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[–] 37 points 5 months ago (6 children)

I just want to share that last semester, the Windows podium computer we used decided randomly to update during a student presentation. It did not help their nerves, but I did turn it into a chance to evangelize Linux.

And no, they can't use their own laptop, the connections to the podium computer, and thus the projector, use VGA...

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  • [–] 15 points 5 months ago (4 children)

    Not that it matters much but isn't there cheap adapters to/from VGA?

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  • [–] 10 points 5 months ago (3 children)

    Yes but it's generally easier and less prone to issues to just open their PowerPoint (or really, Google sheets) on the podium since I'm already using it. I'm sure the admin uses adapters as their excuse not to update the hardware though... (even if they are still using Win 11 on decades old computers).

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  • [–] 7 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    Honestly, I would prefer if a video projector wasn't tossed as garbage if you can just buy a cheap adapter and put it in a box next to the podium.

    We have enough electronic waste as it is!

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  • [–] 7 points 5 months ago

    Yes, same; the real solution is Linux podium with an adapter in every room by default. But that's not happening anytime soon, lol.

    Technically it's not the projector with the issue either, the podium is more or less a very fancy hub with a monitor built in. I feel like the adapter could just be built in if necessary, lol.

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