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Getting Help for Linux

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026
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Nine traits of the veteran Unix admin

February 20, 2026February 24, 2026
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A Distributed WordPress Cracking Attack

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026
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Getting Started With the cd Command

February 11, 2026February 10, 2026
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A Fresh Look at Manjaro KDE Plasma

February 10, 2026February 9, 2026
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Dipping My Toes into the Arch World with Manjaro Cinnamon

February 9, 2026February 6, 2026
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A look at Fedora 43 Server Edition

February 4, 2026February 3, 2026
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Reasons for Moving to Linux

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026
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Triangle Linux User Group (TriLUG) February Meeting

January 29, 2026February 10, 2026
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Applications Open Source

Millions of Openly Licensed Images and More at Your Fingertips

Openverse is an open-source search engine that contains over 700 million openly licensed images, audio clips, and more.

Don Watkins
January 27, 2024January 27, 2024
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Command Line LibreOffice

Supercharge LibreOffice with Command Line Automation

Did you know that one of LibreOffice’s powers is the ability to operate from the command line like converting documents from one format to another?

Don Watkins
January 22, 2024January 22, 2024
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Cinnamon Desktop Linux

Cinnamon: A Tale of Forks and Familiarity in the Linux Desktop Landscape

Cinnamon is a familiar interface to welcome newcomers transitioning from Windows or macOS.

Don Watkins
January 13, 2024February 4, 2026
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Multimedia Open Source

Audio Preservation Challenges

Creation of DVDs from unusual file formats can be a challenge. Open source tools can be used in creative ways to make this possible.

Don Watkins
January 6, 2024January 6, 2024
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Linux Open Source Software

Creating a universal live Linux USB drive

Image by Don Watkins. CC-by-SA 4.0 Use them for troubleshooting problems and to demonstrate the beauty and utility of using Linux I frequently create USB...

Don Watkins
January 4, 2024January 2, 2024
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Command Line Linux

Conquering the Command Line for Linux Beginners

12 Essential Linux Commands for Beginners

Don Watkins
January 2, 2024January 2, 2024
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Bash Linux

Linux Love Affair: Screenfetch vs. Neofetch – Who Wears the Crown?

Image by: Opensource.com CC-by-SA 4 You might want to share your Linux configuration with others for many reasons. You might be looking for help troubleshooting...

Don Watkins
December 31, 2023January 1, 2024
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Education

Future-Proofing Education: Why WordPress is the PK-12 Platform You Need

I believe that WordPress has a place in every PK-12 school. Most teachers are looking for ways to engage parents with news from the classroom...

Don Watkins
December 30, 2023December 21, 2023
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Education Open Source Software

Level Up Learning: Unleashing the Power of Open-Source Tools in Schools

Open-source classroom tools are becoming more popular among educators because they offer affordable and customizable solutions. These tools improve the learning experience, promote collaboration, and...

Don Watkins
December 20, 2023December 18, 2023
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Code Linux

Interview Hack: AI saves the day(and ears)

I love interviews. It’s a great way to get to know a person and it’s often a great way to learn. One of the most...

Don Watkins
December 19, 2023December 18, 2023
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Graphics Open Source Software

Upscayl: From Blurry to Beautiful with Free AI Magic

I've been interested in photography ever since I co-opted my father's Kodak 620 camera as a young boy. I used it to take pictures of...

Don Watkins
December 18, 2023December 18, 2023
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Open Source Software

Five open source writing apps

AbiWord: AbiWord is a free and open-source word processor software. It is written in C++, and since version 3, it is based on GTK+ 3....

Don Watkins
December 16, 2023December 17, 2023
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Command Line Linux

Getting the most out of your NVME drives

My laptops are equipped with NVMe drives, which impress me with their incredible speed. I'm delighted by the lightning-fast boot times and seamless data read...

Don Watkins
December 15, 2023December 15, 2023
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Linux Open Source Software Tips and tricks

Cronopete: A graphical backup utility for Linux

Cronopete is a graphical backup utility for Linux that is modeled after Apple's Time Machine. It aims to simplify the creation of periodic backups by...

Don Watkins
December 15, 2023
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Linux Open Source Software

Embracing Freedom and Flexibility: Why Linux Mint Could be Your Perfect OS Choice

I have owned several MacBooks, and I purchased one for my wife a few years ago. She's not a power user, mainly utilizing it for...

Don Watkins
December 13, 2023December 13, 2023
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Linux Tips and tricks

Inxi: Unleashing the Power of Linux System Insights through Command Line Mastery

In the world of Linux, where power and flexibility reign supreme, one of the most valuable tools at a user's disposal is the command line...

Don Watkins
December 13, 2023December 13, 2023
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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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It is a capital mistake to theorize before you have all the evidence. It biases the judgment.

— Sherlock Holmes

Links: Moving to Linux

  • 7 Reasons Fedora Might Be a Better Windows Replacement Than Linux Mint
  • 7 Reasons Why Windows Users Avoid Linux (Which Aren’t True Anymore)
  • Best Linux distros to try before Windows 10 support ends
  • How to switch your Windows 10 PC to Linux Mint – for free
  • I replaced my entire Microsoft Office subscription with free open-source apps
  • Isn’t It Time to Switch to Linux? 12 Reasons to Abandon Windows
  • KDE for W10 Exiles
  • Linux: A true story
  • Why Denmark is dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for LibreOffice and Linux
  • Why I Switched to Linux From Windows

“systemd for SysAdmins” Now Available

May 13,2025

My latest book — a #1 New Release on Amazon — “systemd for Linux  SysAdmins” is now available from my publisher, Apress, and on Amazon.

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