What is Intel Microcode anyway? Been bugging me for ages seeing it reported for violating vrms.

It’s great. It’s the most “just works” experience I’ve had with Linux.

If you’re struggling with your windows plugins I highly recommend checking out kxstudio for native Linux ones. There are excellent plugins for audio production on linux. I also recommend using Ardour as your DAW.

Thanks :) I’m happy to chat to any musicians who read this and are curious about alternative release options.

These exploitation economies are a race to the bottom.

That’s exactly what they are and exactly what they do.

I don’t have any app suggestions for you but have been reading through the comments and just wanted to say that I’m 100% with you.

I have a similar conversation with other musicians I know and it’s the reason that I (and many others) won’t release anything on Spotify: Just being there adds value to them and what they do is destructive and dirty.

I hope you find something and keep standing up for what’s right!

Check out Kiwix for offline libraries like Wikipedia and TED

Your timing is excellent: Debian 13 is due for release on Saturday :)

I think almost any popular DSLR from the last 10–15 years, combined with the sort of zoom lens that you’ve already mentioned will be a sufficient choice for a newcomer.

Just make sure that it’s in good working order if buying used and if you have a choice look for one with a lower shutter count. Another thing I’d suggest is to get something where you’ll still be able to use your lenses if/when you upgrade.

I think if I were you I would get the Nikon D3300, 35mm 1.8 (nice background blur for close subjects i.e portraits) and a cheap kit lens.

You can also save money by ditching the Adobe suite and using Rawtherapee, ART or Darktable to process your raw image files and GIMP for the rest of your editing. These are all fantastic pieces of photography software.

Have a great time shooting in Paris!