394
Windows VS Linux (part 3) (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 days ago by trespasser69@lemmy.world to c/linuxmemes@lemmy.world
20 comments fedilink hide all child comments
top 20 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[-] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 15 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Getting ready to go back to Linux, just waiting to get some other stuff out of the way. Taskbar autohide on my Win10 box stopped working this morning. Minor annoyance, I looked it up and found a simple fix - restart the Windows Explorer process. Okay, did that, autohide started working. Bur srsly, the taskbar is almost 30 years old, low-level shit like this SHOULD JUST WORK. Now 12 hours later I just noticed it's not working again. What the Actual Fuck, guys? Unbelievable.

[-] ordellrb@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

And for some reason the file Explorer and the Desktop/Taskbar are connected and you can end up with just a black Screen

[-] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

LOL yeah I wasn't even gonna get into asking why TF hiding the taskbar has anything to do with Explorer.

[-] zer0squar3d@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 2 days ago

chkdsk /scan If any errors found, stop and /f them

Then:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

Finally:

sfc /scannow

[-] InFerNo@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Is that command line stuff? Hard pass for Windows users.

Edit: I guess the Windows users didn't like that joke

[-] madeline 8 points 2 days ago

yes, it is. those are pretty much the definitive windows commands to try to fix random stuff like this too, if they fail then it’s reinstall time lmao

[-] InFerNo@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 days ago

Is fixmbr still used?

[-] DacoTaco@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Sure, but then they shouldnt complain. Stuff break on linux too and when fixing them you also often have to open a terminal. When things are broken, a terminal is often the goto on any system..

[-] trespasser69@lemmy.world 71 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Fixed m$ brainwashing presentation

Windows is the most bloated opreating system

[-] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 45 points 3 days ago

I'm sure a lot of people started taking unnecessary code executed at low levels a lot more seriously after the Crowdstrike fiasco.

[-] trespasser69@lemmy.world 50 points 3 days ago

Well, Windows implemented kernel-level protection to prevent another Crowdstrike situation. lt actually makes kernel-level game anti-cheats to break.

[-] far_university190@feddit.org 14 points 3 days ago

Source? I only see thing about not do that. Maybe plan (unsure?), but not done.

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2024/09/12/taking-steps-that-drive-resiliency-and-security-for-windows-customers/

ESET: ... It remains imperative that kernel access remains an option for use by cybersecurity products to allow continued innovation and the ability to detect and block future cyberthreats.

another based on above:

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/microsoft-windows-kernel-changes-dont-suddenly-mean-big-things-for-linux-gaming/

One that has been really doing the rounds lately, especially across Reddit and other social media is from Notebookcheck, with a rather sensational article title of "Microsoft paves the way for Linux gaming success with plan that would kill kernel-level anti-cheat".

Here's the thing: Microsoft don'tactually say they will kill off kernel-level access, and if they tried that (again - they tried with Vista before), they will no doubt again face some pretty serious push-back from both cybersecurity vendors and regulators across various countries. Something that would likely be more hassle than its actually worth. What Microsoft doactually talk about, is providing additional options that are outside of kernel mode - a whole new platform to "meet the needs of security vendors".

[-] zea_64 9 points 3 days ago

Source? I doubt they could do that so quickly, plus I haven't heard of it.

[-] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 days ago

Have you seen old 80’s-90’s style C driver code? Lines of code is an even more terrible metric for this than it usually is.

[-] somtwo@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago

I think the fact that any old code is being removed at all is a good thing. The point of the post (at least from my perspective) is that deleting old code is something necessary for prolonged support of a codebase and it's not something Microsoft is or maybe even ever will prioritize.

[-] SuperDuperKitten 7 points 2 days ago

Does removing old drivers would affect compatibility for older hardware?

[-] malfisya@lemm.ee 13 points 3 days ago

SO.MANY.DEAD.CODES.

this post was submitted on 01 Dec 2024
394 points (100.0% liked)

linuxmemes

21472 readers
167 users here now

Hint: :q!

Sister communities:

Community rules (click to expand)

1. Follow the site-wide rules

2. Be civil
  • Understand the difference between a joke and an insult.
  • Do not harrass or attack members of the community for any reason.
  • Leave remarks of "peasantry" to the PCMR community. If you dislike an OS/service/application, attack the thing you dislike, not the individuals who use it. Some people may not have a choice.
  • Bigotry will not be tolerated.
  • These rules are somewhat loosened when the subject is a public figure. Still, do not attack their person or incite harrassment.
    • 3. Post Linux-related content
  • Including Unix and BSD.
  • Non-Linux content is acceptable as long as it makes a reference to Linux. For example, the poorly made mockery of sudo in Windows.
  • No porn. Even if you watch it on a Linux machine.
    • 4. No recent reposts
  • Everybody uses Arch btw, can't quit Vim, and wants to interject for a moment. You can stop now.
    •  

    Please report posts and comments that break these rules!

    Important: never execute code or follow advice that you don't understand or can't verify, especially here. The word of the day is credibility. This is a meme community -- even the most helpful comments might just be shitposts that can damage your system. Be aware, be smart, don't fork-bomb your computer.

    founded 1 year ago
    MODERATORS
    poopsmith@lemmy.world
    zephyr@lemmy.world
    rtxn@lemmy.world