I used plenty of open source software before I switched, sometimes, VLC is just the best program in it’s class. Also makes the jump easier when you already mostly use FOSS, and makes the windows user want to switch more. Baby steps can be good for sure.

Yeah I’m sure I would do the full build, but also I’m definitely a weirdo and there’s no way any of the shit I use comes stock lol so it has been mainly the “additional software” and dependencies bit, and to be honest I had no clue how you guys did it but this post helped a lot, thanks!

I’m still kind of a linux noob is also the thing, I started my journey years ago, but only by booting into tails every so often, then eventually ~4y ago I installed Fedora, eventually got tired of gnome and when the framework 16s dropped I grabbed one and switched to FedoraKDE, and that’s it, I haven’t made the jump to a big boy distro that “isn’t recommended for beginners” but Slackware will be the one I try, because I was a SubGenius before I even installed linux.

Thanks! The “having to figure out dependency management” thing has been the largest roadblock in me trying out Slackware so far, but I really do want to try it.

I need to try Slackware soon, by Dobbs.

What are the names of the projects in the steps? Slackware itself I think is the minnie basement, but then I’m at a loss.

Eh, I’m not gonna switch whole OSes to the most invasive spyware I can readily find just for the once every 3y I need to spin up PKhex, wine will do.

Was

Is.* Nicotine+ is the client to make it even better.

Well I do at least want to try it out, the creator is a SubGenius (thus the name "Slack"ware) as am I, so that’s reason number one, and SW is less likely to have a canonical moment (like ubuntu ykwim) than Fedora.

That is good to know that you don’t have to hunt for the dependencies though because that’s definitely one of the biggest things holding me back from trying it yet!

Praise “Bob”!

I want to run Slackware for religious reasons but the “no package management” thing has me prioritizing my Slack over learning how to Slackware (just as Dobbs intended.) For now Fedora will do I suppose.

I mean at least for fedora apparently yes. You guys spying on me wtf?

Love me some Fedora, why should I switch to an immutable version? The thing that gives me pause is I like being able to change my system when I need to and have it persist, which is from what I understand the exact opposite idea of immutables (but I may be misunderstanding, thus this comment asking lol).

I’m not there yet either lmao, also working on it!

I’ve just personally never been able to get used to the newer Walther’s grips. The ppk is fun for the neat factor at the range (also I’m a nerd) but as far as a carry pistol goes none of their “duty” lineup does it for me (or, I can’t do it with them lol. Either way.) CZ all day for me, trustworthy, good grip, can shoot well.

But that’s all just personal preference anyway, fully agree on the rest though! Second to last thing I want is a gunfight, the last thing would be what the fighting is intended to prevent lmao.

No, when the dev was a kid he pushed another kid off the swingset and I’m pretty sure it was racially motivated. Better just move into the woods and use only stone and wood tools you make yourself, just to be safe! Never know who could have done what, the people who are “good” probably just haven’t been caught being bad yet.

WEEEEELLLL that’s what Fdroid is for and my friends with android all already have fdroid because “youtube downloaders be there” is all I had to say.

They just like the google keyloggerboard.

They seem to simultaneously be ineffective at anything, but also responsible for all the evil in the world

Why does that sound so familiar? Hmm…

OH. Uh-oh.

So transphobia and authoritarianism are totally cool just as long as they don’t wear Hugo Boss?

Who knew.

Idk why nobody knew about it until recently, ime (and I’ve never used Zorin), I feel like even before the recent (likely paid advertising) campaign I still saw it almost once or twice per thread, usually something like “I’d go mint, unless you need cutting edge then Fedora, or if you really need it to look like windows then there is Zorin,” some saying “I haven’t used it but I hear it’s windows like” and stuff. I’ve seen stuff like that consistently for the last 4 or 5 years since I switched and I was the one asking distro advice and being told mint, fedora, zorin, or pop. It has never been the top answer but it was always there, lurking in the shadows.

It’s been asked a million times, and it’ll be answered every time, and the answers will mostly be “Mint, Fedora, FedoraKDE, and if you wanna game Bazzite.”

The real advice that gets posted less, regardless of distro:

• Back up your important files to an external drive, often. It’s entirely possible you’ll fuck up an install beyond repair (or beyond what you know how to do at the time) and you end up reinstalling. If you can just put your important files back and be up and running, nothing of value is lost.

• Don’t be scared of the terminal, it’s incredibly useful. Look up a few YT vids like “bash basics” or “linux terminal for beginners” or something and follow along like it’s a class, you’ll soon be comfortable enough to use it when you need it, and you will, and you may come to love it. It’s not as bad as windows cmd! Be careful when using sudo or su, that’s when you could really screw up the system (but mostly it’ll be fine just be careful.

And most importantly, have fun!

Oof on that Walther lol, go Glock or CZ! But yeah a new mag ain’t the fix for any of those.

Avg civilian encounter is 3s no reloads, but yeah it never hurts to be prepared!

Depends, if we’re in the jungles of vietnam? Sure, suppressive fire, still need to retain ammo yourself though.

In a self defense situation in an American city? Bad idea, you’re responsible for every round that leaves your barrel, if you hit a bystander while wildly winging shots at an attacker you’re fucked and will be going to prison. Unless you’re a cop, it would seem.

“Tap rack bang” (below copied from wikipedia, and I’m just as surprised as you are that they have an article on this.)

Tap, rack, bang (TRB) or tap, rack, and go (TRG) is jargon for the response to a failure to fire in a firearm with a removable magazine.[1] This is designated as an "Immediate Action" and involves no investigation of the cause (due to being under fire in a combat or defensive situation), but is effective for common failures, such as defective or improperly seated ammunition magazines.[2][3]

Tap – to tap the magazine. This is to ensure that the magazine is properly/completely inserted in the firearm so that it feeds properly. As typically taught in tactical firearms courses, the "tap" is applying pressure on the floor plate of the magazine to lock it into place. It does not constitute 'smacking' the magazine, as this can irreversibly damage the magazine's lip.[4]

Rack – pull back sharply and then quickly release the ~~cocking~~ charging handle/slide of the firearm.[5] This will eject a misfired round, which could be a possible cause of the stoppage, and to chamber the next round.

Bang/Go – aiming and firing the firearm again.[5] If the firearm again does not fire or fails to extract the spent round, it may indicate a more serious problem with the firearm, requiring maintenance. For instance, if the firing pin is too lightly striking the primer on a cartridge, it may indicate a worn-out spring or firing pin.
Some failures, such as a "stovepipe", require more complicated maintenance that requires investigation of the underlying problem, or remedial action.[2] With issues such as a squib load or hang fire, the "tap, rack, bang" procedure should not be used.[6][7]

And of course

if the firing pin is too lightly striking the primer on a cartridge, it may indicate a worn-out spring or firing pin. Some failures, such as a “stovepipe”, require more complicated maintenance that requires investigation of the underlying problem, or remedial action.[2] With issues such as a squib load or hang fire, the “tap, rack, bang” procedure should not be used.[6][7]

A second mag wouldn’t fix any of that, either, so adding one wouldn’t be a solution.

Finally if the problem is the mag (feed lips or worn spring), a tactical reload (removing the mag, retaining it, and swapping to a full one) would be the move if you can, or just lose the mag and insert a new one if you can’t.

The real solution to OP’s question though is “train reloads,” before you get into a gun fight. In a situation with high stress you want to have practiced it enough that it becomes muscle memory and you can do it without really thinking about it. You can train it in your bedroom without ammo no less, no excuse not to train reloads. If you’re really bad you can add an aftermarket magwell to many guns that make it easier to reload (at the cost of concealability).