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Life pro tip for friends of pharmacists (lemmy.world)
submitted 8 months ago by to c/science_memes@mander.xyz
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[–] 3 points 8 months ago* (9 children)

I would try Linux, but I'm not some command-line hacker type. I like a nice GUI and Linux just can't compete with the big guys on that front with all the "packages" or whatever bloating up your knock-off OS.

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  • [–] 4 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    Are you trolling?

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    I don't think so? I know people here love Linux. That's great. I just have to assume those folks aren't gamers/power users, because why would I pick an OS that doesn't support those things? It's crazy to me. It feels like the people at Linux are trying to lock me out of my own computer, which I own! And I can't imagine someone's little hobby coding project is very secure!? Correct me if I'm wrong! I just don't get it.

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago

    Oh OK, you're not trolling.

    You must be joking!

    (I've got a MIRV correction missile fueling up in my silo now, ready to launch in case you're not. That's why I'm asking for so much confirmation, 'cause those things are expensive!)

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago (5 children)

    Man... I get it. I've changed at least five windows machines to Linux in the past. This past fall, I was switch my HP spectre to Linux and bricked the fucking thing.

    All of the security windows shit meant a bunch of bios changes, then out of nowhere it wouldnt charge the battery.

    No idea how to fix it now that the battery and/or laptop won't recognize the power plugged into any of the usbc ports. Ive tried different chargers, different outlets, and leaving it plugged in for 24 hours, but no life at all. No power means I cant restore to default bios, and Linux wouldnt install because once I was done fucking with the security, i didnt have enough battery to complete the install.

    It's fucking embarrassing.

    I then gave up and upgraded to a gaming laptop with a 5070ti, but I'd love to resurrect that old one if anybody has any tips.

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    I'd try one of the big Linuxes, such as Ubuntu, they often are more compatible than other Linuxes. Have you tried searching for "Linux on HP spectre" to see if there's any special configuration required

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago

    Ubuntu is what I was endeavoring to install.

    I googled all sorts of things to no avail. Now, software solutions seem moot because it wont power on or even charge.

    I should google "how to charge a laptop battery when it's removed" or "do new laptop batteries come pre-charged" ... I feel like if I can get some juice, i can reset the bios to default and hopefully undo my power issue. Then, i can start this whole thing over again with extra caution.

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    Resetting the BIOS involves removing the internal CR2032 battery. Not a charged (main) battery.

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