only as in free beer : piracy

[+] Mikufan@ani.social 98 points 5 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

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[-] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 85 points 5 months ago

Linux isn't free because it uses your electricity

[-] kbal@fedia.io 16 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

True, Linux isn't free because it uses electricity. It's free because it's licensed under the GNU General Public License which is designed to defend the freedom of its users.

[-] lud@lemm.ee 4 points 5 months ago

What? You don't say.

[-] kakes@sh.itjust.works 16 points 5 months ago

Those sneaky bastards.

[-] Kalkaline@leminal.space 6 points 5 months ago

Technically.... it's the hardware on your PC using all the electricity.

[-] OpenStars@discuss.online 4 points 5 months ago

Yeah but it's the software that told it to do it.

[-] Kalkaline@leminal.space 7 points 5 months ago

Not initially, it's an on off switch... technically.

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[-] matcha_addict@lemy.lol 46 points 5 months ago

Piracy is cool, but I prefer to use community-driven software rather than ones driven by corporate profits. I prefer a model where many can contribute to it, fork it, and for which making integrations is much easier thanks to its openness.

[-] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 5 months ago

Do you donate for the efforts?

[-] Andromxda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 5 months ago

Yes

[-] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 5 months ago

Not OP but still good.
It takes many small efforts to make a big change! :)

[-] asphalt@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 5 months ago

Hell yeah

[-] hddsx@lemmy.ca 19 points 5 months ago

Not that I condone piracy, but I thought photoshop switched to a SaaS model from CS6 or so that made it unlikely to be pirated?

[-] JackOverlord@beehaw.org 15 points 5 months ago

It's still possible and last time I used it, it was about as easy as can be.

When I last did it, you just downloaded the regular program, installed it, then you ran a patcher and that was it. This was a couple years ago now, but Adobe already had their current business model.

[-] Excrubulent@slrpnk.net 10 points 5 months ago

Yup. The only real difference is the pricing model, the program is pretty much the same.

I rememeber they tried offering online libraries of stuff for download to justify the subscription for some products.

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[-] FiniteBanjo@lemmy.today 11 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Yarr, ye by digging yourself a Mass Grave if you be running them Next Gen programs of the P variety.

Honestly, though, how long is that going to work for you? Windows 10 runs out of service like next year, sooner for most versions. It's just not sustainable.

[-] Flatworm7591@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 5 months ago

You can still pirate Windows 11 matey. And don't forget Win 10 LTSC edition still has support until 2027.

[-] FiniteBanjo@lemmy.today 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Yeah but then you would have to deal with Windows 11 which is gross. I think only the IoT version of 10 has support the longest.

[-] Flatworm7591@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 5 months ago

Lol. And yes, Windows 10 IoT LTSC version has support until 2032.

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[-] Waraugh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 5 months ago

I’m trying to figure out what to do with my lab workstation. If I want to mess with the settings of my Reolink cameras windows seems to be the only stable option sadly. I’ve tried their android software and it’s garbage. The web interface is very limited after enabling it in the settings via their software. Wine has not worked well for me. It’s an isolated lan so it’s not a huge deal but I really wish there was a Linux build. I love the hardware and don’t want to replace the physical cameras. Just so stupid they won’t support a Linux client.

[-] hedgehog@ttrpg.network 5 points 5 months ago

Have you looked into configuring them directly from your NVR? Or third party options? I did a quick search and saw a list of several that as far as I can tell can display Reolink streams (though I haven’t confirmed any can configure the cameras):

And some proprietary options that have native Linux builds:

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[-] FiniteBanjo@lemmy.today 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I feel that. I use an old Canon EOS model and the HDMI output isn't clean so I was hyped when they released webcam software for windows...

but they charge $5 a month to use it in anything other than 720p...

Picking good devices to use is hard.

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[-] kbal@fedia.io 11 points 5 months ago

only free as in beer

In other words not free.

[-] Steve@communick.news 10 points 5 months ago

Gratis versus libre

[-] Zeroxxx@lemmy.id 10 points 5 months ago

Pirating Windows for what? It works as full version even if you let it be, watermark does nothing.

[-] solarzones@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 5 months ago

https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts. Use this and get that horrid watermark off your screen!

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[-] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 7 points 5 months ago

If you want actual libre alternatives - Manjaro GNOME Linux, Krita with the AI Image Generation plugin. I'm sure someone else can suggest one for the third one.

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