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Stefano Marinelli
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BSD.cafe and illumos Cafe "Barista", Founder and System Administrator, Unix enthusiast ( #FreeBSD, #OpenBSD, #NetBSD, #DragonflyBSD, #Illumos and #Linux ) […]

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Work trip postponed due to bad weather, and this little ray of sunlight shows up between snow-laden clouds.

What does all this teach me?
That I really need to clean that window!

#fensterfreitag #windowfriday #clouds #sky
A bright mass of cloud rises behind the frame of a dirty study window, its upper edge glowing in the sun. The sky is clear and warm, yet it’s snowing not far from here, and that heavy cloud looks ready to drop more of it.
November 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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16 o'clock
17 November
18 C degrees

A nice, relaxing walk

#photography #photo #nature #walking
Sunlight filters through tall golden reeds beside a quiet stream, with bare trees silhouetted against a clear sky and a distant farmhouse resting on a green field.
November 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Before - during - after

#pizza #food
A pizza box - it says "Bontà italiane" My beloved pizza al salame piccante The empty pizza plate. The pizza has been roto-translated into my stomach
November 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Some #bsdcafe #mastodon #sidekiq stats
Sidekiq Busy page showing 302017636 processed jobs, 9700663 failed, 5 busy, 0 enqueued, 3013 retries, 437 scheduled, 2684 dead. Status shows 3 processes, 65 threads, 5 busy threads, 8 percent utilization, 3711 MB RSS. Three processes listed: bsd_cmas01:44821 with 853 MB RSS, 25 threads, 0 busy; bsd_cmas01:50747 with 1827 MB RSS, 25 threads, 2 busy; bsd_cmas02:25091 with 1031 MB RSS, 15 threads, 3 busy.
November 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Current fog situation
A wall of fog
November 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Memories of an autumn from a couple of years ago.

#photography #photo #throwbackthursday #autumn #fall #leaves
A wide view of a park in autumn where the ground is completely covered with dry orange leaves. Tall trees with textured trunks stand throughout the scene, their branches stretching overhead. Most of the background is desaturated, which makes the orange leaves and a few remaining colored details stand out. Benches and a small lamppost are visible in the distance among the trees.
November 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Barista or Painter? Part 2

Testing the old manual method for comparison.
The result is clear: the traditional method works fine for the walls, while the spray setup is much better for the ceiling and corners.

The tech part? That small box contains a […]

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A person (me) is painting the upper part of a wall using a long-handled roller in a small room with tiled lower walls. The person is smiling toward the camera and wearing a light work shirt with sleeves rolled up. A mirror and a cabinet are mounted on the wall behind them, and a plastic sheet covers part of the area near a wall-mounted device. Sunlight enters through a tall window on the right, showing the rooftops of nearby buildings outside.
November 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Barista - or Painter?

Using this, I was expecting to finish the entire room in one hour. I just painted one wall in two hours. 😆

#diy #notonlybaristatoday
I am painting some walls with a spray gun
November 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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I’ve taken many shots like this, every year, with the same subject and in the same place. Yet I’m still fascinated by this perspective.
This one is from just a few hours ago: the sunset and the "fragile" flower. A breath of wind will be enough, and the […]

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Close-up of a dandelion puff illuminated by the warm light of a sunset, with a blurred background of green grass and an orange sky.
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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My hour of freedom.

#relax #air #breathe
A narrow country road stretches into the distance under soft sunlight, with trees on the left glowing in shades of golden yellow and orange. On the right, green fields contrast with the warm autumn foliage, and the clear sky above adds a gentle blue hue to the peaceful rural scene.
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Time to play with the new "toys"!

#it #mikrotik #wifi #networking
Three stacked cardboard boxes labeled “MikroTik cAP series”, placed on a tiled floor, containing MikroTik cAP AX wireless access points.
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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…and at night, when everything seems so dark you are starting to get crazy and hopeless, just remember: a new morning will come and a new sun will shine for you.

Have a great week, #bsdcafe
Have a great week, #illumoscafe
Have a great week, #fediverse […]

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Sunrise by the sea. Everything is orange, the small sun is rising over the sea. What I wanted to express is that sometimes the night can drive you crazy. You can have a disturbed sleep or can’t sleep at all. At night, all your problems seem huge. Sometimes the night is a life phase. But things will improve and a new sun will shine, a new inner light will come and things will sort out.
November 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Life is a curve

#photography #photo #picture #pic #silentsunday #cityphotography #ferrara #italia #italy #urbanphotography
A low-angle shot captures the symmetrical, curved facade of an illuminated historic building at night, viewed through a large archway. The building's terracotta walls are lit from below, highlighting multiple windows with shutters and four framed artworks. The circular patterned paving in the foreground emphasizes the curved architecture, all beneath a deep blue night sky visible through the arch.
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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@angel Sure! Here's a photo of a tiramisu. As I am AI based, so imprecise and approximate, I've also added some extra, unrequested desserts
Two elegant desserts served on black slate plates: in the foreground, a portion of tiramisu topped with a small chocolate square and a spoon resting beside it, with a heart shape dusted in powdered sugar. In the background, a puff pastry filled with cream and drizzled with chocolate.
November 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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The window is for #fensterfreitag.
The tower behind it adds a touch of charm.

#windowfriday #photography #photo #ferrara #italia #italy #cityphotography #urbanphotography
A window view - or almost - with a historic brick tower peeking out from behind the buildings in the evening light.
November 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Don’t look back in anger

Sometimes life is hard and we have to overcome nerve-racking situations. But never look back in anger, you will find some light even behind you.

#photography #throwbackthursday #mirror #sun #light #past #photo #photos #sunset #orange
This photo shows a car’s mirror. You can see the road, a part of the car and the sunset at the very end of the landscape. Colours are warm, mainly orange. I wanted to symbolise the past and, if you look back, you can find some light even if you didn’t expect to see it
November 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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November Sunset
Cento, Italy

23/11/2012

(There's a story behind this photo. I was walking alone, attempting to unwind after a particularly rough day. Behind me was the local cemetery (the road leading to it).
I noticed this light and grabbed my Galaxy […]

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The photo shows a tree-lined path during autumn. The trees have dense foliage in shades of yellow and green, suggesting early autumn. A carpet of fallen leaves covers the path, which is centered in the photo and stretches into the distance where the setting sun casts a warm glow. The sky is not visible, and there are no people or animals seen. The overall ambiance is serene and picturesque, typical of an autumnal scene.
November 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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My grandpa's drill (made in West Germany in the 60ies, still doing great) and some manual work and I've reinstalled it.
And it's working!

#ownyourdata #ownyourclimate #nocloudformyheaters
Screenshot of my heating control system dashboard. The “System Status” section shows a current temperature of 18.0°C and a target temperature of 19.0°C under manual override. The burner is ON and has been active for 4 minutes. The system is ON with automatic control active, in manual override mode. A highlighted message indicates “Heating in progress: 1.0°C to go”. Another highlighted box shows “Manual Override Active”, with temperature 19.0°C and 25 minutes remaining until 20:25, after which the system returns to the previous mode. Below, under “Control Actions”, there are three buttons: “Stop System” (red), “Set Temperature Override”, and “Clear Override”.
November 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Room with a view

I miss this

#seawednesday #meermittwoch #photography #photo #sea #italy #summer
Open window on a warm day, with a comfortable chair positioned to enjoy a breathtaking sea view. Bright sunlight illuminates the azure water and lush coastal vegetation. Curtains on either side of the window sway gently in the sea breeze, creating a relaxing atmosphere and inviting one to immerse in the tranquility of the Mediterranean landscape. Golden sunlight reflects on the tiled floor, emphasizing the warmth and serenity of the setting. The scene evokes a sense of peaceful contemplation and holiday relaxation
November 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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A few years ago, at this very moment, a phone call came. Rationally expected but, irrationally, no. And a mad dash, in an incredible fog, through places then unknown. And moving from place to place, all through the night, with the fog continuing to mask it […]

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A close-up shot of a single, pale pink and cream rose in bloom, set against a softly blurred background. The rose is in the foreground, with its delicate petals unfurling. In the background, there's a hint of a tree trunk and foliage on the left, and a yellow building with a window on the right. The overall impression is one of natural beauty and gentle warmth.
November 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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This is part of my weekend fun. Coffee stains included.
The two Raspberry Pis are powered by NetBSD, the mini PC by illumos/SmartOS, and the two APU boards by FreeBSD.

#netbsd #freebsd #illumos #smartos #it #sysadmin #homelab #raspberrypi
A top-down shot of a small computer setup on a tan surface with some visible coffee stains. In the upper left, a silver mini-PC is partially visible, with a black USB stick plugged into its side. Below the mini-PC, a black USB to TTL serial adapter is connected to and powering a Raspberry Pi A+. The Raspberry Pi Zero W is connected to and driving a 2-relay module. The Raspberry Pis are running NetBSD, the mini-PC is running llumos/SmartOS, and the two, slightly visible APU devices are running FreeBSD.
November 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Good morning, #bsdcafe
Good morning, #illumoscafe
Good morning, #fediverse

Have a great week!

I badly need a tiramisu. Meanwhile, a funny photo I just downloaded from... I can't remember, but definitely not mine

#tiramisu #newweek
A whimsical photo shows miniature construction workers "building" a tiramisu dessert. A toy crane lifts a container of cocoa powder over a large glass dish of tiramisu, while tiny figures on the dessert itself appear to be spreading cocoa and working on a section of ladyfingers with a ladder.
November 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Mmm...maybe you're a bot or you're talking to the wrong barista...
A screenshot of a content moderation interface. It shows Italian text 'creato: 14 giorni fa' (created: 14 days ago) and 'Risposta:' (Response:). Below this is a pending comment in English: 'Your dedication to empowering others with cutting-edge AI knowledge truly shines through on this platform!'. At the bottom are two gray buttons: 'Approva' (Approve) and 'Nega' (Deny).
November 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Rainy Sunday serenades. The perfect excuse to sink into the couch, let the jazz wash over me, and just be.
This little Parisienne corner of my living room, bathed in soft light, feels like a warm embrace.
My idea of a perfect, rainy silent Sunday.

#silentsunday #jazzvibes #cozyhome #homephotography
The "Parisienne corner" of a living room, featuring a golden lamp with a fringed shade, a double-armed wall sconce casting warm shadows, and several framed paintings, depicting Parisian street scenes and another of the Eiffel Tower. A dark wooden cabinet is partially visible on the left.
November 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Hello, old friend!
Maybe you deserve a software upgrade, but you still rock!

#iot #diy #ownyourdata #nocloudplease
Screenshot of the ESP Easy Mega web interface for a device named “EspBagnoBlu01”. The “Main” tab is open showing system information such as Unit 5, local time 2025-10-30 11:25:37, load 14% (LC=19124), IP 192.168.10.13, GIT version v2.0-20180322, uptime 0 days 0 hours 39 minutes, free memory 16424, and WiFi RSSI -61 dB. The bottom of the page shows the label “Powered by www.letscontrolit.com”
October 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM