That probably works well for people who are able to self host.

I use cloud password storage. I don’t have the knowledge, time, or inclination to self host.

Personally, it’s because I don’t code

speakers and amplifiers, technologies that existed for decades

This is why I buy used audio gear. The basic guts of the stuff hasn’t changed much in the past several decades.

I bought a nice used head unit and speakers 10 years ago. They’re 30+ years old now and still work perfectly well.

See if you can find used audio equipment.

About 10 years ago, I was looking for a decent 2.1 system. I had a budget of about $1000usd. On a friend’s advice, I went to a used audio shop.

I was able to get an older NAD receiver and nice Boston Acustics speakers for about $750. I found a new Polk sub for $250.

I’ve been using my system almost daily for 10 years now. It’s fantastic and I feel no need to upgrade.

See if you can find a store that sells used audio equipment near you

Another vote for FWD!

AWD is expensive. It’s not just the upfront cost of the option. It’s also an ongoing cost. An AWD vehicle costs more to insure, maintain, and repair. It will also get less MPG than a FWD car.

These will add up to thousands of more dollars over the lifetime of the car.

Keeping fresh, high quality tires on the vehicle will go a long way towards bridging the gap between FWD and AWD. They’ll also cost a hell of a lot less money.

As an American jew, I care as well

I switched from Windows to Ubuntu years ago after getting frustrated with Windows.

It took some getting used to, but I love it now!

I’m not a programmer or especially tech savvy, but I’m old enough to have used DOS when that was occasionally necessary in Windows.

I recommend Ubuntu to anyone looking for a Windows alternative.

But like you said, things will have to be dumbed down and hidden extensively.

At the same time whenever a piece of Linux software or distro takes ANY step whatsoever in this direction, the backlash from the community can get rather large.

I switched to Ubuntu years ago after getting frustrated with Windows. It took some getting used to, but I love it and wouldn’t go back.

I’m not a programmer. I don’t game on my computer. I pretty much just use a web browser. Occasionally I’ll install a new program.

I’m just tech savvy enough to figure out how to do stuff by googling. Most of the how to guides are over my head, but there’s usually a very remedial one that I can understand.

Ubuntu has served my needs perfectly. It’s stable, simple, and runs like a dream on my older laptop.

Lemmy is my first exposure to the Linux community. I was surprised at the hate Ubuntu gets.