The lack of data security is something that has recently affected some municipal governments in a negative way. Atlanta in 2018 was attacked with a ransomware and demanded $51,000 before they would unlock it. Baltimore was hit a second time this past May [2019]. I am not a security expert but in my non-expert opinion, … Continue reading Back In Time for Data Backups on openSUSE | Retrospective
Month: July 2019
Bodhi Linux 5.0 | Review from an openSUSE User
Linux is a fun thing and trying out other distributions can result in a myriad of experiences. Some distributions concentrate on user experience or mostly the technical underpinnings. Some distributions put their own feel while others minimize their modifications. I am a long time openSUSE user and am perfectly content with all that it has … Continue reading Bodhi Linux 5.0 | Review from an openSUSE User
Wavebox | Chat Unification Snap Application on openSUSE Tumbleweed
From time to time, I like to play around with the universal packaging available in Linux. It has mostly been AppImages and Flatpak but I wanted to Snap something into my system. After working out an AppArmor issue. Snaps were working fantastically well once again. The application I wanted to try was another Chat Message … Continue reading Wavebox | Chat Unification Snap Application on openSUSE Tumbleweed
Budgie 10.4 on openSUSE Leap 15.1
In my ongoing mission to ensure that I am keeping up on as many wiki pages for openSUSE as I can, I noticed that the information I put in for the terminal installation process for the Budgie Desktop was not right, I didn't look through the history but I'm sure it was absolutely my fault. Regardless, I … Continue reading Budgie 10.4 on openSUSE Leap 15.1
Outside the Cubicle | Gladiator Geartrack Gardening Pack
In my quest to remove inefficiency in my life and make activities more functional, I purchased this Gladiator Geartrack Gardening Pack by Whirlpool Corporation. I want to make it understood that I do work for Whirlpool and they in no way sponsor, support or endorse any of this. I was given an opportunity to get … Continue reading Outside the Cubicle | Gladiator Geartrack Gardening Pack
Debian 10 | Review from an openSUSE User
I have used Debian for years on and off... probably more off than on... but when I had some odd hardware to install Linux, Debian is always the go to distribution. In my mind, Debian is known for old packages and a crusty installer. For many applications, old packages are fine and a crusty installer … Continue reading Debian 10 | Review from an openSUSE User
Outside the Cubicle | Sledgehammer Repair, Handle Replacement
Last fall (2018) I broke my "new" sledge hammer. I had maybe gotten all of 3 months of use out of it and snapped the wooden handle right below the business end. After much consternation, I picked up a fiberglass handle instead of a wooden one mostly due to the feel and finish of the handle. … Continue reading Outside the Cubicle | Sledgehammer Repair, Handle Replacement
SimpleScreenRecorder on openSUSE
A fine tool for which I recently had some use is this very capable application called SimpleScreenRecorder. I used it to create a couple simple videos mostly to see how well it works but mostly for the purpose of creating something useful as a reference. To install it on openSUSE use the one-click method here: … Continue reading SimpleScreenRecorder on openSUSE
OpenMandriva | Review from an openSUSE User
My beginnings of using Linux started in 2002 on Mandrake Linux. I transitioned to full time Linux for my home computer in November of 2003 with Mandrake Linux on a Sony Vaio Laptop. This was my first serious attempt and getting the Winmodem going was... challenging. This is where I really learned to start documenting … Continue reading OpenMandriva | Review from an openSUSE User