[-] provomeister@lemmy.ca 8 points 8 months ago

Why am I not surprised it's been done. Mad lad.

[-] provomeister@lemmy.ca 8 points 9 months ago

It looks great as it is. I'd vote for the current one.

[-] provomeister@lemmy.ca 12 points 9 months ago

Seems to be from the "No Poop July" trend a few months ago.

[-] provomeister@lemmy.ca 10 points 9 months ago

Sorry, I thought it was obvious I was sarcastic about their "mistake". They want to be seen as the victims like they didn't know in advance the outcome of their decisions. Backing down on the changes only to show something "less worst" is only a way to make the pill easier to swallow. Unity cannot be trusted anymore.

[-] provomeister@lemmy.ca 9 points 9 months ago

I'm using a mix of Sync and Eternity. I was using Infinity for Reddit before the migration.

Because Sync came first, it's still my default way to navigate Lemmy but Eternity is slowly growing on me. I prefer to alternate between a few apps to stay up to date on the alternatives, and to ensure I don't become dependant on a single app/interface.

I've also tested a few times Photon, great web UI which can be installed as a PWA.

[-] provomeister@lemmy.ca 10 points 9 months ago

Good analogy. The battle shouldn't be about forcing abandonware to be opensource. We should focus on DRM, it makes games almost impossible to play when servers shut down.

OP should have compared it to other medias such as movies. When you buy a box copy, you expect it to work long after the authors/studios/etc. are gone.

The issue is about the lack of legal ways to play older games as time moves on. It will only grow bigger in the next few years with even more games relying on DRM and online servers.

[-] provomeister@lemmy.ca 8 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Choice is great for the consumers, it means different options for different folks. You want Linux, you got options. You prefer Windows, same scenario. This can be applied for every other aspect; screen, size, controls, offline play, etc.

Lots of options doesn't mean you have to buy each. Personally, I'm happy to see such a thriving market of devices.

[-] provomeister@lemmy.ca 9 points 10 months ago

Windows Terminal + WSL, everything related to Xbox if you're using Gamepass or "Play anywhere" titles (Xbox/PC cross-buy).

Most basics apps are from the Microsoft app store too; calculator, calendar, paint, etc.

It's been a hot minute since I've used Windows, but you'd be surprise how much apps are now updated through that app store.

If your device use Windows in S mode, all your apps must come from the store & you must use Edge.

[-] provomeister@lemmy.ca 8 points 10 months ago

"Do you want a PC with your fans?"

[-] provomeister@lemmy.ca 11 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Goobye Netflix, hello Plex/Jellyfin! 👋

[-] provomeister@lemmy.ca 11 points 11 months ago

VideoLAN (organization behind VLC) is in France, which is outside US juridiction. The methods used by VLC are authorized/legal. Software is also not patentable there. That's why it's still up after all these years. You can learn more on their site: https://www.videolan.org/legal.html

Valve, however, must obliged to US juridiction meaning they can't do the same as VLC. Software can also be patented when meeting certain technical requirements.

[-] provomeister@lemmy.ca 8 points 11 months ago

There's !hydrohomies@lemmy.ml which seems to be the most active one.

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