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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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amphaba0th.bsky.social @amphaba0th.bsky.social · 18h

TO ALL VIDEO GAME COMPANIES. NOW THAT I HAVE LINUX ON MY GAMING PC, YOU MUST DO ALL IN YOUR POWER TO OPTIMIZE AND MAKE PLAYABLE EVERY SINGLE GAME EVER CONCEIVED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF MY COMPUTER’S SPECIFICATIONS. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST, THIS IS A DEMAND.

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 2d

www.both.org?p=12023

#Linux #OpenSource #Programming #C

How to parse text strings in C - Both.org

Use strtok to parse a string using 'tokens' in your next C program.

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 2d

So what would happen if everyone -- I dunno -- moved to Linux??

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 2d

Most Linux ISO images fit onto a 4GB USB memory stick. But larger ones do work. Newer memory sticks will be faster to load the image and to install from.

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 3d

www.both.org?p=12207

#Linux #AllThingsOpen #ATO #ATO2025

A quick look back at ATO 2025 - Both.org

Here it is Thursday already and All Things Open 2025 closed its doors on Tuesday. I spent all three days there and once again had an amazing experience. Although attendance from outside the U.S. was q...

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JayIsPainting 🍁 @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca · 4d

It's Fuck You Microsoft Day ™ here at our house.

My perfectly operational 2008 Dell Studio XPS now running Linux Mint.

Super easy install. Would recommend.

A laptop.. on my lap showing the Linux Mint desktop.

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 4d

www.both.org?p=11928

#Linux #DNF #HiddenPackages #Both.org

Finding hidden package groups using DNF - Both.org

For some reason, the Fedora packagers are hiding a large number of package groups so that you can't see them when you search using dnf group list. In case you don't know, a package group is, as its na...

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Isidro Gamos Alcura 🇵🇸‬ ☭ @santi.excavate.top · 6d

Installing and configuring Pop!_OS took me less than it took to download the (2.75 GB) ISO and flashing it into a pendrive. I'm already posting from Linux and Windows is already deleted from my system.

Follow @estroclysm.neocities.org's advice. Install Linux today.

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 7d

www.both.org?p=12127

#Linux #SysAdmin #sudo #su #Both.org

Rethinking su vs sudo - Both.org

If you've been hanging around Both.org for a while, you've undoubtedly noticed that I much prefer using the su - command to obtain elevated privileges on my Linux systems rather than the sudo command....

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 7d

I have worked in IT in more than 1 place -- including Red Hat -- and I used Linux exclusively on most of those jobs. A couple places ID depts didn't like it, but I did it anyway.

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 9d

Along with several other authors, I'll be signing some of my books at ATO this year. That includes my latest, "systemd for SysAdmins."

www.both.org?p=12167

#Linux #OpenSource #ATO #AllThingsOpen #BookSigning

ATO book signing schedule announced - Both.org

The ATO organizers have announced the book signing schedule for All Things Open 2025. I'll be signing copies of three of my books on Monday the 13th at 10:15AM in the 3rd (Main) floor of the Raleigh C...

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Kazz @kazzjenkins.bsky.social · 9d

It was the year of the Linux desktop years ago in this house. Don't know why it's taking y'all so long to catch up.

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.//Swav Silverhand✘ 🖥️ @suavevillain.bsky.social · 10d

I really hope people don't throw their computers away. Install Linux or another OS at least. MS is only doing this to force some sales.

Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 11d

Nobody needs Windows 11, and I shudder to think how much e-waste this pointless "upgrade" will generate

Windows 10 EOL could generate £1.8B of e-waste in UK alone • The Register www.theregister.com/2025/10/08/w...

Windows 10 EOL could generate £1.8B of e-waste in UK alone

: Recyclers reckon millions of obsolete PCs could yield a small fortune in precious metals

www.theregister.com

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 10d

www.both.org?p=12087

#Linux #Alpine #Kmail #ProblemSolving

Email can’t access the INBOX - Both.org

If you've been reading my posts here, or my books, you know that I like to experiment with many different aspects of Linux and open source software. Driven by curiosity, I need to explore new hardware...

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 12d

www.both.org?p=12068

#Linux #Both.org #EndOfLife #EOL

Planning for End of Life - Both.org

We hear a lot about end of life (EOL) planning for hardware and software. At this time, the end of Windows 10 springs to mind before anything else, and there's been a lot written about that in the las...

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 13d

www.both.org?p=12083

#Linux #Archives #CLI

Unzipping archives from the command line - Both.org

For many years, the de facto standard in file archives was Pkzip and Pkunzip, by Phil Katz. Phil created the Zip archive file format because he had previously written a program to work with Arc archiv...

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 16d

www.both.org?p=12021

#Linux #OpenSource #FreeDOS

Write directly to the screen with DOS conio - Both.org

Write text anywhere on the screen using conio.

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 17d

www.both.org?p=12028

#Linux #TopFive #Both.org #MovingToLinux

Best Linux Distros for Windows Users: From Mint to Pop!_OS - Both.org

When you are new to Linux, it can be challenging to navigate all the options available to users. Choosing a distribution can be difficult, especially considering all the people trying to convince you ...

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 19d

www.both.org?p=11944

#Linux #VirtualBox #Both.org

VirtualBox 7.2.2 fails to start VMs - Both.org

After a recent upgrade to VirtualBox 7.2.2, all of my many VMs would crash within seconds as they tried to start. While this isn't exactly a new problem symptom -- I've had similar experiences in the ...

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 20d

www.both.org?p=11924

#Linux #FreeDOS #OpenSource #Both.org

7 ways I use ed every day - Both.org

Here are 7 ways I like to use the ed editor for daily tasks.

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 20d

www.both.org?p=12007

#Linux #FreeDOS #Both.org

3 ways I use aliases in FreeDOS - Both.org

Here are 3 ways that I use aliases on FreeDOS:

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 23d

www.both.org?p=2733

#Linux #Hardware #Always-On #24x7 #Both.org

Should I run my computer 24/7? - Both.org

Does running my computer 24/7 wear it out? There's an argument that it actually extends the life of the machine and saves energy in the long run I usually have between eight and a dozen computers in m...

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 23d

www.both.org?p=11866

#Linux #EndOf10 #SaveTheComputers

Save the Computers - Both.org

Engadget, is a company that claims on their web site, "...the latest technology news and expert tech product reviews. Learn about the latest gadgets and consumer tech products for entertainment, gamin...

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 24d

www.both.org?p=11972

#Linux #Algol68Genie

Interview with Marcel van der Veer - Both.org

Creator of Algol 68 Genie Having written a number of articles about using the open source Algol 68 compiler and interpreter, Algol 68 Genie, I am delighted to have had the opportunity to chat with Mar...

linuxgeek46.bsky.social @linuxgeek46.bsky.social · 27d

Charlie Kirk:

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Can you say "Horst Wessel?"

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#Trump #MAGA #Nazi #HorstWessel

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