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Episode 64: Abandoned Support

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English - April 26, 2019 07:15 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
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Why Linux doesn't just work on all hardware, criticism of your field, and the ethics of acquiring old software.
Plus venturing outside, and how we install unusual applications.
00:00:37 Why is hardware support so terrible?
00:12:21 #AskError: How much time do you spend outside?
00:16:08 If you're wedded to a concept or axiom for your job, is there any way you can be objective about criticism of your field?
00:26:13 #AskError: If an application you want is not available in your distro’s repo, which community package would you choose and why?
00:31:54 Is it ok to pirate abandonware?

Why Linux doesn't just work on all hardware, criticism of your field, and the ethics of acquiring old software.

Plus venturing outside, and how we install unusual applications.

00:00:37 Why is hardware support so terrible?

00:12:21 #AskError: How much time do you spend outside?

00:16:08 If you're wedded to a concept or axiom for your job, is there any way you can be objective about criticism of your field?

00:26:13 #AskError: If an application you want is not available in your distro’s repo, which community package would you choose and why?

00:31:54 Is it ok to pirate abandonware?