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Another reason that science should always stick to #FOSS- Elsevier retracts two research articles after software maker complains that authors didn't have a valid license theregister.com/2024/11/14/aca

@thufie thanks for replying!

It's a 2015 MacBook pro, Intel I have more specifics I can look up at a later time.

I got the laptop secondhand and I don't have any desire to dual boot so I just went ahead and did a clean install and cleared the ssd

@salmon from what little I know, the advice can change dramatically based on the particular hardware you are trying to use.

One thing to be careful with is the boot process modifications suggested by older tutorials, and special disk regions that can retain system recovery information. It sounds like you may have already gotten started, but in the future it might even be worth cloning the original disk as a known good backup for that particular machine before you proceed.

How old are we talking? What architecture? Which year's hardware revision? Devices used for things like graphics and wifi have changed from model to model.

Anyone know of a guide to getting Linux to run (optimally) on older Mac hardware? I've got Ubuntu installed and I got the webcam working but I hear there are other proprietary drivers for graphics and power management that are important to have.

Given that Apple loves to obsolete their devices and their relatively nice hardware, I'm surprised there aren't more comprehensive guides to installing Linux (beyond the basic, create install media, not to EFI, etc) on Mac hardware.

@technomancy 🤓 "you haven't used a pointing device unless you've had the smooth feel from cleaning gunk off a ball."

@polpo you know what's crazy? One time I accidentally cracked a full-size SD Card open, and I found that inside it was just a microSD card adapter with a permanently attached microSD card.

Emergency - CWed begpost after robberies and medical-related fees in foreign country, boost appreciated 

Hey friends,

My fiancee's phone has been stolen in Liverpool and we have no way to get in touch with her family.

We've had to pay for a cab to try and get my meds. Our cash has been stolen and we have bank fees.

We're here to see her family but are stuck in West Kirby and have to go to the South of London.

Any help is deeply appreciated please, thank you so much!

paypal.me/VirgileMougin

Help sky afford transition care and medical expenses as they and their family move to a safer state other than florida. Florida has proved to be unsafe for trans folks due to recent anti-trans legislations and an increasingly hostile environment against trans folks.

Goal: 1412/8000$

Link:

gofundme.com/f/MedicalCareouto

Tags: #GTFOmyState #MedicalCrowdfund #TransCrowdFund #Fundraiser #Fundraising #florida #boost #MutualAid #TransMutualAid

We are full steam ahead for November's #TzedKhoy so donate now!

ko-fi.com/tzedkhoy

We are going to reuse the signup sign for this month, so if you are looking for support sign up there!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI

We did not get as much contributions as usual last month so as the days get shorter and the nites colder, please consider donating if you have the cash to spare

You do not need to be Jewish to give or get money!

:boost_requested: :hug: :jewish_anarchism:

#MonthlyJustice #MutualAid #MutualAidRequest #JewishCrowdFund #DireGelt

UAW, Chicago Teachers Union, many AFL-CIO leaders, and more all planning contract-alignment for renewal on May 1st 2028. Calling for preparations towards a general strike in the United States in 2028.

workdaymagazine.org/the-call-i

Racism, help plan a counter protest fast 

Hey, do you live in #Ottawa ?

We need your help.

This Saturday, a group of hateful, racist assholes will be taking to the parking lot at 40 Hearst way to protest the creation of a shelter for asylum seekers in kanata.

They are using cloaked and veiled language, but the intent is straight racism.

We want to drown that out.

I've never planned a counter protest, much less in under a week, but even if we could just get a group together with some signs it would be better then doing nothing?

UAW, Chicago Teachers Union, many AFL-CIO leaders, and more all planning contract-alignment for renewal on May 1st 2028. Calling for preparations towards a general strike in the United States in 2028.

workdaymagazine.org/the-call-i

im working on paying off every member of the electoral college. Don’t lose hope just yet ;)

racist bullshit 

@ayoub they may as well just go ahead and say: "coexistence and race mixing is antisemitic"

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