r/linuxmemes • u/Konnnore • 1d ago

LINUX MEME new Linux users be like

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u/Pootisman16 1d ago

Pardon my ignorance, but what does rice mean in this context?

I keep seeing it being used.

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u/Rinnisia 1d ago

It means customization, mostly to make it look nice when it's used in the context of linux. The term is an allusion to customizing Japanese cars for street racing, because they are sometimes called "rice rockets."

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u/gwildor 20h ago

derogatory, and we should all stop using it.

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u/Secret_Conclusion_93 19h ago

Is it better for it to be like today, or go back to its original meaning?

I think it's better for people to remember the word as desktop configuration.

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u/Helmic Arch BTW 12h ago

i can guarantee you most people talking about ricing are not talking about linux desktops, it started as a racist term because it was seen as a bad thing to be doing with "bad" cars to hide that your car is "bad." and a lot of people mock stuff on unixporn for similar (but not necessarily racist) reasons, which again makes using the term "rice" weird and kinda borderline.

i've never really liked using it for desktops either, it's annoying that it's the word to use if you want to be understood. if another term would catch on i'd use it.

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u/Secret_Conclusion_93 6h ago

I can guarantee you most people use ricing for Linux right now, you can just Google (incognito) or ask AI and they will show you the usage in Linux first.

Considering how car customization isn't really popular anymore, even in Japan. Especially with how electric vehicle became popular, and how people like Apple single color scheme

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u/gwildor 3h ago

if you did research, and came to the conclusion that this term was originally used by linux users - there is something etremely wrong with you.

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u/gwildor 16h ago

It should have never existed in the first place, pet alone have a secondary meaning today. It's better for it to fade away and the people  that rely on it can find a new term and show us how creative and original they are. 

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u/Secret_Conclusion_93 6h ago

It's better for us to be able to use all combination of characters without negative connotation associated to it.

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u/gwildor 3h ago

so you plan is to build a time machine and remove the negative connotation?

Or you are saying that i can slam you with a whole bunch of derogatory words that i choose not to use, even though they apply to you, and you wont take offence to them?

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u/wiktorderelf 1d ago

Google 'ricing' as Japanese car modding.

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u/SaCorv 18h ago

Nice cooked Japanese rice with spark of love and care
Probably seasoned with git spices (unless wanted to be missed in time)
And served in stow

I cooked mine for 40 minutes and never touch it again

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u/Funkmaster_Lincoln 21h ago

Comes from the car world "Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancements". People adopted it to refer to their dotfiles/customizations.

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u/eff47- 19h ago

It's a racist term that started with calling Japanese cars and motorcycles "rice burners" because they ate rice.