This phrase appears in the "under the hood" section of my blog.
Just now I was reading a post by an "influencer" on a well-known social media platform. The post was biased, lacking in content, useless. Digital waste. A waste of bits and energy. Shortly after, I read a fantastic post written by a user of a #snac instance, and I know it's running on a Raspberry Pi, at their home.
And that phrase immediately came to mind.

Goodnight, world.

#Reflection

We’ve been thinking — what if there was a structured course to help more people learn how to use and contribute to FreeBSD?

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your sysadmin skills, we’d love your input:

Would a FreeBSD course be useful to you or your team?

Your feedback could help shape future resources for the community.

#FreeBSD #OpenSourceLearning #TechTraining #FreeBSDFoundation

!! VERY EARLY PREVIEW !!

KFediViewer (Preliminary name): An application for KDE Plasma, to view the personal data export of a Mastodon instance in a timeline-like manner.

Usefor if someone has exported the personal data as a .zip file from a Mastodon instance and want to view it locally.

Will be published sometimes 2025 on Codeberg under a free (FOSS) license 🙂

#fediverse #mastodon #kde #kdeplasma #linux #activitypub #opensource #foss

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Screenshot of KFediviewer. A local tool to view Mastodon data exports

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Expanded Image view of KFediviewer. A local tool to view Mastodon data exports

Ain't it pretty?

#ORIC #3DPrinting

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Behind an ORIC Atmos, a small black CRT display on an almost perfectly matching red swivel stand.

Today, Slackware Linux is 32 years old. As such, I love Slackware in all of 4,294,967,295 ways.

@volkerdi Thank you for everything you have done for the Linux world, and thanks to everyone who has helped contribute along the way. Without you, Linux would not nearly be the awesome ecosystem we know today. Here's to many more years of Slackware.

Thank you for everything, Patrick :-)

#Slackware #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS #32YearsOfSlackware

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Slackware Linux logo

The one stop thread for Techno-Mage issues deemed “finished”.

You can also find the following (and more) here: analognowhere.com/techno-mage

New issues always go to the top, this does not imply story chronology.

If you would like to support my work with a monetary donation, you can do so here analognowhere.com/support Note that this will not improve the quality of my work or reveal any secrets.

Either way, if you enjoy what I make, I’m glad.

Techno-Mage in:

Welcome to Metacity

analognowhere.com/…/welcome-to-metacity

Child of 9 (collection so far)

lemmy.sdf.org/post/28322070

What Else Was I to Do?

lemmy.sdf.org/post/21198712

Blood Ties

lemmy.sdf.org/post/21059287

Tribe Out of Time

lemmy.sdf.org/post/20603964

How Hard Could It Be?

lemmy.sdf.org/post/14351331

Wellington, part2

lemmy.sdf.org/post/13839582

Techno-Mage #1

lemmy.sdf.org/post/12628297

Techno-Mage in Pocket Daemons

lemmy.sdf.org/post/11275993

Techno-Mage in Techno-Warlock 2

lemmy.sdf.org/post/9796713

Techno-Mage in King’s Hold

lemmy.sdf.org/post/480625

Techno-Mage in eNTroPy

lemmy.sdf.org/post/2666799

arch_company, prequel to FLASHBACK

lemmy.sdf.org/post/2949801

OpenWalker

lemmy.sdf.org/post/1493411

Techno-Warlock

lemmy.sdf.org/post/319740

Wellington, a special Techno-Mage issue

lemmy.sdf.org/post/2182690

Techno-Mage in The Man Without a Nose

lemmy.sdf.org/post/2291418

Prophet of the Book of Links

lemmy.sdf.org/post/1093215

the machine bleeds dithered monochrome

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TECHNO-MAGE Comic issues:

On this day in 2003, Matthew Dillon sent out an email making an announcement that would go on to become a landmark in the history of the BSD family. The title read:

"Announcing DragonFly BSD!"

Happy 22nd birthday #DragonFly #BSD!

To many more year of challenging goals and ideals, cutting ties with legacy when it makes sense, preferring a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach to the development of the system and the innovative spirit ! 🎂 🍾 🥂 🥳

#DragonFlyBSD #RUNBSD #HappyBirthdayDragonFlyBSD

Read the original announcement: https://www.slackware.com/announce/1.0.php

#Slackware #Linux #FOSS #HappyBirthdaySlackware

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(Photo: Patrick Volkerding at a Linux event in the early 2000s)

Welcome to The BSD Cafe Journal! This platform is an extension of the BSD Cafe, born from a long-held vision to create a central, multi-author space for the BSD and open-source communities. Just like the traditional Italian cafés (called “bar“) where people gathered to read the news and chat, our Journal aims to be a vibrant hub for reading, sharing, and staying informed.

What You’ll Find Here

The BSD Cafe Journal is dedicated to providing original, educational, and insightful content on a regular basis. You can expect:

• News and Updates: Stay current with the latest happenings in the BSD and Open Source worlds.
• Tutorials and Guides: Learn new skills and deepen your understanding.
• Technical Articles: Dive into detailed explanations and analyses.
• Author Contributions: Our writers will share original articles, link to their own blog posts (but not only), and offer unique perspectives.

This isn’t an aggregator, nor is it here to replace your favorite personal blogs or newsletters. Instead, it’s a complementary space where authors can contribute high-quality content that informs and connects our community.

Our Guiding Principles

The BSD Cafe Journal operates on the same core values that define the BSD Cafe:

• Positivity and Constructive Discussion: We aim to build up, not tear down. Supporters, not haters.
• Promoting BSDs and Open Source: Our focus is on the advancement and sharing of knowledge within these communities.
• No Hype, No Drama, No Politics: We steer clear of trends, conflicts, and divisive topics. Our goal is to unite, not inflame.
• Respect, Tolerance, and Inclusivity: Everyone is welcome here. We strive to create an environment where readers and contributors alike feel respected, never judged, offended, or excluded.

Our Platform: WordPress and the Fediverse

We’ve chosen WordPress for its robust features, including excellent role management for contributors and authors, its portability across BSDs, and crucially, its ActivityPub support. This means:

• Individual Author Identities: Each author can have their own identity within the Fediverse and be followed directly.
• Follow the Journal: You can also follow the entire Journal to get all our updates.

We encourage original content, but also welcome links to relevant articles published elsewhere. For example, the founder will link technical posts from ITNotes when they’re published. Our aim is a content-rich, ad-free, privacy-respecting news site under the BSD Café umbrella.

Join the Conversation!

Content coordination for authors happens in a dedicated, private Matrix room. We also have a public Matrix room (https://matrix.to/#/#bsdcafejournal:bsd.cafe) where you can discuss ideas, provide feedback, and share suggestions with the community.

The success of the Journal depends on its contributors. If you enjoy writing, explaining, and sharing your knowledge, we invite you to join us! The Journal is waiting for your unique voice.

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About The BSD Cafe Journal

Dear friends of the BSD Cafe,

This idea has been in my mind since the very beginning of this adventure, almost two years ago. Over time, several people have suggested it. But until recently, I felt the timing just wasn’t right - for many reasons. Today, I believe it finally is.

So I’m happy to announce a new service:
The BSD Cafe Journal - https://journal.bsd.cafe

At first, I thought I’d use BSSG for it (I even added multi-author support with this in mind), but in the end, it didn’t feel like the right tool for the job.

The idea is to create a multi-author space, with content published on a fairly regular basis. A reference point for news, updates, tutorials, technical articles - a place to inform and connect.
Just like people in Italy used to stop by cafes to read the newspaper and chat about the day’s news, the BSD Cafe Journal aims to be a space for reading, sharing, and staying informed - all in the spirit of the BSD Cafe.

What it’s not:
It’s not here to replace personal blogs, or excellent newsletters like @vermaden 's. And it’s not an aggregator.

What it is:
A place where authors can write original content, share links to posts on their own blogs or elsewhere, publish guides, offer insights, or dive into technical explanations.

The guiding principles are the same as always: positivity, constructive discussion, promoting BSDs and open source in general. No hype (sharing a cool new service is fine, posting non-stop about the latest trend is not), no drama, no politics. The goal is to bring people together, not divide them. To inform, not inflame.
Respect, tolerance, and inclusivity are key. Everyone should feel welcome reading the BSD Cafe Journal - never judged, offended, or excluded.

The platform I’ve chosen is WordPress, for several reasons: it’s portable (runs well on all BSDs), has great built-in role management (contributors, authors, etc.), and - last but not least - supports ActivityPub.
This means every author will have their own identity in the Fediverse (like: @stefano@journal.bsd.cafe ) and can be followed directly, and it’ll also be possible to follow the whole Journal.

Original and educational content is encouraged, but it’s also perfectly fine to link to existing articles elsewhere. Personally, I’ll link my technical posts from ITNotes whenever I publish them there.

The goal is simple: a news-oriented site, rich in content, ad-free, respectful of privacy - all under the BSD Cafe umbrella.

Content coordination will happen in a dedicated Matrix room for authors. There’ll also be a public room for discussing ideas, giving feedback, and sharing suggestions.

Of course, I can’t do this alone. A journal with no content is just an empty shell.
So here’s my call for action:
Who’s ready to lend a hand? If you enjoy writing, explaining, sharing your knowledge - the Journal is waiting for you.

#BSDCafe #BSDCafeServices #BSDCafeUpdates #BSDCafeAnnouncements #RunBSD #FreeBSD #NetBSD #OpenBSD #illumos #Linux #OSS #OpenSource #BCJournal #BSDCafeJournal

market

#unix_surrealism

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a hacker purchase a hacker thing from another hacker

this is just a magnetic dream

Fediverse! I am looking for some good internet radio station recommendations! hit me with your favorites.

Tired of software tracking you, and using your content to feed AI services? Switch to free and open source software – like #LibreOffice, which is backed by a non-profit (@tdforg) and has zero interest in your data: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/06/10/libreoffice-for-end-user-privacy-tdfs-annual-report-2024/ #foss #OpenSource #privacy

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Infographic saying that LibreOffice has no telemetry, no data mining, and no hidden algorithms

Feliz #DíaDelLibro, preciosuras. Aprovecho el día de hoy para daros unas sugerencias como regalo de unos libros que casualmente he escrito yo.
#libros #literatura #mujeresescritoras

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Tres libros en una mesa. En naranja, "Los Sims: El arte de similar la vida real". En rojo, "Resident Evil: El terror se vuelve interactivo". En azul: "The Witcher: La cumbre del rol inmersivo.

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"La Tragedia del Fantasma de Esparta"

#permacomputing

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it's a motivation poster titled SAD ENDING it features a cheerful person saying: "this is a happy life." The subtitle says: "Now your worth is measured in gigabytes of RAM"

Meanwhile in Arizona.
#food #eggs #heat #arizona

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A couple of eggs sizzle away in a cast iron pan placed on the sidewalk.

Proof that *BSD truly nourishes!
Just dropped off a FreeBSD server for a client (a bakery, how cool is that?!) who's already a *BSD evangelist (they've been running FreeBSD & OpenBSD thanks to my earlier installs).
They were so chuffed, they sent me home with a haul of their yummy products!

Best. Clients. Ever. 😋

#RunBSD #FreeBSD #OpenBSD #BSD #techlife #bakinggoodness

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An assortment of organic breads, cookies, and crackers, a delightful gift from a very happy bakery client after a FreeBSD server install. My tummy (and my wallet) thank *BSD!

Is #Navidrome still the best choice for self-hosting music files?

#askfedi #selfhosting #selfhosted

Pretty much all my stuff is junk, when it's something I use personally.

This new (old) 32" TV is no exception. It replaces my crappy 22" monitor. Still 1080p. Nice for movies. See: monitor on top.

Yes, that's duct tape. All my things are duct tape. The only stuff I have that's *not* duct-tape is the stuff I sell.

I get sloppy leftovers and bodge everything.

The best part is the price: I only paid for the duct tape. The old owner of this display has no use for it anymore.

Waste not want not.

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a hap hazardly made work desk with lots of computers on it, and two monitors, one of which is duct-taped in place instead of screwing a monitor mount to the wall. also some soldering stuff. a coffee mug in the shape of a fish. some random clutter on said desk. Also a keyboard and a mouse is present. This is Leah Rowe's home computing setup.

echo hwaccel on > /dev/vgactl

#9front #plan9

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Photo of the default 9front Rio desktop

Fediverse is still the most lively social network I have ever used, since MySpace in 2003. It is better than Twitter or any commercial social media platform ever was. Absolutely love being here.

The most profound thing about it is the international coverage. After the first wave of enshittification in 2010, algorithms took over, and suddenly as a polyglot I was labeled as Finnish. No more visible international posts, people only saw the Finnish ones.

I've noticed the same effect in commercial AI. It ignores the fact that I use English online 99% of the time and still replies to me in Finnish despite all instructions. Algorithms and AI label you. They assign you a language, a status, a certain type of person. There's no changing that.

The Fediverse and Mastodon are delightfully mine, yours, and truly open source - respecting privacy. Nobody's machine can tell you, "You are this, and this is why we do that."

Fuck labelers and the fog machines. Let me be me. Here, on my own server, I can embrace my weirdness and post however I want, how often I want, whenever I want, in whatever language I choose - without constantly worrying about how my identity will be perceived by a machine.

#SocialMedia #Mastodon #Fediverse

Everybody's a critic.

Quizás le sirva a alguien.

https://mpv.io/

CC: @BackFromTheDud@mas.to @thedaemon@snac.9front.club

¿Qué te hace experto en Linux?

Repito: No es mal plan!

CC: @monsieurvenus@masto.es

i r pro css person

18 .red {
19     color: red;
20 }
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Por eso mismo hice el comentario al respecto de desistir de la idea de que Conversations implemente "stories" ( o cualquier otra característica de ese tipo ) en el futuro inmediato ...

For today's #ThankYouTuesday, I'd like to thank everyone who supports the Fediverse. So, that means *you*. Yes, you, the one reading this.
Thank you!

The Fediverse truly is for everyone: if you don't have the skills or means to set up your own instance, you can join one of the public instances that aligns with your aspirations. If you can and want to, you can create your own instance, and thanks to lightweight (and interoperable) software, you can do it with spare hardware or very affordable VPS.
So thank you to all of you, friends of the Fediverse!

#Fediverse #Mastodon #snac #GoToSocial #Wordpress #Mitra #Akkoma #Pleroma #Honk #Peertube #Pixelfed #TooManyToEnumerateHere

Je propose de le rebaptiser youpub

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Bienvenue en 2025 où les sites se piratage ont moins de pub que youtube

A lo que me refería era a "desistir" de la idea que Conversations vaya a implementar ese tipo de extensiones ( y casi cualquiera que pertenezca al grupo de la 0400 en adelante.. ), al menos en el futuro inmediato ( y mediato también )

Será cuestión de coordinar un "grupo de presión" y empezar a llenar los repositorios de #Conversations #Monocles #Cheogram #Dino etc... con [Feature Request] para que la implementen!

PD: en lo personal desistiría de Conversation, que ni siquiera tiene la opción de configurar imágenes de fondo en la pantalla del chat ..

CC: @movim@piaille.fr

https://mov.im/community/pubsub.movim.eu/Movim/movim-0-29-rankin-time-to-share-your-story-oX4pra

Creo que es el único cliente que implementó la #XMPP XEP-0501 hasta el momento ...

https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0501.html

Ojalá te sea de utilidad

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We may be welcoming a new family member soon, any suggestions on names? 🐈🐾🐾

@volkerdi In celebration of Pride Month, and as a queer slacker myself, I quickly made this in GIMP. Now all the LGBTQ+ Slackware users can have a cool logo.

What you think? Pretty cool huh? :-)

#Slackware #Linux #Pride #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #MadeInGIMP

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Slackware logo with the Pride Progress flag (plus intersex circle) as the colors underneath the "S"

The #XMPP Newsletter for June 2025 is out!

Read about the latest XMPP universe updates and updates on our #standards!

https://xmpp.org/2025/07/the-xmpp-newsletter-june-2025/

Enjoy reading! 📰 ☕

#jabber #chat #interoperability #rtc
#opensource #decentralization #federation

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The XMPP Newsletter Logo

Cosas rarunas que se sintonizan por satélite. 🙂