Neil Hanlon
@shrug.pw
(he/him)
Founder, Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation
Infrastructure Lead @rockylinux.org
Need infra help? https://shrugpw.com
Hosting without drama? https://shrug.host
https://ko-fi.me/kneel | http://qrz.com/db/n1han
opinions mine
Founder, Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation
Infrastructure Lead @rockylinux.org
Need infra help? https://shrugpw.com
Hosting without drama? https://shrug.host
https://ko-fi.me/kneel | http://qrz.com/db/n1han
opinions mine
America may run on Dunkin, but Dunkin' runs on Linux, soooo....
October 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
America may run on Dunkin, but Dunkin' runs on Linux, soooo....
mfw i'm somehow subscribed to a listserv.state.ma.us list with no public DNS
October 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
mfw i'm somehow subscribed to a listserv.state.ma.us list with no public DNS
has science gone too far? more at 11.
October 9, 2025 at 3:07 AM
has science gone too far? more at 11.
Every. Single. Project.
'Let's try this new framework!' *2 hours later* 'But what if I need to migrate everything and it breaks prod?'
The duality of engineering.
'Let's try this new framework!' *2 hours later* 'But what if I need to migrate everything and it breaks prod?'
The duality of engineering.
September 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Every. Single. Project.
'Let's try this new framework!' *2 hours later* 'But what if I need to migrate everything and it breaks prod?'
The duality of engineering.
'Let's try this new framework!' *2 hours later* 'But what if I need to migrate everything and it breaks prod?'
The duality of engineering.
me: why won't anyone hire me?
also me:
also me:
September 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
me: why won't anyone hire me?
also me:
also me:
Spotted this meaningful display at Cape Fear Community College during the 45drives summit.
4 years ago I lost my best friend to suicide. These aren't just awareness campaigns - they're about real people, real families forever changed.
If you're struggling: Call/text 988.
(1/2)
4 years ago I lost my best friend to suicide. These aren't just awareness campaigns - they're about real people, real families forever changed.
If you're struggling: Call/text 988.
(1/2)
September 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Spotted this meaningful display at Cape Fear Community College during the 45drives summit.
4 years ago I lost my best friend to suicide. These aren't just awareness campaigns - they're about real people, real families forever changed.
If you're struggling: Call/text 988.
(1/2)
4 years ago I lost my best friend to suicide. These aren't just awareness campaigns - they're about real people, real families forever changed.
If you're struggling: Call/text 988.
(1/2)
"The people driving innovation in technology are in this room" - Wendell Wilson at @ #45DrivesCreatorSummit
Still buzzing from the week. The future of storage is being built by this community. 🚀
Still buzzing from the week. The future of storage is being built by this community. 🚀
September 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
"The people driving innovation in technology are in this room" - Wendell Wilson at @ #45DrivesCreatorSummit
Still buzzing from the week. The future of storage is being built by this community. 🚀
Still buzzing from the week. The future of storage is being built by this community. 🚀
See ya later Wilmington
September 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
See ya later Wilmington
Upwork job: Build DISA STIG-compliant Rocky Linux golden image + Terraform automation. ~100 hours of specialized security work.
Their budget: $1,000 My quote: $9,500
Only off by 950% 🤡
This is why (most) engineers avoid freelance platforms. DoD-level security ≠ weekend project.
#KnowYourWorth
Their budget: $1,000 My quote: $9,500
Only off by 950% 🤡
This is why (most) engineers avoid freelance platforms. DoD-level security ≠ weekend project.
#KnowYourWorth
September 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Upwork job: Build DISA STIG-compliant Rocky Linux golden image + Terraform automation. ~100 hours of specialized security work.
Their budget: $1,000 My quote: $9,500
Only off by 950% 🤡
This is why (most) engineers avoid freelance platforms. DoD-level security ≠ weekend project.
#KnowYourWorth
Their budget: $1,000 My quote: $9,500
Only off by 950% 🤡
This is why (most) engineers avoid freelance platforms. DoD-level security ≠ weekend project.
#KnowYourWorth
I'm presenting at 45 Drives Creator Summit next week on "OpenStack + NVMe: Enterprise Performance Without Vendor Lock-in"
Spoiler: Your cloud bills don't have to look like phone numbers. NVME/Ceph can hit 50GB/s and millions of IOPS on hardware you own.
45drives.com/creators-summit-2025-schedule/
Spoiler: Your cloud bills don't have to look like phone numbers. NVME/Ceph can hit 50GB/s and millions of IOPS on hardware you own.
45drives.com/creators-summit-2025-schedule/
September 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I'm presenting at 45 Drives Creator Summit next week on "OpenStack + NVMe: Enterprise Performance Without Vendor Lock-in"
Spoiler: Your cloud bills don't have to look like phone numbers. NVME/Ceph can hit 50GB/s and millions of IOPS on hardware you own.
45drives.com/creators-summit-2025-schedule/
Spoiler: Your cloud bills don't have to look like phone numbers. NVME/Ceph can hit 50GB/s and millions of IOPS on hardware you own.
45drives.com/creators-summit-2025-schedule/
i think i need an intervention
August 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
i think i need an intervention
For the record ETR was pushed back to like 5pm today. :)
July 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
For the record ETR was pushed back to like 5pm today. :)
Update: ETR is tomorrow morning. Manual trenching operations are underway.
I’ve committed an unspeakable act: plugged the travel router into my home router instead of the ONT.
Good thing my Google Fi billing cycle resets in 2 days.
(And no, I’m not accepting cable critique...)
I’ve committed an unspeakable act: plugged the travel router into my home router instead of the ONT.
Good thing my Google Fi billing cycle resets in 2 days.
(And no, I’m not accepting cable critique...)
July 31, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Update: ETR is tomorrow morning. Manual trenching operations are underway.
I’ve committed an unspeakable act: plugged the travel router into my home router instead of the ONT.
Good thing my Google Fi billing cycle resets in 2 days.
(And no, I’m not accepting cable critique...)
I’ve committed an unspeakable act: plugged the travel router into my home router instead of the ONT.
Good thing my Google Fi billing cycle resets in 2 days.
(And no, I’m not accepting cable critique...)
It might not be hurricane season but it sure is fiber cut season...
RIP my productivity.
RIP my productivity.
July 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It might not be hurricane season but it sure is fiber cut season...
RIP my productivity.
RIP my productivity.
Everyone else: precision optics, full gear, hyperfocus.
Me: hands in pockets, still on target.
That’s the vibe at shrug.pw: minimal fuss, maximum impact.
If you like the way I tackle infrastructure and open source chaos, you can support my work (or hire me) here:
🌐 shrugpw.com
☕ ko-fi.com/shrugpw
Me: hands in pockets, still on target.
That’s the vibe at shrug.pw: minimal fuss, maximum impact.
If you like the way I tackle infrastructure and open source chaos, you can support my work (or hire me) here:
🌐 shrugpw.com
☕ ko-fi.com/shrugpw
July 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Everyone else: precision optics, full gear, hyperfocus.
Me: hands in pockets, still on target.
That’s the vibe at shrug.pw: minimal fuss, maximum impact.
If you like the way I tackle infrastructure and open source chaos, you can support my work (or hire me) here:
🌐 shrugpw.com
☕ ko-fi.com/shrugpw
Me: hands in pockets, still on target.
That’s the vibe at shrug.pw: minimal fuss, maximum impact.
If you like the way I tackle infrastructure and open source chaos, you can support my work (or hire me) here:
🌐 shrugpw.com
☕ ko-fi.com/shrugpw
Restocking the town's NARCAN cabinets this week for #CERT.
Check if your town (or one nearby) has a distribution point, or ask your pharmacist or insurance provider; it might be covered.
Even if you think you’ll never need it, overdoses happen every day. Carry it. You could be someone’s lifeline.
Check if your town (or one nearby) has a distribution point, or ask your pharmacist or insurance provider; it might be covered.
Even if you think you’ll never need it, overdoses happen every day. Carry it. You could be someone’s lifeline.
July 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Restocking the town's NARCAN cabinets this week for #CERT.
Check if your town (or one nearby) has a distribution point, or ask your pharmacist or insurance provider; it might be covered.
Even if you think you’ll never need it, overdoses happen every day. Carry it. You could be someone’s lifeline.
Check if your town (or one nearby) has a distribution point, or ask your pharmacist or insurance provider; it might be covered.
Even if you think you’ll never need it, overdoses happen every day. Carry it. You could be someone’s lifeline.
oh good they fixed it. now i know i'm in hell, properly
June 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
oh good they fixed it. now i know i'm in hell, properly
Here at SouthEast Linux Fest with the @rockylinux.org crew :) Come say hi!
June 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Here at SouthEast Linux Fest with the @rockylinux.org crew :) Come say hi!
Lol fuck me for buying stuff i can only get from china i guess.
Gg. Glad china pays the tarrifs tho... definitely not the importer....
$126.55 to import $138 worth of goods. I can feel the greatness pulsing me.
Gg. Glad china pays the tarrifs tho... definitely not the importer....
$126.55 to import $138 worth of goods. I can feel the greatness pulsing me.
June 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Lol fuck me for buying stuff i can only get from china i guess.
Gg. Glad china pays the tarrifs tho... definitely not the importer....
$126.55 to import $138 worth of goods. I can feel the greatness pulsing me.
Gg. Glad china pays the tarrifs tho... definitely not the importer....
$126.55 to import $138 worth of goods. I can feel the greatness pulsing me.
**coughs**
A new challenger approaches. Coming to a download server near you (soon-ish)
A new challenger approaches. Coming to a download server near you (soon-ish)
May 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
**coughs**
A new challenger approaches. Coming to a download server near you (soon-ish)
A new challenger approaches. Coming to a download server near you (soon-ish)
oh fuck me...
god damnit, why are Ebay sellers like this.
god damnit, why are Ebay sellers like this.
May 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
oh fuck me...
god damnit, why are Ebay sellers like this.
god damnit, why are Ebay sellers like this.
wow turns out money *can* buy happiness
April 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
wow turns out money *can* buy happiness