Hmmm, just today I wanted to install a new virtual machine with the latest Gitlab release to check if it makes sense to run that inhouse... does anybod know if there is a VM, a vagrant machine, an ISO or a repository online that still can be used? Thanks!
The GDK installation has changed a bit (just set it up today, you need to run gdk install and gdk start (instead of run) for example). Please also note that it involves installing dependencies on your local machine, like e.g. Ruby / Postgres, etc. Here is the link to the GDK: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-development-kit
Ubuntu, like many Linux distros, is a system you can make your own, that is the reason why people who called themselves "Hackers" preferred to use Linux distributions.
It is very nice to have a good set of software offered in a central repository - that is how software is distributed in many Linux systems - but many Linux users tend to customize their systems to their own needs. This is very easy to accomplish with Linux, that is actually the point in using it.
You should try it and maybe you can experience that it is also a very self-enabling experience to get out of that consumer mindset and finally start to "own" you operating system. It will also make you a better developer.
From what I know there is no pre-installed Amazon advertisements, at least I did not see such a thing for many years with Xubuntu - this is a very slick variant of Ubuntu that comes with the XFCE Desktop. You see, you can even change the desktop environment quickly.
Even if there was something installed by default that you do not like, I am sure as a proud HN contributor you will be able to learn quickly how to "apt remove package-i-do-not-like". Overall it is very recommended to dive a little bit into the fantastic package management system - this is also a very good learning experience for aspiring developers!
Only one warning: if you once understood what "software freedom" really means, there is no way back, also you will look with a mixed feeling of compassion and incomprehension on people that are still using commercial operating systems, which simply can not compete with that level of freedom - which is really worth jumping some obstacles in the beginning, but these are very minimal nowadays.
no, use xfce. Ubuntu is many systems and as a "Hacker" of course you make it your own - that is the reason for running Linux, you control every process.
I'm using Regolith, which is a Ubuntu distro with i3wm. Compared to the default GNOME 3 setup, I find it a lot easier to customize from Regolith and reach a productive state.
Yes, that is one of the most important reasons for me to use Linux on Notebooks and Workstations everywhere - so much time gained not baby sitting the OS every few weeks, that is still a great experience!
I wanted to know what this is but was not able to read the text because somebody had the idea that text on a website should be extremely thin and low contrast. The idea of making your text as hard as possible to read is a very bad one.
Here is another one: a highly effective programmer will never use a low contrast design for publishing text that somebody should read. Never. Low contrast design is a very good indicator for unawareness and non-thinking followers.
It is good advice to stay away from companies that publish low contrast things.
Yes, there are people out there using slack as the alternatives aren't that better. To use Microsoft teams the entire company needs to be on office365 and teams isn't that integrated with every service yet. Google chat is supposed to be cool but it has the same issue.
Most of my clients use slack in their companies with teams from 20-25 to around 600.
Or does exist a mirror on github.com? ;)