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I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, systemd/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, systemd plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning systemd/Linux system made useful by the various daemons and services provided by systemd, which manages system processes and configurations.

Many computer users run a modified version of the systemd ecosystem every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of systemd which is widely used today is often called Linux, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the systemd framework, developed for streamlining service management on the Linux kernel.

There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is usually paired with the systemd framework: the whole system is basically systemd with Linux added, or systemd/Linux. All the so-called Linux distributions are really distributions of systemd/Linux!

Now, let’s talk about systemd itself. systemd is not just an init system but a sprawling suite of software designed to harmonize the management of services, logging, and much more across all those Linux distributions adopting it. While there are plenty of critics who claim that systemd suffers from mission creep, and bloat, they fail to realize that systemd is here to unite the divergent spirits of the Linux universe into a cohesive whole.

It’s often cited that systemd is the first daemon to start during boot and the last to terminate at shutdown, meaning it’s the parent that manages the chaotic brood of processes that stem from it. But of course, the truth remains that Linux is merely the kernel within this greater whole. For many, using systemd without acknowledging its complex ecosystem is like using a bus without realizing it’s the driver coordinating every route.

While some advocate for a leaner alternative, the benefits of systemd are often overlooked, such as its ability to parallelize the boot process to expedite your start-up time, or how it beautifully integrates logging with journald, merging many separate tasks into one efficiently managed service.

In conclusion, while there’s certainly a Linux kernel powering many systems out there, it’s really the systemd suite that brings it all together. So please remember, when you’re running your Linux, you’re not just running Linux; you’re enjoying the splendid orchestration of systemd/Linux, or as I like to call it, systemd plus Linux.

Yeah, I remember it being feverdream sludge when I first tried it

Okay? Stay safe, I guess

I've used it and Sololearn back when I first started to learn programming (about 7-9 years ago) and I remember it being fine. However, I used it on a tablet and it has been almost a decade ago so there's a good chance my opinion doesn't hold weight anymore.

I saw a new educational tool by JetBrains some time ago and maybe that's something you could take a look at https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/product-educational-tools.html

Mostly yeah, but AFAIK it did have additional privacy advantages

Don’t engage with these ignorant assholes man, they are all in banking’s pocket.

Shit you got me, you ruined our perfect psyop!

fiat ecosystem (including mining, storing and transport of gold)

Gathering / transporting valuables is not a part of the fiat ecosystem. The value of fiat currency does not depend on any underlying materials (like gold, silver, etc.) like the currencies before.

It's not quite the same as a traditional cryptocurrency but I look forward to seeing the results of the EU trial

https://ngi.eu/ngi-projects/ngi-taler/

Yes. It was an amazing proof of concept, but it has been surpassed on all fronts.

The ASICS also produce e-waste, the electricity could have been used for other things, and the energy use puts more strain on the energy grid when that is already an issue in many countries.

The current systems used by VISA use significantly less energy compared to PoW cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin

statista.com - Bitcoin average energy consumption per transaction compared to that of VISA as of January 19, 2025

Ethereum was able to cut their energy usage down drastically by moving away of PoW. Windmills and clean energy aren't the solution, getting rid of PoW is. Why build more solar farms if you could just not use so much electricity?

Yes, but that still means that the other half is fossil fuel.

Bitcoin mining's distribution makes it difficult for researchers to identify the location of miners and electricity use. It is therefore difficult to translate energy consumption into carbon emissions. As of 2025, a non-peer-reviewed study by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) estimated that bitcoin consumed 138 TWh (500 PJ) annually, representing 0.5% of the world's electricity consumption and resulting in annual greenhouse gas emissions of 39.8 Mt CO2, representing 0.08% of global emissions and comparable to Slovakia's emissions.

I think people should really reconsider using PoW cryptocurrencies. Ethereum was able to reduce their energy consumption by 99.95% by switching to PoS and it's still doing fine. IMO Bitcoin is outdated technology that is just used as a pyramid scheme due to its name recognition.

Assuming that Trump fires Powell

Perhaps, but bitcoin isn't exactly the best example of that.

There is an "any" data type that allows anything you want, it can be strict but only if you want it to be unlike a normal SQL database.

Some people compare it to Microsoft Access but it doesn't really feel that way. You can create forms to add rows but those are just intended to be shared externally for surveys, not data entry. It is far better at linking data between tables and has a strong focus on creating charts for said data.

I personally use it for several things such as keeping track of items like cables etc.

But this method still allows IP spoofing to access the NFS share right?

Yeah imagine that

Waar heb je het over?

There are 27 countries in the EU, there is only one USA. Most people don't seem to care about each other's national happenings.