u/Drahngis

Is there a reason DisplayLink driver stopped working going from 25.10 to 26.04?

Hello,

I can see the DisplayLink Driver supports 24.04 but i've used it from 24.04 to 25.10 and now after upgrading to 26.04 the driver doesn't work anymore, and neither does my 2nd display monitor.

Is there a reason for this? what's the change from 25.10 to 26.04 that makes it stop working? both are wayland etc.

DisplayLink may take months or longer to update their driver, so i'm hoping it's something I can fix, or a bug with 26.04?

Ubuntu Driver for Downloads Section | Synaptics

Other than that, 26.04 has been butter smooth, also with nvidia drivers. My only other "problem" is that after restarting the machine, the lock screen is not using the wallpaper i've chosen.

EDIT: Oh, I might have figured it out, the latest DisplayLink 6.2.0 release notes mention driver support for kernel 6.17 which ubuntu 25.10 had.

"- Support for kernel up to 6.16

- Added preliminary support for kernel 6.17"

So it's basically the new 7.0.15 kernel for 26.04 that's the problem?

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u/Drahngis — 10 hours ago

Mio: Memories in Orbit is amazing! More games like this ??

Hello,

I usually always only play bigger game titles like Zelda or Expedition 33, God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, Final Fantasy games etc.

However i've tried a couple of games like Hollow Knight because of all the hype, but it just doesn't click.

I watched a "10 games to buy" video from Beatemups and he mentioned MIO, I liked the graphic, but wasn't sure as it's not usually my style. My girlfriend sat next to me and said the graphic and the game looked awesome and basically demanded I bought it lol.

Anyways, it's amazing, from the get go I just fell in love... I also bought Saros for PS5 the same week, which I playedfor a couple of hours but I laid it down and i've played nonstop MIO instead. (Coming from a massive Returnal fan)

So my question is why is it so good? Why does a platform game like MIO click for me, yet Hollow knight which everyone seems to love, doesnt?

How can I find more alternatives like MIO and filter out the "hollow knight" style games?

Hope this post makes sense, but damn what a game, and I want mooore.

Thanks!

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u/Drahngis — 1 day ago

Headquarters? Where is Sidephone based?

Hello,

This project looks very exciting!

However I can't see where this company is located?

Also the website says 1 year warranty, but in Europe/EU there is a minimum 2 year warranty on everything you buy.

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u/Drahngis — 3 days ago
▲ 139 r/linux

Using Windows 11 at work only strengthens my Love for Linux at home!

I wanted to take a moment to share my appreciation, especially since most of Linux is made by volunteers!

About a year ago, I switched to Ubuntu (Kubuntu) for my gaming PC at home, and today at work, I had a sudden realization of just how frustrating Windows can be. Despite my work PC being powerful, the system feels sluggish, unintuitive, and just... off. After using Windows my entire life, I’ve completely fallen in love with Linux, without having any know-how in using the command line.

Even my girlfriend is almost ready to make the switch. Just waiting on a few .docx quirks in LibreOffice to be ironed out since she’s a writer.

Also, a shoutout to KDE! I’ve donated to them because I absolutely love using KDE Plasma on Ubuntu. The attention to detail, like their custom themes for LibreOffice etc, makes the experience so enjoyable.

I used IBAN to donate, so no money goes to third party provides like PayPal, it's a direct bank transfer.
Other ways to Donate - KDE Community

I've even considered learning to code, just to be a part of the community, but i'm gonna wait for my kids to be a bit older, I need my sleep first, hehe 😄

Thanks and have a lovely day!

u/Drahngis — 3 days ago

What is the correct way to install Joplin on Linux?

Hello all,

As i'm not really familiar with Linux, i'm a bit confused.. I installed Joplin as a Flatpak via Discover on Kubuntu, everything is working fine.

I noticed I was running a 3.5 version, so I press check for update and it downloaded a 3.6 version, but it wouldn't install as it was a appimage download.

This got me digging and I noticed there is a Snap version available on Discover, there is the flatpak which hasn't received a update in a while, then on Joplin webpage there is the Linux button I can press to download a appimage, but further down in the text they say the best way to install on Linux is via this command

wget -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/laurent22/joplin/dev/Joplin_install_and_update.sh | bash

Is it just me or is this confusing? it seems to me aswell that I can't update Joplin through Discover which updates every other app I got, if I install via this terminal command.

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u/Drahngis — 8 days ago
▲ 4 r/PocketBookofficial+1 crossposts

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know if Pocketbook devices ever receive major OS version upgrades during their lifespan?

I’ve noticed that there are two Pocketbook Note models with Android—one running Android 11 and the other Android 12.

I’m considering Android because I want to use eReolen, the local library app, which requires at least Android 11. However, I’m a bit concerned about the app’s longevity if it updates and starts requiring Android 12 or 13 in the future.

Also, is it a bad idea to buy a "Note" device if I only want to read? It seems like Android is only available on the Note models.

PocketBook Color Note
PocketBook InkPad Eo

eReolen – Apps i Google Play

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u/Drahngis — 16 days ago

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to buy an e-reader, but the options are overwhelming and the requirements are a bit confusing.

I need a device that:

  • Isn’t locked into a single ecosystem like Kindle,
  • Supports multiple file formats,
  • Allows purchases from different bookstores,
  • Lets me transfer books from my phone and/or PC.

Here’s the catch: my local library only has an Android app (and isn’t partnered with Libby), and Mofibo (a Danish e-book service) also only offers an Android app. So, I think the e-reader needs to run Android.

I’ve been considering the PocketBook Color Note, which runs Android 12. But I’m worried:

  • Is Android 12 too old? (Phones are almost at Android 17 now.)
  • Is it still good for reading, even though it’s called a "Note"?
  • Will it last for years, given my library requires Android 8 and Mofibo requires Android 11?

I also looked at Tolino, but it doesn’t run Android, so I wouldn’t be able to use the apps I need.

Will the pocketbook get yearly android OS updates like a phone`

Any suggestions or insights?

Edit:

Pocketbook Color note: https://pocketbook.co.dk/da-dk/catalog/e-noter-dk/pocketbook-color-note-da
eReolen(Library): https://ereolen.dk
Mofibo: https://mofibo.com/dk

u/Drahngis — 18 days ago

Hello,

i'm in the process of moving away from Microsoft with word and onedrive. currently i'm using Nextcloud for syncing so I can access my story on my phone using Collabora.

However, writing bigger documents (stories) that are hundreds of pages I absolutely need to have the feature word has which is "continue where you left off" or else i'm scrolling around like an idiot, trying to find where I last was.

also, zooming in on phone is very annoying, it literally zooms in, instead of doing what word does, where the letters get bigger and adapt. with collabora I gotta slide to the left and right all the time be able to read the sentence, since i'm so zoomed in.

marking works/sentences is also a pain, it's not "live" you can't see where you're dragging and it's a hit and miss.

Gotta say though, generally impressed with Collabora, but I can't make the transition without these things, especially the "continue where you left off"

Hoping to see these features soon, have a great day :)

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u/Drahngis — 2 months ago