>try to use modern distro
>systemd
>pipewire
>wayland
>escape to void
>no one uses void
>try to escape to gentoo
>can’t login unless i use elogind
What the fuck do I use now? Why is IBM so obsessed with occupying every single aspect of Linux like it’s the West Bank?

Previous Thread: >>107948455

>Links:
>DALL-E 3
https://www.bing.com/images/create
https://designer.microsoft.com/image-creator
>4o
https://chatgpt.com/
https://sora.chatgpt.com
https://copilot.microsoft.com/
>Imagen 4 and Nano Banana (Pro)
https://gemini.google.com/app
https://labs.google/fx/tools/image-fx
https://labs.google/fx/tools/whisk
https://aistudio.google.com/prompts/new_image
>Midjourney [PAID]
https://www.midjourney.com/home
>Meta AI (txt2img based on MJ):
https://ai.meta.com/
>NovelAI [PAID]
https://novelai.net/image
>Perchance
https://perchance.org/ai-text-to-image-generator
>AI videos
https://pixverse.ai/
https://hailuoai.video/

>Instructions and download for BIC EDIT script:
https://rentry.org/bicedit

>Prompt Generator
https://tipseason.com/dalle-prompt-generator

>DALL-E 3 image generation guide
https://files.catbox.moe/o4yihf.png
https://files.catbox.moe/320rm1.png
https://files.catbox.moe/8gge6o.png
https://files.catbox.moe/dcokjf.png

>Perchance generator list
https://pastebin.com/XRGqaW4W

>Related Boards
>>>/vg/vig
>>>/co/dall-e
>>>/trash/aibf
>>>/aco/dall
>>>/tg/slop

Should I prioritize size or PPI? I honestly don't know bros... Please help me out here.

INTEL, CONTINUOUS INNOVATION

AYYMDEAD, STAGNATION AND SELLING ANCIENT SILICON SLOP REBRANDED AS "NEW"

Wayland is the absolute worst garbage piece of shit software package I have used as a developer and as a standard day to day user
I can't wrap my head around the community "needing" to replace X server with something and then somehow inventing this piece of crap

linuxbros I think we are losing. Like honestly, recently, linux has been getting shittier and shitter. Sure maybe windows games work via wine but most GNU software is starting to become unstable, crashing, simple stuff like window renderring is becoming a problem. is vibe coding getting into the codebase? it's literally worse than it was in 2020

>UPGRADE & BUILD ADVICE
Post build list or current specs: https://pcpartpicker.com/
Provide specific use cases and your BUDGET and COUNTRY

>CASE
mATX: AP201, Lian Li A3, O11 Air Mini, XT M3, CH260
ATX: XT PRO (ULTRA), AIR 903 Base/MAX, Lancool 207, Flux Pro, Meshify 3, 4000D FRAME, X50
Dual Chamber: Y60/70, O11 Vision, Antec C8

>CPU
Gaming: 14600K, 9/7600X, 7800X3D, 9800X3D
Budget: 12400, 12600K, 7500F
Workstation: 265K, 285K, 9950X3D

*Avoid Asrock motherboards on AM5 (Be aware ASUS and other MOBOs are also reporting issues)
*On Raptor Lake microcode are mandatory

>COOLER
AIO: Thermalright Frozen Edge, Lian Li Galahad II Lite, Corsair Nautilus RS, Cooler Master Atmos, Liquid Freezer 3/Pro (Bad mounting solution)
ITX/>42mm RAM: Mugen 6 Dual Fan, AXP120-X67

TIM: MX-7, MX-4, Duronaut, *PTM 7950, Kryosheet
*Most listings online are not actually 7950

>RAM
DDR5: 2x16GB or 2x24GB, 6000CL30 (AM5), 6400CL32 (LGA 1700)
Workstation: 2x 32GB (budget.), 2x48GB or 2x64GB (high-end)

>SSD (Keep firmware updated)
Budget: SN7100, NM790
High-end: SN850X, 990 Pro (Windows)
Premium: SN8100
https://borecraft.com/

>GPU
Budget: Arc B580, 9060xt
-Used: 2080, 2080ti
*8gb has become a major constraint even at 1080p
Midrange: 5060ti 16GB, 9070, 5070
-Used: 3080, 3080ti, 4070
4k : 5070ti, 9070xt
-Native/High-end: 5080, 5090

>PSU
Buying guide:
https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-atxv3-pcie5-ready-psus-picks-hardware-busters/

>MONITOR
1080p: 24" 165/180hz, KTC H25X7
1440p: 27" 165/180hz IPS, KTC M27T6 (miniLED), ASUS XG27AQWMG (WOLED but not yet in stores)
4K: KTC M27P6 (miniLED)
*Pulsar release soon, consider waiting if you've an Nvidia GPU.

>OS
Activate Windows @ >>>/g/fwt

>CASE FANS
Meta: Case with good stock PWM fans
Midrange: Arctic P12 Pro, P14 Pro (5-pack, loud @ higher RPM)
High-end: Fractal Momentum, Noctua G2 (140mm or 120mm)

Previous: >>107959041

>Read the sticky: >>105076684

>GNU/Linux questions >>>/g/fglt
>Windows questions >>>/g/fwt
>PC building? >>>/g/pcbg
>Programming questions >>>/g/dpt
>Obsolete laptops >>>/g/tpg
>Cheap electronics >>>/g/csg
>Server questions >>>/g/hsg
>Buying headphones >>>/g/hpg
>How to find/activate any version of Windows?
https://rentry.org/installwindows

Previous: >>107920575

This guys says SMRs are flawed, overhyped and produce even more expensive energy than existing ones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c_H69pj26s

Our response?

if you need someone else to help you choose a distro and don't bother reading about each one yourself you are stupid and shouldn't use linux

FAQ:
>How do I activate Windows?
HWID2 generates and registers a permanent legitimate license on MS's activation servers
github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts
Usage: paste this into Powershell, run.

irm https://get.activated.win | iex

>and Office?
Same link, select Ohook option
You can also use Office.com if your needs are very minimal
or try OnlyOffice/LibreOffice and set it to save in MSOffice file formats

>What version should I install?
>W10 Enterprise IoT LTSC 2021
Binary identical to Enterprise except no MS Store or apps
Preinstalled with: Edge & Win32 system apps
10 years support on "IoT LTSC", 5 for "LTSC"
Manual version upgrades
IoT LTSC 2022: https://pastebin.com/rHcgvYS7

>W11 Enterprise IoT LTSC 2024
Same as W10 version except:
UI written in React Native aka JavaScript including: Start, Taskbar and Explorer that lags even on i9s
Use only if you fell for the 12th+ gen Intel meme and need the new CPU scheduler
Wait for IoT LTSC 2027 if you can

>Installing apps on LTSC
Use WinGet/Scoop or install MS Store in CMD with: wsreset -i

>W11 Home/Pro/Education/Enterprise/Enterprise IoT
Preinstalled with: Edge, Win32 system apps, MS Store, OneDrive, Weather, Movies, Music, Candy Crush, etc
Auto-reinstalls apps on feature updates
1.5-3 years support
Forced version upgrades

>ISOs:
Windows IoT LTSC https://pastebin.com/ywkasnhM
Windows https://pastebin.com/nUMgAr0b
Office https://pastebin.com/G8w5qu6z

>Should I debloat / build my own ISO?
If you need to ask, then no.
If you know what you're doing:
https://pastebin.com/S5VKBirt

>Portable programs & reinstall-proofing
https://pastebin.com/Zh7WSbJ2

>Useful programs (new installs, essentials, utilities, adobe, etc)
https://pastebin.com/hN8nnwns

>I miss Windows##
OpenShell/RetroBar/WinClassic/StartIsBack

>LTSC Install Guides
https://rentry.org/windowsinstallguide
https://rentry.org/concisewin10
https://rentry.org/ltsc
https://rentry.org/fwtarchive

Previously on /fwt/: >>107860058