Fuck Cars SpiceDealer • Now • 95%

How is it that Germany and Japan can maintain good urban planning despite being home to some of the largest car companies?

Ever since ditching car culture and joining the urbanist cause (on the internet at least but that has to change), I've noticed that some countries always top the list when it comes to good urbanism. The first and most oblivious one tends to be The Netherlands but Germany and Japan also come pretty close. But that's strange considering that both countries have huge car industries. Germany is (arguably) the birthplace of the car (Benz Patent-Motorwagen) and is home to Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Japan is home to Toyota, Honda, Nissan and among others. How is it that these countries have been able to keep the auto lobby at bay and continue investing in their infrastructure?

Fuck Cars SpiceDealer • Now • 97%

The Netherlands's urban planning is very well known but what about other EU countries?

Trying to move to escape America's car-centric hell. The Netherlands is pretty high on the list but I wanted to explore other options. How do the following countries and their cities fair in terms of urbanism: -Ireland -Spain -Belgium -France -Denmark -Portugal -Sweden I could list more but I'll be here all night.

Climate - truthful information about climate, related activism and politics. SpiceDealer • Now • 88%

How to respond to the "But what about the farmers?" argument?

We've all seen this "question" thrown around. It's a smear disguised as an inquiry meant to present climate activists and climate-conscious people as trying to take jobs away from "hard working" farmers. When talking about climate issues with people, this one of the most common responses I get. But here's the thing: I know it's a bullshit question but I don't how to explain *why* it's a bullshit question. Any help? Thanks in advance.

Linux SpiceDealer • Now • 96%

Would being a Linux "power user" increase my chances of getting a job in IT/tech?

I'm trying to get a job in IT that will (hopefully) pay more than a usual 9 to 5. I'm been daily driving Linux exclusively for about 2 1/2 years now and I'm trying to improve my skills to the point that I could be considered a so-called "power user." My question is this: will this increase my hiring chances significantly or marginally?

Fuck Cars SpiceDealer • Now • 85%

How do we disincentize car ownership?

My original question was "How do we disincentivize the purchase of pickup trucks/SUVs" but then I thought it would be better to approach the larger problem of car dependency and car ownership. One option is, of course, to create public transit infrastructure and improve it where it already exist. This, however, doesn't change the fact that some will still choose to drive. What would be the best ways to discourage people from owning personal cars?

Linux SpiceDealer • Now • 91%

Trying to install glib2-devel on Manjaro but to no avail. Any workarounds?

Yesterday, I made this [post](https://lemmy.world/post/17065904) about getting my old Xbox 360 controller working wirelessly on Manjaro. The comments suggested using xpadneo- more specifically xpadneo-dkms. xpadneo-dkms only works Xbox One and Series X controllers. Doing a little more research, I came across xboxdrv. I installed the [AUR package](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/xboxdrv) but gave me an error message saying that I was missing two dependencies: `scons` and `glib2-devel`. `scons` installed with but `glib2-devel` has been a bit tricky. If I used `yay -S glib2-devel` it returns this error: `-> No AUR package found for glib2-devel there is nothing to do`. If I use `sudo pacman -S glib2-devel` it returns this error: `error: target not found: glib2-devel`. I could go on but we would be here all day. Any help? Thanks in advance.

Linux SpiceDealer • Now • 83%

[Manjaro XFCE] How do you connect an Xbox 360 controller wirelessly?

I was going through my old stuff and found an Xbox 360 controller and the wireless PC receiver that was once a requirement before the bluetooth-enabled controllers. I remember using it when I was a Windows user but I'm completely stuck on how to use it under Manjaro. Any advice? Thanks in advance.

F-Droid SpiceDealer • Now • 100%

Best apps for digital art/graphic design?

I'm thinking of buying a Pixel tablet secondhand for my wife who is a graphic designer. I'm trying to move her away from propriety software but I don't any of any apps for graphic design on F-Droid. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Linux SpiceDealer • Now • 100%

Some questions about building a PC for graphic design

I'm trying to build a workstation for my wife who is a graphic design by trade. She has only ever used Window so I thought that this would be a great way to introduce her to Linux. I just have some questions about getting this project off the ground. 1. Am I better off buying a cheap, prebuilt desktop and adding some extra parts like a GPU and more memory or building it from the ground up? 2. For a distro, I was thinking about Linux Mint but would other distros be better options? 3. Other than GIMP, what are some essential software for graphic design and digital art on Linux?

Linux SpiceDealer • Now • 95%

[SOLVED] [Manjaro XFCE] Trying to mount an SSD but gives me a "Failed to mount" error

I'm trying to mount one of my SSDs on my systems but it gives me this error when trying to mount from File System: "Failed to mount "New Volume" - No object for D-Bus interface." If I go into Gparted and check the description of the device in question it gives me this: *$MFTMirr does not match $MFT (record 3). Failed to mount '/dev/nvme0n1p2': Input/output error NTFS is inconsistent. Run chkdsk /f on Windows then reboot it TWICE! The usage of the /f parameter is very IMPORTANT! No modification was made to NTFS by this software.* *Failed to open '/dev/nvme0n1p2'.* *$MFTMirr does not match $MFT (record 3). Failed to mount '/dev/nvme0n1p2': Input/output error NTFS is inconsistent. Run chkdsk /f on Windows then reboot it TWICE! The usage of the /f parameter is very IMPORTANT! No modification was made to NTFS by this software.* *Unable to read the contents of this file system! Because of this some operations may be unavailable. The cause might be a missing software package. The following list of software packages is required for ntfs file system support: ntfs-3g / ntfsprogs.* If I run `fsck -l` in the terminal It returns this: `fsck from util-linux 2.40.1 e2fsck 1.47.0 (5-Feb-2023) ext2fs_open2: Bad magic number in super-block fsck.ext2: Superblock invalid, trying backup blocks... fsck.ext2: Bad magic number in super-block while trying to open /dev/nvme0n1` `The superblock could not be read or does not describe a valid ext2/ext3/ext4 filesystem. If the device is valid and it really contains an ext2/ext3/ext4 filesystem (and not swap or ufs or something else), then the superblock is corrupt, and you might try running e2fsck with an alternate superblock: e2fsck -b 8193 <device> or e2fsck -b 32768 <device>` /dev/nvme0n1 contains `DOS/MBR boot sector MS-MBR Windows 7 english at offset 0x163 "Invalid partition table" at offset 0x17b "Error loading operating system" at offset 0x19a "Missing operating system"; partition 1 : ID=0xee, start-CHS (0x0,0,2), end-CHS (0x30,254,63), startsector 1, 4294967295 sectors' data` Any advice? Thanks in advance. Edit: I have since solved this issue with the help of [@d3Xt3r@lemmy.nz](https://lemmy.nz/u/d3Xt3r). For anyone having a similar problem, the comment thread that led to the eventual solution is down below.

The Netherlands SpiceDealer • Now • 53%

Planning to move to the Netherlands. Which city would be a great place to live: Amsterdam or Utrecht?

I'm an American and I'm thinking about moving to the Netherlands sometime in the future especially if a "certain presidential candidate" gets elected. Now, I've never been to the Netherlands or anywhere in Europe for that matter. Everything I "know" about the country comes from Youtube videos/channels that brag about how great it is. One of the things that gets that touted the most is the cycling infrastructure and walkability. As someone trying to move away from car dependency this seems to be a no-brainer. Amsterdam seems like the obvious choice but I've been told that Utrecht has a better cycling infrastructure. What do you think?

Rivian SpiceDealer • Now • 66%

How repair-friendly is the R1S?

I've been debating if I should get R1S or the new Bronco and repairability will be a factor for my purchase. I'm pretty sure many of you have seen the [$47,000 fender repair bill](https://www.theautopian.com/heres-why-that-rivian-r1t-repair-cost-42000-after-just-a-minor-fender-bender/) story but I as far as I can tell that is an extreme case. Not to mention anecdotal. However, Rivian is still a relatively new startup and (from what I can see) doesn't have the network nor the infrastructure to provide for repairs be it certified service shops or DIY repair. EVs in general are not as 'open source' as traditional ICE cars (yet).If I'm wrong about this, please do correct me. The Bronco, on the other hand, is based on the current Ford Ranger and (again, from I what can see) seems to be repairable and already has a steady aftermarket. What are your thoughts and experiences?

Fuck Cars SpiceDealer • Now • 78%

Just a quick post about trucks and SUVs

If you ever find yourself tempted to buy a truck and/or SUV, just remember one thing: they're not worth it. They're a societal nuisance. They're a *massive* pollutant. The maintenance, repair, and insurance will cost you a whole lot more. Aside from the aforementioned pollution, They're overall environmental impact is egregious. These monstrosities are best left alone. If you ever have to do any sort heavy work, rent one instead. Want to live that outdoors lifestyle? A sedan and/or hatchback will do. Just buy a bike and roof rack. Got a family? Again, sedan and/or hatchback will do but also consider a station wagon. Better yet, buy a cargo bike like the Urban Arrow or the Dutch *bakfiets*. These are way better options to those climate-changing abominations. I know what I'm writing isn't anything groundbreaking but I'm writing this mostly get something off my chest in relation to a dream I had last night. The dream itself was quite boring: I was driving around in a new Ford Bronco. The thing was that, in the dream, I was quite happy about it. This happy feeling was still felt when I woke up. For a brief moment, I was thinking about buying a Bronco. I soon returned to reality. But I'm not going to lie; the temptation was *strong*. The temptation was made stronger by nostalgia. I grew up with these kinds of vehicles. My dad worked in labor-intense, blue collar jobs that used trucks. He even owned some himself. But, once again, they're not worth it.

Fuck Cars SpiceDealer • Now • 16%

If we were to ban cars, what would happen to emergency services?

Firstly, I'm aware that my question gives the impression that I hold anti-urbaninst views but that's not the case. If such a measure were to be implemented I would fully support it. I'm merely curious as to what would happen to emergency services if a total ban on personal, motorized vehicles was enacted. I'm especially curious to how cities or even countries with low car dependency handle EMS.

Android SpiceDealer • Now • 87%

Is there any way to root and unlock the bootloader on a U.S S21 Ultra?

I'm going to repurpose my S21 since I just got a new phone that could be rooted and have the boot loader unlocked. However, I've told that the U.S variant of the S21 (Snapdragon 888) can't be rooted and have the boot loader unlocked. Is this true and I'm simply chasing a pipedream? Or can it actually be done?

Fuck Cars SpiceDealer • Now • 87%

Car-free ways of going to natural parks?

Quick heads up: natural parks = any place that could be considered outdoorsy. Think national parks or famous lakes like Lake Tahoe. Forest and wooded areas can also be included. Anyways. Instead of ~~wasting my money~~ buying a bloated 4WD truck/SUV or even a AWD wagon like the Subaru Outback, I could just buy a roof rack for my 4 door sedan, buy or even rent a mountain bike, buy some outdoor/hiking gear and I'm all set. But then I thought of something better: how about I get rid of the car all together? If I go the car-free route, I now have to consider how I'm going to get there. While I could go cross-country on bike (and I do plan on doing that anyways), I was wondering if some quicker forms of transportation (excluding cars) could be an option. Do buses and trains go to these places? Would they allow me to take my bike? Thanks in advance!

[Outdated, please look at pinned post] Casual Conversation SpiceDealer • Now • 95%

What's a fictional character or media franchise that you would love to see get the video game treatment?

Especially those that have either never gotten a video game adaptation or are underrepresented in video games. For me, I would love to see Gambit game. The X-Men series as a whole (independent from the larger Marvel comic book universe) has a lot material for a video game. Yes, there has X-Men games in the past but I want to see solo Gambit game; in style of Arkham Knight. But that's just my idea. What are some of yours?

Linux Gaming SpiceDealer • Now • 88%

Installed a modpack for GTA 3 and keep getting this error. Any advice?

I installed [this](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1962760372) modpack for GTA 3 but for some reason it gives me a 'insert disc 2' error even though this is on Steam. Thanks in advance.

Piracy: ꜱᴀɪʟ ᴛʜᴇ ʜɪɢʜ ꜱᴇᴀꜱ SpiceDealer • Now • 94%

Even in this poorly made comparison shot I made you can tell the difference between streaming and "self hosting"

Jack Ryan S3 E3

Piracy: ꜱᴀɪʟ ᴛʜᴇ ʜɪɢʜ ꜱᴇᴀꜱ SpiceDealer • Now • 97%

This community's stance on physical media ownership?

I might be asking a rhetorical question here but I was curious as to the overall consensus on physical media. Do support it because, unlike streaming, media can't take away what you've payed for? or are you against because it's a waste of money when you can "acquire" it through "alternative means?" I'm also thinking about getting a 4K Blu Ray player for when my wife and I get a new place; preferably one that can also play self hosted media. What do you guys think?