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    From Tiny@21:1/700 to Accession on Monday, March 30, 2026 05:45:28
    Hi Accession,
    On <Sun, 28 Mar 26>, you wrote me:

    HAHAHAHAHA! I'm just here to help, brother. ;)

    Thanks for that! ;)

    As much as I wouldn't want to add more to your plate, you would
    probably enjoy Slackware or FreeBSD, too, given your description

    I've run them both. Since I do enjoy the odd game and I don't have
    time to play for 6 hours before it launches I think I'll stick with
    this setup. ;)

    Glad you ended up liking it, though!

    Honestly me too. It's the right amount of work for me, can tinker
    or not depending on mood.

    ... When in doubt, predict that the trend will continue.


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  • From Accession@21:1/200 to Tiny on Monday, March 30, 2026 18:48:02
    Hey Tiny!

    On Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:45:28 -0500, you wrote:

    As much as I wouldn't want to add more to your plate, you would
    probably enjoy Slackware or FreeBSD, too, given your description

    I've run them both. Since I do enjoy the odd game and I don't have
    time to play for 6 hours before it launches I think I'll stick with
    this setup. ;)

    While I'm not sure about Slackware (I would assume so), FreeBSD has a binary package management system now, too. I gave it a try in a VM and was able to get things going just as quickly as Arch, up to and including a full desktop environment.

    I'm just so used to Arch by now, that while I don't mind tinkering with other stuff, I always delete it and go back to my go-to. ;)

    Honestly me too. It's the right amount of work for me, can tinker
    or not depending on mood.

    Exactly!

    Regards,
    Nick

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  • From Tiny@21:1/700 to Accession on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 05:28:31
    Hi Accession,
    On <Tue, 30 Mar 26>, you wrote me:

    While I'm not sure about Slackware (I would assume so), FreeBSD has a binary package management system now, too. I gave it a try in a VM and
    was able to get things going just as quickly as Arch, up to and
    including a full desktop environment.

    Yes I have used FreeBSD in the not too distant past. I like it however
    it's a bit lacking when it comes to running games.

    I'm just so used to Arch by now, that while I don't mind tinkering
    with other stuff, I always delete it and go back to my go-to. ;)

    I still tinker. But yeah arch just works, I cheat and use the install
    program now as well.... I'm lazy.

    ... If the shoe fits . . . it's the wrong colour


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  • From Accession@21:1/200 to Tiny on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 16:05:40
    Hey Tiny!

    On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:28:30 -0500, you wrote:

    I still tinker. But yeah arch just works, I cheat and use the install program now as well.... I'm lazy.

    I can't disagree there, either. I setup a Virtualbox VM just to test the latest install .iso, while using 'archinstall' to install a base system, a full plasma desktop, and some extras (which took all but about 10 minutes or so). I was kind of excited when it was done; it rebooted and came right up into sddm, with everything there and working flawlessly.

    I must admit, the work they've done on that installer is outstanding. Since I've already installed many times via the original way, I don't need to learn any more. That script is the beez knees! :D

    Regards,
    Nick

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  • From Tiny@21:1/700 to Accession on Wednesday, April 01, 2026 05:30:02
    Hi Accession,
    On <Wed, 31 Mar 26>, you wrote me:

    I must admit, the work they've done on that installer is outstanding.
    Since I've already installed many times via the original way, I don't
    need to learn any more. That script is the beez knees! :D

    It really is quite slick! I insalled it the original way twice while
    learning, and once I knew what I wanted I used the installer. If they
    removed it tomorrow I would be able to go back, but I wouldn't be happy
    about it. hahaha

    ... Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance.


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  • From Vilenihilist@21:1/183 to Tiny on Wednesday, April 01, 2026 09:17:20
    Re: TERMinator
    By: Tiny to Accession on Tue Mar 31 2026 05:28 am

    I still tinker. But yeah arch just
    works, I cheat and use the install
    program now as well.... I'm lazy.

    I've settled on Endeavour OS
    personally. Arch-based distros just
    feel right.


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