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Hey, so my friend asked me which distro i can recommend for him. He basically used Windows his whole life. The recent developments of Microsoft though seems to worry him, so he want to give Linux a try.

I myself use Linux since around one year, so i'm definitely far from being an expert and i don't really feel i have enough expertise to give him an appropriate answer. I use OpenSUSE Tumbleweed and love it, but i suppose it's not a good distro for him since he is not that tech affine and i suppose getting used to the terminal is a bit much too ask and could scare him away from the Linux experience.

So what im looking for is a distro, that is easy to use (for beginners & non techies; also not a rolling release) but is also good for Gaming (NVIDIA) and lightly everyday stuff. He uses his computer only for free time, not for his work.

I hope some people here have some helpful recommendations. I was thinking of maybe recommend Mint or Ubuntu, but i only used Ubuntu for a few days and don't really know much about it.

Is Consciousness Part of the Fabric of the Universe? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

[–] OnopordumAcanthium@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Yes, the big majority of people from that time wouldn't even grasp the concept of our technology today. So we really should be humble, open minded and cautious with scientific facts, since "facts" can change over the course of time or changing significantly (or can be seen in a new light from new discoveries).

Also, we are not "just chemicals", since chemicals are made of particles that on a very low level are just energy. So we can be matter but also energy - both statements are true. Which leads to that phenomena, that there can be multiple answers that are equally true.

" I know that i know nothing"

How would you expain the idea of social status to a child? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

[–] OnopordumAcanthium@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

And still are more desirable than the most sweetest, kindest homeless person.

It's sad, but that's how it is for most.

How would you expain the idea of social status to a child? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

[–] OnopordumAcanthium@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'd differentiate between "social status" and "authority".

Social status = social hierachy/worth inside a group, e.g. a class where you have "losers" and popular kids. Or inside a shop where sometimes employees serve people very differently regarding their appearance (Client with much money? Client looking poor?).

Authority = rolls given by system/government/laws, e.g. Police that have authority over citizens

The first is more invisible and vague, while the second is something that is tangible.

Thats at least my take :D

Also, your kid might already know these concepts, at least unconsciously. I'd try to teach them modesty and repaying kindness with kindness and not weighting the social status too much but also consider the personality. The most popular kids in class aren't the kindest in most cases.

What can we do to re-shape society for the better? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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What is your experience with sleeping on a Futon? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by OnopordumAcanthium@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Hey people from Lemmy, i like to try out a Futon since many people report they found better sleep with it. I would love to read some more experiences.

So anyone who slept on a Futon on a daily Basis how is or was your experience with it?

Edit: Thanks for all your replies. I think i go for it and just try one out!