As far as I know flatpak applications can be distributed as a file without the need for a repository, just like .deb or .rpm files
60/40 leaded solder with rosin core, from a local reputable supplier
What do you use bags for that you can't use reusable containers for?
Insulting, hateful, dangerous advice
If you assume malware is installed on a computer, typing a password using a keyboard is not safe either...
I upgraded from a 3a to a 6a. I miss the headphone jack, but mostly I miss the great fingerprint sensor on the back.
Not because Oracle likes open source, but because they like to profit from RedHat's hard work.
The upside of this is that if you don't like how a particular community is being moderated, you can follow a different community about the same topic
You will only notice the downside of a rolling release distribution when using it for years. Large breaking changes might unexpectedly be applied to your system, instead of at fixed points in time like with other distributions.
Soulseek is great for finding and sharing music. I would strongly recommend Nicotine+ over the old SoulseekQt
Not as well curated as rarbg, but a pretty good site
PayPal also supports debit cards which is great for countries where owning a credit card is rare. I don't own a credit card and I know very few people who do.
Can't you keep using CentOS stream? Isn't it still a very stable distribution? Just slightly upstream of RHEL instead of downstream.
Debian packports provided what I needed when bullseye had outdated packages before the bookworm release. For qemu, libvirt, kernel and ZFS.
One downside of testing is that it isn't monitored by the Debian security team. Combined with the fact that updates are delayed compared to unstable, it can take many weeks to get important security updates.
I found that system76 is well priced compared to Windows brands. Avoid paying for the Windows license fee!
It does benefit RedHat, but that seems fair to me. We're getting a great free Linux distribution in return
I have been using desktop Linux for years and never realized... thanks!
Metrics can be very valuable, the people who really care can just uncheck the box as part of the initial installation. I regularly submit crash reports which contain far more personal information. I think this is a good move.