Announcing the 3rd Edition of “Using and Administering Linux”
I've just signed the contracts for the 3rd Edition of my "Using and Administering Linux" series of books, that together provide a complete self-study course...
Fresh KDE Innovation Meets Ubuntu Stability
Recently, I came across a blog post about the latest release of Plasma KDE Neon, and it piqued my curiosity. I decided to download the KDE user edition,...
Getting Help for Linux
If you're a newcomer to Linux, or you are considering making the move to Linux, one question you'll most certainly ask is, "Is there help...
Nine traits of the veteran Unix admin
Follow this field guide if you want to understand the rare and elusive hard-core Unix geek
A Distributed WordPress Cracking Attack
If you're running a server connected to the Internet, it's under constant attack from the crackers wanting to steal personal or business data, or to...
A Fresh Look at Manjaro KDE Plasma
Linux adventures come in many distributions, and Manjaro is no exception. I decided to download the KDE Plasma version of Manjaro and install it on...
Dipping My Toes into the Arch World with Manjaro Cinnamon
I decided it was time to explore a distribution I had no experience with, so I downloaded Manjaro Cinnamon. I regularly listen to podcasts and...
A look at Fedora 43 Server Edition
I decided to look more closely at the Fedora 43 Server Edition after struggling to set up a BtrFS system to a particular set of...
Reasons for Moving to Linux
Cyndi Bulka, my yoga teacher and co-author of our book, “Linux for Small Business Owners”, and I both switched to Linux for some similar as well as a few different reasons. We did it for our businesses as well as our personal computing needs.
Triangle Linux User Group (TriLUG) February Meeting
Triangle Linux Users Group Topic: Why I use Linux -- And have never used WindowsPresenter: David BothWhen: Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 7:00 to 9:00pmWhere:...
Update on my Oldest Computer
Something interesting happened today that I decided to write about. Not that I don't find interesting things to write about almost daily. I installed updates...
Why I Installed Fedora Server on My Primary Workstation — and How
Customizing a Fedora system from a minimal command line only installation.
Saving Public Library Computers With Linux Mint MATE
I was volunteering at the local public library, where I find myself frequently these days. The library has some older Dell OptiPlex All-in-One desktops that...
Why I Didn’t Convert My Primary Workstation to BtrFS
When I started writing this series about the BtrFS filesystem, I fully intended to migrate my primary workstation from EXT4 so that I could get...
Converting to BtrFS — Episode 5
The previous step in conversion of my main test computer from EXT4 filesystems on a Logical Volume Manager (LVM) base, to BtrFS is complete. It...