Mastodawn

Ah, the elusive dream of turning #Linux into a Windows 8 lookalike 🤣. Because who doesn't miss the clunky tile interface and constant security patches? 💀 Just what the world was asking for: a way to relive 2012's greatest hits on your sleek, modern Linux machine. 🎉
https://github.com/er-bharat/Win8DE #Windows8 #Nostalgia #TechHumor #SecurityPatches #ModernLinux #HackerNews #ngated

Hacker News Apr 21, 2025

A Science Project: "Make the 486 Great Again!" - Modern Linux in an ancient PC

https://yeokhengmeng.com/2018/01/make-the-486-great-again/

#HackerNews #ScienceProject #MakeThe486GreatAgain #ModernLinux #RetroComputing #TechHistory

A Science Project: "Make the 486 Great Again!" - Modern Linux in an ancient PC

What is the oldest x86 processor that is still supported by a modern Linux kernel in present time? I asked the above quiz question during the Geekcamp tech conference in Nov 2017 during my emcee role. The theoretical answer as you can glean from the title of this post is the 486 which was first released in 1989. I determined that fact from this article where support for the 386 was dropped in Dec 2012. To get you interested, here is the result of my effort.

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LINUXexpert.org Jul 28, 2024

While it's possible to make a Linux desktop look like Windows or macOS, there are compelling reasons to embrace a new desktop experience and let go of old paradigms.

https://linuxexpert.org/embracing-the-new/

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Embracing the New

Discover the power of Linux desktop customization and create a unique and personalized user experience. Embrace new paradigms and explore the features of GNOME, KDE Plasma, and XFCE.

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