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Ian
@divetrainer.bsky.social
Former scientist now working in technology. Working to try and get more comfortable with Python and backend development frameworks to help build a better more inclusive internet
You could do both and tbh the best wheel chocks were the micro rocks on the road when you weren’t paying attention. So if you could grab those lmao
a little girl in a white dress with the words por que no los dos
Alt: a little girl in a white dress with the words por que no los dos
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December 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
If they have legos that’s what I used to build wheel chocks when I was younger to get comfortable on the board!
December 29, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I think the best way to think of it is like a car/bike, there are cars/bikes tuned specific ways that meet certain requirements. Ubuntu, in my opinion, would be classified as a sedan/10speed bike. Plenty of things there to get you from A to B and plenty of ways to optimize/change to make your own
October 16, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I don’t quite get the analogy here but that’s okay! I recommended Ubuntu due to the thoroughness of their documentation, there are plenty of great distros and everyone’s mileage will definitely vary depending on background!
October 16, 2025 at 1:35 AM
documentation.ubuntu.com/desktop/en/l...

Easy “try out” documentation but other Linux flavors have the same boot off usb to try it but I’ve found Ubuntu to be easiest for those just wanting to try :)
Install Ubuntu Desktop
In this tutorial, we’ll download and install Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 LTS on your laptop or PC. If you’ve never installed an operating system, don’t worry: Ubuntu makes the process very easy. You’ll en...
documentation.ubuntu.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM