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Microsoft causes learned helplessness(lemmy.sdf.org)

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Terevos@lemm.ee
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This stuff isn’t intentional. It’s just that MS is really bad at handling errors. So they just gave up and put a generic message.

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RagingNerdoholic@lemmy.ca
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They intentionally choose to handle errors poorly.

Just like they intentionally choose to handle updates poorly, DON’T YOU WANT TO REBOOT FOR THE FIFTHEENTH FUCKING TIME AND LOSE YOUR SESSION WITH 29 PROGRAMS OPEN ACROSS 8 DESKTOPS WHILE RUNNING A RENDERING PROCESS?

Meanwhile, Linux: why yes, I’ll update the kernel in-place without rebooting and keep your 784 day uptime.

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ZeroEcks@lemmy.ml
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Is there a way to upgrade your kernel then unplug and replug a USB device without it breaking yet?

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OneCardboardBox@lemmy.sdf.org
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Yes. Are you using Arch? Install kernel-modules-hook

Some distros have something similar enabled by default.

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droans@lemmy.world
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I’ve had to reboot my Linux computer every couple of weeks because of an update.

I reboot my Windows laptop maybe once every few months because of an update.

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andruid@lemmy.ml
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What distro?

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