Microsoft always buys stuff just to destroy it. Why even buying studios just to empty them? At that point just buy the license to use their name ¯\_ (:-/) _/¯
This is a bit more manual, so there isn't a safe way.
You can get groups installed by enviroment with this:
dnf environment info kde-desktop-environment
You can then check the difference between your new installed cosmic environment and removing the differences or just remove the desktop group (in this case "kde-desktop"):
sudo dnf remove @kde-desktop
I've never done this, so be aware and check every step.
This maybe could try to delete packages even required by your new cosmic environment or other packages useful in general. Try to run the command and see what it lists to remove (do not confirm if not sure). This is a safer version which automatically says "no", so you can just list changes:
sudo dnf remove --assumeno @kde-desktop
To remove only some packages in the group, list packages inside it:
dnf group info kde-desktop
And then manually write a dnf command to remove what you want:
Just install the package of DE and switch to it through the login page (display manager).
Fedora do provide a "group" of packages to install COSMIC Desktop. To install it:
sudo dnf install @cosmic-desktop
And now you should be able to select it on login.
Fedora KDE uses SDDM as login/display manager. I've never used it so I don't know where to click to switch DE, but maybe it should be the "Other" button.
Fedora Workstation uses GDM (Gnome Display Manager). To switch DE click the cogwheel in the bottom-right corner.
Edit:
By reading the official Fedora documentation I've found out that there are "special groups" named "environments".
To list all of them:
dnf environment list --available | grep -i desktop
So to install COSMIC:
sudo dnf install @cosmic-desktop-environment
I don't know what's the difference, but this is what the official documentation says.
Edit 2:
By doing:
dnf environment info cosmic-desktop-environment
It's clear that "environment"s are groups of groups of packages. So it could include stuff you don't need, like libreoffice group.
Finally, so I can CHOOSE not to install it
Lately I mostly see only minor improvements when I hear about Gnome updates.
I mean, I like quality of life improvements, but is it me or the project is becoming stagnant over time?
This is the infamous gif that if you look away it seems faster.
Using Fedora without codecs?
Be aware that /e/os just replace Google with their servers. So you must trust them.
Doesn't LinegeOS needs MicroG to have Play Services? I guess it still retains Google DNS, NTP and SUPL.
Waydroid is just a container of a slightly modified LineageOS. Why is LineageOS dangerous?
Micro >
:)
TIL about Kessler Syndrome. Thanks.
Microsoft always buys stuff just to destroy it. Why even buying studios just to empty them? At that point just buy the license to use their name ¯\_ (:-/) _/¯
Performance mostly
Take a look at
callaudiod, MAYBE that's its fault.Edit:
PmOS could have moved from callaudiod to a wireplumber plugin.
This is a post on its Twitter linked in its Github:
https://nuku.trabun.org/BIGMONTIENERGY/status/2060520116165439946#m
What the hell.
Any other website linked in its Github doesn't work expect one which is too broken to be a mistake:
https://montidroid-com.l.ink/
And this seems to be him lol (first result of searching his name and birth):
https://mugshots.com/US-States/Florida/Osceola-County-FL/John-Charles-Monti.5892549.html
Edit:
This readme was too weird not to look him up, like what's he even up to?
How were they able to make memory leaks in rust? Lol
It's already at version 1.2.0, it's backed by a company who actually ships it as default and it got a solid roadmap.
I think it's still young but should not give any big issue.
This is a bit more manual, so there isn't a safe way.
You can get groups installed by enviroment with this:
You can then check the difference between your new installed cosmic environment and removing the differences or just remove the desktop group (in this case "kde-desktop"):
I've never done this, so be aware and check every step.
This maybe could try to delete packages even required by your new cosmic environment or other packages useful in general. Try to run the command and see what it lists to remove (do not confirm if not sure). This is a safer version which automatically says "no", so you can just list changes:
To remove only some packages in the group, list packages inside it:
And then manually write a dnf command to remove what you want:
Lemmy know how this process goes because I want to switch to COSMIC too in the near future.
Edit:
If you delete the old display manager (ie SDDM), remember to switch to the new one. I'm not sure if the system does it automatically. To switch do:
Cosmic greeter is the cosmic desktop display manager, if not installed install and enable it:
Here is the official pmOS hardware support list.
Just install the package of DE and switch to it through the login page (display manager).
Fedora do provide a "group" of packages to install COSMIC Desktop. To install it:
And now you should be able to select it on login.
Fedora KDE uses SDDM as login/display manager. I've never used it so I don't know where to click to switch DE, but maybe it should be the "Other" button.
Fedora Workstation uses GDM (Gnome Display Manager). To switch DE click the cogwheel in the bottom-right corner.
Edit:
By reading the official Fedora documentation I've found out that there are "special groups" named "environments".
To list all of them:
So to install COSMIC:
I don't know what's the difference, but this is what the official documentation says.
Edit 2:
By doing:
It's clear that "environment"s are groups of groups of packages. So it could include stuff you don't need, like libreoffice group.