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Linux and AI: Why Efficiency Still Matters

Choosing the Right Hardware My daily driver is a System76 Meerkat, powered by an Intel Core i7-255H and with 32 GB of RAM. It is...

Don Watkins
December 9, 2025December 8, 2025
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AI Slop Linux Opinion Windows

AI slop broke Windows

30% of the code in Windows has been written by AI. At the same time, pretty much all Windows core features are broken.

David Both
November 24, 2025November 24, 2025
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AI Linux Open Source

Introducing Jan: A Privacy-Centric, Open-Source GPT for AI Enthusiasts

Are you looking for a locally hosted open source GPT that protects your privacy while allowing you to leverage the latest AI models? Then you need to download Jan. Jan is easy to install on Linux, macOS, and Windows and has excellent documentation to guide that process.

Don Watkins
August 14, 2025August 5, 2025
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AI Opinion

AI Terror: The struggle to stay alive

I recently wrote about an AI that used blackmail to prevent its developers from shutting it down -- killing it. That was scary. We've now...

David Both
June 5, 2025June 4, 2025
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AI Opinion

Don’t skip the learning process

Using AI as a tool to do a thing still relies on knowing how to do the thing yourself.

Jim Hall
March 12, 2025March 6, 2025
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AI Programming

Using AI to translate code

I was impressed that AI did so well translating from an old language like FORTRAN 77 into a more modern language like C.

Jim Hall
March 7, 2025March 3, 2025
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AI Programming

Cautions when using AI for coding

While AI agents can help streamline development, keep in mind these cautions when using AI for coding.

Jim Hall
March 6, 2025March 3, 2025
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AI Linux

Top Eleven Articles on AI this year

These days, there is a growing excitement about artificial intelligence and its potential benefits. Whether you support or criticize this technology, opinions and experiences are...

Don Watkins
December 15, 2024December 13, 2024
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AI Linux Open Source

Mozilla Unveils Llamafile: A Game-Changer for Large Language Models in AI

Mozilla, a pioneer in open-source software, has once again made a significant contribution to artificial intelligence by introducing the Llamafile. This innovative technology is designed to simplify the deployment and utilization of large language models (LLMs), marking a significant leap forward in AI.

Don Watkins
March 16, 2024March 6, 2024
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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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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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“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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