I’m running Ubuntu and never had an issue with 5120x1440 on a stupid big ultrawide AOC.

I’m not saying you you should or shouldn’t, but if you did, I’ve heard it’s possible to access a backup of the original even if you don’t have an original disc.

This might be controversial, but at some point just buy a decent repro on AliExpress.

I have a chest freezer in my garage full of bananas that begs to differ.

And ephemeral unless you specifically wanted to save something. Since I got win 11 at work instead of disappearing on reboot the next time I open it I get 50 fucking notepad instances and I can’t find the actual doc that would’ve been useful to save because its in a background tab. Fuck this shit.

Just to fully expound on what you’re saying, it was a rootkit, literally malware.

The annual cycle is quite nice from a buyer’s perspective too, when I need a new phone I’ve got a reasonable idea that Google aren’t going to release a new device in a couple of months and leave me feeling shafted.

If I’m not having a whoosh moment, the fact they have bases in Ireland and the Netherlands very much sounds like they’re operating a Double Irish Dutch Sandwich.