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    • Using and Administering Linux โ€“ Zero to SysAdmin: 2nd Edition
    • The Linux Philosophy for SysAdmins
    • Using and Administering Linux
    • Linux for Small Business Owners
    • Errata
      • Correct Figure 16-5 in Volume 1
      • Networking Chapter of “Using And Administering Linux” Needs Additional Preparation
      • Corrected Figure 19-2
      • Revised systemd target list
      • Revised Figure 2-6 in Volume 3
  • Technical Information
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1

Book Proofs Completed

September 25, 2023
2

Updates to Tech Website

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023
3

Liquid Cooling Experiments

August 23, 2023August 25, 2023
4

Why I Save Old Computer Parts

August 22, 2023August 25, 2023
5

Volume 1 Finalized

August 4, 2023September 4, 2023
6

Saving Another Computer with Linux

August 3, 2023August 25, 2023
7

2nd Edition Updates Completed

July 29, 2023September 4, 2023
8

Announcing the 2nd Edition – Using and Administering Linux

June 18, 2023September 4, 2023
9

Taming Static

December 16, 2022August 29, 2023
Desktop Tips and tricks

My Laptop Has No Numlock LED

Note: The tool described in this post worked on Fedora 33 but no longer works with Fedora 34. Because this code is no longer maintained...

David Both
March 29, 2021May 8, 2021
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Linux

Using my own books

One of the things I state in the Introductions about my books is that I use them myself as references and this week was no...

David Both
January 23, 2021January 23, 2021
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Linux

Setting the number of desktop workspaces for Xfce4

I just learned something very cool. Sometimes it is necessary to make remote modifications to a desktop using the command line. In this case I...

David Both
December 12, 2020December 14, 2020
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Fedora Information Upgrades

Fedora 33 first impressions

I have posted an article about my first impressions of Fedora 33 on my technical website. Well - in addition to that in my previous...

David Both
October 30, 2020November 4, 2020
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Fedora Fixing problems Tips and tricks

Fedora 33 name resolution fails

I just installed Fedora 33 today, the first day it became available. One of the major changes, a switch from the ancient nss resolver to...

David Both
October 27, 2020
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Fixing problems I really borked it this time

How I borked my computer

Even seasoned Sysadmins can have epic fails And this was mine. It was a bit frustrating - well, a lot frustrating. I managed to totally...

David Both
September 14, 2020September 19, 2020
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Fixing problems Information

Migrating to SSD.

A few weeks ago I installed an M.2 SSD drive in my primary workstation, and just today I installed a second one. The complete story...

David Both
September 9, 2020September 13, 2020
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Linux

Installing Fedora 32 on System76 Oryx Pro

In November 2018 I ordered an Oryx Pro laptop with a 17" display from System76. This laptop came with the System76 version of Ubuntu, POP_os!....

David Both
August 14, 2020August 14, 2020
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Fedora News Opinion

Fedora 32 rocks – with a couple issues

Fedora 32 became available yesterday and - LinuxGeek46 that I am - I managed to upgrade 7 out of 8 of my Fedora hosts yesterday...

David Both
April 29, 2020April 29, 2020
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Desktop Fixing problems Linux

Copy and Paste fails

After a recent upgrade to my primary workstation, and a new installation on a couple virtual machines, I discovered that copy and paste was not...

David Both
March 13, 2020March 14, 2020
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Adding more programmers to a late software project makes it later.

— Brook’s Law

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  • About
    • Contact
  • Linux
    • Why I use Linux
    • The real reason we use Linux
    • What is Open Source Software?
  • My Linux Books
    • Using and Administering Linux โ€“ Zero to SysAdmin: 2nd Edition
    • The Linux Philosophy for SysAdmins
    • Using and Administering Linux
    • Linux for Small Business Owners
    • Errata
      • Correct Figure 16-5 in Volume 1
      • Networking Chapter of “Using And Administering Linux” Needs Additional Preparation
      • Corrected Figure 19-2
      • Revised systemd target list
      • Revised Figure 2-6 in Volume 3
  • Technical Information
  • Articles

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  • Linux
    • Why I use Linux
    • The real reason we use Linux
    • What is Open Source Software?
  • My Linux Books
    • Using and Administering Linux โ€“ Zero to SysAdmin: 2nd Edition
    • The Linux Philosophy for SysAdmins
    • Using and Administering Linux
    • Linux for Small Business Owners
    • Errata
      • Correct Figure 16-5 in Volume 1
      • Networking Chapter of “Using And Administering Linux” Needs Additional Preparation
      • Corrected Figure 19-2
      • Revised systemd target list
      • Revised Figure 2-6 in Volume 3
  • Technical Information
  • Articles
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