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@dennyhenke@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

New blog post: Update on our Community Computer Upcycle Project

"It’s been a slower start than I’d hoped for but we are making a bit of progress. I’m going to take the long view that a slow start is better than no start and if I keep at it, it will grow. Here’s a progress report..."


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A light green event flyer with a logo at top: Ozark Regional Library Text below: Headline: Get assistance upgrading your computer to GNU+Linux Body text: In October 2025 Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows 10. You may be able to upgrade to Windows 11. Scan the QR code to learn more about if your computer can be upgraded to Windows 11. If your computer is being denied an upgrade to Windows 11 but you would like to keep using it, we can assist you in upgrading it to GNU+Linux Mint which is a free, secure and trusted operating system. Most Windows PCs and Macs made after 2010 can be upgraded to GNU+Linux Mint. Please note, this free service is for personal and home users only. How long does an upgrade to GNU+Linux take? Usually the upgrade process takes thirty minutes or less. But we suggest that you allow for up to 1 hour or even more. Schedule an upgrade appointment at the link below! Bottom: Learn more here: Ozarkregional.org/CCU.html Use the QR code
A light green event flyer with a logo at top: Ozark Regional Library Text below: Headline: Get assistance upgrading your computer to GNU+Linux Body text: In October 2025 Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows 10. You may be able to upgrade to Windows 11. Scan the QR code to learn more about if your computer can be upgraded to Windows 11. If your computer is being denied an upgrade to Windows 11 but you would like to keep using it, we can assist you in upgrading it to GNU+Linux Mint which is a free, secure and trusted operating system. Most Windows PCs and Macs made after 2010 can be upgraded to GNU+Linux Mint. Please note, this free service is for personal and home users only. How long does an upgrade to GNU+Linux take? Usually the upgrade process takes thirty minutes or less. But we suggest that you allow for up to 1 hour or even more. Schedule an upgrade appointment at the link below! Bottom: Learn more here: Ozarkregional.org/CCU.html Use the QR code
A light green event flyer with a logo at top: Ozark Regional Library Text below: Headline: Get assistance upgrading your computer to GNU+Linux Body text: In October 2025 Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows 10. You may be able to upgrade to Windows 11. Scan the QR code to learn more about if your computer can be upgraded to Windows 11. If your computer is being denied an upgrade to Windows 11 but you would like to keep using it, we can assist you in upgrading it to GNU+Linux Mint which is a free, secure and trusted operating system. Most Windows PCs and Macs made after 2010 can be upgraded to GNU+Linux Mint. Please note, this free service is for personal and home users only. How long does an upgrade to GNU+Linux take? Usually the upgrade process takes thirty minutes or less. But we suggest that you allow for up to 1 hour or even more. Schedule an upgrade appointment at the link below! Bottom: Learn more here: Ozarkregional.org/CCU.html Use the QR code
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@moshimotsu@floss.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago
@dennyhenke I can understand wanting to use “GNU+Linux” for personal “correctness” reasons (though I may personally disagree), but it’s important to recognize that this kind of language - names that include special characters - feels technically jargon-y and will dissuade potential users on the basis of, “this seems too complicated.” That, and saying “GNU+Linux Mint” is wrong, as the Mint project is branded specifically as “Linux Mint,” which is far more linguistically welcoming.
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@dennyhenke@social.coop replied  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago
@moshimotsu
Thanks for the thoughts but we'll have to disagree. The name of the operating system is GNU/Linux or GNU+Linux and I don't think it's that complicated. We live in a fairly complex world and if someone is capable of using a computer over a smart phone I'll assume they are capable of handling the extra characters.

Beyond that, anyone that I work with personally will get at least a brief explanation/overview as to what they are using as well as an open offer to always learn more.