christopherius

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After Raids, NYPD Denied Student Protesters Water and Food in Jail in c/news@lemmy.world
Your first distribution in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] christopherius@kbin.social 1 points 6 months ago

Mine was Ubuntu. I can't remember what version but they used to mail install discs to you.

What was your gateway product to open source? in c/foss@beehaw.org
[–] christopherius@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago

I don't remember how I heard about it but you used to be able to order free Ubuntu disks. I got them to mail me one and I replaced Windows with it and never looked back.

FCC says “too bad” to ISPs complaining that listing every fee is too hard in c/technology@beehaw.org
[–] christopherius@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

When I make price signs at work I make sure the price shows taxes and bottle deposits. I think my store is the only one to do that. I manage a liquor store

Recommend me a linux compatible laptop please in c/linux@kbin.social
[–] christopherius@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I've been happy with my Thinkpad T480s. Got kubuntu loaded on it right now. Bought it refurbished on ebay.

Useful android apps you are using? in c/technology@beehaw.org
[–] christopherius@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks for that. I will have to test my links in the future

Useful android apps you are using? in c/technology@beehaw.org
[–] christopherius@kbin.social 42 points 1 year ago (3 children)

StreetComplete. It's an easy way to improve openstreetmap wherever you are. https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.westnordost.streetcomplete/

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Anyone here play openttd? (kbin.social)
 

If you like transport related games, I encourage you to give it a try. I've sunk a lot of time into this game usually playing with mods. You can find it at https://www.openttd.org/

Looking for recommendations for a mini pc server to start self hosting in c/selfhosted@lemmy.world
[–] christopherius@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I went with a used Optiplex for my Plex server. I rarely transcode anything so I didn't need much power

Questions about pirating TV and Movies in c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
[–] christopherius@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

I use nzb360 with my server. It's been great but the hard drives fill up fast