Linux Fancy Audio Names

Text on the meme

Linux always gives fancy names for things when there is no need. Sure let me listen to music on my Rembrandt Radeon High Definition Audio Audio Volume Devices Applications Headphones (USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter ... 50% HDMI / DisplayPort (Rembrandt Radeon High Definition ... 40% Microphone 100% Raise maximum volume ALT 02:16 05/02/2024

What it means

A Linux audio settings window shows an ordinary HDMI/display audio device with the absurdly grand name “Rembrandt Radeon High Definition Audio.” The joke mocks Linux for giving unnecessarily elaborate names to simple hardware, and this meme is sent as a reaction to overcomplicated technical terminology. EN: A Linux audio settings window shows an ordinary HDMI/display audio device with the absurdly grand name “Rembrandt Radeon High Definition Audio.” The joke mocks Linux for giving unnecessarily elaborate names to simple hardware, and this meme is sent as a reaction to overcomplicated technical terminology.

Objects

Linux desktop / рабочий стол Linux audio volume window / окно регулировки громкости headphones / наушники USB-C adapter / адаптер USB-C HDMI cable / кабель HDMI DisplayPort / DisplayPort audio device list / список аудиоустройств microphone / микрофон volume sliders / ползунки громкости dark interface / тёмный интерфейс blue progress bars / синие полосы прогресса desktop taskbar / панель задач monitor icon / значок монитора notification icons / значки уведомлений clock / часы