Linux Mint: Better Privacy, Cost, and Performance for Your Old Windows Computer
Last week, Windows 10 users faced a dilemma: transition to Windows 11 and potentially purchase a new computer, or embrace the growing Linux community. Personally,...
Read and write data in C
If you’re new to C programming, here are a few tips to improve reading and writing files.
First Look at Fedora 43
Fedora 43 dropped yesterday, October 28, right on schedule. It's nice to know that I can count on version upgrades every 6 months in April...
Fedora 43 Released
Fedora 43 has just been released. The best place to find the link to download Fedora 43 is on the Fedora Project home page. I...
Fedora 43 set for release October 28, 2025
Based on the current schedule for Fedora development, Fedora 43 should be released tomorrow, October 28. Although a delay is possible, that happens rarely and...
Setting up OBS Studio to record videos
Here’s how I configure and use OBS Studio so I can create videos for my YouTube channel.
Empowering Communities with WordPress:
In 2025, WordPress continues to be the backbone of accessible, customizable web publishing—especially for community organizations, libraries, and small businesses. Built on a robust open-source...
Why Linux Is the Hidden Engine Behind Modern Tech
Linux is everywhere—quietly powering the digital world. Whether you’re streaming, driving, learning, or exploring space, chances are Linux is helping make it happen. Space Tech...
How to parse text strings in C
Use strtok to parse a string using ‘tokens’ in your next C program.
A quick look back at ATO 2025
Here it is Thursday already and All Things Open 2025 closed its doors on Tuesday. I spent all three days there and once again had...
Finding hidden package groups using DNF
For some reason, the Fedora packagers are hiding a large number of package groups so that you can't see them when you search using dnf...
A caution about using sudo
This example shows why it is important that users should not be able to edit scripts that they can run with sudo.
Rethinking su vs sudo
If you've been hanging around Both.org for a while, you've undoubtedly noticed that I much prefer using the su - command to obtain elevated privileges...
ATO book signing schedule announced
The ATO organizers have announced the book signing schedule for All Things Open 2025. I'll be signing copies of three of my books on Monday...