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stfn :raspberrypi: :python:

New blog post!

In which I am writing how I am using a laptop without any graphical interface, just the command line. Featuring NeoVim, Tmux, and all that text goodness without any distractions.

stfn.pl/blog/44-terminal-only-

#blog#linux#debian

@stfn It is possible to watch videos with MPV ?

@chiwy @stfn mpv does work without a graphical interface. It doesn't support everything though, but for "common" videos it is enough.
To make use of it --vo=drm should be enough.

@chiwy just tested and it works for me, just had to install pulseaudio

@stfn Próbowałeś używać browsh do przeglądania www?

@stfn I use i3 for a web browser to deal with the abomination of the present-day web.

DEs are over-rated, for sure. I feel pity for those who are scared and uncomfortable on the command line.

@bobdobberson eh, everyone has their skill level, some want to learn the command line, some prefer clickops

@stfn I have done something similar with an ancient notebook with Intel c2d and 4GB RAM. Also started with , but found that not all applications I wanted to install are in the repos so don't wanted to create a frankenmonster by adding repositories. Switched to and . This are apps I use at the moment
- internet radio
- audio player
- web browser (built from the source with graphics support)
- file manager
- e-mail
- IRC