What don't you like about mint? I run debian trixie on my laptops and it just works. Mint is debian under the hood, which is why I asked. For desktops I use gnome or xcfe, but there are various options. Once you get it set up, you should be good to go and most any issue can be quickly solved with a decent LLM troubleshooting session. I've set up a few bargain thinkpads for non- or less-technical friends and generally the only friction is getting them to update the packages regularly.

Sorry to hear about your solar panels. Glad you reflected and decided to do what feels right to you & is aligned with your values. You have some cool stuff to share as you repair and reconnect your setup; I will certainly keep an eye out.

I tried to make a model that would engage the small, brass valve handle of a Wye adapter. We have many of these on our farm and my partner has trouble sometimes turning them by hand. The handle is a non-symmetric, skinny diamond shape. I just wanted a reasonable negative space that matches the handle like a socket, with an extension for leverage. I tried Claude, GPT & Gemini and none of them were able to get the shape right even after uploading a photo of the valve handle and a hand drawing with micrometer measurements. This was a couple months ago, so I should try again.

I think of wealth as having health and the ability to choose how you spend your time. Also your network of meaningful relationships.

Good morning. Another beautiful day begins.