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submitted 3 months ago by ColdWater@lemmy.ca to c/linux@lemmy.ml

I should've used it sooner rather than last year when they announced AI integration to Windows. Every peripheral I tried is just worked without needing to install drivers, and it works better and faster than on Windows, just like today when I tried to use my brother's 3D printer expecting disappointment, but no, it just connected and was ready to print right away (I use Ultimaker Cura), whereas on my brother's Windows computer I have to wait like 20 seconds; sometimes I have to disconnect and reconnect it again for it to see and ready to use. Lastly, for those who are wondering, I use Vanilla Arch (btw), and sorry for bad English.

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[-] ocean@lemmy.selfhostcat.com 6 points 3 months ago
[-] ColdWater@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 months ago
[-] arc@lemm.ee 5 points 3 months ago

I've been using it on and off since 1994. I still have a slackware dist on CD with the 1.1 kernel. I think Linux is great although I still prefer to use Windows, and Linux via WSL which is my optimal set up these days.

[-] ObsidianZed@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

How do you have Cura installed?

[-] ColdWater@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 months ago

You can get it on their official website

[-] ObsidianZed@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

So you just used the AppImage. I seem to recall having issues with it, but that's been awhile. I'll have to give it another try. Are you using Wayland?

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[-] Redex68@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

My personal experience has been frustrating each time. I've tried to switch over at least 3 times over the years, but I always gave up. This time, I installed Ubuntu and immediately had to spend 3 hours trying to get my Xbox controler dongle to work, but just couldn't do it. Found a driver online that people said would work, it didn't because it wasn't properly signed, tried to sign it but the signing app just didn't create the certificates needed. Gave up, I have Bluetooth so I'd live, though I'd rather use the dongle if I can.

I then immediately encounter another problem that couldn't be fixed (for the life of me I can't remember what it was exactly) and just gave up.

The previous time I tried it I remember that among other things, one of my main problems was the lack of clipboard history (which I use extremely often). I tried installing an app for it but all of them either didn't work or didn't work the way I want them to or I just didn't like their look and feel.

I also hate the font rendering on Linux, it always looks blurry compared to Windows, and the double titlebars most apps have (e.g. Discord, at least on Ubuntu), I like my screen real-estate.

[-] golden_zealot@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 months ago

That's good to hear about the 3d printer as I have yet to connect mine to try the same thing. I just have to learn freecad though, as i used to use fusion 360 which is not packaged for Linux.

[-] ColdWater@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 months ago

I used SketchUp web for my modeling (it's free), for the life of me I can't figured out Freecad, it's a few open source softwares I can't warp my head around

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