well, that’s great until systemd implements age verification 🙃
(we use openrc on our Debian, you might not have to switch distros depending on which distro you pick, but don’t install a totally different init system right out of the gate when you’re new, it’s a pain to set up (but fine once set up))
(for context: systemd just implemented a field to store birth dates in. Sure, it’s optional… for NOW… but considering how fast they rushed to implement it, they’ll probably rush to implement whatever surveillance crap any given government comes up with, too. And if we all let systemd get even more deeply entrenched…)
I’m surprised at the concerns about systemd adding this field, for most users that install their own systems, they’re usually the admin, so have total control over what that field will hold for any user. 1/1/1970? Who cares?
Oh it’s not about what the field currently is. I don’t think anyone’s particularly worried about that
the issue is more about what’s to come. It’s shown that the systemd people rushed to acquiesce to at least one law like this, who’s to say they won’t do it the next time it gets a little more invasive? It’s not like they had to do this, they’re not a distro, they’re just a system component. A system component that’s been steadily digging deeper and deeper and trying to make itself harder and harder to remove.
(Also, let’s let them ban Linux in California and just watch how fast the techbros freak out and lobby to get the law reversed. Just not complying is the better option here.)
I’m unfortunately a person who has to deal with kernel level anti cheat due to my preference in games, this was the top level route I took to try medicate my hardware.
Nobody “has to” play those games. When doing so comes at the cost of property rights and self-respect (let alone the increasing time wasted on workarounds), is it really worth it?
Dual booting always exists. (And honestly moving all your other stuff to a separate OS the “anticheat” doesn’t know how to touch is probably the best way to keep yourself safe.)
I had to quit League of Legends for Linux Mint. Among my gaming friends it’s gone from a bit of a joke to being a selling point.
A buddy of mine wanted to install Linux Mint on his desktop, but didn’t have a USB drive to put the installer on (Gen-Z I swear). I offered to have one delivered from a local retailer, but it became a “bit” that I didn’t care enought to send him a pre-configured drive.
Anyway I loaded up Nyarch on a USB drive and mailed it to him. Also advised him not to install software from a USB drive sent through the mail, even if it is from someone he knows and “trusts.”
Absolutely. If you execute a script without reviewing it, you do so at your own risk! But, operating from a mindeet that the win11 debloat and tron scrips haven’t undergone supply chain attack or their creators haven’t gone rogue, these scripts help you deslop
In light of this here’s how to turn your shitty win11 into a modern win7 with these steps:
Optional 4 (if you have win11 pro or enterprise): Take command by going through all of your group policies in the GP Editor
Optional 5: Tron Script
… And then turn off automatic updates
That still requires giving money to Microslop. Never doing that again.
Linux FTW people!
Or just install linux. Preferably one that doesn’t use systemd.
Install any distro and ignore the systemd/wayland/x11 debates
well, that’s great until systemd implements age verification 🙃
(we use openrc on our Debian, you might not have to switch distros depending on which distro you pick, but don’t install a totally different init system right out of the gate when you’re new, it’s a pain to set up (but fine once set up))
(for context: systemd just implemented a field to store birth dates in. Sure, it’s optional… for NOW… but considering how fast they rushed to implement it, they’ll probably rush to implement whatever surveillance crap any given government comes up with, too. And if we all let systemd get even more deeply entrenched…)
– Frost
I’m surprised at the concerns about systemd adding this field, for most users that install their own systems, they’re usually the admin, so have total control over what that field will hold for any user. 1/1/1970? Who cares?
Oh it’s not about what the field currently is. I don’t think anyone’s particularly worried about that
the issue is more about what’s to come. It’s shown that the systemd people rushed to acquiesce to at least one law like this, who’s to say they won’t do it the next time it gets a little more invasive? It’s not like they had to do this, they’re not a distro, they’re just a system component. A system component that’s been steadily digging deeper and deeper and trying to make itself harder and harder to remove.
(Also, let’s let them ban Linux in California and just watch how fast the techbros freak out and lobby to get the law reversed. Just not complying is the better option here.)
It’s a trust thing.
I’m not running away from most distros because somebody added a date field to a dataset somewhere
Good for those who need Microslop compatibility, but seems like more effort than just loading up linux.
I’m unfortunately a person who has to deal with kernel level anti cheat due to my preference in games, this was the top level route I took to try medicate my hardware.
Re-read what you wrote.
Nobody “has to” play those games. When doing so comes at the cost of property rights and self-respect (let alone the increasing time wasted on workarounds), is it really worth it?
Dual booting always exists. (And honestly moving all your other stuff to a separate OS the “anticheat” doesn’t know how to touch is probably the best way to keep yourself safe.)
I had to quit League of Legends for Linux Mint. Among my gaming friends it’s gone from a bit of a joke to being a selling point.
A buddy of mine wanted to install Linux Mint on his desktop, but didn’t have a USB drive to put the installer on (Gen-Z I swear). I offered to have one delivered from a local retailer, but it became a “bit” that I didn’t care enought to send him a pre-configured drive.
Anyway I loaded up Nyarch on a USB drive and mailed it to him. Also advised him not to install software from a USB drive sent through the mail, even if it is from someone he knows and “trusts.”
And be skeptical of the programs you use to debloat as it is a known vector to injecting malware.
and I don’t totally trust the value of setting turned-off updates. MS has demonstrated long ago who they think is the true owner of your computer
I recommend blocking all MS at the firewall level, there’s just nothing there for any of us.
Absolutely. If you execute a script without reviewing it, you do so at your own risk! But, operating from a mindeet that the win11 debloat and tron scrips haven’t undergone supply chain attack or their creators haven’t gone rogue, these scripts help you deslop