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BladeFederation
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gon [he]
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#2 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

It's the Arch store, not the Arch store btw... Rookie mistake on your part, there.

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wuffah
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#3 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

Looks more like a rectangular store to me.

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TropicalDingdong
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#4 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

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Sonotsugipaa
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#5 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

... people relate to this incident, right?

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churrodestroyer
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#6 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

I don't even run arch but I'd be thrilled to stumble upon a Linux store this size. I now realize how much I want a stuffed penguin!

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Zachariah
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#7 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

Looks more like a rectangular store to me.

clearly using a beam—not an arch—as support

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BladeFederation
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#8 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

It's the Arch store, not the Arch store btw... Rookie mistake on your part, there.

Ohhhh

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yesman
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#9 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

How do you know a Linux user has been to the Arch store? Don't worry, they'll tell you.

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jobbies
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#10 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

The real arch store would be pretty basic. Everything in plain cardboard boxes - basically just the self-service area in IKEA.

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atomicbocks
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#11 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

... people relate to this incident, right?

I just use rEFInd because I never don’t have problems with grub.

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Sonotsugipaa
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#12 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

I just use rEFInd because I never don’t have problems with grub.

I do don't have problems with grub because

, but point taken

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rem26_art
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#13 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

Go to Arch Store

Point of sales computers all run Windows

isthisasickjoke.jpeg

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BladeFederation
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#14 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

Go to Arch Store Point of sales computers all run Windows isthisasickjoke.jpeg

I tried to check if this was true, but some guy was all like "sir, you're not supposed to be back here" and "please step away from the cash register" 🙄

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humanamerican
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#15 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

The real arch store would be pretty basic. Everything in plain cardboard boxes - basically just the self-service area in IKEA.

At IKEA they put the whole kit with instructions in one box.

At the Arch Store there would be a bookshelf full of instruction sets and bins of loose parts that you'd have to collect after reading the instructions.

Which would be pretty cool cuz you could build just about anything.

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doleo
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#16 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

You found the arch nemesis

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jobbies
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#17 Posted: · edited   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

At IKEA they put the whole kit with instructions in one box. At the Arch Store there would be a bookshelf full of instruction sets and bins of loose parts that you'd have to collect after reading the instructions. Which would be pretty cool cuz you could build just about anything.

There would be people wandering around saying things like 'hey I'm a total noob can I use this as a home server? ’. And greybeards muttering insults under their breath.

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Grandwolf319
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#18 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

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Omgpwnies
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#19 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

At IKEA they put the whole kit with instructions in one box. At the Arch Store there would be a bookshelf full of instruction sets and bins of loose parts that you'd have to collect after reading the instructions. Which would be pretty cool cuz you could build just about anything.

That's basically a Home Depot that also gives out construction plans for stuff...

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Bilb!
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#20 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

I kinda miss living in St Louis

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Zen_Shinobi
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#21 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

"I came in here to talk about Linux but all I got was this shirt!"

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unitedwithme
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#22 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

I GOT YOU

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Thassodar
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#23 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

I went to FanExpo a few weeks ago, looking for the latest in fan technology. I was sorely disappointed, but I did get a signature from Brent Spiner and Dean Norris.

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darthsundhaft
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#24 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

I'm more upset that the physical architecture of the entrance is not an arch or at least round as opposed to being a box. Lame as hell.

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BladeFederation
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#25 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

I GOT YOU

But!...did they open source the shirt designs?

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BladeFederation
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#26 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

That's basically a Home Depot that also gives out construction plans for stuff...

Which is a decent idea tbh...

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Imgonnatrythis
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#27 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

I'm more upset that the physical architecture of the entrance is not an arch or at least round as opposed to being a box. Lame as hell.

Exactly, I had a visceral reaction to this. How could you own an arch store and not feel completely offput by this? The apathy disgusts me.

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thatKamGuy
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#28 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

I GOT YOU

NGL, I am tempted by some of those - but as a CachyOS user - would that just make me a poser?

Like, the equivalent of stolen valour? 😅

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unitedwithme
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#29 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

But!...did they open source the shirt designs?

🤔 fuck.. You know, idk. I would assume so since they're just existing logos, but you meaning the vector files?

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unitedwithme
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#30 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

NGL, I am tempted by some of those - but as a CachyOS user - would that just make me a poser? Like, the equivalent of stolen valour? 😅

Go by some Avery labels and print out the logos. Then iron a couple onto nice cotton tees. Who'll know the difference?

Honestly, as a cheapskate, I've done this more than once. Only thing I can't do is embroider lol, so lil vinyl patch works. Just print a bunch at the same time to save labels 😅

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db2
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#31 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

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RagingRobot
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#32 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

Not only that the door way inst even an arch it's that post and lentil bullshit lol

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Cethin
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#33 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

At IKEA they put the whole kit with instructions in one box. At the Arch Store there would be a bookshelf full of instruction sets and bins of loose parts that you'd have to collect after reading the instructions. Which would be pretty cool cuz you could build just about anything.

It'd be like Legos, but with less pain when you step on it!

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Cethin
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#34 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

I don't even run arch but I'd be thrilled to stumble upon a Linux store this size. I now realize how much I want a stuffed penguin!

With the Ikea parallel, I'd love to see the Blåhaj version of Tux!

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FryHyde
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#35 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

I'm more upset that the physical architecture of the entrance is not an arch or at least round as opposed to being a box. Lame as hell.

It's underneath the St. Louis Gateway Arch. Essentially the entire building is the largest arch you could hope for.

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NotEasyBeingGreen
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#36 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

No long pink, pale blue, and white stockings?

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technopagan
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#37 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

I went into a store and couldn't find what I was looking for. I'm on Arch, btw.

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katy ✨
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#38 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

you have to package all your purchases yourself.

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gusgalarnyk
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#39 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

Ay, St. Louis represent! It's a rare day when I see it online in the wild.

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hansolo
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#40 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

At IKEA they put the whole kit with instructions in one box. At the Arch Store there would be a bookshelf full of instruction sets and bins of loose parts that you'd have to collect after reading the instructions. Which would be pretty cool cuz you could build just about anything.

Then there's a bunch of people in the parking lot that are the most cantankerous, awkward, on the spectrum weirdos you'll ever meet. You can ask them questions... If you want more questions than real answers.

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hansolo
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#41 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

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festnt
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#42 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

you have to package all your purchases yourself.

no thats gentoo store

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humanamerican
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#43 Posted:   Subject: Re: There Was No Linux Merch Whatsoever. Lame As Hell. Quote Reply

Then there's a bunch of people in the parking lot that are the most cantankerous, awkward, on the spectrum weirdos you'll ever meet. You can ask them questions... If you want more questions than real answers.

And a lot of unsolicited opinions about what you plan to do

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