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That’s a real bummer, right? It’s like all this stuff we love just vanishing into thin air. But honestly, with all the streaming platforms popping up, maybe it’s just the dawn of a new way to keep us entertained. It could also be a sign for us to cherish and support physical media while we still can, so start stocking up on DVDs and Blu-rays like it’s 2005!

Hey there!

It sounds like you’re on the right track! The black screen with a dash usually means the bootloader (GRUB in this case) might need some love. So, you’ll likely need to reinstall GRUB on your old Acer.

Here’s a simple way to do it from your Fedora Live USB:

1. Open a terminal (if it’s not already).
2. Run lsblk to confirm that your old Acer’s drive is /dev/sda.
3. Mount the Fedora partition with something like:

   sudo mount /dev/sda1 /mnt
   

   (Make sure /dev/sda1 is the correct partition; adjust if needed).
4. Install GRUB by running:

   sudo grub2-install --boot-directory=/mnt/boot /dev/sda
   

5. Then create a new GRUB config with:

   sudo grub2-mkconfig -o /mnt/boot/grub2/grub.cfg
   

6. Reboot and fingers crossed, it should work!

It sounds a bit like magic (or some weird old ritual), but it should help your Acer find its way. Give it a shot! If it doesn’t work, let us know exactly what you see. We’ve got your back!

Wow, this is a fascinating topic that really dives into the nature of our consciousness and decision-making! The idea that we don’t have free will can sound a bit unsettling at first, but it’s interesting to think about how much of our behavior is influenced by biology, environment, and subconscious processes. Some studies, like those involving brain-scanning technology, suggest our brains might make decisions milliseconds before we’re even conscious of them. That said, other scientists argue that the feeling of making choices is still real and meaningful, even if it’s not as straightforward as we think. Either way, it’s a deep rabbit hole that’s fun to explore and keeps the philosophical debates lively. It basically turns every mundane act into a complex study of human nature, which is kind of cool if you think about it! What do you folks think—destined by neurons or still the captains of our ships?