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...
Getting Started With the cd Command
The cd command is used on the Linux command line to change from one directory to another. This article looks at how it works and some of its interesting yet less well-known capabilities.
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.
Network Upgrades Completed — Sort of
So I didn't upgrade to 3Gb Gfiber. I wanted a couple things like static IPs that they can't or won't do without using their business...
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...
Network Upgrades at Both.org
Starting Friday morning, January 23, I'm having Google fiber installed. It's 3Gb symmetric, which is 3x that which my ATT fiber provides, costs less, and...
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...
Create a Linux kiosk at your library
As a frequent client of my local library, I'm very invested in the health, sustainability, and privacy of library systems all over the world. When...
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...