Trek GlowackiNov 18, 2024
ya boi tim

ME: Hello computer! Please show me what I was doing recently

COMPUTER IN THE 1980's: l cease to exist when I am powered off. Please start whatever you were doing from scratch

COMPUTER IN THE 2000's: Yep here you go champ

COMPUTER IN THE 2020's: I stored 10,000 identical copies of what you were doing in 500 different global datacentres at a carbon footprint equivalent to leaving a semi-trailer idling 24/7 and also sent a copy to the FBI just to be safe. Let me know which one you want and I'll do my best to figure it out. By the way here are 10 things which are similar to what you were doing and 9 of them are ads. Do you like this? Please select "I love this very much" or "I'll be in love with this later" to continue

Jun 21, 2024 at 12:21amWeb
Show threadI am Jack's Lost 404Jun 21, 2024

@burgerdrome

Just idling?

Wow yours is pretty efficient!

Show threadlunya~ 💖Jun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome
Show threadSci-Fi GirlJun 21, 2024

@luna @burgerdrome

😂 This is the best possible answer! 🖖

Show threadJeff HobbsJun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome COMPUTER IN THE 1970's: What time and date is it
Show threadChris BohnJun 21, 2024
@jeffehobbs @burgerdrome MS Excel: Did I hear you say "date"?
Show threadUgh (“ugh”)Sep 17, 2024
@DocBohn @jeffehobbs @burgerdrome /incel
Show threadknowuhJun 24, 2024
@jeffehobbs @burgerdrome — I remember!
Show threadknowuhJun 24, 2024
@jeffehobbs @burgerdrome but in all honesty this was nearer to 1988 or so.
Show threadPavankumar 🦅Jun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome Bro explained it simply...
Show threadTheAnymouseProphetJun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome
In the 80s I believe the vi editor at least kept a swap file that could usually preserve your recent edits if you didn't save before it powered down, but it's possible that came later.
Show threadLeelooJun 21, 2024

@SocialJusticeHeals @burgerdrome
Most people didn't have computers that ran vi.

My old Commodore didn't save anything unless I told it to and waited several minutes for it to finish saving.

Show threadSjorsJun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome @SocialJusticeHeals There were many ways to save your work in the 1980s. The post is hyperbolic for comedic effect
Show threadAaronJun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome
Show threadya boi timJun 21, 2024
@aschuman this will be engraved on my tombstone
Show threadShannon ClarkJun 21, 2024

@burgerdrome computer in the 2020’s. You blinked. Let me completely refresh this browser window with a whole new set of ads and suggestions - you clearly were not about to click on that post anyway.

Oh you did click on the story - here have some pop ups and a video and a gif and let’s refresh the page with new ads while you are scrolling. You are on your phone? Let’s refresh with a blank page so you can’t actually read the end of the article. Clearly you want to click on this ad (not shown)

Show threadGFIdkJun 21, 2024
@Rycaut @burgerdrome and sync to all devices
Show threadCohenTheBlueJun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome No forced AI if you switch to Linux... I'd start with Ubuntu and with experience move to Debian, the distro Ubuntu is based on. Debian is the most stable experience. You can match packages from less stable / fresher sources. Good to do an install / first try on a virtual machine, like free virtualbox. I personally gravitate toward command line tools because they don't change their interface so it's setting things up how I like only once. Same reason to separate "/" and "/home".
Show threadya boi timJun 21, 2024
@cohentheblue I really appreciate you leaning into the stereotype of "the guy on Mastodon who suggests installing Linux to strangers"
Show threadCohenTheBlueJun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome Well who else am I gonna suggest it to? People that I know are aware of the option. Why would you even oppose this? What is so untoward about the suggestion to at least try it out, with tips that would make the process easier, from an experienced user?
Show threadque :verifried:Jun 21, 2024
@cohentheblue @burgerdrome just because someone shares something, doesnt mean they want a solution :)
Show threadSupermoosieNov 17, 2024

@cohentheblue
Well, there is freeBSD...

@burgerdrome

Show threadBakunin BoysNov 20, 2024

@cohentheblue @burgerdrome Tim just likes complaining. The reason he doesn't want change is because he's happy despite the downsides, and probably enjoys being able to blame something other than his own ineptitude. Yes, it's illogical but people are like that and then they are mean to others because it's funny for them to belittle others. Don't worry about him you have more important things to do.

Take care mate you were just trying to help someone and that was a good attempt.

Show threadCohenTheBlueJun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome For that matter, why would you ever post your problem publicly and then refuse solutions, like you've noted on your profile? You have a lot to think about there. I'm personally a problem solver so I will try to help. Anyway, bye then.
Show threadya boi timJun 21, 2024
@cohentheblue Please reflect on your assumptions
Show threadCohenTheBlueJun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome If you snub and mock me, I react. I'm not making assumptions, simply using context.
Show threadya boi timJun 21, 2024
@cohentheblue If you cannot understand that there are inherent assumptions in "offering unsolicited solutions to complete strangers" then I am at a loss as how to explain this to you
Show threadLaurens 🐐Jun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome @cohentheblue Linux users have no sense of humour. Case in point: my own lack of that specific sense.
Show threadbinchickenJun 21, 2024

@burgerdrome
thank you for a truly spectacular example of this specific type of guy. sorry you had to go through it.

@cohentheblue

Show threadck0Jun 26, 2024
@burgerdrome @cohentheblue 2024: each time someone makes a public joke about computers, ads, AI or online privacy, they have unsollicited ads about Linux from serious people reacting like AIs on an ad-free social network 😹
Show threadCohenTheBlueJun 26, 2024

@ck0 @burgerdrome 1) I don't find complaining funny 2) I was hoping someone would actually read the few sentences I thought I put together rather concicely and try. Not interested, ignore and move on.

I haven't seen the Linux ads epidemic you describe, guess your feeds are very different. Before you reply "It was a joke!", you'll understand if I don't find being called AI funny. AI is the whole thing I hoped to steer people away from.

Show threadck0Jun 26, 2024
@cohentheblue @burgerdrome "Not interested, ignore and move on. "
Then apply your own advice.
Show threadEvpraksia RevmiraJun 21, 2024

@cohentheblue

it's not worth engaging with people who: complain about things being bad, without doing basic minimum things that help make things better, while also complaining about their *feelings of annoyance* with people who are trying to make things better

Show threadEvpraksia RevmiraJun 21, 2024

for people who find linux shills annoying:

literally just skip the post, you can often recognize it by the first line. it's there for people who might be interested, not for you. the world doesn't revolve around you.

for your own mental health, and to avoid you dragging down a perfectly fine conversation just because you felt annoyed at something harmless and decided it's someone else's fault: *please* learn to live with the fact that the world has harmless annoyance in it

Show threadthe Stripey GoodnessJun 26, 2024
@cohentheblue @burgerdrome hoo boy we got a whiny baby here.
My dude, you decided that the facetious joke post was an invitation for you to sealion all the way in.
You're in the wrong here. Just take the L and learn from it.
Show threadFeralRobotsJun 29, 2024

@cohentheblue
Have you met other humans?

@burgerdrome

Show threadLeelooJun 21, 2024

@burgerdrome @cohentheblue
Yup.

Even as a Linux user, these are getting as annoying as (non-animated, non-popover) ads.

Show threadtoufyJun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome @cohentheblue i'm more annoyed at the debian recommendation instead of something like mint, and the suggested manual partitioning scheme (separating home and root) to a (supposedly) new user 
even linus torvalds said debian was too complicated for him
Show threadCohenTheBlueJun 22, 2024
@toufy @burgerdrome That's why I said "with experience". My recommendation was to start with Ubuntu. Debian allows more control and is on the whole much more stable than Ubuntu once one learns about package pinning for apt and other mechanisms underlying the system. Debian needs a bit of time to set up but on the long run saves you time compared to Ubuntu. It benefits from being almost Ubuntu, which is usually one of the first Linux distros supported by for example government backed software.
Show threadhelplessduckJun 21, 2024

@burgerdrome

And you leaned straight into the "person who polices how strangers use free software" stereotype, which is leaps and bounds more insufferable.

@cohentheblue

Show threadTim ChaseNov 17, 2024

@burgerdrome @cohentheblue

Clearly, switching back to DOS is the right answer 😉 #BringBackThe80s

Show threadAndreas, DJ3EI, he/himJun 21, 2024

It is a computer. You paid dearly for it. Is it YOUR computer?

If it is running closed-source software: No. This computer will work for some other parties, against your interests.

If it is running open source software: Maybe. But not necessarily.

It your computer is running open source software (including the OS) that you could potentially replace, with versions modified as you please: Then I concede it is really YOUR computer.

@cohentheblue @burgerdrome

Show threadDeuchnordJun 22, 2024
@cohentheblue @burgerdrome you do realize that anyone who never gave a try to Linux won't understand anything about what you're saying after the first "with" of your toot, right?
Show threadMinisterofimpedimentsJun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome [raises hand sheepishly] “I’d like to amend the 2020s description a little…”
Computer in the 2020s: Your WiFi is down…so you can just ‘eff off until it comes back online m’kay? Because if I can’t get online you don’t have a computer. Local drive? Listen neckbeard you downloaded the security updates and they undid those tweaks you looked up and popped your files and emails right back into the cloud. Because corporate needs to know what cat food you buy…”
Show threadbuttpir8Jun 21, 2024
@ministerofimpediments @burgerdrome
What?
Show threadsadmac356Jun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome yeeeeep…
Show threadJ.Sʜᴀʀᴘ🌍🇺🇦Fʀᴇᴇᴅᴏᴍ&DᴇᴍᴏᴄʀᴀᴄʏJun 21, 2024

@burgerdrome

Ah, that'll be the new Windows (19)84

Show threadnandiJun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome I wish this was a joke
Show threadMichael SladeJun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome Computer in the 2030’s: the NSA has finally realized its dream and provides cloud backup for everyone’s computer and AI. (That is, if it isn’t already.)
Show threadJayJun 21, 2024

@burgerdrome Computer ad in the 2030s: Introducing Microsoft’s new Aurb! Powered with AI, it provides you with the most relevant responses to your questions, we’ve done away with that pesky keyboard and mouse schtick; Aurb responds entirely to swiping actions. Better pull some-a those rods out of the nukeano, because the energy demand is insane! Get ready for the purchase that is fully integrated with the Microsoft ecosystem or whatever the fuck we’re calling it now.

Pictured: Aurb

Show threadtomiantJun 21, 2024

@WhiteCatTamer @burgerdrome Will it also be made from nanothin glass that breaks if you so much as sneeze at it and can't be fixed by users but must be returned to a Microsoft licensed repair shop that charge as much for repairs as the cost for a brand new one?

Sign me up!

Show threadnjsgNov 17, 2024

@WhiteCatTamer @burgerdrome I can't help but think that this would be "MacBook Wheel [1], but with much worse user experience", and [cut to the autocomplete part of the ONN news piece:]

https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2020/10/image-12.png

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BnLbv6QYcA

Show threadWaveJun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome top 10 reasons I use linux:
Show threadColin McMillenJun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome also,
Computers in the 1980s: I will execute the exact same sequence of instructions each time you boot into a program. It either works or it doesn't.
Computer in the 2020s: who knows what will happen!
Show threadnachtetJun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome plus: here's the weather forecast. You need it to decide, if you want to put a coat on, while working in front of me, right?
Show threadNikkoJun 21, 2024

@burgerdrome

Linuxoids:

Show threadAlexander KnochelJun 21, 2024

@burgerdrome Computers in 2024 are more like:

Sure, here's a summary of what you did recently:
You got up at 8:32 am, went to the bathroom looking at porn for 7 minutes, then you left for 25 griffith street to buy a car magazine and two cans of red bull at the gas station using your second credit card. While waiting you looked at the follwing instagram pages (...) until you were interrupted by your friend XY who uses an iphone 10 and whom you meet there every other week on mondays. Then, ...

Show threadRupert 🇪🇺🏴‍☠️😾🔭📷🍺🍪🌍🔥Jun 21, 2024
@burgerdrome
Show threadxs4me2Jun 21, 2024

@burgerdrome

Indeed, we need to rethink this…

Show threadDavid Blue ⁂ ∆Jun 21, 2024

@burgerdrome this is so perfectly composed in every single way except

> Let me know which one you want and I'll do my best to figure it out.

which is still so poignant... and yet,

it is definitely less and less volunteered.

Show threadtomiantJun 21, 2024

@burgerdrome posting online

1980: awaiting input

2000: please be nice.

2024: our systems have detected suspicious activity, you have been permanently banned from participating in human society, authorities have been alerted and all your credit cards cancelled.