Linux, technology and other nonsense

Collection of notes, guides, thoughts and solutions gathered through exploration, professionally and in my lab.

Welcome to CubicleNate.com. A digital bookshelf where I put tech related information, such as, Linux, vintage computing, building or fixing things, food or other nonsense. This site is essentially my public facing notebook. The purpose for this site was initially for my reference but seemingly has become something of use for others too. If you happen to find something useful or even utter garbage here, please let me know. Although I do my best to minimize errors, I’m quite certain my notes are still riddled with countless blunders. Any corrections are absolutely welcome.

My primary focus will be on Linux, or specifically openSUSE Linux and getting work or fun done with it. I get my jollies from re-purposing yesterdays “modern” hardware and make it relevant once again. Linux extends the service life of a lot of the hardware that is so often discarded before its time. I do dabble in other distributions of Linux but only to ensure that I have some level of comfort when helping other Linux users out. I tend to blather from time to time about whatever projects that occupy time.

CubicleLabs

Either a lack of focus or a multitude of interests, either way, here are the main focuses of this site and the kind of information you will find here.

Linux

Linux was the first reason that this site came to be. Largely focused around my favorite open source project, openSUSE and the greatest distribution of all time, Tumbleweed but I will wonder into other distributions as well, because it is fun.

Vintage Technology

Since I grew up in the 8-bit and 16-bit eras, I have a soft spot for those machines. Largely, anything that is Commodore 64, Amiga or even Atari is king but I have a soft spot for many others.

Self-Dependance

I am continually exploring various ways to be more self-reliant or at least interdependent as opposed to dependent on infrastructural systems. I do think it is nearly impossible to be completely independent but the more you can provide for yourself, the better.

Hardware

Without hardware, software has nothing to run on and without software, hardware just sits. There is a lot of really cool hardware and I will share my “neat” discoveries here.

CAD and 3D Printing

Largely, this is an area for designing, making and using digital tools to solve physical problems, or just have fun creating solutions.

Other Nonsense

Essentially, anything that doesn’t quite fit in any of those other areas will fit here. This could be everything from Christmas lighting to raising chickens.

An array of resources

Aiming to be a resource tool for edge cases

Tutorials and guides

Linux but mostly my almost unhealthy obsession with the openSUSE Project
Setting up various pieces of hardware and software
Customizing and refining operating system or software functions to suit my particular requirements

Blatherings

Sometimes I like to write but I don’t blog, I blather. Often about various things that interest me relating to modern and vintage tech.
Reflecting on the state of technology, the industry and what to do to own your tech, be as reliant as possible and continue to grow and learn.
Concentrate on self-empowerment and understanding digital tools.