Windows 11 often requires new hardware. But that will be extremely pricey or have very little RAM for a while.

I dont believe that a single competent person works at Micro$oft anymore, but maybe maybe this could lead them to make a less shitty OS?

And garbage software like Adobe Creative Cloud too?

They obviously dont care about users, but the pain could become too big.

  • Miles O'Brien@startrek.websiteEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    I started out using PS but when they decided to be a subscription model, I started using GIMP.

    I can’t stand trying to use photoshop anymore, and while I would love the user experience to be improved and the interface to be a little more intuitive, I’ve never been able to not do something I needed to do on gimp.

    Maybe my needs are more simple than a lot of people here, I’m definitely not a photographer so if you’re using it often enough, I suppose it could be better to use photoshop.

    • JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.socialEnglish
      1·
      6 hours ago

      Similar situation here, Chief; altho I got out of PS well before the absurd subscription hurdle.

      It was definitely a powerhouse, but GIMP has been sufficient for me, too. I only use it sporadically these days, but GPT5.2 has been useful in helping me when there’s 3-4 ways to do something, and I simply want to know which is easiest and most efficient. Of course, it doesn’t yet talk in Majel Barrett’s voice yet…

      • Miles O'Brien@startrek.websiteEnglish
        1·
        6 hours ago

        Of course, it doesn’t yet talk in Majel Barrett’s voice yet…

        That can be arranged. I’ve heard they recorded her saying a bunch of frequently used words/phrases, as well as phonetic sounds, so that her voice could be used in the future for the computer. I’m not sure how true that is, but I am a little afraid to look it up.

        I’ve always hoped to hear her in the new trek shows.

        • JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.socialEnglish
          1·
          6 hours ago

          That reminds me… about 10-15yrs ago, someone scripted and CG-animated all new TOS episodes using audio samples of the original show, uploading them to YT. Me, I found the scripts surprisingly strong and the audio surprisingly effective and smooth. Unfortunately, the animation was by far the weakest link, but that was a long time ago in terms of advances. I’d love to see a modern effort.

          Somewhat similarly, I love how these turned out:

          TNG in TAS style:
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyz2pVqrEkI

          VOY in TAS style:
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luEDui2zAUw