GNOME says Linux Should be Like Windows, Moves to Disable "Middle-Click Paste"

from The Lunduke Journal of Technology · host Bryan Lunduke

The GNOME Desktop Environment feels that "Click the Middle Mouse Button to Paste" is an "X11-ism", moves disable it for bizarre reasons (including political ones).More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

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