Not one for trypophobics.

~~Yes, and the Google AI response is correct (and quite clear) in what it says.~~ edit: Thanks Batman. I mean that Google's understanding of the question is logical (although still the maths is wrong as you say (now I've re-read you)) and its answer explained the angle it was answering from.

However, I think the reasonable assumption for the intention behind the question is relative to a whole. I had third of a pizza, and now I have an extra sixth of a pizza. It's subtle, but that's the kind of thing AI falls down on.

Both distros [...] are based on the Linux kernel

Err, bad start.

The kernel section is confused or just wrong. Arch has you use pacstrap to install a pre-built kernel (there are options from almost-vanilla to more custom), whereas Gentoo gives you the choice of using vanilla or Gentoo kernel sources (optionally with custom configuration) or just using a pre-built binary.

The Gentoo wiki used to be the gold standard, even for non-Gentoo users, but it was an unofficial wiki and a hard-drive crash (if memory serves) killed it with no backups. It was mostly restored with help after that.
Nowadays, I think more people use the Arch wiki.

Gentoo has package binaries available, although that's a newer thing and if you use unusual USE flags you'll need to compile your own anyway.

By default, Gentoo uses the older sysvinit system

Weird to put it this way, since Gentoo is well known for its use of OpenRC which is what you'd use instead of systemd. Both are common on Gentoo systems.

I'm stopping here - the whole article feels off, perhaps it's AI-written? I'd recommend finding a better source.

I haven't seen Prevenge, but I loved her (and everyone) in Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace.

I guess my argument would be that you can choose/configure Linux to use many of the Windows conventions, whereas Mac has its own way of doing things that need learning.

I didn't know about -d.

explainshell.com to the rescue!

I see your point, but you likely also need to be compiling multiple versions for different architectures and OSes. If you offer an exe someone will turn up asking for a msi, etc, etc.

In theory, you can get this automated, but then you're requiring a dev to learn and maintain these tools instead of working on their project.

I do edit and spell check my posts because I believe that when posting something (text, software, etc) it's proper to make it easy to consume, without forcing dozens/hundreds/thousands of people to fix your errors. I would expect these things, but I don't demand these things, and I think it's inexcusably entitled for anyone to do so.

Apparently UK universities need to teach how directories work to first year Computer Science students. They've grown up with polished, closed devices and many only know apps and the basics of using the internet.

Loads of things need organising for a large event, like toilets (including waste retrieval), registration?, volunteers, security/policing, permits, advertising?, food court?, litter control, etc, etc

Good to hear something about Solid again. I was aware of it already (having Sir Tim Berners-Lee behind it makes it occasionally news-worthy) but it's really not made any ripples that I've noticed recently. It seems to be ticking slowly along, but I think until we can get a good look at ActivityPods 2.0 it's hard to get too excited.

I love sync personally, although I do want to check out self-hosting it (no idea if version 0.14.4 means it's ready or not).

This project currently has a bus number of one, so definitely do whatever it takes to avoid burnout!

Also, please can someone remake the old Winamp sting - Radio Lemmy (lemmy) It really whips the lemming's ass