The kernel does stuff like

• process and CPU task management
• hardware abstraction
• memory management (at the process level),
• file system managment
• and resource isolation (such as randomized memory addresses (ASLR))

The rest of the OS provides the actual software that users interact with, like

• file managers
• desktop rendering and window management
• settings menus
• sound mixing between applications
• graphics rendering

Edit: oh, you’re right

Our beds and pads are NOT pressure sensitive. All K&H heated beds and pads feature dual thermostats and are designed to warm to your pet’s normal body temperature when he/she lies on the pad. This is a function of the insulation provided by a pet’s body, not the weight of the pet.

That’s actually some clever engineering and design. I have always wondered how it knew when a pet was on it (it doesn’t)

Thermostatically controlled to warm to your pet’s normal body temperature only when your pet is in the bed

https://khpet.com/collections/cat-products/products/thermo-kitty-mat

My cats love these as well

They are self regulating, meaning they keep a low heat when nothing is on them, but they heat up when they detect something is on them

Very well worth

But it clearly doesn’t depict a lunar eclipse

A lunar eclipse usually results in a red moon, since the moon is lit with red light from all the sunsets on Earth simultaneously

It’s not in pure shadow, since the Earth’s atmosphere acts as a lens and bends some of the light inward towards the moon

This looks more like a solar eclipse

As a furry,

These are both really funny

I want the Big 'n Nasty

Some cats don’t like to put their faces in bowls. It pushes on their whiskers, which repeated daily can cause them pain or irritation. That’s why they refuse to eat anything but the center of the bowl, where the pressure on their whiskers is the least

Try feeding them on a small plate or shallow bowl

(You might also see cats pawing their food onto the floor, then eating it. Same reason)

“These old bones remember the anchient times. Fields of grass and mice, warm sun and sallow skies. Many a friend and foe, squabbles and petty fights. The thrill of the kill, or grumbling aching hunger.”

“These old bones are soon to make their last.”

“But yes, I’ll enjoy your fanciful flightless fowl once more… Eh- light on the fire-mouth powder this time, please”

I have a cat that will eat sea weed as intensely as if he’d gone a week without food

I wonder if this can damage the USB socket or even the motherboard in the phone, or just the cable itself

The composition is incredible. I wonder how this was taken, or if it’s one of those hyper realistic drawings

It doesn’t look AI generated

Edit: the reflection of the rope holding the swing doesn’t match. The reflection is quite straight and clean compared to the reflection of the wood supports. Odd

Fire alarm

That’s why i want every mosquito to burn a thousand deaths. They absolutely feast on me

Preventing the spread of disease is just a happy side effect

All distros are equivalent, as far as software is concerned. They all have access to the same open source software, and Flatpak; AppImage; and Snap can be used for extra portability.

Think of a distro like a pre-configured image of linux. You can always change the configuration later, if you desire. For example, the Desktop Environment. All you have to do is just install a different DE package (usually via command line)

The DE has a major impact on user experience. Use KDE plasma for a more windows-familiar experience, or Gnome for a more Mac-familiar experience. Or experiment with others

The Linux Experiment is a good resource

Linux is already at 4.5%

https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/worldwide/

How are you holding up?

Because I am a potato

Sometimes deciding what to play, or even starting a new game is too mentally taxing

So memes on Lemmy it is

Turning their back to you: they feel safe and trust you.

Putting their butt in your face: they want you to lick it, as their mother would.

Obviously, don’t do that, but instead, give their haunches and above-the-tail backside a good scritch

Rolling on their back: they’re exposing their vulnerable stomachs to you as a show of trust. this is not an invitation to touch their stomach

slowly closing their eyes while looking at you: this is also a sign of trust. You can do it back to them to make them happier