@PurpleJillybeans
Momentum.

In the #dos days (before windows95),, #linux partitioning was easier for #dos people to use. Plus you could easily mount #dos disks under Linux if you dual booted. Along with that, dos utilities were created to read/write ext2. Those did not exist to write data to ufs from dos.

By 1997/8, people mainly stuck with #linux. In that period, v3&4 of #FreeBSD was awesome, but then v5 came out and that version got nothing but bad press :( So here we are.

Oh nice, the latest #Waydroid version now has native support for forwarding #Android notifications to the host system https://github.com/waydroid/waydroid/releases/tag/1.6.0

#postmarketOS #LinuxMobile #Linux

TIL that the “unmkinitramfs” command exists.

I had long considered the #initramfs to be a difficult format because it's two or more concatenated archives, which unarchiving tools can't usually deal with. (They'll usually extract only the first archive [tar, cpio, etc] or the last archive [zip].)

Fortunately, someone made a program for extracting this peculiar concatenated-archive format.

Unfortunately, I was today years old when I found out that it exists! 🤦‍♂️

#Linux

Just switched to Linux, but miss the product key-less Windows experience? There's an app for that~

https://github.com/MrGlockenspiel/activate-linux

#linux #windows

@stefano @hyc Not only does #FreeBSD do it the proper way but they've had the technology for at least a decade before #Linux.

I am far from holding God-like status in either FreeBSD or Linux but this needs to be a major talking point.

Just sayin'.

Nehme ich jetzt #docker oder #VirtualBox für eine #Windows Umgebung unter #Linux ?

At last, all the accessibility improvements on GNOME Calendar are finally available as a stable release. Get it on Flathub while it's hot!!!

https://flathub.org/en/apps/org.gnome.Calendar

#Accessibility #GNOME #GTK #GTK4 #libadwaita #a11y #calendar #GNOMECalendar #Linux #GNU #OpenSource #FOSS #FreeSoftware #OSS

Interlisp source files embed control codes to style the code viewed in the Medley environment, which displays the proper fonts and text attributes. To view the syntax-highlighted code on modern Unix-like systems run the "lsee" shell script from a terminal.

https://github.com/Interlisp/medley/blob/master/scripts/lsee

#interlisp #lisp #linux

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@rl_dane

> How do you scroll up in the console???

Speaking of which:

#Linux dropped the #scrollback mechanism from its kernel #VirtualTerminals entirely, in version 5.9, released in September 2020.

The "Linux keyboard and console HOWTO" in the meanwhile is dated 1998.

There are quite a number of outdated StackExchange answers that haven't been corrected for the new reality, too. So it's not solely the #LinuxDocumentationProject that was written "weeks ago". (-:

https://superuser.com/a/281876/38062

@rl_dane

You're a bit optimistic about #Linux doco, there, by the way. Weeks! (-:

Many how-tos and such from the #LinuxDocumentationProject notoriously date from the 1990s and were last updated two decades ago.

One wouldn't know from TLDP about the Bourne Again to Almquist shell switchover, for instance. And there's PalmOS and Psion as hardware platforms, but no #RaspberryPi.

Linux ist finally in unseriösen ClickBait-Anzeigen angekommen. Year of the Linux Desktop I guess...?

#YearOfTheLinuxDesktop #linux

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Anzeige: Ubuntu Vollversion gratis Zu Windows parallel installieren - keine Fehler, kein Geld verschwenden! Bebildert mit einer grauhaarigen Frau mit einem Laptop auf dem Schoß, die freudig die Fäuste in die Luft hebt und grinst.

To which platform(s) should we prioritize porting our lightweight configuration management and system automation?

Select multiple or comment below:

#FreeBSD #Linux #OpenBSD #Fedora #NetBSD #Debian #RedHat #Ubuntu

You can now run the very first versions of Unix on a modern computer thanks to some incredible restoration work https://github.com/felipenlunkes/run-ancient-unix

#linux #freebsd

We had an event last night at a low income housing community here in Olympia. We brought some Nixbooks, gave them away and showed people how to use them.

These people are NOT technical and still all said that Nixbook was far easier to use than any other computer they had used in the past.

All these laptops were headed for the scrapyard, but now thanks to Linux are out there changing peoples lives. :)

#linux #nixbook #recycling #ewaste

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80 year old woman in wheel chair getting a demo of nixbook

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One of our volunteers showing a woman how to use Nixbook

✨ The new Cryptomator Desktop Update 1.18.0 is here!

Want all highlights? Check out our blog post for the full release details.

➡️ https://cryptomator.org/blog/2025/11/19/desktop-1.18.0/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=desktop-1.18.0

#Cryptomator #SoftwareUpdate #Encryption #Cybersecurity #opensource #DataProtection #PrivacyTools #macOS #Windows #Linux #Infosec #SecureYourData #SecurityUpdate

Now is the time to submit a talk for the declarative and minimalistic computing room at FOSDEM

https://lists.fosdem.org/pipermail/fosdem/2025q4/003662.html

If you're into #guix or #declarative #linux then there's lots of interesting areas.

Some ideas:

* building and configuring #guix and #guile #scheme - how particular services are used.
* #guix and containerization / #docker
* deploying #guix services in the cloud / on servers
* running #guix on a hosted Linux distribution like #debian #ubuntu or #suse
* managing development work flows

And so much more ...

It's a super friendly room so submit your talk now! Or talk to @pjotrprins

The Verge: Screw it, I’m installing Linux

https://www.theverge.com/tech/823337/switching-linux-gaming-desktop-cachyos

#win11 #linux

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To be clear, my desktop works fine on Windows 11. But the general ratio of cool new features to egregious bullshit is low. I do not want to talk to my computer. I do not want to use OneDrive. I’m sure as hell not going to use Recall. I am tired of Windows trying to get me to use Edge, Edge trying to get me to use Bing, and everything trying to get me to use Copilot. I paid for an Office 365 subscription so I could edit Excel files. Then Office 365 turned into Copilot 365, and I tried to use it to open a Word document and it didn’t know how. Meanwhile, Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10, including security updates, forcing people to buy new hardware or live with the risks.

"The contrast with Docker is striking: while the Docker container required 100% CPU to reach peak for the HTTP and HTTPS throughput, the FreeBSD jail delivered the same speed with ~60% of the CPU sitting idle. In terms of performance cost per request, Jails are drastically cheaper."

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/11/19/static-web-hosting-intel-n150-freebsd-smartos-netbsd-openbsd-linux/

#ITNotes #Linux #Docker #Containers #FreeBSD #RunBSD #IT #SysAdmin

These are the things you need to fiddle with during your free time for fun (and to become a better candidate for #Linux jobs):

- Docker & K8s
- AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
- Python, Bash, Go
- CD/CD: Jinkins, GitHub Actions
- Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, …




https://www.linuxcareers.com/resources/blog/2025/11/linux-career-opportunities-in-2025-skills-in-high-demand/

Static Web Hosting on the Intel N150: FreeBSD, SmartOS, NetBSD, OpenBSD and Linu

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/11/19/static-web-hosting-intel-n150-freebsd-smartos-netbsd-openbsd-linux/

#HackerNews #StaticWebHosting #IntelN150 #FreeBSD #SmartOS #NetBSD #OpenBSD #Linux

Proxmox VE 9.1 released with support for OCI container images, TPM state support in qcow2 format, enhanced control for nested virtualization in specialized VMs, better SDN status reporting

https://proxmox.com/en/about/company-details/press-releases/proxmox-virtual-environment-9-1

#proxmox #proxmoxve #debian #linux #virtualization #hypervisor #qemu

🌘 Intel N150 上的靜態網站託管：FreeBSD、SmartOS、NetBSD、OpenBSD 與 Linux 效能比較
➤ 深入探討不同類Unix系統在迷你伺服器上託管靜態網站的實際效能
✤ https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/11/19/static-web-hosting-intel-n150-freebsd-smartos-netbsd-openbsd-linux/
本文在 Intel N150 這款迷你電腦上，針對 FreeBSD、SmartOS、NetBSD、OpenBSD 和 Linux 等多種作業系統進行了靜態網站託管的效能比較。作者使用了預設的 Nginx 設定，並在相同的硬體環境和伺服器設定下，測試了 HTTP 和 HTTPS 協定下的請求處理能力。測試結果顯示，對於純 HTTP 流量，各作業系統間的效能差異並不大，大多能達到每秒 63,000 至 64,000 次請求；然而，
#伺服器託管 #系統管理 #靜態網站 #效能比較 #FreeBSD #SmartOS #NetBSD #OpenBSD #Linux #Nginx

Static Web Hosting on the Intel N150: FreeBSD, SmartOS, NetBSD, OpenBSD and Linu

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/11/19/static-web-hosting-intel-n150-freebsd-smartos-netbsd-openbsd-linux/

#freebsd #intel #linux #netbsd #openbsd

Linus Torvalds is surprisingly optimistic about vibe coding - except for this one 'horrible' use https://www.zdnet.com/article/linus-torvalds-is-surprisingly-optimistic-about-vibe-coding-except-for-this-one-horrible-use/ by @sjvn

Linus Torvalds and Dirk Hohndel talk about #Rust, #AI, and the #Linux kernel.

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Static Web Hosting on the Intel N150: FreeBSD, SmartOS, NetBSD, OpenBSD and Linux Compared

NVMM – Trình quản lý máy ảo của NetBSD vừa ra mắt, cho phép tạo và chạy các VM trực tiếp trên kernel NetBSD với hiệu năng cao và hỗ trợ nhiều hệ điều hành. Đây là lựa chọn mới cho cộng đồng nguồn mở muốn triển khai ảo hoá trên nền tảng BSD.
#NVMM #NetBSD #Virtualization #OpenSource #CôngNghệ #MáyẢo #Linux #BSD #TechVietnam

(Note: Không kèm URL)

http://blog.netbsd.org/tnf/entry/from_zero_to_nvmm

Another data corruption, fortunately not fatal, with btrfs. Two mirrored disks that have little activity. On the same server, Proxmox 9, there is also a ZFS pool (mirrored, more active). Same type of disks.

An employee mistakenly connected an electric heater to a socket protected by the UPS, and the server rebooted brutally.

Upon reboot, one of the two btrfs disks reported:

[ 167.015266] BTRFS error (device sdd): parent transid verify failed on 873906176 wanted 998679 found 998677
[ 167.017007] BTRFS error (device sdd): parent transid verify failed on 873906176 wanted 998679 found 998677
[ 167.052517] BTRFS error (device sdd): open_ctree failed mount: /btrfs: can't read superblock on /dev/sdd.

Result: unable to mount, even in degraded mode. The only way was to disconnect sdd and mount the other disk in degraded mode.

No issues with the ZFS pool.

Needless to say, I'm now copying the data to ZFS, and before tomorrow, these two disks will be a new ZFS pool.

#RunZFS #OpenZFS #btrfs #Linux #Proxmox

A true workhorse, I tell you. 💪🔥

#linux

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There is a buff terminator (man-like) with a machine gun in its right hand firing at something; the terminator is called "Linux". On its left hand is a couch, with a person sat on it (Mr Bean) with a mop in his hand; he is called "My 15 years old PC".

Static Web Hosting on the Intel N150: FreeBSD, SmartOS, NetBSD, OpenBSD and Linux Compared https://lobste.rs/s/gj8uup #freebsd #illumos #linux #netbsd #openbsd
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/11/19/static-web-hosting-intel-n150-freebsd-smartos-netbsd-openbsd-linux/

Intel N150 có thể biến thành máy chủ tĩnh nhẹ, chạy trên FreeBSD, SmartOS, NetBSD, OpenBSD và Linux—đem lại giải pháp hosting nhanh, bảo mật và chi phí thấp. 🚀🔧

#StaticWeb #IntelN150 #FreeBSD #SmartOS #NetBSD #OpenBSD #Linux #WebHosting #Hosting #CôngNghệ #MáyChuẩn #MáyChủWeb #LinuxViet #BảoMật #GiảiPháp #Mạng #IT #CôngNghệThôngTin

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/11/19/static-web-hosting-intel-n150-freebsd-smartos-netbsd-openbsd-linux/

Static Web Hosting on the Intel N150: FreeBSD, SmartOS, NetBSD, OpenBSD and Linux Compared

Update: This post has been updated to include Docker benchmarks and a comparison of container overhead versus FreeBSD Jails and illumos Zones.

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/11/19/static-web-hosting-intel-n150-freebsd-smartos-netbsd-openbsd-linux/

#ITNotes #freebsd #illumos #jail #linux #netbsd #openbsd #ownyourdata #server #smartos #sysadmin #zoneshosting

https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/11/19/static-web-hosting-intel-n150-freebsd-smartos-netbsd-openbsd-linux/

#ITNotes #NoteHUB #freebsd #illumos #jail #linux #netbsd #openbsd #ownyourdata #server #smartos #sysadmin #zoneshosting

👋 The End of an Era 👋
- Fact: time is an irreplaceable critical resource, too often in short supply
- Resources: finite patience, focus, attention; infinite idgaf

Requisite Changes
- Core hardware from HomeLab will be moved to the colo this month (systems which matter)
- Likely much will be given to specific OSS projects for free, easiest for those local to Milpitas (colo)

Respond to thread or DM if you want to be updated with the inventory spreadsheet (partially complete, more to add)

#homelab #hardware #linux #freebsd #networking

I want to try switching to Linux.

However, I cannot find a working remote desktop system that allows me to take over the same session that I was using locally so that I can switch back and forth between being at the computer and being remote without having to log out. Blanking/Locking the local screen while I'm connected remotely is also a need.

Basically I need it to work as close to Microsoft's RDP as possible. If anyone can help me with this, you'll convert me to a Linux user.

#linux

McDonald's advertising Debian GNU/Linux

#debian #gnu #linux

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@gnome is cozy computing.

Adwaita apps are calm, focused, consistent. Tasks can often be done offline. Even badges for unread notifications are tinted blue and not red.

Non core apps are maintained by indie developers scratching their own itch. With GNOME Circle, a community of more experienced people help review and polish them.

GNOME is the village of Gauls peacefully resisting the Big Tech Empire with its sole existence.

https://circle.gnome.org/

#gnome #adwaita #cozy #linux

Are you Team GNOME or Team KDE?

Tell us WHY in the comments! 👇

#linux #opensource #foss #kde #gnome #xfce #privacy #security #technology #ubuntu #fedora #gaming #debian #desktop

Getting closer to finalising the RPi5 support in Slackware!

Spotify and Netflix running in @alien 's Ungoogled Chromium (with Widevine) on the Raspberry Pi 5. Thanks to @stormtracknole for patching the build script!

#slackware #linux #opensource #raspberryPi #foss

The #Linux #kernel authorities are currently discussing whether to enable support for Microsoft C (MSVC) language extensions. Sounds like heresy? It turns out, this is about the growing importance of the #Clang compiler. The patches under review do not aim to compile Linux with Microsoft’s cl.exe compiler. Instead, they enable the kernel to take advantage of Clang’s ability to operate in a Microsoft-compatible dialect. Why would Linus Torvalds want that?
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This is a first for me: putting actual commands on the title slide 🤯 . Really trying to push the limits of getting as much information into one slide deck.

Those attending the presentation can expect a lot of #systemd commands, silly facts, and goodies.

The slides will be available after the presentation. Want to see them? Follow me here for the announcement and for other #Linux toots.

Organizer: @nluug
Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands
Date: see image
Website: https://nluug.nl/

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Das mit Verbreitung via #Mastodon hat ja richtig gut geklappt - da versuche ich das doch nochmal mit dieser interessanten Veranstaltung am 22.11., die ebenfalls mehr Interesse verdient, als sie bisher findet:

Mit dem Supportende von #Windows 10 im Oktober wurden - ginge es nach #MicroSoft - Millionen von voll funktionalen Computern zu Altmetall.

Praktisch alle können durch Upgrade auf #Linux noch jahrelang gute Dienste leisten und so der Umwelt Millionen Tonnen von Elektroschrott ersparen.

Linux und die dafür existierende Open-Source-Software können Windows / MS-Office mehr als nur ersetzen - und der Umstieg ist gar nicht schwer, schon gar nicht mit kostenloser fachkundiger Hilfe ehrenamtlicher Helfer*innen bei der #vhs #Karlsruhe.

Am 22.11. könnt Ihr Euch informieren, Linux auf der eigenen Maschine testen und mit Unterstützung auch gleich installieren.

#OpenSource #EndOf10

https://www.vhs-karlsruhe.de/p/699-C-253-67051

Ein Leben ohne US Konzerne ist möglich ;) Vor 2 Jahren habe ich alle #gafam + #bigtech Services / Tracker / Repositories per DNS Filter konsequent geblockt, seit mehr als 1 Jahr nutze ich #grapheneOS (ja, da ist „google Technik“ drin), #Linux läuft auf meinen Desktops, Software die ich nutze ist #opensource. Ich vermisse nix. Kein #youtube #facebook #instagram und das Leben geht einfach weiter.
#foss #floss #oss #degoogle #googlefrei #debian #unplugtrump #datenschutz #privacy #itsec #tracking

@stefano @christopher I am not sure if I'd say #Linux is becoming like #Windows. I do recall similar statements made on the Debian-User mailing list on a previous release when xorg introduced autoconfiguration. A lot of people were pissed that it was making choices for you instead of manually configuring the xorg.conf file.

Honestly, that was a good thing. Painful doesn't begin to describe it but users were unaware they could still hand-configure the file.

There has been, however, more stuff added to Linux over the last several years. Call it bloat, call it whatever you want. OSes change. But it has been gradually moving away from simplicity.

I miss the simplicity.

However, to reply to your original post, coming from COTS solutions, sometimes the vast amount of choice can be overwhelming. For instance, when it comes to #FreeBSD #jails it used to just be jails. Now, it's thin, thick, classic, networking. I understand they have their places but it would be helpful to provide more detailed explanations, tutorials, or best practices for each. The FreeBSD Handbook is good but just scratches the surface but often leaves more questions. It would help with learning and in part...marketing.

On a side note: The FreeBSD Handbook is a great resource but there are opportunities to improve it, like tailoring it to new users (better empathy), best practices, architectural examples, and links to additional resources and info.

We’ve gained a number of new followers recently—shoutouts @FediFollows—so maybe it’s time for a re-#introduction?

Hi! We’re elementary, an #OpenSource software company with a focus on #InclusiveDesign! We make #elementaryOS—the thoughtful, capable, and ethical replacement for Windows and macOS—plus #AppCenter, the pay-what-you-can app store.

We’ve been contributing to the desktop #Linux space for about 16 years now and we’re 100% funded by regular people just like you 💕