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    for those who are hesitant

    Yeah Gentoo is on my list too. When I have lots of free time. Hey, I have one of those! Used it with my Playstation 3. Will have to dig it...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Jul 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    for those who are hesitant

    When I first started with Red Hat "Vanderbilt" back in the 90s it was LILO, but since then it has been GRUB as long as I can remember. As for...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Jul 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    for those who are hesitant

    I'm fine working with config files and a command line. I see people often in Linux troubleshooting forums who are not. That definitely makes it...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Jul 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    for those who are hesitant

    While I have not used it recently, my understanding is that WINE has improved considerably in recent years. Gaming on the Linux powered Steam...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Jul 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    for those who are hesitant

    I'm not sure I agree with that. In my experience Linux is not quite as "plug-and-play" as Windows, and while things don't break often the level...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Jul 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Film and Episodic Content Discussion Thread

    Have to put in a word for Val Kilmer's role as Jim Morrison in The Doors as well. Historical accuracy aside I thought that was an Oscar worthy...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Jul 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM in forum: Random Thoughts
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    for those who are hesitant

    No question it needs more horsepower if you are going to split it up amongst a host and multiple guests, and yeah, sharing hardware can be tricky....
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Jul 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    for those who are hesitant

    I've had lots of multi-boot systems over the years, and still run some Linux and *BSD on bare metal to make use of otherwise obsolete hardware,...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Jul 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Videogame Discussion Thread

    I did not get that far before I moved on to something else.
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Jun 22, 2025 in forum: Geek Cave: Computers, Tablets, HT, Phones, Games
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    Videogame Discussion Thread

    I love the old iD shooters - Doom, Wolfenstein, Quake, etc. I think I have played more third party Quake maps than any other game, but I agree I...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Jun 22, 2025 in forum: Geek Cave: Computers, Tablets, HT, Phones, Games
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    Not very abrasive at all, but if you use water it could get messy. Also, if you use them often...

    Not very abrasive at all, but if you use water it could get messy. Also, if you use them often don't buy brand name Magic Erasers in the grocery...
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Jun 11, 2025
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    YMO's Semi-Guide to Survive Hot/Humid Environments

    I live in Winterpeg and still couldn't live without my central AC. We don't top 100F most years, but 90s are still common summer temps (we hit 98...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Jun 11, 2025 in forum: Outdoor World
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    I see the actor who played Jack Sawyer is back in JJ Abrams new series Duster, and he has not...

    I see the actor who played Jack Sawyer is back in JJ Abrams new series Duster, and he has not aged at all. I might check it out, pretty sure it...
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, May 26, 2025
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    @Armaegis assume you still have gas for winter? A former coworker of mine did a heat pump with...

    @Armaegis assume you still have gas for winter? A former coworker of mine did a heat pump with electric backup and is happy with it but says it...
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, May 25, 2025
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    I just finally replaced my 25yo central unit with a new one this spring. The new one uses about...

    I just finally replaced my 25yo central unit with a new one this spring. The new one uses about half the electricity, but I highly doubt it will...
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, May 25, 2025