John

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[–] John@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 months ago

On my work PC i have windows 11 which is a mess and keeps getting worse. I installed a Debian VM on it to have at least some freedom and pleasant PC experience.

[–] John@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

You could also install any de on top of debian(for example cinnamon if you liked mint or KDE). Even parallel if you like

Or if you don't want to uninstall and install a bunch of packages there are official flavors of debian https://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current-live/amd64/iso-hybrid/

[–] John@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Its not in Flathub. You need to download the Flatpak file from GitHub

[–] John@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 3 months ago

I like syncthing to sync folders on my devices

[–] John@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 3 months ago (3 children)

There is a Flatpak as well which is working really well. I had some issues with the app image in the past

[–] John@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I switched from my AMD RX6750 to a RTX3070 Ti this year(since i got the Nvidia nearly for free). There are still issues with Nvidia(for example in Game Mode, HDR etc.) but its really usable. AMD on the other Hand is Plug and Play without thinkering in my experience

[–] John@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 5 months ago

Manjaro wouldnt be my pick for new users, i would pick something stable like Fedora or even Fedora Silverblue(if you choose Silverblue you can change DE by rebasing)

[–] John@discuss.tchncs.de 13 points 6 months ago

One of my favorite creators, MichaelMJD made a Video about this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVXMcrRANC8

[–] John@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 7 months ago

If you want a cheap core XY i would go with sovol. I like there near stock Klipper so you will have no headaches updating the Software in the future.

[–] John@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

If you want to use networkprinting with stock Firmware you need to use the Windows Orca Fork filled with Adds and send it through there Servers or did they change it?(s1)

[–] John@discuss.tchncs.de 19 points 7 months ago (1 children)

2026 - year of the Linux Phone :D

[–] John@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 8 months ago

Thats at least how we say it in Germany. But in english i usally speak it with a short 'I'

 

I’ve been noticing an unsettling trend in the 3D printing world: more and more printer manufacturers are locking down their devices with proprietary firmware, cloud-based software, and other anti-consumer restrictions. Despite this, they still receive glowing reviews, even from tech-savvy communities.

Back in the day, 3D printing was all about open-source hardware, modding, and user control. Now, it feels like we’re heading towards the same path as smartphones and other consumer tech—walled gardens, forced online accounts, and limited third-party compatibility. Some companies even prevent users from using alternative slicers or modifying firmware without jumping through hoops.

My question is: Has 3D printing gone too mainstream? Are newer users simply unaware (or uninterested) in the dangers of locked-down ecosystems? Have we lost the awareness of FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software) and user freedom that once defined this space?

I’d love to hear thoughts from the community. Do you think this is just a phase, or are we stuck on this trajectory? What can we do to push back against enshitification before it’s too late?

(Transparency Note: I wrote this text myself, but since English is not my first language, I used LLM to refine some formulations. The core content and ideas are entirely my own.)

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