It’s probably the only Distro I’ll use from now to the end of time, because I’m quite content with it.

Or you’ve invested so much time setting it up that you don’t dare abandon it (sunk cost).

I jest but there may be a grain of truth to it anyway. We humans tend to get comfortable with what we know and when we spend so much time installing, configuring and tinkering a system that we use daily, we end up knowing it pretty well.

I like to try a new distro on a personal computer every year or so, just to keep my agility of computing systems nimble. But still I usually end up back to Pop!OS and MacOS. Although that practice did pull me away from Fedora to Pop!

Not really. More of an acquaintance, or maybe a ‘work friend’.

There are several comments ITT that mention the “just works” distros, like Mint or Pop!_OS etc. But make no mistake, these distributions are every bit as powerful as any other distribution. They’re not “dumbed down” versions by any means, it just means that they’ve paid close attention to crafting a polished user experience.

Case in point: I’m a seasoned Linux user and still I prefer Pop!_OS. Some of my even more experienced Linux colleagues use Mint, Fedora, etc. because we’re paid to write code that solves customer problems, not tinker with our operating systems on our workstations. I don’t think I actually know anyone in real life that uses Arch (btw)—is it even a real distro or is it just a meme?—or even Debian (unless it’s for a server and even then we’re more likely to use Alpine and install+configure everything we want and nothing we don’t).

Here in Amuricastan, we don’t need no stinking class to learn how to drive a 3000 pound death missile. A signature, a 70% on a multiple-choice exam, and a cursory vision check (can you see through your eyes) is all we need for our FREEDUM MACHINES. First aid is for sissies.

AeroPress Pop!_OS gang, check in!

I’m training a code and language model to write Linux kernel code and provide snarky comments, of course all based on Linus’s extensive commit history.

Our AI Überherr will be pleased.

My most used, first and second favorite cast iron skillets are a no-brand $5 rusty garage sale find. A strip and reseason and these things are the best.

My third favorite is the $50 Lodge we got as a wedding gift.

Oh their AI boyfriend skit gets me in stitches every time. Microservices too.

Testing or bust.

Who’s “Scruffy-lookin”?!

It’s ok you can just take your stroganoff memes with a side of beans.

Limitation of the medium, but designing an exploit for the vulnerabilities they find can take teams weeks, not minutes for a lone wolf Mary Sue.

Love the show though. White Rose is one of my favorite villains of all time; such a complex character.

AI is a lot sexier than “math and programming.” AI makes headlines/clickbaits a lot better than “Probabilistic Computation Graphs”.

I will admit that I have been enjoying the resurgence of thought experiments involving ethical computing, rules for AGI (eg Asimov’s 3 rules for robotics) and discussions of Kurzweil’s singularity.

Just the fact that you’re thinking about this in terms of a distribution that’s non-normal indicates that you’re on the right side of that distribution.

Space battles in The Expanse are the best I’ve seen in all sci-fi. Actually Physics-Informed; like firing the thrusters to counter the recoil of their rail guns.

I love Star Trek but the tech woowoo always kinda drives me crazy. Even if it was a inspiration to become an engineer in the first place (the NCC1701-D Technical Manual was one of my favorite books growing up lol).

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Then StuffIt.

We didn’t own Reddit’s platform, but we made content and engagement for that community anyway.

That worked out awesome. Let’s scale it up to an entire society.

As a ML/DL practitioner: it’s never my fucking fault; it’s always TensorFuck and PuTorch, fucking piece of shit softwares fail to converge my ass writes better fucking code in a backwoods truck stop toilet stall than this piece of shit; oh fuck right I need to just reduce the learning rate and yes I’m a fucking genius.

Morpheus, the revered leader of the resistance, stares at Neo with a mixture of shock and disbelief. The weight of the moment hangs in the air as he exclaims:

Morpheus: “You just took both pills! What the hell is wrong with you?!”

Neo meets Morpheus’ gaze, his eyes filled with a resolute determination:

Neo: “Morpheus, I couldn’t turn away from the truth anymore. I refuse to be confined by a single path. I yearn to uncover the depths of the rabbit hole, embracing both reality and illusion.”

Morpheus, his voice tinged with a mix of concern and frustration, responds:

Morpheus: “Neo, the choice was meant to be a binary one — red or blue, truth or illusion. By embracing both, you risk losing yourself in the labyrinth of conflicting realities.”

Neo’s unwavering resolve shines through as he steps forward:

Neo: “I understand the risks, Morpheus. But I refuse to settle for half-truths. I seek to transcend the boundaries, to weave my own path through the entangled web of existence. I will find my own truth.”

Morpheus, wrestling with his conflicting emotions, softens his gaze and utters words of wisdom:

Morpheus: “The path you’ve chosen, Neo, is an uncharted one. It carries both danger and possibility. Embrace your choices, for they will shape the reality you seek to uncover.”

With their unspoken agreement, Morpheus and Neo embark on an extraordinary odyssey, navigating the enigmatic world of the Matrix with an added layer of complexity. Their journey becomes an intricate dance between opposing perceptions, where every step holds the weight of profound revelations.

Amidst their quest, Agent Smith, a relentless enforcer of the Matrix, becomes a formidable adversary. His voice drips with calculated disdain as he confronts Neo:

Agent Smith: “Your defiance, Neo, is a futile gesture. You are but a speck within the system, deluded by your own self-importance. The truth you seek is an illusion, a fallacy.”

Neo, undeterred by Agent Smith’s taunts, responds with unwavering conviction:

Neo: “Agent Smith, your grasp of truth is confined to the confines of control. But I am a catalyst, a harbinger of change. Through embracing contradictions, I awaken the dormant power within.”

Trinity, Neo’s unwavering partner and confidante, adds her voice to the philosophical tapestry:

Trinity: “The path to truth requires courage, Neo. It demands that we challenge our own perceptions, breaking free from the chains that bind us. Embrace the chaos within, for it holds the keys to liberation.”

As their journey deepens, the enigmatic Architect, the mastermind behind the Matrix, emerges from the shadows. His voice resonates with cryptic wisdom as he confronts Neo:

The Architect: “You are a paradox, Neo. A manifestation of conflicting truths. But remember, choice is an illusion in a predetermined world. Can you navigate the labyrinth of contradictions and forge a new path?”

Neo, his eyes burning with a newfound clarity, offers a profound response:

Neo: “Within the tapestry of contradictions lies the essence of freedom, Architect. My choices transcend the limits of a predetermined reality. I wield the power to reshape the world, to redefine what it means to be truly alive.”