RolandiXor
@rolandixor.bsky.social
Founder of @rolandixormediainc
Designer.
Creator.
Open-Source advocate.
That #CSSFunstuff guy.
But most importantly, believes pineapple belongs on pizza.
Learn more about me on my website: https://rolandixor.pro
Designer.
Creator.
Open-Source advocate.
That #CSSFunstuff guy.
But most importantly, believes pineapple belongs on pizza.
Learn more about me on my website: https://rolandixor.pro
New Roll Out is live.
This edition: Four creative guardrails to keep “creative freedom” real: Survive, Choose, Modify, Redistribute.
🔗 rolandixor.pro/test-...
#TheRollOut #OpenStandards #CreativeTools
This edition: Four creative guardrails to keep “creative freedom” real: Survive, Choose, Modify, Redistribute.
🔗 rolandixor.pro/test-...
#TheRollOut #OpenStandards #CreativeTools
Does Creative Freedom Need Guardrails? - The Roll Out
A short framework for keeping creative freedom honest: survivability, choice, modification, and redistribution, so your work stays portable and free to ship.
rolandixor.pro
January 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
New Roll Out is live.
This edition: Four creative guardrails to keep “creative freedom” real: Survive, Choose, Modify, Redistribute.
🔗 rolandixor.pro/test-...
#TheRollOut #OpenStandards #CreativeTools
This edition: Four creative guardrails to keep “creative freedom” real: Survive, Choose, Modify, Redistribute.
🔗 rolandixor.pro/test-...
#TheRollOut #OpenStandards #CreativeTools
I Built a Professional Creative Stack Without Subscriptions — a new Roll Out is live.
A practical look at my Linux-based creative workflow using open tools for real client work.
🔗 rolandixor.pro/blog/post/th...
A practical look at my Linux-based creative workflow using open tools for real client work.
🔗 rolandixor.pro/blog/post/th...
I Built a Professional Creative Stack Without Subscriptions - The Roll Out (Deep Dive)
A behind-the-scenes look at my professional creative stack on Linux: the open-source tools I use for design, photo, video, audio, writing, and office work, and how open standards keep the whole workfl...
rolandixor.pro
January 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
I Built a Professional Creative Stack Without Subscriptions — a new Roll Out is live.
A practical look at my Linux-based creative workflow using open tools for real client work.
🔗 rolandixor.pro/blog/post/th...
A practical look at my Linux-based creative workflow using open tools for real client work.
🔗 rolandixor.pro/blog/post/th...
New Roll Out just landed.
This edition: productivity as agency, and how growth becomes sustainable.
Plus: one small change tip, a Linux Experiment mention, and my latest It’s FOSS article on 9 distros to watch in 2026.
This edition: productivity as agency, and how growth becomes sustainable.
Plus: one small change tip, a Linux Experiment mention, and my latest It’s FOSS article on 9 distros to watch in 2026.
The Roll Out #8
A year-end Roll Out reflection on productivity as an expression of agency, with lessons on dedication, determination, and building systems that make growth real and sustainable in 2026.
rolandixor.pro
December 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
New Roll Out just landed.
This edition: productivity as agency, and how growth becomes sustainable.
Plus: one small change tip, a Linux Experiment mention, and my latest It’s FOSS article on 9 distros to watch in 2026.
This edition: productivity as agency, and how growth becomes sustainable.
Plus: one small change tip, a Linux Experiment mention, and my latest It’s FOSS article on 9 distros to watch in 2026.
Was a nice surprise to see The Linux Experiment reference my It’s FOSS article on PkgForge in the last weekly roundup for 2025.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlz6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlz6...
New package manager for portable apps & other Linux Weekly News
YouTube video by The Linux Experiment
www.youtube.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Was a nice surprise to see The Linux Experiment reference my It’s FOSS article on PkgForge in the last weekly roundup for 2025.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlz6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlz6...
New Roll Out just landed.
This week: why web engines got predictable enough for desktop apps.
Plus, a quick tip to protect your web experience, and my latest on portable apps, system monitoring, and desktop fragmentation.
This week: why web engines got predictable enough for desktop apps.
Plus, a quick tip to protect your web experience, and my latest on portable apps, system monitoring, and desktop fragmentation.
The Roll Out #7
Web tech isn’t just for sites anymore. Web engines became predictable enough for serious desktop apps. Why it’s happening, plus a quick security tip.
rolandixor.pro
December 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
New Roll Out just landed.
This week: why web engines got predictable enough for desktop apps.
Plus, a quick tip to protect your web experience, and my latest on portable apps, system monitoring, and desktop fragmentation.
This week: why web engines got predictable enough for desktop apps.
Plus, a quick tip to protect your web experience, and my latest on portable apps, system monitoring, and desktop fragmentation.
New Roll Out just landed.
This week: CSS is bigger than the web — how it’s becoming a shared styling language for interfaces + a fun way to learn it (CSS Funstuff).
Plus: new It’s FOSS posts on NTFSPlus + “Signs Linux isn’t for you”.
This week: CSS is bigger than the web — how it’s becoming a shared styling language for interfaces + a fun way to learn it (CSS Funstuff).
Plus: new It’s FOSS posts on NTFSPlus + “Signs Linux isn’t for you”.
The Roll Out #6
CSS has grown beyond the web into a shared styling language for modern interfaces. Here’s why that matters, plus a fun way to learn it with small projects.
rolandixor.pro
December 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
New Roll Out just landed.
This week: CSS is bigger than the web — how it’s becoming a shared styling language for interfaces + a fun way to learn it (CSS Funstuff).
Plus: new It’s FOSS posts on NTFSPlus + “Signs Linux isn’t for you”.
This week: CSS is bigger than the web — how it’s becoming a shared styling language for interfaces + a fun way to learn it (CSS Funstuff).
Plus: new It’s FOSS posts on NTFSPlus + “Signs Linux isn’t for you”.
New Roll Out just landed.
This week: rediscovering the joy of discovery, why the “unknown” isn’t your enemy, and a simple way to bring curiosity back into your day.
Plus: new It’s FOSS pieces on Helium, power users, and GUI search.
This week: rediscovering the joy of discovery, why the “unknown” isn’t your enemy, and a simple way to bring curiosity back into your day.
Plus: new It’s FOSS pieces on Helium, power users, and GUI search.
The Roll Out #5
In this edition of The Roll Out, I explore how rediscovering the simple joy of learning—through Linux tools, tiny experiments and everyday life—can spark new ideas.
rolandixor.pro
December 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
New Roll Out just landed.
This week: rediscovering the joy of discovery, why the “unknown” isn’t your enemy, and a simple way to bring curiosity back into your day.
Plus: new It’s FOSS pieces on Helium, power users, and GUI search.
This week: rediscovering the joy of discovery, why the “unknown” isn’t your enemy, and a simple way to bring curiosity back into your day.
Plus: new It’s FOSS pieces on Helium, power users, and GUI search.
New Roll Out just landed.
This week: why accessibility isn’t “extra”, how design assumptions become obstacles, and one simple way to make life easier for someone else.
Plus: revived “next-gen” Linux apps & Mission Center vs Resources comparison.
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This week: why accessibility isn’t “extra”, how design assumptions become obstacles, and one simple way to make life easier for someone else.
Plus: revived “next-gen” Linux apps & Mission Center vs Resources comparison.
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The Roll Out 4
An exploration of accessibility, inclusive design, and the hidden assumptions that shape our digital experiences. Learn why our approach to accessibility needs to change and how small, practical actions can improve usability for everyone.
rolandixor.pro
December 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
New Roll Out just landed.
This week: why accessibility isn’t “extra”, how design assumptions become obstacles, and one simple way to make life easier for someone else.
Plus: revived “next-gen” Linux apps & Mission Center vs Resources comparison.
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This week: why accessibility isn’t “extra”, how design assumptions become obstacles, and one simple way to make life easier for someone else.
Plus: revived “next-gen” Linux apps & Mission Center vs Resources comparison.
🔗
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★ Just published: Hyvor Relay @hyvor.com — Open-source email API with enterprise deliverability
Self-hosted email API alternative to AWS SES & Mailgun. Open-source AGPL-3.0 with enterprise features, automated deliverability, and cloud version coming 2026.
Self-hosted email API alternative to AWS SES & Mailgun. Open-source AGPL-3.0 with enterprise features, automated deliverability, and cloud version coming 2026.
Hyvor Relay: Open Source Alternative to Resend, SendGrid and MailerSend
Self-hosted email API alternative to AWS SES & Mailgun. Open-source AGPL-3.0 with enterprise features, automated deliverability, and cloud version coming 2026.
openalternative.co
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
★ Just published: Hyvor Relay @hyvor.com — Open-source email API with enterprise deliverability
Self-hosted email API alternative to AWS SES & Mailgun. Open-source AGPL-3.0 with enterprise features, automated deliverability, and cloud version coming 2026.
Self-hosted email API alternative to AWS SES & Mailgun. Open-source AGPL-3.0 with enterprise features, automated deliverability, and cloud version coming 2026.
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'When life gives you lemons... make tarts' by Scoped
https://blenderartists.org/t/when-life-gives-you-lemons-make-tarts/1619786?mtm_kwd=bsky
#b3d #blender #blender3d #blenderrender #blendercommunity #3d
https://blenderartists.org/t/when-life-gives-you-lemons-make-tarts/1619786?mtm_kwd=bsky
#b3d #blender #blender3d #blenderrender #blendercommunity #3d
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
'When life gives you lemons... make tarts' by Scoped
https://blenderartists.org/t/when-life-gives-you-lemons-make-tarts/1619786?mtm_kwd=bsky
#b3d #blender #blender3d #blenderrender #blendercommunity #3d
https://blenderartists.org/t/when-life-gives-you-lemons-make-tarts/1619786?mtm_kwd=bsky
#b3d #blender #blender3d #blenderrender #blendercommunity #3d
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Reposted by RolandiXor
Reposted by RolandiXor
Self-hosting is rising because Linux users refuse to wait for permission.
itsfoss.com/self-hosting...
itsfoss.com/self-hosting...
Self-Hosting is Rising and Linux Users are Leading This Revolution
Self‑hosting isn’t anti‑cloud; it’s pro‑agency. It’s choosing the right locus of control for the things you care about.
itsfoss.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Self-hosting is rising because Linux users refuse to wait for permission.
itsfoss.com/self-hosting...
itsfoss.com/self-hosting...
This edition: Not every idea has to be “the next big thing” to matter.
It's about diversity and choice in software, why you shouldn't throw out your “weird side project”, and a quick look at backing up your Snap and Flatpak apps.
🔗 Read it: rolandixor.pro/blog/post/th...
It's about diversity and choice in software, why you shouldn't throw out your “weird side project”, and a quick look at backing up your Snap and Flatpak apps.
🔗 Read it: rolandixor.pro/blog/post/th...
The Roll Out #3
Celebrate diversity and choice in software and design, learn why your “one weird project” matters, and catch my latest guides on backing up Snap and Flatpak apps.
rolandixor.pro
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This edition: Not every idea has to be “the next big thing” to matter.
It's about diversity and choice in software, why you shouldn't throw out your “weird side project”, and a quick look at backing up your Snap and Flatpak apps.
🔗 Read it: rolandixor.pro/blog/post/th...
It's about diversity and choice in software, why you shouldn't throw out your “weird side project”, and a quick look at backing up your Snap and Flatpak apps.
🔗 Read it: rolandixor.pro/blog/post/th...
The Roll Out is live: a clean stack of my latest writing paired with some real-world reflection.
This edition: giving TUIs the UX glow-up they deserve and boosting your workflow with smarter keyboard moves.
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This edition: giving TUIs the UX glow-up they deserve and boosting your workflow with smarter keyboard moves.
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The Roll Out #2
In this edition of The Roll Out, we explore the rise of the terminal, why TUIs need UX love too, and simple keyboard habits to make your everyday computing faster and friendlier.
rolandixor.pro
November 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The Roll Out is live: a clean stack of my latest writing paired with some real-world reflection.
This edition: giving TUIs the UX glow-up they deserve and boosting your workflow with smarter keyboard moves.
🔗
This edition: giving TUIs the UX glow-up they deserve and boosting your workflow with smarter keyboard moves.
🔗
Welcome to The Roll Out.
A calm place to keep up with my recent writing on design and open source, plus insights, practical tips, and more in each edition.
This edition: minimalism only works when it improves usability.
🔗 https://rolandixor.pro/blog/post/the-roll-out-1
A calm place to keep up with my recent writing on design and open source, plus insights, practical tips, and more in each edition.
This edition: minimalism only works when it improves usability.
🔗 https://rolandixor.pro/blog/post/the-roll-out-1
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Welcome to The Roll Out.
A calm place to keep up with my recent writing on design and open source, plus insights, practical tips, and more in each edition.
This edition: minimalism only works when it improves usability.
🔗 https://rolandixor.pro/blog/post/the-roll-out-1
A calm place to keep up with my recent writing on design and open source, plus insights, practical tips, and more in each edition.
This edition: minimalism only works when it improves usability.
🔗 https://rolandixor.pro/blog/post/the-roll-out-1
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Check out my latest article on LWN!
lwn.net/Articles/103...
#3D #CGI #Animation #Graphics #Blender3D #Opensource #Linux
lwn.net/Articles/103...
#3D #CGI #Animation #Graphics #Blender3D #Opensource #Linux
Blender 4.5 brings big changes
Blender 4.5 LTS was released on July 15, 2025, and will be supported through 2027. This is the [...]
lwn.net
October 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Check out my latest article on LWN!
lwn.net/Articles/103...
#3D #CGI #Animation #Graphics #Blender3D #Opensource #Linux
lwn.net/Articles/103...
#3D #CGI #Animation #Graphics #Blender3D #Opensource #Linux
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I'm really proud of my friend's collection of Hollywood acting equipment.
Props to him.
Props to him.
September 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I'm really proud of my friend's collection of Hollywood acting equipment.
Props to him.
Props to him.
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Junco parent and child
September 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Junco parent and child
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godot 4.5 added stencil support
August 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
godot 4.5 added stencil support
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Closing out the week still energized by Trade Ready 2025.
See how we can help: rolandixor.pro/services
#TradeReady2025 #Networking #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BusinessConnections
See how we can help: rolandixor.pro/services
#TradeReady2025 #Networking #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BusinessConnections
July 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Closing out the week still energized by Trade Ready 2025.
See how we can help: rolandixor.pro/services
#TradeReady2025 #Networking #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BusinessConnections
See how we can help: rolandixor.pro/services
#TradeReady2025 #Networking #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BusinessConnections
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Trade Ready 2025
One great night. Lasting impact.
We’re excited to keep building from here — together.
Let’s connect:
🌐 rolandixor.pro/services
📧 contact@rolandixor.pro
#TradeReady #EventRecap #RolandiXorMediaInc #CaribbeanBusiness #CreativeServices #SmallBusiness
One great night. Lasting impact.
We’re excited to keep building from here — together.
Let’s connect:
🌐 rolandixor.pro/services
📧 contact@rolandixor.pro
#TradeReady #EventRecap #RolandiXorMediaInc #CaribbeanBusiness #CreativeServices #SmallBusiness
July 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Trade Ready 2025
One great night. Lasting impact.
We’re excited to keep building from here — together.
Let’s connect:
🌐 rolandixor.pro/services
📧 contact@rolandixor.pro
#TradeReady #EventRecap #RolandiXorMediaInc #CaribbeanBusiness #CreativeServices #SmallBusiness
One great night. Lasting impact.
We’re excited to keep building from here — together.
Let’s connect:
🌐 rolandixor.pro/services
📧 contact@rolandixor.pro
#TradeReady #EventRecap #RolandiXorMediaInc #CaribbeanBusiness #CreativeServices #SmallBusiness
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We’re heading to the Trade Ready networking event today at Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre! 🛳
No booth, just a tablet, and a mission to connect with bold business minds shaping Barbados.
See you there!
#TradeReady2025 #RolandiXorMedia #SmallBusiness #Barbados
🌐 https://rolandixor.pro/services
No booth, just a tablet, and a mission to connect with bold business minds shaping Barbados.
See you there!
#TradeReady2025 #RolandiXorMedia #SmallBusiness #Barbados
🌐 https://rolandixor.pro/services
July 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We’re heading to the Trade Ready networking event today at Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre! 🛳
No booth, just a tablet, and a mission to connect with bold business minds shaping Barbados.
See you there!
#TradeReady2025 #RolandiXorMedia #SmallBusiness #Barbados
🌐 https://rolandixor.pro/services
No booth, just a tablet, and a mission to connect with bold business minds shaping Barbados.
See you there!
#TradeReady2025 #RolandiXorMedia #SmallBusiness #Barbados
🌐 https://rolandixor.pro/services
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July 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM