Those will... not sell. Elementary school kids have smart phones. This isn't 2009 when the cool kids are sharing earbuds to listen to their Zune.
No ads doesn't mean no data collecting
I'm also pretty new to Linux, but I've finally gotten a bit of a grasp on it. I started learning Linux to set up a home server, so I also jumped straight into Docker. You have gotten some thorough replies, but I thought I'd share my chaotic journey with it that has ended in a decent ratio of success vs confusion. Note: I have used Ubuntu from the start.
Don't use docker desktop. It's garbage. Also, don't use the Snap image.
$sudo apt install docker.io
$sudo apt install docker-compose
Those are both cli "programs". They aren't apps like you have on Windows. It seems VERY intimidating to talk into the void of the terminal, but you'll build confidence. Docker commands work like any other commands, all in the same place.
Now install Portainer CE. The instructions are very simple to follow. You can reach Portainer through your browser at the localhost address it gives you, which you type directly into the URL bar. I think it's http://localhost:9000.
Portainer will give you an easy visual way to manage Docker. You can perform many tasks through Portainer instead of using the command line. Honestly, I'm pretty sure you could do everything on Portainer and not even touch the terminal. I don't suggest that because you will have to have at least a basic understanding of how Linux and Docker work. You will be confused, and you will feel crazy. Eventually, you'll get more comfortable living in that psychosis.
On to Docker Compose!! This is my preferred way to run containers. I have a designated folder in /opt that I use for my compose files. This way, I know exactly how I set up my programs. My memory is awful and I tweak things so often that I'll completely forget how I have even gotten to this point or where ANY of my files are. It's pretty easy to find docker compose files online that you can copy and paste and it instantly works!
To make it simple, after I have saved my docker-compose.yaml file in the designated folder, I right click on the empty area and choose "open in terminal".
$sudo docker-compose up -d
The -d instructs the program to continue to run, even if you exit out of the terminal. At this point, your container will also show up in portainer!
I think that covers the basics. My biggest tip is to keep a notepad handy to write down commands that you have to search for. Your bookmarks will fill up very quickly otherwise. Expect to get stuck sometimes. Expect to spend hours trying to troubleshoot an issue, then have it suddenly work with no idea what you actually did to fix it. Accept the win and never touch it again.
I have done fresh installs many times. Some because I've played with 10 different programs that I decided against and want the leftover files gone, some because I wanted to try different mixes of distros, and once because I legitimately broke the OS.
Keep your important stuff on an external drive to avoid any loss and don't be afraid to mess around with it!
Btw, I'm a huge KDE plasma fan. It's lighter than GNOME, but very user friendly. I've settled on Kubuntu as my distro of choice.
I read that Linux usage is much higher in India (I think ~13% vs 5% in the US, though the statistics are probably outdated). I am totally ignorant when it comes to India, so correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm wondering if the rise of Linux users has something to do with the government trying to limit access to Github.
Christianity, racism and corruption. Politicians love to target poor people, and prostitution is a job that often draws in the desperate. Conveniently, POC make up a large percentage of the impoverished population.
Sex trafficking is out of control in the US, yet it's never talked about by politicians. Even with Epstein, the focus was on how terrible he and his accomplices were, not on the actual problem. Not the thousands of other women and girls who are still being trafficked in the US. Legalizing prostitution is pretty much the only answer.
I wouldn't call any part of this innovative
As a problem-solver, it isn't only women.
RiF just kicked me out. I think reddit is trying to do another sweep to break unofficial apps/plug-ins/etc.
I think the issue is that Lemmy is still developing and we don't know what it's going to look like even 6 months from now. $20 for unlimited access isn't bad at all if you know you'll get your money's worth. I'm still hesitant with Lemmy because there are features that it lacks. I'm optimistic that they will be added, but I can't be sure.
There's an issue with your VPN.
They're complaining that Lemmy is ugly while they're going through piracy-related websites like those aren't a 2000's era hot mess.
I love how Lemmy looks because it's like old reddit. After only ever using RiF, the official app is visually awful. Their own app lags while scrolling because there's so much shit. Forums aren't supposed to be pretty, they're supposed to be practical.
But... bathrooms!!! With the children!!! /s