FerenOS undoubtedly focuses on visual aesthetics, user interface and user experience. The last time I looked at FerenOS, it was built on the Cinnamon Desktop Environment. At the time, the Plasma version was called "Feren Next" and and initially I was disappointed I didn't use the Plasma version, but now I am very glad I … Continue reading FerenOS (2020) | Review from an openSUSE User
Month: January 2020
Noodlings 13 | Kontact Solaar through a VPN
The luckiest podcast or just a baker's dozen of noodlings. 13th Noodling of nonsense Kontact | Akonadi Reference The killer feature of the Plasma Desktop has been the KDE Personal Information Manager, Kontact. I have been using it since 2004 time frame and although we have had a tenuous relationship over the years, specifically the … Continue reading Noodlings 13 | Kontact Solaar through a VPN
Configuring a Cisco switch from a Linux Terminal with Minicom
As much as I like playing in the terminal, the jury is still out as to how much I like working with Cisco. To be as objective as possible, I need to tell myself that: 1, I am not familiar with the command set or how they like to do things so I must be open … Continue reading Configuring a Cisco switch from a Linux Terminal with Minicom
Windscribe VPN on openSUSE
With all the talk of VPN (Virtual Private Network) services to keep you safe and my general lack of interest in the subject, I was talking to Eric Adams, my co-host on the DLN Xtend podcast about the subject. He was telling me that he was hesitant to recommend any service so he gave me … Continue reading Windscribe VPN on openSUSE
Dell Inspiron 20 3048 All-In-One Desktop SSD Upgrade
There comes a time in the lifespan of a computer where you decide that the performance becomes a little lacking. That was my case with this computer and the state of the drive was becoming a little dubious as it felt like it was getting slower and having periodic file system errors. Rather than just … Continue reading Dell Inspiron 20 3048 All-In-One Desktop SSD Upgrade
Solaar | Application for Logitech Unifying Receivers and Devices on openSUSE
I recently purchased a new Logitech wireless keyboard for my kitchen computer because the Bluetooth keyboard I previously used was driving me nuts. Mostly for the keyboard layout and sometimes because it didn't want to connect. Possibly due to hardware failure or bad design. It also doesn't have media keys so I thought it best … Continue reading Solaar | Application for Logitech Unifying Receivers and Devices on openSUSE
Fedora 31 | Review from an openSUSE User
Fedora is a Linux distribution that has been around since the beginning of my Linux adventure and for which I have incredible respect. I have reviewed Fedora before, and it was a good experience. Last time I used Fedora, I used Gnome and since I am kind of Gnome fatigued right now, I thought it … Continue reading Fedora 31 | Review from an openSUSE User
Kontact | Akonadi Reference
The killer feature of the Plasma Desktop has been the KDE Personal Information Manager, Kontact. I have been using it since 2004 time frame and although we have had a tenuous relationship over the years, specifically the switch to the Akonadi and the pain that came with it in the early years. I actively use … Continue reading Kontact | Akonadi Reference
Noodlings 12 | Lighting the Emby Server with Kdenlive
Coming back strong in 2020... no... not coming back... I haven't been gone, just delayed. 12th Noodling, a dozen, a foot or a cup and a half of crap? AMD System from Yester-Years Parts https://videopress.com/v/mq7INUcv?preloadContent=metadata I recently posted about my computer build. In short, this is a computer build on parts that are in no … Continue reading Noodlings 12 | Lighting the Emby Server with Kdenlive
AppImageLauncher | AppImage Manager on openSUSE
Right of the cuff, I should note that this will work on other Linux distros too, I am just focusing on openSUSE because, that is my jam. I have been using this on openSUSE Tumbleweed as of Snapshot 20200103. It should also work on Leap as of 42 and newer (that means Leap 15.x is … Continue reading AppImageLauncher | AppImage Manager on openSUSE