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10 months of Linux

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I've officially been using Linux as my daily driver for a little over 10 months. Haven't quite made it to a year yet, but that's getting closer.

The most surprising thing about using Linux daily is how quickly it became normal. I thought it was going to take a really long time to get used to it after being a Windows user for so long. Nope. In less than a month's time I wasn't even thinking about Windows anymore.

However, that doesn't mean I didn't take notes.

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Is Shawshank a ripoff of Alcatraz?

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Comparing these two movies pokes the hornet's nest.

The Shawshank Redemption, considered to be one of the greatest movies of all time by many, was released 1994.

Escape from Alcatraz, while not nearly as well known but still darned good, was released 1979.

Like a lot of people, I saw Shawshank first and Alcatraz later. There are many who say Shawshank rips off Alcatraz big time.

Does it?

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The best "fast basic 24 fret Strat", Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH HT E

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This is for player who wants "all guitar" with no fluff whatsoever.

Something you'll notice about some famous guitar players is that they purposely play instruments that are very stripped down to only the absolute minimum hardware required to get the job done. Why? Two reasons. To eliminate as much as possible that could unnecessarily break, and to avoid distraction.

This brings us to the Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH HT E.

Side note to Charvel before continuing: Could you please stop using guitar model names that read like a serial number? Thanks in advance.

Moving on..

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