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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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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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foundationsofthedigitalstate.com
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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#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
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
www.both.org?p=13165

#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
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
www.both.org?p=13156

#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
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
www.both.org?p=13153

#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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chrisdeleon.bsky.social
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
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
www.both.org?p=12784

#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
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
Check out the shred command. Already there on all distros.
January 3, 2026 at 3:41 PM
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
www.both.org?p=13179

#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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cyberciti.biz
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
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
www.both.org?p=13066

#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
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
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
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
www.both.org?p=13058

#Linux #OpenSource #Git #ChangeManagement #SourceControl #Editing #Both.org
Version Control Is Not Just for Code - Both.org
Most editing problems are really problems of change management. When multiple people are editing the same document, spreadsheet, or plan, things can get messy fast. Copies multiply. Feedback arrives o...
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December 31, 2025 at 8:34 AM
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
www.both.org?p=13044

#Linux #CommandLine #Both.org
Counting files and words from the command line - Both.org
Here’s a practical example of how I use the command line to tally how much I wrote this year.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
www.both.org?p=13024

#Linux #LinuxFoundation #OpenSource #Certification
Behind the Badge: Community, Process, and Care in Open Source Exams - Both.org
Open source certifications are the result of months of people working together across time zones, building trust, and figuring things out as a group. This work is rarely visible from the outside, but ...
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December 29, 2025 at 11:29 AM
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
Thanks for your response. Would you like to write an article for Both dot org that would be a counterpoint to my article and describe why you do what you do?
December 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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estherschindler.bsky.social
Yeah, this.
December 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
www.both.org?p=12986

#Linux #FreeDOS #Editor #Emacs-like #Both.org
Edit text with this Emacs-like editor - Both.org
If you're already familiar with GNU Emacs, you should feel right at home in Freemacs.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
I think you'll find this interesting.
www.both.org?p=2733

#Linux #24x7 #Power #NoSleep #NoSuspend #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 ...
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December 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
www.both.org?p=12978

#Linux #FreeDOS #BatchFiles #OpenSource #Automation
Automate tasks with FreeDOS BAT files - Both.org
Here's a helpful guide to batch files under FreeDOS.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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spacedog500.bsky.social
using Krita and my tablet on linux is just so much better then it is on Windows 10/11

on Windows my wacom tablet drivers would sometimes just crash and the only way to fix it is to reboot Windows.
or Krita would just show a white screen.

Non of that happens on linux. it just works. 😭
December 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
www.both.org?p=12971

#Linux #FreeDOS #OpenSource #BW_Basic #Both.org
Old-school programming with BW BASIC - Both.org
Install Bywater BASIC on your FreeDOS system and start experimenting with BASIC programming.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
linuxgeek46.bsky.social
www.both.org?p=12967

#Linux #FreeDOS #PackageManagement #Both.org
How to add and remove packages on FreeDOS - Both.org
Learn how to use FDIMPLES, the FreeDOS package manager.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM