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  • I guess you just need to document and escalate anything objectively wrong that they do. If it's a one party consent state maybe you can record it, but I never experimented with that.

    If HR can't help you with any legitimate problems that a clique is causing, you're probably right about the best option just being walking away. There's nothing inherently wrong with cliques if it just refers to a group of friends.

  • You asked, so I just felt like chiming in, lol. Ultimately it's up to you if you want to buy it. You'll get to play it for a few years at least, I imagine. It depends on how long EA decides to support it. This is going to be a live service game too, so the quality of the game is going to depend on the management at EA. It could be good at first but get worse like Overwatch. It could be bad at launch and get much better with time. You never know.

  • I feel like the gap between windows and more user friendly distros like Ubuntu and Mint is pretty narrow now. Linux still has to shake off the reputation of being difficult to use though. I’m not sure what that will take.

    Microsoft has held onto the market with a variety of tools, even some downright anti competitive practices. Even if Linux was hypothetically a better OS, in every way, for every user, toppling MS as the dominant player would be still met with some resistance. That’s what happened with OS/2, and that was backed up by IBM.

  • It’s probably not that bad, but the attitude towards novice users is a red flag. I get not having the time or energy to respond to each and every help request, but putting that in a readme is basically telling users that they’re on their own. I think I’d get ridiculed if I started asking for help.

    It’s a good strategy if you’re trying to keep your software niche though.

    To be clear, it seems like cool software. Compiling every time you need to change your config seems excessive to me, but I think I get the vibe. There’s just no reason to be preemptively hostile to new users.

  • It's software that's made by people for people. I think it's kind of wild that you can get a full-featured operating system with no strings attached. Normally, if something is free it means that you're the product, but this is not (seemingly?) the case with FOSS stuff.

  • The nice thing about distro choice is that you don't really need to commit to one with them (mostly) being totally free. As long as you back up your files, I'd recommend trying a few until you feel comfortable. If you go with Ubuntu or Linux Mint I think you'll have the easiest time. I'd tentatively recommend dual-booting to give a new distro a try without fully committing, but that brings its own difficulties and troubleshooting with it. Having a second machine to test with is also great, but it's not a good option for everyone.

  • Documentation has gotten worse too. Veronica Explains discussed this issue in one of their videos. If you look at some good examples of documentation like the Commodore 64 manual, it explains concepts to an audience unfamiliar with computers in a way that’s easy to understand. Lots of modern software doesn’t have docs like this anymore. Then, on top of that, you have the condescending users in help forums.

  • Calculator Community @midwest.social
    Abnorc @lemm.ee

    APF Mark 210 found on the side of the street

    Does anyone happen to know where to find the manual or additional info on this calculator? I found very little info on this site, but that was it (http://www.calcuseum.com/SCRAPBOOK/BONUS/15091/1.htm)

    The electronics seem to work, but the printer only feeds up to a certain point, where the paper is right below the ribbon. Then it stops feeding even when I press the up button. If something is wrong with the printer, I admit that I don't know where to start with troubleshooting it. The metal parts that push the ribbon against the spinning numbers also don't move at all, but the two plastic wheels spin the ribbon around.

    I've tested all configurations of the switches above the keypad, and I can't seem to turn off the printer either. That probably is just a result of me not knowing how to use it though. If anyone has troubleshooting advice or even just ideas on what sources to use for further research, it'd be much appreciated!

    Audiophile @lemmy.ml
    Abnorc @lemm.ee

    First Impression of the KZ ZSN Pro X

    These are my first IEMs! They are very good for the price as I expected from the reviews, but I didn't expect them to sound almost as good as my over-ear headphones. (soundstage aside)

    Maybe I'm just imagining this, but I feel like I can hear more small details with these IEMs than my over ear headphones in higher price brackets. (Sennheiser HD-599 and Beyerdynamic MMX-300). In your experience, do IEMs beat the value of over-ear headphones in lower price brackets?

    Either way, I'm impressed by this product. If you want to try some IEMs without spending a lot of money, I can definitely say that you should look into these! After owning them for longer, I'll see if my opinion changes.

    Android @lemmy.world
    Abnorc @lemm.ee

    Question on installing an alternative OS and cell service providers.

    I am thinking of trying a new OS on my Pixel 8 pro, and I’m wondering if switching will require me to inform or update my cell service provider, Verizon, in any way to stay connected. When I just moved my SIM card from one device to another, I learned that it activates an anti theft feature after a couple of days of working normally. This was easily fixed with Verizon support, but it was a hassle since I’m still on my parents’ phone plan. Am I likely to have this or a similar issue after installing a new OS, or should my cell service and data continue to work?