It's not just #Spectre and #Meltdown — dozens of similar CPU bugs have been discovered since 2018, and they're still being found:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transient_execution_CPU_vulnerability

The foundations of modern computing are ricketier than we like to imagine.

In the past, I've always bought a decent computer and held on to it for years and years: it saves money and it's the green thing you do. My main machine right now is seven years old and still going strong. Updating the OS and apps is no problem — I run #Linux. But #CPU bugs make me wonder whether I should replace computers more often for security reasons. I really hope not.

Screen reader users using a free and open-source calendar app on Linux, what do you use? I'd like to use one as a reference to make GNOME Calendar more screen reader friendly.

(Boost appreciated)

#a11y #accessibility #accessible #GNOME #GNOMECalendar #Linux

On #Linux how to share package list and env deets across distros & laptops?

Previously I used #Ansible for packages and global config and YADM for local dotfiles.

YADM has worked well. It's basically git for $HOME so there's not much to learn and it's stays in sync.

My Ansible configs quickly and repeatedly drifted out of sync because it's to easy to install something manually and never go back reflect it in Ansible. Cross-distro, things get even hairier.

Today I'm looking at #Nix instead.🧵️

I particularly liked this sentence:

"cwm is the only one amongst the minimalist window managers that has managed to make me think the least."

Whether you agree or not, it's an interesting way to think about window managers—not in terms of features, but in terms of cognitive load.

Worth the two-minute read.
https://williamjansson.com/posts/cwm/

#cwm #OpenBSD #Unix #Linux

This is cute.

https://distrofighter.com/

#Linux #Distro #DistroWars

You are not expected to understand this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Commentary_on_the_UNIX_Operating_System

#unix #history #linux #opensource

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A screenshot from Wikpedia. Title: You are not expected to understand this Text read: The infamous program comment "You are not expected to understand this" occurs on line 2238 of the source code (Lions' Commentary, p. 22) at the end of a comment explaining the process exchange mechanism. It refers to line 325 of the file slp.c.[9] The source code reads:[10][11] The source code: /* * If the new process paused because it was * swapped out, set the stack level to the last call * to savu(u_ssav). This means that the return * which is executed immediately after the call to aretu * actually returns from the last routine which did * the savu. * * You are not expected to understand this. */ if(rp->p_flag&SSWAP) { rp->p_flag =& ~SSWAP; aretu(u.u_ssav); } Taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Commentary_on_the_UNIX_Operating_System

🌟 Introducing BSD.cafe 🌟

Excited to present the first building block of the BSD Cafe project! When I registered this domain months ago, I envisioned a themed bar where we can casually chat about *BSD systems, Linux, and Open-Source technology among friends, acquaintances, and patrons. But like any bar, discussions can cover a wide range of topics while respecting everyone.

BSD.cafe will be a hub for various tools and services, powered by *BSD.

The first brick is a new Mastodon instance, a gateway to the Fediverse. Registration is open, and the server will be moderated under clear guidelines promoting good behavior and zero tolerance for hate towards anyone. Inclusivity, respect, and constructive dialogue are the key values of this new instance.

The main server is currently hosted in Finland on a small VM, based on #FreeBSD. Services are divided into VNET jails, connected in a LAN via a local bridge. A VPN system is also present and have been able to move individual jails to different, more powerful, machines.

Multimedia data and cache are hosted on another physical server (FreeBSD, within a jail), with Cloudflare in front. The aim is to cache and geodistribute data, reducing network traffic on the main VPS.

Reverse proxy (frontend), mail server, media server, and the instance itself are reachable via #ipv6.

The instance started empty. No unnecessary content was pre-loaded; I want it to grow organically based on users' interests and following. There won't be any preemptive blocks at this stage. Users are encouraged to promptly report anything they find worth flagging.

Join us at https://mastodon.bsd.cafe to build a constructive and inclusive community—a safe and relaxing space for everyone.

Our wiki, located at https://wiki.bsd.cafe, features essential links and articles related to the BSD world. It provides an overview of the tools, services, rules, uptime, and more information about the BSD Cafe Services.

A Matrix server, a Miniflux RSS Reader, the Wiki itself, and the BlendIT Lemmy instance are all part of the BSD Cafe services, with more to come.

#BSD #OpenSource #Fediverse #Community #Tech #Networking #Mastodon #Inclusivity #FreeBSD #NetBSD #OpenBSD #DragonflyBSD #Linux #OSS #SysAdmin #Miniflux #RSS #Matrix

[MANGA][FREE DOWNLOAD] JAPANESE JESUS

https://triapul.cz/files/pmjv-japanese_jesus.cbz

I hereby announce the release of Japanese Jesus e-book. Enjoy!

If you want, you can buy something or put a dollar in the hat.
https://analognowhere.com/support

stay prayed up

#unix_surrealism #comic #japanese_jesus #art #foss #linux

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japanese jesus

Linux ported to Sega’s Mega Drive

If you have a Sega Mega Drive, you obviously want to run Linux on it. That's something you can do now. You do need to have an EverDrive, but don't worry, the port in question contains a custom fork of Qemu for those of us that don't.

I don't know what else to say, other than I wonder why nobody did this sooner.

https://www.osnews.com/story/145401/linux-ported-to-segas-mega-drive/

#Linux

In Go we format with gofmt. In Python we use black. What do we do in JavaScript?
I have tried installing oxfmt, but it says "not in #OpenBSD".
It should preferably work on all platforms, and be recent enough to include #ES6.
I prefere it to be strict.

#bsd #linux #nodejs

NEW! Leanpub Book LAUNCH 🚀 Switching to Linux: A Practical Guide for Windows and Mac Users by Learn Linux TV

https://youtu.be/L4at5WJ3mKI

#books #leanpublishing #selfpublishing #linux #tech #computers

I don't think this is the right bird.

#linux #logo #pokemon

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Psyduck (duck pokemon) colored like a penguin. Accompanied by the text "Linux"

Additionally, I just enabled -ftrivial-var-auto-init=zero for the #Linux syscall emulation layer in #HardenedBSD to help mitigate CVE-2026-49424 (and issues like that in the future):

https://radicle.network/nodes/rad.hardenedbsd.org/rad:z2HLHXgL1xevBNQsf8BmQW7MpJmtm/commits/9581247a2cdc386f5c5f9fb1438779d972d1c929

#FreeBSD #infosec

@lproven I strongly agree that an update of the "Raspberry Pi Desktop" for x86 PCs would be very welcome. I have an old notebook PC which I only use when travelling. It works great with RPD, but I worried that was getting too old, so put a newer Debian on it. This led to great difficulty with WiFi etc., so now I have reinstalled RPD.
#raspberrypi #debian #linux

How to create and manage Linux Containers (LXC) on Slackware - Detailed article by Joel Carnat @joel #Linux #Containers https://www.tumfatig.net/2026/linux-containers-lxc-on-slackware/

Great news! My presentation for #EuroBSDCon has been accepted!

Expect a mix of disasters, horror stories, recoveries, BSDs, and one very, very long day.

Stay tuned!

#EuroBSDCon2026 #BSD #RunBSD #FreeBSD #NetBSD #OpenBSD #Linux

New blog post!

I've only used it for a few weeks, however I've quickly come to ❤️ Void Linux.

I show the choices I make to create an encrypted Root-On-ZFS minimal Linux system with "just enough" to provide a solid foundation to build upon further: whether that be setting up a desktop, laptop, or server.

https://www.dwarmstrong.org/void-linux-install-zfs/

#VoidLinux #ZFS #ZFSBootMenu #Runit #Linux

I tried to SSH into my #Linux server but kept getting “Permission denied (publickey)”.
Story of my life. even my own machine doesn’t trust me 😒

Latest 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟬𝟲/𝟮𝟵 (Valuable News - 2026/06/29) available.

https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2026/06/29/valuable-news-2026-06-29/

Past releases: https://vermaden.wordpress.com/news/

#verblog #vernews #news #bsd #freebsd #openbsd #netbsd #linux #unix #zfs #opnsense #ghostbsd #solaris #vermadenday

Latest 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟬𝟲/𝟮𝟵 (Valuable News - 2026/06/29) available.

https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2026/06/29/valuable-news-2026-06-29/

Past releases: https://vermaden.wordpress.com/news/

#verblog #vernews #news #bsd #freebsd #openbsd #netbsd #linux #unix #zfs #opnsense #ghostbsd #solaris #vermadenday

ANOTHER #Linux LPE: CVE-2026-43503

If only Linus wasn't so obsessed with calling #OpenBSD developers "masturbating monkey" 18 years ago and actually took security seriously. 🤔

https://www.cnet.com/tech/tech-industry/torvalds-attacks-it-industry-security-circus-1/

I'm starting to not like the direction that (some parts of) Linux appear to be heading.

The "some of" part is important, I think. Ultimately the foundation is a kernel. If the kernel stays OK, and people care enough and are willing to learn, can't Linux be steered in any direction we care to go? 🤔

"Linux Is Becoming Android (And Almost No One Noticed)"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnP1rdx-5So

#Linux

@john

You know that we non-flash people can just buy it on DVD-ROM from places like the Linux Shop, right?

https://thelinuxshop.co.uk

Or from a Bulgarian on e-Bay. (-:

https://ebay.co.uk/usr/ali-aamedia/

#Linux

@nixCraft

#NeXT / #Apple had the right idea.

* User homes are in /Users

* Each app is in /Applications and looks like a regular file but is actually a folder (i.e. you can cd into it and examine the contents)

* The operating system is in /System

* Files shared among apps (except files that come with the OS), including configuration files, are in /Library

* Static libraries, debug info, C headers, OS API reference docs, etc go in /Developer

#macOS #MacOSX #NeXTSTEP #Linux #Unix #BSD

I'm learning (the hard way) that the wrong microSD card in the RPI4 will absolutely kill i/o performance.

For this weekend project I needed to just use what I had lying around but this will need an upgrade.

What are your preferred performance friendly microSD cards for use in RPI?

#FreeBSD #RPI #microSD #Linux