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I installed Linux on this 8-inch mini laptop, and it's my new favorite way of computing in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] aeroplayne@lemm.ee 2 points 7 hours ago

There's some talk somewhere else yesterday about how PC/laptop sales are tanking. It's mostly because people don't want "AI" computer.

Out of all the things in the past 20 years I miss - it was my netbook. It was amazing in college for me too.

Some say tablets killed the netbook, but there have been so many failed tablets that are not "iPad." It's a real gap in form factor and need

US to ban Canadians from entering border friendship library in c/canada@lemmy.ca

[–] aeroplayne@lemm.ee 10 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Might as well - they won't read them anyways.

Every new car park may have to be covered with solar panels [UK] | Solar canopies would be compulsory under proposals estimated to save £28,000 on electricity bills at an 80-space car park in c/energy@slrpnk.net

[–] aeroplayne@lemm.ee 5 points 2 days ago

The only thing I'll point out here is the urban heat island. It's a waste of space to put solar farms in viable farmland.

Then on top of that, you get to park your car I'm the shade (electric or gas). Even if you're "anti green technology" - why would you be against having a shady place to park your car?