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Network Upgrades Completed — Sort of

David Both January 24, 2026
0 So I didn’t upgrade to 3Gb Gfiber. I wanted a couple things like static IPs that...
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Saving Public Library Computers With Linux Mint MATE

Don Watkins January 22, 2026
I was volunteering at the local public library, where I find myself frequently these days. The library...
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Network Upgrades at Both.org

David Both January 21, 2026
Starting Friday morning, January 23, I’m having Google fiber installed. It’s 3Gb symmetric, which is 3x that...
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Why I Didn’t Convert My Primary Workstation to BtrFS

David Both January 21, 2026
When I started writing this series about the BtrFS filesystem, I fully intended to migrate my primary...
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Create a Linux kiosk at your library

Seth Kenlon January 20, 2026
2 As a frequent client of my local library, I’m very invested in the health, sustainability, and...
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Writing a fun turn-based game

Jim Hall January 19, 2026
With a bit of programming, you'll never get bored.
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Converting to BtrFS — Episode 5

David Both January 16, 2026
2 The previous step in conversion of my main test computer from EXT4 filesystems on a Logical...
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Why I prefer tar to zip

Seth Kenlon January 15, 2026
1 I love having choices when it comes to computing, and especially in the world of open...
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Development isn’t over until it’s packaged

Seth Kenlon January 14, 2026
Most software development I’ve done has been utilities for highly specific workflows. I’ve written code to ensure...
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Tinkering with Immutable Linux: How Fedora Cosmic Atomic Won Me Over

Don Watkins January 13, 2026
2 I have been doing a lot of reading and listening to YouTube videos about immutable distributions...
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Using Wildcards on the Bash Command Line

David Both January 12, 2026
1 The function of any shell, whether Bash, KSH, CSH is to take commands entered on the...
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2025 — a Great Year for Both.org

David Both January 10, 2026
2025 was an amazing year for Both.org. We started with only a few visitors per day and...
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How Immutable Linux Could Save Libraries Thousands

Don Watkins January 9, 2026
Immutable systems like Silverblue can be configured for kiosk mode in libraries and other public spaces that...
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The difference in open source licenses

Jim Hall January 8, 2026
Not all open source licenses are the same. Choose the one that matters to you.
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Counting words from online articles

Jim Hall January 7, 2026
Here's how I automated counting words from a series of articles.
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Buying a Linux laptop that will last

Jim Hall January 6, 2026
My advice when buying a new laptop to run Linux.
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Why I’ve Never Used Windows

On February 12 I gave a presentation at the Triangle Linux Users Group (TriLUG) about why I use Linux and why I’ve never used Windows.

Here’s the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/live/uCK_haOXPFM 

David Both ATO Interview

Last October at All Things Open (ATO) I was interviewed by Jason Hibbits of We Love Open Source. It’s posted in the article “Why today’s AI isn’t intelligent (yet)“.

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