I am not what one would call a huge fan of Arch Linux or its derivatives. My past experiences have all been pretty poor so really, the bar is set quite low. I don't expect much from an Arch based distro. This is not to say that it is bad or anyone shouldn't run it … Continue reading Linux Saloon | 25 Mar 2023 | Archcraft Linux
The great thing about having a 3D printer and open source CAD software is the ability to make accomplishing projects easier. In short, I had some electrical conduit to run and I wanted to mount it along a steel structural I-beam in CubicleLabs. I found some clamps that would work but they were too expensive … Continue reading Running Electrical Conduit Using FreeCAD and 3D Printing
Whenever there is an Open Mic Night, there are two things that are likely to happen. One: the StrawPoll that Aris puts together will end up dominating a large portion of the two hours we get together; and two: the conversation will weave around so many different trails we have to pause and recount how … Continue reading Linux Saloon | 18 Mar 2023 | Open Mic Night, Qr Codes, Messaging Platforms, Linux Hardware
For anyone that has known anything about "CubicleNate" for any period of time will know that I am a huge fan of all things Commodore 64. Maybe not everything but most things, I absolutely am. I am also a fan of open source and the communities that have developed around it. When you combine open … Continue reading RAD Expansion Unit for the Commodore 64
I recently had an issue with my SteamDeck where the touch screen would not respond to any input. Rebooting, even turning off and back on didn't seem to solve the issue. I was a bit worried. Had my new favorite hand-held console broken? Did one of my kids do something nasty to it? What could … Continue reading Restoring SteamDeck Unresponsive Touchscreen
One of the great things about doing the Linux Saloon is that I get the privilege of learning from fellow technology enthusiasts. This time was no different and had an unexpected bonus that I found tremendously valuable. After our discussion of Zulip messaging service and Jinda's discussion about this experience with Virtual Machine Manager, a … Continue reading Linux Saloon | 11 Mar 2023 | Zulip, JSketcher CAD Software
I bought the SteamDeck for a number of reasons. One such reason was to turn it into a portable retro gaming station. I know there are a lot of other options out there to do this task but this one was the most economical and already had Linux installed on it. That meant, very little … Continue reading SteamDeck | RetroArch and mGBA for Trading Pokémon
This was the 11th News Flight night at the Linux Saloon. I think this episode was a pretty good example of my inability to "read the room" when I brought up the JFS file system article. I think I thought this to be a lot more interesting than perhaps it was. File systems are something … Continue reading Linux Saloon | 04 Mar 2023 | News Flight 11
Matrix is a secure, decentralised, real-time, communication protocol that allows you to send messages and pictures free from the encumberments of a centralized authority. You can look at Matrix as an alternative to using Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, etc. Confusingly, Matrix is a protocol not a client. There are many clients you can choose, the most … Continue reading Nheko | Matrix Client written in Qt on openSUSE
This Linux Saloon was very education in the realm of all things relating to CentOS, Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux in the way they all interact. Without question I learned a lot. At 33 minutes into the show, Neal, a developer and enthusiast of Fedora and CentOS, explains the relationship CentOS has with Red … Continue reading Linux Saloon | 25 Feb 2023 | CentOS Stream 9
