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linuxgeek46.bsky.social
@linuxgeek46.bsky.social
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Open Source Software and GNU/Linux advocate, trainer, writer, and speaker
Strong proponent of and evangelist for the "Linux Philosophy"
In IT since 1969 and Linux since 1996
Build my own computers and fix my Friends’ computers
https://www.both.org
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#Linux #Fedora #ServerEdition #Both.org
A look at Fedora 43 Server Edition - Both.org
I decided to look more closely at the Fedora 43 Server Edition after struggling to set up a BtrFS system to a particular set of requirements. Specifically, I want to place /home on a separate storage ...
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February 4, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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#Linux #MovingToLinux #Both.org
Reasons for Moving to Linux - Both.org
Cyndi Bulka, my yoga teacher and co-author of our book, "Linux for Small Business Owners", and I both switched to Linux for some similar as well as a few different reasons. We did it for our businesse...
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February 2, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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watgrad.bsky.social
Well - we're free from Microsoft!
After a series of update failures from MS, I've left the winslop ecosystem and moved all computers to fedora.
Everything just works - even the hardware that Windows had trouble recognizing ... just ... works! :)

#linux
#fedora #silverblue #aurora
A screen shot of the immutable fedora distro "Aurora."
January 27, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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#Linux #TriLUG #Meeting #Both.org
Triangle Linux User Group (TriLUG) February Meeting - Both.org
Topic: Why I use Linux -- And have never used WindowsPresenter: David BothWhen: Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 7:00 to 9:00pmWhere: North Carolina College of Textiles, room 2207 at 1020 Main Campus Driv...
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January 29, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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#Hardware #Linux #BashedTheShitOutOfIt
Update on my Oldest Computer - Both.org
Something interesting happened today that I decided to write about. Not that I don't find interesting things to write about almost daily. I installed updates on all my computers yesterday. All of them...
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January 28, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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#Linux #Fedora #FedoraServerEdition
Why I Installed Fedora Server on My Primary Workstation — and How - Both.org
Customizing a Fedora system from a minimal command line only installation.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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#Linux #Library #Kiosk #Both.org
Create a Linux kiosk at your library - Both.org
As a frequent client of my local library, I'm very invested in the health, sustainability, and privacy of library systems all over the world. When my friend and fellow Both.org author, Don Watkins, me...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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#Linux #Fun #FreeDOS #Game #Coding #Both.org
Writing a fun turn-based game - Both.org
With a bit of programming, you'll never get bored.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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#Linux #BtrFS #EXT4 #Both.org
Converting to BtrFS — Episode 5 - Both.org
The previous step in conversion of my main test computer from EXT4 filesystems on a Logical Volume Manager (LVM) base, to BtrFS is complete. It went smoothly with a significant amount of testing at ea...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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#Linux #tar #zip #OpenSource #Archive #Both.org
Why I prefer tar to zip - Both.org
I love having choices when it comes to computing, and especially in the world of open source we're spoilt when it comes to archiving files. There's TAR, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, 7Z, AR, ZOO, and more. Of...
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January 15, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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#Linux #Development #Packaging #RPM #Flatpak #Both.org
Development isn’t over until it’s packaged - Both.org
Most software development I've done has been utilities for highly specific workflows. I've written code to ensure that metadata for a company's custom file format gets copied along with the rest of th...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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#Linux #Immutable #CosmicAtomic #Both.org
Tinkering with Immutable Linux: How Fedora Cosmic Atomic Won Me Over - Both.org
I have been doing a lot of reading and listening to YouTube videos about immutable distributions and why they might offer the most flexibility for developers and tinkerers like me. I have been experim...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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www.both.org?p=13199

#Linux #CommandLine #CLI #Wildcards #FileGlob #Both.org
Using Wildcards on the Bash Command Line - Both.org
The function of any shell, whether Bash, KSH, CSH is to take commands entered on the command line; expand any file globs, that is wildcard characters * and ? and sets, into complete file or directory ...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Well, they did ask...
Feedback requested on Word where I said I would never recommend them because closed the email of the ICC and are lackey's of the dictator Trump
January 12, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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www.both.org?p=13284

#Linux #Both.org
2025 — a Great Year for Both.org - Both.org
2025 was an amazing year for Both.org. We started with only a few visitors per day and grew rapidly. Although the time up to the end of June, when we switched to WPStatistics is lost with the old stat...
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January 10, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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#Linix #ImmutableLinux #Immutable Both.org
How Immutable Linux Could Save Libraries Thousands - Both.org
Immutable systems like Silverblue can be configured for kiosk mode in libraries and other public spaces that allow patrons to use them for internet access and other uses but do not allow those patrons...
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January 9, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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#Linux #OpenSource #Licenses #Both.org
The difference in open source licenses - Both.org
Not all open source licenses are the same. Choose the one that matters to you.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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#Linux #CommandLine #CLI #Both.org
Counting words from online articles - Both.org
Here's how I automated counting words from a series of articles.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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#Linux #Purchase #Laptop #Advice #Both.org
Buying a Linux laptop that will last - Both.org
My advice when buying a new laptop to run Linux.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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great video from @jasonkpargin.bsky.social explaining very clearly how and why microsoft onedrive is not to be trusted: www.tiktok.com/@jasonkpargi...
Jason Pargin, author of John Dies at the End, etc @JasonKPargin I've had literal viruses and malware less malicious than onedrive. Without any prompt or warning whatsoever, it steals all of your files off your computer and puts them on their computer, and if you get them back and try to delete them off their computer IT DELETES THEM OFF YOURS Quote Jason Pargin, author of John Dies at the End, etc @JasonKPargin onedrive just deleted all of my motherfucking files off my motherfucking computer without motherfucking asking me are you motherfucking kidding me you evil shit-eating motherfuckers.
January 5, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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#Linux #Filesystems #BtrFS #Both.org
Introduction to the BtrFS Filesystem - Both.org
Over the nearly 30 years I have been using Linux, the default filesystem for Red Hat Linux (not RHEL) and Fedora, the EXT series of filesystems, has evolved considerably. EXT2, the second extended fil...
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January 5, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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#Linux #Mount #TipsAndTricks #Both.org
Quick Tip for umount - Both.org
Sometimes learning a new thing can be the result of my innate curiosity.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Linux is good now. The author had enough of Windows and Microsoft shenanigans. I'm brave enough to say it: Linux is good now, and if you want to feel like you actually own your PC, make 2026 the year of Linux on (your) desktop

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I'm brave enough to say it: Linux is good now, and if you want to feel like you actually own your PC, make 2026 the year of Linux on (your) desktop
Now if you don't mind I'm going to delete the root folder and see what happens.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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#Linux #DIsk #Fragmentation #EXT4 #BtrFS #Filesystem #Both.org
The Truth About Disk Fragmentation - Both.org
Modern Linux filesystems make defragmentation irrelevant for most of us.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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www.both.org?p=13036

#Linux #Prognostications #Both.org
Prognostications for 2026 - Both.org
The advent of a new year always seems to give us an excuse to inflict our opinions about what we expect -- or hope -- will take place in the coming year. We at Both.org are no exception, so we've pull...
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January 1, 2026 at 1:51 PM