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The Linux Lounge | Greetings from a newbie

Linuxminty — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Linuxminty
Post title: Greetings from a newbie

I recently joined ProZ to meet other Linux users and translators who use Linux.
I'm hoping I can make some kind of contribution to this community.

The Linux Lounge | Photoshop now works on Linux…

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:44:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: Photoshop now works on Linux…

…through the power of witchcraft.

[url removed]

The Linux Lounge | Linux Now Has 3% Desktop Linux Market [November 2025 Report]

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 23:27:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: Linux Now Has 3% Desktop Linux Market [November 2025 Report]

[quote]Of course, Linux dominates the entire cloud industry (Web host, cloud computing, data warehouse, etc.). Here, we focus only on the desktop Linux market share.[/quote]

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The Linux Lounge | Linux Gaming

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:08:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: Linux Gaming

Windows Games’ Compatibility on Linux Is at An All-Time High

[quote]The data clearly shows that Windows games compatibility on Linux has been steadily improving over time, even if the end users did not clearly notice it one month after the next. We also know that for a lot of new games, Valve is working directly with the developers or publishers to make sure the game runs as expected on Day 1 of their release, so this is an important factor for the progress we observe in this chart.[/quote]

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Also.

Linux supercharges the ROG Xbox Ally X — higher FPS, smoother performance, and a big win for handheld gaming

[quote]Despite Microsoft trying to minimise Windows tasks on the Xbox Ally X, the system still shipped with unnecessary desktop apps like Microsoft Teams. It also suffered from a user interface that did not feel handheld-ready. The hardware was excellent, but the software experience felt unfinished.

That led some users to ask a question: What happens if you ditch Windows entirely?

Enter Bazzite, a SteamOS-like Linux operating system built specifically for handhelds. Two well-known creators, ETA Prime and Cyber Dopamine, decided to install Bazzite on the Xbox Ally X to find out how it performs. Their results might be surprising, and in some cases, better than expected.[/quote]

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Hallelujah!

The Linux Lounge | The professor

CafeTran Trainer — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:54:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: CafeTran Trainer
Post title: The professor

[quote]Novian Cahyadi wrote:

[url removed] [/quote]

This guy makes great videos: [url removed]

And once you have installed Linux, you’ll probably want to install a CAT tool that runs on Linux:
- Wordfast
- Swordfish free edition
- CafeTran Espresso
- etc.

The Linux Lounge | Switching from Windows 10 to Linux | Easy Beginner’s Tutorial

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:36:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: Switching from Windows 10 to Linux | Easy Beginner’s Tutorial

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The Linux Lounge | And here it is.

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:35:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: And here it is.

[quote]Novian Cahyadi wrote:
Debian 13.0 "Trixie" Planning For Release On August 9

[quote]Debian developers are working to officially release Debian Linux 13.0 on the 9th of August. For that 9 August release to happen, the full freeze of Debian 13 will happen on 27 July.

Debian developers are hoping for a lot of testing to happen between now and then for Debian Trixie, especially in that final week during the freeze period.[/quote]

Source:
[url removed] [/quote]

Review:
[url removed]

Step-by-step upgrade tutorial:
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Footnote:
While Debian is my distro of choice, I wouldn't recommend it to new Linux users. For them, I'd recommend Linux Mint instead. Debian is meant for intermediate to advanced users. But once you're comfortable using the terminal and editing system files, it's truly a rock-solid distro you can always rely on.

The Linux Lounge | Firefox 141

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:06:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: Firefox 141

[quote]Almost a month after releasing version 140, Mozilla has launched Firefox 141, the latest update to its popular open-source web browser, now available for download.

For Linux users, the browser now uses less memory, which is a win on systems where every megabyte counts. Even better, if your package manager applies an update, you won’t need to force-restart Firefox anymore—it’ll handle the update seamlessly in the background.[/quote]

Emphasis added.

Source:
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The Linux Lounge | Intel Announces It's Shutting Down Clear Linux

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 16:07:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: Intel Announces It's Shutting Down Clear Linux

[quote]The most depressing news of the week: Intel is ending their performance-optimized Clear Linux distribution. Over the past decade the Clear Linux operating system has shown what's possible with out-of-the-box performance on x86_64 hardware... Not just for Intel platforms but even showing extremely great performance results on AMD x86_64 too. But with the cost-cutting going on at Intel, Clear Linux is now being sunset.[/quote]

Source:
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The Linux Lounge | Debian 13.0 "Trixie" Planning For Release On August 9

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: Debian 13.0 "Trixie" Planning For Release On August 9

[quote]Debian developers are working to officially release Debian Linux 13.0 on the 9th of August. For that 9 August release to happen, the full freeze of Debian 13 will happen on 27 July.

Debian developers are hoping for a lot of testing to happen between now and then for Debian Trixie, especially in that final week during the freeze period.[/quote]

Source:
[url removed]

The Linux Lounge | Definitely

Guillermo S. — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:24:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Guillermo S.
Post title: Definitely

[quote]Novian Cahyadi wrote:

Ah, now I see.

If I may, Linux (and Python) would make you more marketable than solely focusing on *BSD. But this is as meaningful a comment as I could give. You might want to ask folks on Reddit to gain insights about your possible career paths.

Good luck, Guillermo.
[/quote]

Thanks. Python seems perfect for beginners and Reddit is full of seasoned programmers.

[quote]A heavily modified version of FreeBSD, I might add. AFAIK, they took FreeBSD source codes, and then turned them into their own proprietary systems. What they run on their consoles could be totally different from the base OS.[/quote]

I guess they had to use FreeBSD for technical but more so for legal reasons. Few licenses are as permissive as the BSD's.

The Linux Lounge | Linux + Python

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:42:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: Linux + Python

[quote]Guillermo S. wrote:
Due to the deplorable situation of the translation industry I decided look for work elsewhere. I am probably going to start learning fullstack development and then later perhaps try to become a DevOps engineer. So what I meant is that it will be difficult to find a company who uses BSD where I have a chance of getting hired as an entry-level.[/quote]

Ah, now I see.

If I may, Linux (and Python) would make you more marketable than solely focusing on *BSD. But this is as meaningful a comment as I could give. You might want to ask folks on Reddit to gain insights about your possible career paths.

Good luck, Guillermo.

[quote]On the other hand, I didn't know that Playstation and Nintendo use a version of FreeBSD.[/quote]

A heavily modified version of FreeBSD, I might add. AFAIK, they took FreeBSD source codes, and then turned them into their own proprietary systems. What they run on their gaming consoles could be totally different from the base OS.

[Diedit pada 2025-07-11 02:42 GMT]

The Linux Lounge | I wasn't specific enough about myself

Guillermo S. — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:47:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Guillermo S.
Post title: I wasn't specific enough about myself

[quote]Novian Cahyadi wrote:

[quote]Guillermo S. wrote:
It's difficult to find a company who uses any BSD [/quote]

I think it's important to put this statement in context.

Many routers and hardware firewalls run on *BSD. Then, we also have consumer electronics like Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Switch that use a modified version of FreeBSD. It's a fairly popular choice to power such devices.

But as a desktop or server OS? Nah. I've gathered that hardware support is one of the deterring factors.

In the grand scheme of things, your plan is hardly sustainable.

[quote]I am thinking of getting the BSD certification.
[/quote]

I don't think it's worth it. Even technical writers consider any certification to be a waste of time and money.

[Diedit pada 2025-07-10 11:52 GMT] [/quote]

Due to the deplorable situation of the translation industry I decided look for work elsewhere. I am probably going to start learning fullstack development and then later perhaps try to become a DevOps engineer. So what I meant is that it will be difficult to find a company who uses BSD where I have a chance of getting hired as an entry-level.

On the other hand, I didn't know that Playstation and Nintendo use a version of FreeBSD. I am aware of other companies though. The biggest names I have heard are Intel and Netflix.

I am willing to change my computer (or any part of its hardware) if there are compatibility issues. It's a fair trade for having a stable and fast system. That's why I left Windows and don't want to use it ever again. I had a old computer with Windows and it was extremely slow.

The Linux Lounge | Context

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:51:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: Context

[quote]Guillermo S. wrote:
It's difficult to find a company who uses any BSD [/quote]

I think it's important to put this statement in context.

Many routers and hardware firewalls run on *BSD. Then, we also have consumer electronics like Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Switch that use a modified version of FreeBSD. It's a fairly popular choice to power such devices.

But as a desktop or server OS? Nah. I've gathered that hardware support is one of the deterring factors.

In the grand scheme of things, your plan is hardly sustainable.

[quote]I am thinking of getting the BSD certification.
[/quote]

I don't think it's worth it. Even technical writers consider any certification to be a waste of time and money.

[Diedit pada 2025-07-10 11:52 GMT]

The Linux Lounge | 100 %

Guillermo S. — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:03:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Guillermo S.
Post title: 100 %

[quote]Novian Cahyadi wrote:

[quote]Guillermo S. wrote:
I also want to give FreeBSD a try. [/quote]

The *BSD operating system has better documentation, miles ahead of that on Linux. It's such a pity that *BSD is more obscure than Linux is, even in the [url= [url removed] ]server[/url] realm.

[Diedit pada 2025-07-09 03:57 GMT] [/quote]

Absolutely. The BSD system is very underrated.

I am thinking of making a gamble on the BSD's.

It's difficult to find a company who uses any BSD but those few who do would probably want to work inmediately with any freelancer who knows that system. I am thinking of getting the BSD certification.

The Linux Lounge | 100 %

Guillermo S. — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:58:00 +0000

The Linux Lounge | *BSD

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:56:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: *BSD

[quote]Guillermo S. wrote:
I also want to give FreeBSD a try. [/quote]

The *BSD operating system has better documentation, miles ahead of that on Linux. It's such a pity that *BSD is more obscure than Linux is, even in the [url= [url removed] ]server[/url] realm.

[Diedit pada 2025-07-09 03:57 GMT]

The Linux Lounge | Hello

Guillermo S. — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:37:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Guillermo S.
Post title: Hello

I used Manjaro linux for 8 years. A few months ago I switched to OpenMandriva. Right now I am trying to install Crux Linux on a disk partition. I also want to give FreeBSD a try.

The Linux Lounge | Schleswig-Holstein State of Germany Is Ditching Microsoft for Good, Denmark to Follow Suit

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:42:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: Schleswig-Holstein State of Germany Is Ditching Microsoft for Good, Denmark to Follow Suit

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The Linux Lounge | RHEL 10 Review by DistroWatch.com

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: RHEL 10 Review by DistroWatch.com

[url removed] #redhat

The Linux Lounge | Firmware Update

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:16:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: Firmware Update

So today, I was updating my ThinkPad firmware using Lenovo Vantage on Windows. And the silly thing failed to fetch the updates. Being too lazy to troubleshoot the error, I tried to do it on Linux Mint using fwupdmgr command instead. It worked effortlessly.

I know I like badmouthing Windows. But I have zero interest in fixing computer problems that shouldn't be there since the first place. I don't like babysitting my machine. If I'm fighting the OS to do the stuff I need to do, it's just not a good design. Linux is easier to use and maintain, as crazy as it might sound.

[Edited at 2025-06-02 01:32 GMT]

The Linux Lounge | Poedit

Gjorgji Apostolovski — Mon, 05 May 2025 13:22:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Gjorgji Apostolovski
Post title: Poedit

Add [url removed] to this list [url removed]

The Linux Lounge | Installing Android on a Linux PC

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Sun, 04 May 2025 14:12:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: Installing Android on a Linux PC

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The Linux Lounge | Subtitle Composer

Gjorgji Apostolovski — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:52:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Gjorgji Apostolovski
Post title: Subtitle Composer

Another subtitle software based on Subtitle Workshop, works on most Linux systems

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[Edited at 2025-03-27 14:34 GMT]

The Linux Lounge | WPS Office 2019 for Linux

Gjorgji Apostolovski — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Gjorgji Apostolovski
Post title: WPS Office 2019 for Linux

Free WPS Office, lookalike Microsoft Office

The Linux version is 2019
[url removed]

-Writer
-Spreadsheet
-PDF Viewer

The Linux Lounge | Free E-books

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:19:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: Free E-books

The Linux Command Line and its sequel, Adventures with the Linux Command Line by William Shotts.

[url removed]

[Edited at 2025-02-03 15:21 GMT]

The Linux Lounge | AI Slop

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 04:37:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: AI Slop

Someone consulted the AI to configure their Linux system. The AI lied, and OP paid the price for trusting it.

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The Linux Lounge | I know

Gjorgji Apostolovski — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:22:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Gjorgji Apostolovski
Post title: I know

[quote]Novian Cahyadi wrote:

[quote]Gjorgji Apostolovski wrote:
Hey, man, I just switched back to Win 7. I felt very limited on Linux. Anyway it's nice OS, but habit is habit. [/quote]

This isn't an airport. You don't need to announce your departure. :-p

Having said that, I hope your Windows 7 box isn't connected to the internet, or any network for that matter. Running an end-of-life OS is usually a [url= [url removed] ]bad idea[/url]. [/quote]

I know that I don't need to announce, I'm just saying. And you are right about Win 7, I couldn't find drivers for my GPU and there were plenty unknown devices in Device manager, so I install Win 10 again, and my lap top is slow again. :)

I don't use my laptop very often, I'm on my desktop all the time, and I might considering to install Linux Mint again, just for the Hypnotix app. :)

The Linux Lounge | Departure

Novian Cahyadi (X) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:51:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Novian Cahyadi (X)
Post title: Departure

[quote]Gjorgji Apostolovski wrote:
Hey, man, I just switched back to Win 7. I felt very limited on Linux. Anyway it's nice OS, but habit is habit. [/quote]

This isn't an airport. You don't need to announce your departure. :-p

Having said that, I hope your Windows 7 box isn't connected to the internet, or any network for that matter. Running an end-of-life OS is usually a [url= [url removed] ]bad idea[/url].

The Linux Lounge | win 7

Gjorgji Apostolovski — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:58:00 +0000

Forum: Linux OS / Free software
Topic: The Linux Lounge
Poster: Gjorgji Apostolovski
Post title: win 7

Hey, man, I just switched back to Win 7. I felt very limited on Linux. Anyway it's nice OS, but habit is habit.