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    devang_n reacted to mtrantalainen in LTT Video Error Handling Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)   
    Seems pretty reasonable but you should always put corrections in both pinned comment and in the video description. Some devices prefer to display one or the another by default and having corrections in both maximizes the probability of getting the message to the viewer. And channel author can modify both after the fact as needed, unlike the video replacement that requires special action by YouTube.
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    devang_n reacted to Skipple in Yet more misleading reporting from LTT. (And still no transparent issue tracker to report these things.)   
    You will have to forgive us. Everyone here has damaged vision from staring at a screen all day. 
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    devang_n reacted to Skipple in Yet more misleading reporting from LTT. (And still no transparent issue tracker to report these things.)   
    You're being nitpicky in my opinion. 
     
    I'll end this with a quote of my own words:
     
     
  5. Funny
    devang_n reacted to moatmote in Yet more misleading reporting from LTT. (And still no transparent issue tracker to report these things.)   
    The recent video on the Dasung E Ink monitor starts with a misleading intro that heavily implies permanent eye damage might result from using traditional monitors:
    This does two things:
    It sets the tone of the video as either "This display, due to the nature of E Ink, may be the aforementioned 'solution'. Let's find out if it is." which could also be interpreted as "Dasung claims that this display, due to the nature of E Ink, is the aforementioned 'solution'. Let's test that claim." It suggests that there may be a link between light-emitting displays and permanent eye damage. Despite this, for the bulk of the remainder of the video, the claim above is never really put to the test until this chapter at the very end (aptly labeled "Contesting their claims"):
    However, the well-informed or critically thinking among you may have already caught the problem with this section: It doesn't actually answer the questions they asked at the begining. Are traditional monitors permanently damaging your vision and is E Ink the "better solution"? All they've done here is establish that E Ink doesn't help with nearsightedness and digital eye strain.
     
    The problem is that most people aren't going to catch this distinction. To most people watching this, the intro told them that something about light-emitting displays could permanently damage their eyes, and then asked if E Ink was the solution to this. Then, the chapter quoted above answered that question with a definitive "No, it's not just light-emitting displays. E Ink is not the 'solution'.", while talking a whole lot about "digital eye strain" all of a sudden. This directly correlates (in most people's minds) "digital eye strain" with "permanent eye damage", which is extremely misleading, as there is zero evidence that supports any correlation between the two.
     
    Now to see if this post becomes popular enough that this is seen as an issue worth addressing. I'll end this with a quote of my own words, since even after all the recent controversy, a popularity contest (either here, on other socials, or in YouTube comments) is still the only way for your "community" to get issues in front of staff post-publishing.
     
    tl;dr open a public issue tracker.
     
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    Edit because people love to read what they want to read instead of what I wrote:
    How have you entirely missed the point? I never claimed that LTT claimed that light from monitors permanently hurt your eyes. I said that the statement sets an expectation for an answer in the video. And by not actually directly addressing those "what if"s in the conclusion, and instead answering a slightly different question, it's very easy for the layman to conflate the two.
     
    After watching the intro, it's not hard to imagine that many people will be thinking "Oh I wonder if light from monitors is actually a problem that could lead to permanent vision damage and if E Ink is the answer. Let me keep watching to find out!" And upon hearing "E Ink still causes eye strain" at the end, reaching the conclusion "Oh they said E Ink still causes eye strain because of <stuff about focusing>, so the light wasn't the culprit and both technologies could lead to permanent damage to my vision because they both cause digital eye strain."
     
    Is that a logically sound conclusion? No. Is that the conclusion this video baits people towards? Yes.
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    devang_n reacted to SansVarnic in OnePlus is merging OxygenOS with Oppo’s ColorOS   
    -= Thread Cleaned =-
    The derailment and the subsequent conversation were removed.
    Let's not de-rail a topic from its main conversation point.
    And Yes, all comments removed were not in-line with or had direct contribution to the OP.
     
    Pick and choose your battles [debates] to fight, do it were they count instead of hijacking another topic to make a point.
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    devang_n reacted to PeachGr in OnePlus is merging OxygenOS with Oppo’s ColorOS   
    Dispite of what reviewers say, I have op 7 and that oxygen os have always had major or minor bugs on every update. That includes messenger, Google services, wake up, gallery not working and sometimes even making phone unresponsive. Also One Plus promised 2 updates and I ve got android 11 after all other android phones of 2019. In the end I ve started at 10 and ended on 11 and that's 1 major upgrade that was also delayed.
    Anyway oxygen os needs fixing and I hope that now they will be able to provide as promised. Btw they said op8 and the next devices will have 3 years coverage. Promises don't mean a thing of course, but a man can hope
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    devang_n reacted to beanhubbleday in Free Domain sites?   
    You need to purchase a hosting package or go for a free one with maybe wordpress or something like x10hosting.com and you can point your .tk domain there...
     
    '.tk' - website doesn't provide hosting, only the domain...
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    devang_n reacted to rashdanml in Free and/or Open-source Alternatives to many Common Programs   
    Free and Open-source Alternatives to Common Programs


    Revision History
    1.0 - Thread created
    1.1 - Thread revamped with new info and added links.
    1.2 - Added Index (placeholder)
     
    Introduction
    With the advent of SteamOS, a good portion of gamers will likely switch to using it for their gaming needs. It won't really be long before more games start supporting Linux natively; newer games will definitely be supporting it as early as 2014, older games are constantly being ported over. Gaming on Linux is gaining momentum, but what about other productivity tools? Windows is still the king of OS's due to the wide range of applications natively supported, from Office to Graphics tools to 3D modelling, CAD/CAM and many other areas. Most of these applications are proprietary and closed-source and won't run on Linux natively. 
     
    The purpose of this topic is to highlight some of the many free and/or open-source alternatives to many proprietary Windows programs. Free doesn't necessarily mean open-source, and that difference will be highlighted where applicable. Open-source software isn't restricted to Linux only - many of them can be cross-platform. Many of them can also be cross-compiled from Linux source to run on Windows. Proprietary alternatives are only included for programs that are both low-cost and worth paying for. 
     
    One caveat to be aware of: The programs listed are merely alternative options to proprietary tools. In some specific cases, they won't act as replacements for the paid programs, due to paid programs having a vastly superior feature set. However, for the average user, the free alternatives are more than adequate. I personally tend to look at what people have done using the free alternative and compare them to the paid option, comparing their capabilities and not their specific feature sets. Of course, this may change in the future, due to the open-source nature of most of these programs: the necessary functionality can be added in my anyone. 
     
    So, let's begin!
     
    Index
    1.0 - Microsoft Office
    2.0 - Adobe Photoshop
    3.0 - Adobe Illustrator
    4.0 - Adobe Premiere/After Effects
    5.0 - 3D Graphics (Modelling, Animation)
    6.0 - Digital Painting
    7.0 - Development Tools 
    8.0 - Desktop Recording/Streaming
    9.0 - Media Player
    10.0 - Gaming
    11.0 - CAD/CAM/CAE 
    12.0 - Torrent Clients
    13.0 - Instant Messaging/Chat Clients
    14.0 - Email Clients
    15.0 - Linux Terminal-based 
    16.0 - Antivirus
    17.0 - PDF Tools
    18.0 - Virtualization
    19.0 - Miscellaneous
     
    Microsoft Office
    Perhaps the most widely used and adopted set of tools for productivity. There are, however, more than a fair share of free and open-source options that are on par with Office, with one key exception: the free alternatives aren't capable of saving to .docx or any of the newer Office formats, but they are capable of reading them. That's not a major problem though: it's recommended to use the older .doc format due to being easier to work with. PDF is also a far superior format for sharing documents. 
     
    Open-source
    1) OpenOffice.org - This is usually the first option to come to mind, and it's been around for a while. Contains all of the replacement tools for Office. However, as some of you already know, it's somewhat lacking in features. Cross-platform.
    2) LibreOffice - a fork of OpenOffice, with a wider range of features, and is more updated. I personally use this instead of OpenOffice and it's amazing. Cross-platform.
    3) KOffice/Calligra Suite - Built into KDE. It may be possible to install it as a standalone application with the necessary dependencies. Contains a wide range of tools for everything Office related. Some older versions of KOffice is available on Windows.
    4) TexLive - Alternative for MS Word. Specifically useful for Scientific documents (LaTeX).
    5) WPS - Formerly known as Kingsoft Office, WPS is a newly updated version. Runs on iOS, Android, Windows and Linux, and capable of working with .docx and .xlsx files (compatibility and formatting issues aside). Exports to PDF as well, much like LibreOffice. 
     
    Freeware/Online
    1) Google Drive - Can't say much more. Full range of Office tools online, seamlessly synced between devices. Google has also been promoting QuickOffice, which is a set of tools available on Mobile devices with Drive integration. 
    2) OneDrive - Microsoft's own set of online Office tools, similar to Google Drive. 
     
    Adobe Photoshop
    High up on the list of productivity tools used by graphics designers and digital painters. 
     
    Open-source
    1) GIMP - widely seen as the best Photoshop alternative on Linux. It is also cross-platform. 
    2) GIMPshop - Similar to GIMP, both open-source and cross-platform.
    3) Krita - part of Calligra Suite. It's primarily a digital painting program, which Photoshop is capable of. Linux only, with an experimental version available for Windows. 
    4) Scribus - Specialized tool for creating publications. Cross-platform. 

    Freeware
    1) Paint.NET - An advanced version of MS Paint, but contains many of the basic features found in Photoshop. Available on Windows only, as it depends on .NET Framework. 
     
    Adobe Illustrator
    Perhaps the best Vector-based graphics tools. Photoshop has some vector capabilities, but Illustrator is far superior. 

    Open-source
    1) Inkscape - great replacement for Illustrator. Cross-platform as well.
    2) LibreOffice Draw - part of the LibreOffice package. Cross-platform. 
    3) Karbon - integrated into KDE in the Calligra Suite, making it Linux only. However, there are ways of installing KDE packages on Windows. Should be able to install it without KDE with just the dependencies. 
    4) Xara Xtreme - Looks to be an excellent Vector-graphic editor. Available on Linux and Windows. 

    Adobe Premiere/After Effects
    These two are generally combined as each performs a specific group of tasks. Premiere focuses on editing, while After Effects focuses on compositing and visual effects. Most open-source options combine these features into a single application - which is great. 

    Open-source
    1) Cinelerra - perhaps the best option available. There are two versions, a community maintained one as well as an official one. The community version is called cinelerra-cv and is available on most Linux distributions. Not cross-platform afaik.
    2) Kdenlive - Similar feature set to cinelerra, but more along the lines of Premiere. Kdenlive is available on Windows through a VM image. 
    3) OpenShot - Another option instead of Cinelerra. Primarily on Linux, but can be cross-compiled on Windows with the right set of tools (Cygwin, etc). 
    4) Avidemux - Cross-platform and open-source. Very simple video editing, and encodes in multiple formats. 
    5) LiVES - Available on Linux and OS X. Similar feature set to Cinelerra. 
    6) Blender - primarily a 3D modelling program (will go into more detail below), but includes a non-linear video editor. Runs on python, which is cross-platform. 

    Freeware
    1) Lightworks - there's a free and premium version available. The free version is free forever. So far, Lightworks is Windows only. The Linux version is in beta.  

    There are many other free video editors out there. A Google search will reveal at least 10 other options. 

    Autodesk Maya/3ds Max, Cinema 4D
    3D modellers have perhaps used these applications. In fact, Cinema 4D's R15 was just released (as of October 2nd, 2013). 

    Open-source
    Blender. I'm not even going to bother mentioning other options for now, as I have yet to find an option that beats it. There are plenty of projects out there done using Blender (Sintel is a perfect example of a short movie made entirely in Blender). It does everything you could possibly expect from it, along the lines of Cinema 4D and all of the other paid applications. Best of all, it's free and fully open-source.

    Corel Painter
    Perhaps the best digital painting tool out there. Has the widest range of brushes, painting media, etc. 
     
    Open-source
    1) Krita - mentioned it already. One of the best free digital painting applications available. Has excellent support for Wacom tablets. 
    2) MyPaint - similar to Krita. Cross-platform. 
    3) Alchemy - more of a niche program. Great for random sketching, doesn't have an undo function. 
    4) Gimp Paint Studio - Set of tools integrated into Gimp to provide digital painting tools, brushes, etc. 

    Development Tools (IDEs)
    Microsoft's Visual Studio is probably one of the most common proprietary options, with development environments for C, C++, C#, among many others. On the OS X side, there's Xcode for developing in Objective-C. This section will list some of the alternatives to using the paid programs. 
     
    Open-source
    1) Eclipse - In my humblest opinion, one of the best IDEs available. Free, completely open-source and extensible through plugins. I've personally set my installation of Eclipse to work with Python, C, C++, Java, Android, and PHP/MySQL, and that's barely scratching the surface of the amount of development environments that can be integrated into Eclipse through plugins. 
    2) Code::Blocks - Another open-source IDE primarily for C++, but has a plugin system to easily extend functionality. Cross-platform. 
    3) Netbeans - free and open-source, comes default with the Java Development Kit, as an optional addon. It does support development environments for multiple languages. 

     
    Freeware
    1) Programmer's Notepad - Supports syntax highlighting for multiple languages. Windows only. 
    2) Visual Studio Express - The free version of Visual Studio. It's perfect for people who want to get started developing on Windows. Naturally, Windows only. 
     
    Proprietary
    1) Sublime Text - Technically paid, but a free, unlimited trial is available. It is cross-platform, and widely regarded as one of the best Text-based development environments. 
    2) IntelliJ - Specifically for Java and Android development. 
     
    Cloud
    This is a pretty unique category, as there are literally dozens of cloud-based IDEs for various languages. I'll try my best to highlight some of the best ones based on languages supported. Feel free to link me to any Cloud IDEs you know of and I will add it to the list. 
    1) Cloud9 - Code anywhere. Free and subscription available. Doesn't appear to have language restrictions. 
    2) Codenvy - Free and premium subscriptions available. There are free premium packages if you plan on developing open-source projects (the way I interpret it). 
     
    FRAPS/Dxtory, Xsplit
    By far the best video recording and streaming tools available. However, there are more than a fair share of free and open-source options. 

    Open-source
    1) Open Broadcaster Software - capable of streaming to Justin.tv, Twitch.tv and other streaming sites. Optionally, it'll also record to the HDD using a range of compression settings. While it is open-source, a Linux version currently doesn't exist. There is plenty of interest in a Linux version. 
    2) GLC - The Linux FRAPS. GLC is a bit tricky to install, but is excellent on Linux. Needs to be built from source. 
    3) Yukon - Similar to GLC. Needs to be built from source. 
    4) SimpleScreenRecorder - Name is self-explanatory. Supports desktop and game recording, as well as streaming to Twitch.TV and other streaming services.
    5) Twitch Streamer - A minimal shell script designed to stream directly to Twitch. Captures from the X server directly. 

    Freeware
    1) FFsplit - a free streaming software available primarily on Windows. 
    2) MSI Afterburner - one of the best free options for recording gameplay. 

    Media Players
    Everyone needs a media player, whether it's combined or just for music. 

    Open-source
    1) VLC - easily the best media player available. Also capable of recording the desktop and there's also the possibility of a video editor being added later on. Supports Bluray with some workarounds. 
    2) MPlayer/SMPlayer - along the lines of VLC. Cross-platform.
    3) aTunes - iTunes equivalent on Windows and Linux. 
    4) Amarok - feature-rich media player. 
    5) XBMC - great open-source media player, capable of all types of media. Particularly good for an HTPC setup. 
    6) Audacious - open-source and available on many Linux distributions. Also cross-platform.
    7) Clementine - cross-platform and open-source music player. 
    8) Plex - media streaming option along the lines of XBMC, but designed to run as a server. Ideal for a centralized media server and streaming to multiple devices (Mobile, PC, HTPC, etc).
    9) Windows Media Player classic - plays a wide range of formats, specifically rmvb (RealPlayer). Simple and easy to use interface. A great alternative to VLC media player, but is Windows only despite being open-source.  
    10) Banshee - Open-source and cross-platform media player. Great replacement for iTunes (supports iPod syncing). 
    11) Apollo - A music player for Android. One of many options on Android.
    12) MPV - Fork of mplayer2 and MPlayer, lightweight and easy to use.
     
    Freeware
    1) Foobar2000 - IMO, one of the best and most configurable music players.
    2) Winamp - This is only included because it's one of the more popular options. I personally would not recommend it, as it is more bloated compared to other options. 
    3) KMPlayer - Free media player on Windows. 
    4) iTunes - self-explanatory. Windows and OS X only, with alternatives above for Linux. 
    5) MusicBee - Free Music player available on Windows. 
    6) PotPlayer - Free music player for Windows operating systems.
     
    Gaming
    This section is perhaps no longer needed due to SteamOS. However, for games that don't run natively on Linux (and ignoring Steam's in-house streaming option), here are the best ways to get games running on Linux:

    Open-source
    1)WINE - The easiest way, supports a wide range of Windows applications and Games. Check the AppDB for specific issues with some applications. Generally, anything rated Gold and above in their database will run well. 
    2) PlayOnLinux - essentially WINE, but with a simple GUI to make managing Games easier. Also supports various Windows applications. A full list of supported software is on their website. 

    Proprietary
    I know the topic says Free/Open-source, but I feel like this deserves an exception:
    1) Crossover - basically a paid version of WINE with better support. 

    CAD/CAM/CAE
    Stands for Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing/Engineering. Prime examples of proprietary software are: SolidWorks, Unigraphics NX, Catia, ANSYS, Pro Engineer, AutoCAD, among many more. The following is a list of free and open-source alternatives. 

    Open-source
    1) FreeCAD - the perfect AutoCAD and Solidworks replacement. 
    2) OpenFOAM - The best open-source alternative to ANSYS tools (primarily used for numerical simulation in Structural and Mechanical Engineering). 
    3) Scilab - excellent replacement for MATLAB (which is cross-platform, while still proprietary). Scilab is the free and open-source equivalent based on Python.
    4) Octave - very similar to Scilab and MATLAB. 
    5) Scipy - a python extension specifically for scientific and simulation-based calculations. 
    6) CAElinux - Should really belong in a section of its own, as it's an entire distribution built around CAE. 

    Torrent clients
    The most common ones are BitTorrent and uTorrent, among others. Most of these clients are free, but aren't open-source. Some of them are more bloated than others. The following is a list of free and open-source clients. 
     
    1) Deluge - Great torrent client. I used it briefly; supports extra features through plugins. Cross-platform.
    2) Transmission - Same as Deluge, free and open-source. Runs on many Linux distributions. 
    3) rtorrent - Generally installed through the repositories of whichever distribution. Terminal based, very simple yet powerful. Optionally, rutorrent can be installed to give it a web-based interface. These two are a very popular choice for a dedicated server running as a Torrent box (frequently referred to as a seedbox). 
    4) qBittorent - Cross-platform and open-source. 
    5) Tixati - Heard about this one more recently. Runs on Windows and Linux. 
     
    Instant Messaging/Chat programs
    Not really a category that needs to be included, as most are free. However, not all are open-source. The only proprietary paid program I know of is mIRC, which is a commonly used IRC program. Some alternatives to mIRC:

    1) Hexchat - an improvement over xChat. Cross platform (Windows, Linux) and open-source. Lots of features. xChat Aqua is an option for OS X.
    2) Irssi/Weechat - minimalist IRC program. Not suited for everyone, but has a clean interface, and fun to tinker around with. Weechat is similar to Irssi.
    3) Pidgin - mutli-protocol chat program. Supports IRC as well as many other common ones: Windows Live, Facebook, Jabber, Google Talk, AIM and many more.
    4) Jitsi - similar to Pidgin, has some nice security features.

    Email Clients
    This section contains tools that run from within the Linux terminal, and don't exist as a standalone application. Nevertheless, they are quite powerful when used correctly. 

    1) Mozilla Thunderbird - probably one of the most well-known email clients. Cross-platform. 
    2) Claws Mail - An open-source email client for Linux. Cross-platform. 
    3) Mutt - Terminal-based email client.
    4) Squirrel Mail - Personally used it to set up an Email server on a dedicated server (Kimsufi 2G), works wonderfully. Simple web interface for checking email. 
     
    Linux Terminal-based Tools
    This section contains tools that run from within the Linux terminal, and don't exist as a standalone application. Nevertheless, they are quite powerful when used correctly. 

    1) Vi/Vim - excellent text editor for Linux. Comes pre-packaged with many Linux installers.
    2) Nano - also comes pre-packed with Linux installers. 
    3) Emacs
    4) cmus - Terminal-based music player. 
    5) Mutt - Terminal-based email client.
     
    Antivirus
    Generally not a problem for Linux due to its security features; however, there are some open-source and free options available for Windows, OS X and Linux. I haven't used the open-source ones below, so I cannot comment on its effectiveness. Nevertheless, I'll list them for people to try out. 
     
    Open-source
    1) ClamAV - Available as source code for various Linux distributions. 
     
    Freeware
    1) Avast - free and pro versions available. One of the most recommended free options. 
    2) AVG - same as Avast. Personally find it to be a bit bloated.
    3) Microsoft Security Essentials - comes built into Windows 8, available for Windows 7 as well as other Windows OS's. 
    4) Malwarebytes - Anti-malware software. 
     
    PDF Tools
    The following section contains software used to view and manipulate PDF files (annotations, editing PDFs, combining, etc). 
     
    1) PDFCreator - print to PDF, among other features. 
    2) Bullzip PDF - A printer driver which can be installed to print any document type as a PDF. Particularly useful for obscure file formats that can't be converted directly to PDF. 
    3) SumatraPDF - A free PDF and ebook (.epub, .mobi) reader. 
    4) Evince - A replacement PDF viewer that supports other file formats. 
    5) Xournal - free and open-source software specifically replacing OneNote or other Journal applications. Supports tablet PCs, and is able to annotate PDFs. 
    6) Stylus Labs - So far, of the Journal applications I've tried, this works the best in terms of writing performance. Xournal had an input lag that I noticed on Windows, not sure how it runs on Linux. Saves as .html files, with optional PDF export. Quite the quirky website design too. 
    7) PDFLite - PDF Viewer and printer (converts multiple formats to PDF). Source code is freely available for compiling on Linux. 

    Virtualization
    This section contains software used for virtualization, whether it be development environments (virtual servers), or virtual machines. It's a fairly broad category. Some of the software under development tools were moved to this section to be a bit more accurate. The list includes free and open-source options.

    1) Oracle's Virtualbox - the go-to option for free virtual machines. Supports a wide range of guest and host operating systems.
    2) VMWare Workstation Player - available in Free and Pro versions (for commercial use).
    3) Xen - Open-source virtualization, supports many guest operating systems and also supports various cloud platforms (OpenStack, etc).
    4) KVM - another popular open-source virtualization program for Linux.
    5) XAMPP - Web development environment.
    6) Vagrant - creates a Virtual Server and sets it up as a development environment. Easily create and re-create (in any desired configuration) development environments to suit your needs.
    7) WPN-XM - Web development environment built around Nginx (alternative web server to Apache), PHP, and Mariadb (faster alternative to MySQL).

     
    Miscellaneous
    This section contains mostly things that don't fall into the above categories, generally free. Some of them are cross-platform. Some of the summaries below may not be very accurate, so correct me if I'm mistaken. I've only used a couple of them in the past.
     
    1) 7-zip - Everyone should have this, everyone should love it. Much better features compared to winzip and works with many different compression formats.
    2) KeePass2 - encrypts and stores all of your passwords.
    3) Xming - view/run X (Unix/Linux) based programs on Windows.
    4) Cygwin/MinGW - Linux environment on Windows, can be used to compile programs from source on Windows. More involved, so usually ideal only for the tech savvy. Nice to have though, for people who want to tinker.
    5) PuTTY - Simple SSH Client. Good for managing servers via command line.
    6) Filezilla FTP - One of the best free FTP clients. Believe it also has SSH built in, but never used it.
    7) Ghostscript/Ghostview - viewer/interpreter for Postscript, a programming language for creating vector graphics.
    8) TrueCrypt - one of the best free disk encryption. Has automatic and real-time encryption of data. 
     
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    I haven't personally used many of the above applications, but it's a starting point for people interested in making the jump to Linux or SteamOS. Some of these options are a bit more involved to get running, but don't be afraid to get your hands dirty! It's an immense learning experience, and well worth learning.
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    devang_n reacted to CPotter in HTC Vive & Zotac VRGO Giveaway!   
    Hey Everyone!
     
    We've partnered up with HTC and Zotac to bring you a really awesome giveaway - we're giving away one HTC Vive and one of Zotac's VRGO backpacks. This giveaway will open up June 18th when we post that days video release, and will run until July 2nd! There isn't any restrictions, anyone can enter worldwide, and we'll randomly select and email a winner within a week of the giveaways end.  
     
    Giveaway Details: https://gleam.io/KMCfA/htc-vive-zotac-vrgo-giveaway
     
    VRGO Purchase Page: http://geni.us/erBk
    HTC Vive Purchase Page: http://geni.us/JAiPYW
     
    VRGO Backpack:
    - Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GPU
    - Up to 2 hours playtime and comes with two hot-swappable batteries for nearly endless playtime
    - Can use as desktop mode with a detachable backpack strap
    - Extremely lightweight and easy to use
     
    HTC Vive:
    - Features room scale technology that turns your room into a 3D space
    - Powerful immersion through 110 degrees field of view
    - Intuitive controls and HD haptic feedback
     
     
     

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    devang_n reacted to nicklmg in AMD Polaris Giveaway   
    So AMD's new graphics cards are here, and they are pretty sick... But what's even more sick than hearing about a new graphics card? Owning one for yourself!

    Aw yeah man, we are giving away one Polaris 10 video card and one Polaris 11 video card thanks to our good friends over at AMD.
     
    So, how do you enter to win one of these fine graphics cards?
     
    1. Post a comment below telling us what graphics card you're using in your rig and why you want an upgrade to AMD's Polaris lineup. The two winners will be selected at random, so no, the content of your comment doesn't REALLY matter, but this is more fun than seeing 800 posts of "I want it" or "gibe nao pls." One comment (entry) per user.
     
    2. Check back here in about a week when the names of our two winners will be added to the OP (giveaway execution is an art not a science people, so I apologize in advance if winners aren't announced in exactly one week).
     
    3. Check your inbox here on the forum to make sure you didn't miss it. Our winners' usernames will be added to the OP here, so if you have any question about the legitimacy of a congratulatory message regarding this giveaway, please be sure to check back here and see if your name has been added.
     
    And, while this isn't a requirement, feel free to give our friends over at @AMDRadeon on Twitter a follow.
     
    Winners will be PMed from this account on the forum. Please do not consider winner messages from any other user in regards to this giveaway.
     
    This giveaway is worldwide with no age restriction.
     
    Best of luck to all!!
     
    EDIT: Winners
     
    Polaris 10 winner: Alright, SOMEONE needs to take this GPU!  Let's see if @UltraNeonGaming wants it  you have 72 hours to respond @Herb12 UPDATE: New winner for Polaris 10 is
     
    Polaris 11 winner: @OnlyNeedJuan
     
    Congrats to our winners! They have 72 hours to respond. If we don't hear back in that time, a new winner (or new winners) will be selected.
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    devang_n reacted to nicklmg in Roccat Giveaway   
    We are bringing you guys another awesome giveaway today thanks to our friends over at ROCCAT! They are giving away:
     
    FOUR units of their Kova mouse, featuring a "sleek design built for pure power and speed"

     
    and
     
    FOUR units of their Kiro mouse, featuring a "highly modular, superdextrous build"

     
    You can check them out on Newegg at:
     
    Kiro - http://bit.ly/1SsvKKS   Kova - http://bit.ly/1PmxuPt   Kova White - http://bit.ly/1RPQgFG     But how do you win one for free?     As usual, entry is super simple:   1. Comment below telling us which mouse you want to win and why you want it.   2. Follow ROCCAT on Twitter at https://twitter.com/roccat   and   3. Continue watching the awesome content we produce (we can't actually track that, but hey, even if you don't like the videos we'll probably have more giveaways at some point... ).     This is a worldwide giveaway with no age restrictions.

    Entries will close in one week, on 1/28/2016.
    Best of luck to all who enter!   EDIT:

    Ok, so our Kova winners are:

    @habaden @chandler672 @WeiShyang @TehDragonz

    Drawing Kiro winners now!   EDIT2:

    Kiro winners are:   @pigsinspace72 @Samper @awesomes8wc3 @Rashith


    Thanks to everyone who entered, and best of luck in the next giveaway! It will be coming soon, so keep an eye out...

    EDIT3:

    Didn't receive a reply from some of our winners so here are the new ones!

    Kova:

    @abyss03
    @Neil
    @christianled59

    Kiro:
    @Minibois
    @longim
    @YeahYouBetterRun
     
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