They already have a free version of Windows. Just don't activate it.

[-] refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

How did you go about doing that? I wanted to ask them about being able to replace the primary bootloader, including signing keys for any device that a user has paid for, which is a step above bootloader unlocking.

Kind of like installing coreboot or libreboot on a PC/laptop.

You mean they were previously pro-worker?

[-] refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org 79 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Microsoft would prefer that you pirate Windows rather than use Linux, as it further entrenches their dominance in the market.

They mainly make their money off of business licenses anyway, similar to Adobe and Autodesk.

There's a reason massgravel's scripts are hosted on Microsoft's GitHub platform and hasn't been taken down.

Did someone say debtor's prison?

[-] refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Marxism is the one thing that has given me hope for the future when everything now constantly looks so bleak.

Richard Wolff is who got me into Marxism personally.

[-] refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org 35 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Employers must consistently make employees think that there is a reserve army of labor waiting to take their jobs, that way the employees will tolerate more abuse and will fear asking for more from their employers.

It is the same reason why the corporations fight against the implementation of social services, why "benefits" like healthcare are tied to work, and why the social services that do exist come with a work requirement.

Well that would imply that they are hypocrites.

Well it wasn't made by the US Navy, it doesn't allow for clearnet traffic, it allows torrenting over the protocol. I'm sure there are other differences too.

[-] refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org 28 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

They claim to be "pro life", but the second the baby is born, they stop giving a shit, otherwise, they'd be in favor of universal social services.

They need to start being called "anti-choice" or "pro-control" instead by the masses. Too long has the right been able to set the narrative in this country (mainly because the opposing party is purposefuly weak, as the phrase "when they go low, we go high" embodies), and it keeps getting more damaging as time goes on.

Well you see, they put it in page 69 of their EULA that got updated last week that they emailed directly to your spam folder. Since you didn't opt out of that clause my sending a registered letter to their offices in Uganda, Japan, Washington, and Ukraine, it is considered that you agreed to the EULA.

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Threads federation? (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org to c/sdfpubnix@lemmy.sdf.org

What is SDF's opinion on pre-emptive deferation with Threads?

I know SDF Chatter hasn't defedded with any instance, but there is a serious risk of Embrace, Extend, Extinguish if we federate with Threads.

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Looking for a DP to HDMI 2.1 that supports 4k120 with Freesync and the various HDR standards. Saw the PS196 was announced some while back, but can't find any converters that implement it.

Anyone know where I can find a converter, or even just the chip itself so I can build my own?

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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org to c/patientgamers@sh.itjust.works

Basically what the title says. I've only played two games like this so far (Silent Hill 2 and OMORI) and am looking for more.

Could be games, ROM hacks, mods of existing games, etc.

EDIT: So many great suggestions! Getting a bit overwhelmed by how many there are, so I'm going to need to find a way to put this in some kind of list with an order to play the games in. By all means, keep 'em coming, though!

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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org to c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml

I have an OG Model F (pre IBM XT, but the same standard) and used to have a Pro Micro-based Soarer's converter before it died on me.

I'm looking for a replacement that can be both wired (either USB, PS/2, or AT) and wireless (either Bluetooth or via dongle). Soarer-style macros would be a nice-to-have, especially for the missing F11, F12, and Meta keys.

Does anything like that exist?

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Was wondering if anyone had experience with Frankensteining together different parts from different controllers, and how I could go about it cleanly.

I'm looking to have some kind of modern controller (preferably a DualSense), but with an actually good DPad, specifically the Sega Saturn Mk2 controller. Wondering if I should bother with trying to modify the shell, or if I should just custom design a new shell to fit the DPad. I feel like 3D printing would result in much lower quality compared to injection molded plastic, so not 100% sure about that idea.

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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml

Been looking for a search engine that isn't plauged with SEO garbage every time I look for anything. Been using DDG for quite a long time now, and I'm starting to get dissatisfied with results. It seems like more and more results are just companies trying to make their way to the top of the search results instead of anything organic. It's even worse when I look for any kind of service or product.

Looking for as close to 100% organic results as possible.

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Best Debrid service? (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

I've been using Real Debrid for about a year now, but there're a couple of things making me want to switch.

I like to share my account with a couple of friends. Real Debrid gave me a warning about banning my account if I use it concurrently with someone else.

Real Debrid no longer accepts emails from AnonAddy or Tutanota. I would much rather not have to give out any real contact info.

Looking for a comparable service that caches torrents from anyome who downloads it and provides a link premiumizing service. I would also like to be able to give out direct links for the purposes of using Syncplay.

Whatever I use must be compatible with Torrentio inside of Stremio.

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