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Do you think that people who don't use Linux think that people that use it are hackers? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by to c/linux4noobs@programming.dev
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I've been using Linux for the past 5 years, and recently I change from DE to WM (i3) which change it my whole workflow. Now I use a lot more the command line to do even simple things.

Recently I note that some relatives called me 'hacker' and I find that kinda funny, may be because I'm so accustomed to the terminal and to i3 that I don't notice that "it looks like a hacker thing".

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[–] 5 points 2 years ago (3 children)

They secretly suspect you’re up to no good just because you don’t cry and rend your mouse in frustration.

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Genuinely I can't use my mouse all the day, it gives me a pain in my wrist.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Weakling! I’ve been using a mouse daily since the Genius mouse was released. It’s all about ergonomics. It’s highly inefficient though and a thumb scroller makes for easier transition between mouse and keyboard. There’s also vertical stick mouse that fits your muscles and bones better, but I’d recommend a trackball. If they’re still about

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Don’t worry, it’ll spread to the rest of your hands soon ;-)

    Seriously, take it seriously. I thought I had carpel tunnel syndrome for years but every test pegged it a mild so I got endless suggestions for stretching exercises and no real help… turned out to be my spine.

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