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  • I’m not sure its FOSS, but its available in repositories so there is some degree of it being FOSS.

    I really like Endless Sky; its basically a rebuild of Escape Velocity, and I think it’s a great game.

    It’s a 2D space opera, you start out as a small shuttler and work your way up to massive fleets.

    I don’t remember much about Escape Velocity, but Endless Sky has a pretty decent story as well.











  • by boxes I just mean, linux computers for those who just use a browser to go on the internet. Those users, they don’t have to adopt the Linux philosophy.

    But for people who are actively coming to linux, I wish they would come with an appreciation for the ethos of FOSS.

    I’m flattered you think I have something of value to say, but what I’ve learned in life is that you can’t convince people of anything unless they want to be convinced. And ego plays a big role in that.

    If you go and even imply to someone, “you’re using computers wrong,” or “there is a better way,” depending on their relationship with you, their ego will kick in: what is this guy talking about, I’ve been using computers for x years and I have it do everything I want it to. Just nod along


  • I don’t want usage adoption; I want philosophical adoption which will lead to usage adoption.

    I want users to appreciate that they own their software. I want them to realize the importance of being able to inspect and use your software as you see fit (within reason).

    I want people to realize the dangers of walled gardens, and opaque black boxes that are doing who knows what.

    I hope that makes sense; I get confused and worried when people just push adoption. I’d rather people migrate because they believe in FOSS, and then setup linux boxes for their non-tech family members as a means of protecting them.

    I have a lot to say on this…but the words just aren’t coming out right now. I guess I need to get in the right frame of mind.






  • So try talking to the dealer.

    It helps if you live in an urban area with lots of options, but many manufacturers would simply say no. I found a few who were willing to help

    An Audi dealer said they can’t disconnect the stuff, but there is an airplane mode you can use. I didn’t trust that.

    But I found a Honda dealer and a Nissan dealer who were willing to help. They both gave me detailed descriptions on what they were oging to do, what featuers I would lose, etc etc.