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User laments AI's influence on Linux and retro computing

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A user expressed frustration with the current state of Linux, describing it as "vibecoded" and "AI slop." This sentiment led them to consider reverting to older computing systems like the Commodore 64, only to realize that even retro computing projects are now subject to similar trends. The user concluded by noting that their Atari 2600 cartridges, dating back fifty years, are at least free from this perceived trend. AI

RANK_REASON User opinion piece on perceived trends in computing, not a factual AI development.

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User laments AI's influence on Linux and retro computing

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Since # Linux is now # vibecoded # ai # slop I've been thinking of just giving up modern # computing and go back to the # Commodore64 ... oh wait, most # retro

    Since # Linux is now # vibecoded # ai # slop I've been thinking of just giving up modern # computing and go back to the # Commodore64 ... oh wait, most # retro projects are vibecoded now too. At least the code in my fifty year old # Atari2600 cartridges is robot free.

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