Andre Louis

'Everyone can use Linux. What do you need Windows/MacOS for? Some stupid game you barely play anyway? Stupid MS office apps that your company makes you use?
I even got my granny to use Linux, one day I just swapped out her stupid windows and she never even noticed.'

I see a lot of that around here. It's blatantly not true, and no not *everybody* can just 'up and use linux' so easily.
Screen-reader users for example.

I'm happy some can be so blazé about it, but when a screen-reader is your gateway to the world of computing, jumping on the Linux bandwagon is neither simple nor as easy as pie.

Sep 6, 2025 at 1:03pmWeb
Show threadWinter blue tardisSep 6, 2025
@FreakyFwoof This 💯
Show threadHell's Kitchen Bitches! 🦮🔥Sep 6, 2025
@FreakyFwoof OK wanna place a bet on how many reply guy blind techbros are going to hop in here and explain to you in great and exhausting detail how it is actually possible? lol.
Show threadAndre LouisSep 6, 2025
@Pawpower I'll virtually fuck'em and chuck'em. I have no time for it honestly, and just don't care. I'll piss around with Linux in a VM or whatever, but I'll not be using it as a primary OS any time soon. lol
Show threadHell's Kitchen Bitches! 🦮🔥Sep 6, 2025
@FreakyFwoof I feel like a unicorn amongst tech workers. I teach tech for my job and I do not want to fuck around with it when I'm not at work. I want it to do what it's supposed to do. I don't code or beta test or any of it. Honestly if I'm not at work I'd rather be doing something un-tech-y. Like baking bread, or reading, or ... basically anything not tech related.
Show threadAndre LouisSep 6, 2025
@Pawpower I totally get that. Yes indeed.
Show threadSarah RussellSep 6, 2025
@FreakyFwoof @Pawpower I will say that yes, it is possible, if you want to spend several man hours figuring it out, using a windows VM for certain stuff if you need to use MS Office specifically or other stuff, but yeah I don't have the patience or the time myself. I know at least one person who uses Linux exclusively, and he is awesome, but when Ido so much on Windows I just don't have the time to fuss on my main machine. Maybe someday. But yeah, nah.
Show threadBorrisSep 6, 2025

@FreakyFwoof @Pawpower But, but... Debian has Braille support at install time! So obviously, that means everything will just work swimmingly after that, right?

*narrator voice, it won't*

Show threadSarah RussellSep 6, 2025
@FreakyFwoof @Pawpower I jsut wish people would let pople use what hey like without being pushy about the thing they like to use themselves. Suggest, sure, but don't get all batshit about it if someone is like no I'm good.
Show threadAndre LouisSep 6, 2025
@blindbat84 @Pawpower Oh come on, you have to be good, my way. Not that way, that's the silly way. Only this way, not that way. lol
Show threadHell's Kitchen Bitches! 🦮🔥Sep 6, 2025
@blindbat84 @FreakyFwoof Jesus I have really noticed this amongst blind folks. Windows, Mac, jaws vs NVDA, bla bla bla. FFS why does anyone care about what the next guy uses. PS freedom scientific aren't your family. The loyalty to a corporation just seems so freaking bizarre to me. But if folks use jaws good on them I hope it works.
Show threadLiam ErvenSep 6, 2025
@Pawpower @blindbat84 @FreakyFwoof use what makes you happy. That is how it should work.
Show threadTjSep 6, 2025
@lerven @Pawpower @blindbat84 @FreakyFwoof Technology can make us happy? It all pisses me off equally!
Show threadSarah RussellSep 6, 2025
@Pawpower @FreakyFwoof Like IL ove my APple devices because they just fucknig work, but I also won't get pissy if somone else is happ ywith their android stuff. I'm happy to recommend stuff, but if someone decides they want something else, no BFD.
Show threadSarah RussellSep 6, 2025
@Pawpower @FreakyFwoof and OMG yeah the JAWS vs NVDA debate is crazy, I absolutely don't like JAWs and will bitch about it, and Iwill use it, but I appreciate that JaWS and NVDA each have things they do better than each other, but Istil have my preference. But note, preference, not demand, though there is plenty of razzing aboutit in the accessibility team.
Show threadAndre LouisSep 6, 2025
@blindbat84 @Pawpower Like what you like. Just do not put pineapple on pizza, and do not hang toilet roll the wrong way. that is all. You do that, you're blocked from the world.
OK not serious I promise. lol
Show threadLiam ErvenSep 6, 2025
@FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 @Pawpower wait what is wrong with pineapple on pizza?
Show threadSarah RussellSep 6, 2025
@lerven @FreakyFwoof @Pawpower Same here, I was lake oh good, because I like pineapple on pizza, but get it is not for everyone. Heck I've had some interseting pizza varieties before too... fig base, proschutto with goat cheese... nom.
Show threadAndre LouisSep 6, 2025
@blindbat84 @lerven @Pawpower It feels weird. Don't listen to me though, I like chili and barbecue sauce on mine, so I have no room to talk.
Show threadSarah RussellSep 6, 2025
@FreakyFwoof @lerven @Pawpower Mmm BBQ chicken pizza is so good.
Show threadLiam ErvenSep 6, 2025
@blindbat84 @FreakyFwoof I love sweet corn on mine.
Show threadTom GrantSep 6, 2025
@lerven @blindbat84 @FreakyFwoof I'm with you Liam!
Show threadJamminJerrySep 6, 2025
@TomGrant91 @lerven @blindbat84 @FreakyFwoof I have never had pizza with sweet corn on it, but I would at least try it.
Show threadTom GrantSep 6, 2025
@JamminJerry @lerven @blindbat84 @FreakyFwoof you'll love it
Show threadJamminJerrySep 6, 2025
@TomGrant91 @lerven @blindbat84 @FreakyFwoof there was a pizza I had years ago that I really liked, but haven't seen it sense. it was a pizza that had macaroni and cheese, and the sauce was a cheese sause, and it also had small tator tots on it. it was actually really good.
Show threadTom GrantSep 6, 2025
@JamminJerry @lerven @blindbat84 @FreakyFwoof Now that, sounds, yum!
Show threadSarah RussellSep 6, 2025
@JamminJerry @TomGrant91 @lerven @FreakyFwoof Macaroni and Cheese pizza is very good, it is alot tohugh. Casey's here usally gets it now and then seasonally. It only had the mac and cheese with cheese sauce and cheeso no top not tots though.
Show threadYadiel SotomayorSep 6, 2025
@lerven @blindbat84 @FreakyFwoof I never heard of sweet corn on pizza until I traveled to Dominican Republic. It’s apparently a favorite over there, and I can see why. It’s so good. In my homeland of Puerto rico, ground beef and wriped plantains is incredibly popular.
Show threadHell's Kitchen Bitches! 🦮🔥Sep 6, 2025
@FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 @lerven I love barbecue chicken pizza. It's delicious.
Show threadJamminJerrySep 6, 2025
@Pawpower @FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 @lerven now this I will agree with you. I have had that before and that is really good.
Show threadHell's Kitchen Bitches! 🦮🔥Sep 6, 2025
@lerven @FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 It's an abomination that's what. Pineapple belongs and cake, on the rim of my tropical drink, or in a fruit salad. I will die on this hill lol
Show threadAndre LouisSep 6, 2025
@Pawpower @lerven @blindbat84 I'm with you.
Show threadJamminJerrySep 6, 2025
@Pawpower @lerven @FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 boooooo! hisssssss! nooooooooo! depending on the pizza, pineapples belong on it, and I will die on that hill. smile.
Show threadHell's Kitchen Bitches! 🦮🔥Sep 6, 2025
@JamminJerry @lerven @FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 I am a really good person. I will let you have all the pineapple for your pizza! I will take all of the vegetable pizza with pesto. We will both be happy that way.
Show threadJamminJerrySep 6, 2025
@Pawpower @lerven @FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 ok, I will let you have that one. we will still keep you around, even though you don't think pineapple belongs on pizza. you are good people. smile.
Show threadJames HSep 6, 2025
@JamminJerry @Pawpower @lerven @FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 You're outvoted, bro. If anyone's leaving the island, it's you. Pineapple has no business within 50 miles of pizza. :P
Show threadDavid DunphySep 6, 2025
@JamminJerry @Pawpower @lerven @FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 Pineapple does not belong on pizza; take it from the person who grew up where they make the best pizza ever, NY
Show threadHell's Kitchen Bitches! 🦮🔥Sep 6, 2025
@startrek2025 @JamminJerry @lerven @FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 I love New York pizza it is delicious! It is my very favorite pizza ever. That is one sad part about no longer working on Long Island… My access to that kind of pizza is limited, but we have a few good places around here that do it.
Show threadLiam ErvenSep 6, 2025
@Pawpower @startrek2025 @JamminJerry @FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 New York pizza is fine. chicago pizza is fine. Pizza is fine.
Show threadHell's Kitchen Bitches! 🦮🔥Sep 6, 2025
@lerven @startrek2025 @JamminJerry @FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 Chicago Pizza is all right, but it is an awful lot of bread. I did enjoy a couple of slices when I was there, but I definitely would not want to do anything physically strenuous after eating it. I would need to roll myself into a corner and take a nap.
Show threadPratik PatelSep 6, 2025
@Pawpower @lerven @startrek2025 @JamminJerry @FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 Chicago pizza base does make for great garlic breadlets for those times when you're entertaining people. I have a chicago pizza pan that I use for just this purpose.
Show threadSarah RussellSep 6, 2025
@ppatel @Pawpower @lerven @startrek2025 @JamminJerry @FreakyFwoof Oh, dude, do you have a recipe? If so, pleases hare, please?
Show threadPratik PatelSep 6, 2025
@blindbat84 @Pawpower @lerven @startrek2025 @JamminJerry @FreakyFwoof No problem. I'll have to stystematize it before writing it up since making Chicago style stuff could be tricky.
Show threadDavid DunphySep 6, 2025
@Pawpower @JamminJerry @lerven @FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 You'll have to toss me some recommendations if I get back to New Orleans. NY is my fav too
Show threadJoSep 6, 2025
@Pawpower @JamminJerry @lerven @FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 pineapple needs to go far far far away! yuck!
Show threadPratik PatelSep 6, 2025
@Pawpower @lerven @FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 I've never understood the great pineapple debate—especially when it comes to pizza. Unless you're talking about dessert pizza, it's supposed to be savory. In no world could pineapple could be defined as savory. So there's absolutely no debate.
Show threadSarah RussellSep 6, 2025
@ppatel @Pawpower @lerven @FreakyFwoof It is savory though, the pineapple just pairs well with certain toppings like canadian bacon, actual bacon or ham to bring out the flavor of them more.
Show threadHell's Kitchen Bitches! 🦮🔥Sep 6, 2025
@blindbat84 @ppatel @lerven @FreakyFwoof Pratik and I are veggie pizza people. He because he's vegan and I because it's just my favorite. So maybe that's why we aren't fans. This discussion is making me want pizza!
Show threadSarah RussellSep 6, 2025
@Pawpower @ppatel @lerven @FreakyFwoof THat is absolutely fair, and on an all veggie pizza it would add maybe too much tang and sweet, especially with already sweetish veggies like red onions or peppers.
Show threadSara Joy Sep 8, 2025
@blindbat84 @ppatel @Pawpower @lerven @FreakyFwoof I see your pineapple pizzas and raise you banana as a pizza topping, common in Sweden
Show threadLiam ErvenSep 8, 2025
@sarajw @blindbat84 @ppatel @Pawpower @FreakyFwoof I would try that. Sounds interesting.
Show threadSara Joy Sep 8, 2025
@lerven @blindbat84 @ppatel @Pawpower @FreakyFwoof it's usually partnered with curry powder - which makes sense when you think of some of the sweet, thick sauces you can get.
Show threadJamminJerrySep 6, 2025
@FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 @Pawpower ok, lets see here. pineapple always belongs on pizza, and for you what way is the wrong way for hanging toilet paper? the correct way is iver, and not under.
Show threadAndre LouisSep 6, 2025
@JamminJerry @blindbat84 @Pawpower Over is correct. If you hang it under... It's over.
Show threadSarah RussellSep 6, 2025
@FreakyFwoof @JamminJerry @Pawpower Over is definitely correct.
Show threadJamminJerrySep 6, 2025
@blindbat84 @FreakyFwoof @Pawpower thanks for agreeing with me, now if you can help me convence andre that pineapple is good on pizza we will have him all fixed. lol. right now he is partially broken, but we like him anyway, and overlook his slightly brokenness. smile.
Show threadJamminJerrySep 6, 2025
@FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 @Pawpower I have actually changed it in my family members houses before when they have it hung under. lol. they got so used to me doing that when I was going to there house, they would quickly change it. lol.
Show threadAndre LouisSep 6, 2025
@JamminJerry @blindbat84 @Pawpower I do that.
Show threadJamminJerrySep 6, 2025
@FreakyFwoof @blindbat84 @Pawpower glad to know I am not the only one!
Show threadChris CookeSep 6, 2025
@blindbat84 @Pawpower @FreakyFwoof Love the banter here because I'm a pineapple on pizza gal and the toilet paper goes over. :-) Seriously, it's wonderful that we have choices to make. Most blind people in the world, I would venture to say, can't afford or don't have access to a screen reader that you have to pay for. Nor do they have a smart phone. So, whatever platform you have access to and/or whichever one you like is just great. Choices are awesome! And we are so blessed to have them!
Show threadTjSep 6, 2025
@CreativeChris @blindbat84 @Pawpower @FreakyFwoof I would like to make one contentious point. The toilet paper never goes under. That is not a choice that is allowed to be made. Smiley face.