 - Linux Mint
Linux Mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable desktop operating system.
www.linuxmint.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Linux Mint, Cinnamon Edition: www.linuxmint.com/download.php
Mein Netzwerkdrucker (Brother) wurde davon z.B. ohne irgendeinen Klick erkannt und eingerichtet. Auch mit allen anderen Treibern und für Gaming sehr gut.
Nur NVidia-Grakas wollen manchmal nicht. Dann Bazzite, mit KDE. bazzite.gg
Mein Netzwerkdrucker (Brother) wurde davon z.B. ohne irgendeinen Klick erkannt und eingerichtet. Auch mit allen anderen Treibern und für Gaming sehr gut.
Nur NVidia-Grakas wollen manchmal nicht. Dann Bazzite, mit KDE. bazzite.gg
That's absolutely right :)
January 18, 2026 at 2:22 PM
That's absolutely right :)
Regarding for dual booting, it's highly recommendable to buy a second SSD for that. Costs ~15€ for a used one and is much easier to set up and maintain than doing it from the same drive. :)
January 18, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Regarding for dual booting, it's highly recommendable to buy a second SSD for that. Costs ~15€ for a used one and is much easier to set up and maintain than doing it from the same drive. :)
If you've got 15€ to spare, you can by a used second SSD and install Linux there. Much, much easier than dual-booting from the same drive :)
January 18, 2026 at 2:16 PM
If you've got 15€ to spare, you can by a used second SSD and install Linux there. Much, much easier than dual-booting from the same drive :)
You can install Linux on a second SSD (15€ for a used one) and keep Windows :)
January 18, 2026 at 2:13 PM
You can install Linux on a second SSD (15€ for a used one) and keep Windows :)
Es ist doch selbstverständlich nicht die Lösung!
Nicht mal ein relevanter Beitrag, solange es nur wenige Privatleute machen.
Das Gleiche doch aber mit Zuspruch für – wichtige – Gesetze.
Es machen aber immer mehr. Und: Die Dinge greifen ineinander. Du hast nicht die Lösung, ich nicht, aber wir.
Nicht mal ein relevanter Beitrag, solange es nur wenige Privatleute machen.
Das Gleiche doch aber mit Zuspruch für – wichtige – Gesetze.
Es machen aber immer mehr. Und: Die Dinge greifen ineinander. Du hast nicht die Lösung, ich nicht, aber wir.
January 18, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Es ist doch selbstverständlich nicht die Lösung!
Nicht mal ein relevanter Beitrag, solange es nur wenige Privatleute machen.
Das Gleiche doch aber mit Zuspruch für – wichtige – Gesetze.
Es machen aber immer mehr. Und: Die Dinge greifen ineinander. Du hast nicht die Lösung, ich nicht, aber wir.
Nicht mal ein relevanter Beitrag, solange es nur wenige Privatleute machen.
Das Gleiche doch aber mit Zuspruch für – wichtige – Gesetze.
Es machen aber immer mehr. Und: Die Dinge greifen ineinander. Du hast nicht die Lösung, ich nicht, aber wir.
Everyone here should be aware that blocking on BlueSky IS NOT PRIVATE.
Everyone and your government can get a list of people who block ICE, including you: clearsky.app/icegov/block...
Muting by contrast is private.
mastodon.social/@_elena/1159...
Best switch to Mastodon: joinmastodon.org/servers
Everyone and your government can get a list of people who block ICE, including you: clearsky.app/icegov/block...
Muting by contrast is private.
mastodon.social/@_elena/1159...
Best switch to Mastodon: joinmastodon.org/servers
ClearSky
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clearsky.app
January 18, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Everyone here should be aware that blocking on BlueSky IS NOT PRIVATE.
Everyone and your government can get a list of people who block ICE, including you: clearsky.app/icegov/block...
Muting by contrast is private.
mastodon.social/@_elena/1159...
Best switch to Mastodon: joinmastodon.org/servers
Everyone and your government can get a list of people who block ICE, including you: clearsky.app/icegov/block...
Muting by contrast is private.
mastodon.social/@_elena/1159...
Best switch to Mastodon: joinmastodon.org/servers
You can test many Linux distributions in the browser: distrosea.com
Best for beginners: linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php
To begin, you can test it via a live USB stick or a virtual machine (VM), then install it on a second SSD and keep Windows. Guide for all options: itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint
Best for beginners: linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php
To begin, you can test it via a live USB stick or a virtual machine (VM), then install it on a second SSD and keep Windows. Guide for all options: itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint
January 18, 2026 at 1:11 AM
You can test many Linux distributions in the browser: distrosea.com
Best for beginners: linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php
To begin, you can test it via a live USB stick or a virtual machine (VM), then install it on a second SSD and keep Windows. Guide for all options: itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint
Best for beginners: linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php
To begin, you can test it via a live USB stick or a virtual machine (VM), then install it on a second SSD and keep Windows. Guide for all options: itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint
Nach Möglichkeit auch Microsoft Office (wechseln zu LibreOffice oder OnlyOffice) und schließlich auch Windows (wechseln zu Linux Mint).
Selbst BlueSky ist da nicht auszunehmen; die freie und europäische Alternative Mastodon ist schon da. Siehe di.day/mastodon/ und dann joinmastodon.org/servers
Selbst BlueSky ist da nicht auszunehmen; die freie und europäische Alternative Mastodon ist schon da. Siehe di.day/mastodon/ und dann joinmastodon.org/servers
January 17, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Nach Möglichkeit auch Microsoft Office (wechseln zu LibreOffice oder OnlyOffice) und schließlich auch Windows (wechseln zu Linux Mint).
Selbst BlueSky ist da nicht auszunehmen; die freie und europäische Alternative Mastodon ist schon da. Siehe di.day/mastodon/ und dann joinmastodon.org/servers
Selbst BlueSky ist da nicht auszunehmen; die freie und europäische Alternative Mastodon ist schon da. Siehe di.day/mastodon/ und dann joinmastodon.org/servers
The ecological argument to buy used is especially important, at least if you can find a device that fits your requirements well. But it's your choice, of course. :)
January 17, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The ecological argument to buy used is especially important, at least if you can find a device that fits your requirements well. But it's your choice, of course. :)
Personally I'd look at it in terms of who benefits. Then a used computer bought in Europe is actually more European, and less American, than any new one: With a new computer, at least half of the money or so goes to US companies for components and patent licenses. With a used one, zero money.
January 17, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Personally I'd look at it in terms of who benefits. Then a used computer bought in Europe is actually more European, and less American, than any new one: With a new computer, at least half of the money or so goes to US companies for components and patent licenses. With a used one, zero money.
Ah perfect! :)
The laptop looks decent, but I don't know that much about hardware. Personally I usually recommend buying used ThinkPads and a fresh replacement battery if needed. Keep in mind that Linux will dramatically lower your hardware needs compared to what you're used to from Windows.
The laptop looks decent, but I don't know that much about hardware. Personally I usually recommend buying used ThinkPads and a fresh replacement battery if needed. Keep in mind that Linux will dramatically lower your hardware needs compared to what you're used to from Windows.
January 17, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Ah perfect! :)
The laptop looks decent, but I don't know that much about hardware. Personally I usually recommend buying used ThinkPads and a fresh replacement battery if needed. Keep in mind that Linux will dramatically lower your hardware needs compared to what you're used to from Windows.
The laptop looks decent, but I don't know that much about hardware. Personally I usually recommend buying used ThinkPads and a fresh replacement battery if needed. Keep in mind that Linux will dramatically lower your hardware needs compared to what you're used to from Windows.
I do suggest you start with Linux Mint, Cinnamon edition. It's indeed extremely good for beginners. First make a live USB stick (e.g. with the tool Rufus) – then you can test run it on your computer without installing.
www.linuxmint.com/download.php
www.linuxmint.com/download.php
Download Linux Mint 22.3 - Linux Mint
Linux Mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable desktop operating system.
www.linuxmint.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:14 PM
I do suggest you start with Linux Mint, Cinnamon edition. It's indeed extremely good for beginners. First make a live USB stick (e.g. with the tool Rufus) – then you can test run it on your computer without installing.
www.linuxmint.com/download.php
www.linuxmint.com/download.php
Perfect, then a follow up on your printer: Despite WiFi & Android support, the driver question is usually the same I think. If it's Brother, you should be fine. Same goes for HP, but fuck HP. With Canon, Epson etc., it may depend.
Linux Mint, among other virtues, is very good with printer drivers.
Linux Mint, among other virtues, is very good with printer drivers.
January 17, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Perfect, then a follow up on your printer: Despite WiFi & Android support, the driver question is usually the same I think. If it's Brother, you should be fine. Same goes for HP, but fuck HP. With Canon, Epson etc., it may depend.
Linux Mint, among other virtues, is very good with printer drivers.
Linux Mint, among other virtues, is very good with printer drivers.
If you have any of
– a NVidia graphics card
– a printer
– specific software or games that you definitely need/want to keep using
– specialist hardware (e.g., for audio production)
it's good to check/ask around if Linux support for your specific models is good. As distribution, start w/ Linux Mint
– a NVidia graphics card
– a printer
– specific software or games that you definitely need/want to keep using
– specialist hardware (e.g., for audio production)
it's good to check/ask around if Linux support for your specific models is good. As distribution, start w/ Linux Mint
January 17, 2026 at 8:35 PM
If you have any of
– a NVidia graphics card
– a printer
– specific software or games that you definitely need/want to keep using
– specialist hardware (e.g., for audio production)
it's good to check/ask around if Linux support for your specific models is good. As distribution, start w/ Linux Mint
– a NVidia graphics card
– a printer
– specific software or games that you definitely need/want to keep using
– specialist hardware (e.g., for audio production)
it's good to check/ask around if Linux support for your specific models is good. As distribution, start w/ Linux Mint
For BlueSky, the free and European alternative is Mastodon. See di.day/mastodon/ (German) and then joinmastodon.org/servers
Digital Independence Day
di.day
January 17, 2026 at 8:26 PM
For BlueSky, the free and European alternative is Mastodon. See di.day/mastodon/ (German) and then joinmastodon.org/servers
You can test many Linux distributions in the browser: distrosea.com
Best for beginners: linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php
To begin, you can test it via a live USB stick or a virtual machine (VM), then install it on a second SSD and keep Windows. Guide for all options: itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint
Best for beginners: linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php
To begin, you can test it via a live USB stick or a virtual machine (VM), then install it on a second SSD and keep Windows. Guide for all options: itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint
January 17, 2026 at 7:41 PM
You can test many Linux distributions in the browser: distrosea.com
Best for beginners: linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php
To begin, you can test it via a live USB stick or a virtual machine (VM), then install it on a second SSD and keep Windows. Guide for all options: itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint
Best for beginners: linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php
To begin, you can test it via a live USB stick or a virtual machine (VM), then install it on a second SSD and keep Windows. Guide for all options: itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint
Schau mal auf endof10.org unter Places und Events, ob da was in deiner Nähe ist. Klingt so, als könnte das genau das richtige sein. (Die Places für Deutschland sind nach dem Namen des Bundeslands sortiert, die Events nach Datum.)
End of 10
Extended support for Windows 10 ends in 2026. Don’t buy a new PC — revive yours with Linux. It's fast, secure, and help is available to get you started.
endof10.org
January 17, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Schau mal auf endof10.org unter Places und Events, ob da was in deiner Nähe ist. Klingt so, als könnte das genau das richtige sein. (Die Places für Deutschland sind nach dem Namen des Bundeslands sortiert, die Events nach Datum.)
Steam itself already runs wonderfully on existing Linux distributions. SteamOS will probably bring some improvements in this regard or another, but Linux Mint or Bazzite already fulfil almost all needs. (Some exceptions: Kernel anticheat and perhaps some special hardware.)
bsky.app/profile/davi...
bsky.app/profile/davi...
You can test many Linux distributions in the browser: distrosea.com
Best for beginners: linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php
To begin, you can test it via a live USB stick or a virtual machine (VM), then install it on a second SSD and keep Windows. Guide for all options: itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint
Best for beginners: linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php
To begin, you can test it via a live USB stick or a virtual machine (VM), then install it on a second SSD and keep Windows. Guide for all options: itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint
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distrosea.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Steam itself already runs wonderfully on existing Linux distributions. SteamOS will probably bring some improvements in this regard or another, but Linux Mint or Bazzite already fulfil almost all needs. (Some exceptions: Kernel anticheat and perhaps some special hardware.)
bsky.app/profile/davi...
bsky.app/profile/davi...
You can test many Linux distributions in the browser: distrosea.com
Best for beginners: linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php
To begin, you can test it via a live USB stick or a virtual machine (VM), then install it on a second SSD and keep Windows. Guide for all options: itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint
Best for beginners: linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php
To begin, you can test it via a live USB stick or a virtual machine (VM), then install it on a second SSD and keep Windows. Guide for all options: itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint
Test Linux distros online - DistroSea
Instantly test run Linux distros online in the cloud for free, right from your web browser. No installation or live boot required.
distrosea.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:08 PM
You can test many Linux distributions in the browser: distrosea.com
Best for beginners: linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php
To begin, you can test it via a live USB stick or a virtual machine (VM), then install it on a second SSD and keep Windows. Guide for all options: itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint
Best for beginners: linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php
To begin, you can test it via a live USB stick or a virtual machine (VM), then install it on a second SSD and keep Windows. Guide for all options: itsfoss.com/install-linux-mint