calangoMar 10

Thanks for asking...

https://programming.dev/post/46989671

Show threadTrackinDaKraken

I’ve never told anyone IRL that I use Linux.

Nor have I actually spoken to anyone for more than a few words since I started using Linux.

Mar 10 at 7:05pmWeb
Show threadDaveMar 10
I just generally try to avoid letting people know how technically savvy I am. I’d rather not do basic tech support for everyone I know.
Show threadpinball_wizardMar 11
The magic words I use are, “Oh! This isn’t Linux. I’m not sure how to use these, anymore.”
Show threadAgent641Mar 11
I’m unironically like that with apple things. The last time I used an apple things was 15 years ago. Im comfortable doing just about anything technical on windows, Linux and android, but hand me an iPhone or a MacBook and I instantly realise how those elderly technologically impaired people feel - completely lost.
Show threadyelling_at_cloudMar 11
If anyone irl asks, I’m “trying to learn how to use Linux”. Which is technically true, I still learn new things all the time!
Show threadTheSeveralJourneysOfReemusMar 11
Ok but real advice, people don’t deserve IT supports, if I give clear instructions and they don’t follow them, it’s magically my exclusive fault that their ancient computer had an hardware failure that happens to be completely unrelated to the issue I was tasked with. Please, don’t yell at me. My computer, my issues, your computer, your issues. I had experiences that made me this way, ye’ old tech wizards in your mighty towers too are at risk of meeting assholes.
Show threadDaveMar 11

So this morning I had to go to my mother’s house for IT support as one of her monitors wasn’t working. I plugged the power cable back in to the back of the monitor and the problem was solved.

I’m not sure the level of IT support I provide is high enough to get blamed for anything 😆

Show threadREDACTEDMar 13

Just recently me assisting thru remote desktop:

Windows popup comes up

Me: Cancel

He: Presses OK

Me: WHY did you press Ok, I said cancel

He: I thought we’re supposed to continue with this

Show threadExLisperMar 10
It’s never too late. Don’t wait! Go outside, stop the first person you’ll see, look them deeply in the eyes and say it. Say it loud and proud!
Show threadGhostieMar 10
That’s too casual. You’re going to want to plan a distro reveal party first.
Show threadAgent641Mar 11
This worked so well that I actually got a date! At the magistrates Court is a weird venue but whatever.
Show threadDeaconMar 10
I haven’t either but I do find myself having to master the urge more and more.
Show threadSomeDudeFromSpaceMar 10
You’re doing it now!
Show threadjasomanMar 10
I heard symptoms get worse the longer you don’t talk about it.
Show threadMajinBlayzeMar 10
And yet here you are
Show threadramble81Mar 10
Thank you, because on here people don’t shut the fuck up about it even if the thread doesn’t involve Linux. They’re as bad as Cross-Fitters and Vegans.
Show threadSubArcticTundraMar 10
Here here
Show threadOpenStarsMar 11
Tbf, here it is (mostly?) often a joke, whereas… 🤪😳🙃🙄😞😤
Show threadbestboyfriendintheworldMar 11
Are young among people a lot?
Show threadblobiiMar 17
I don’t try to but people will ask me what the fuck is going on with my computer and then I have to oblige 😭