Steven Rosenberg's microblog of short posts

If you partitioned your disk and didn't allow enough space for applications to live in your /home directory, you are not going to be happy with Flatpaks

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:51:44 UTC

If you partitioned your disk and didn't allow enough space for applications to live in your /home directory, you are not going to be happy with Flatpaks https://flatpak.org/

Quite a few @debian security updates in the past couple of days: tiff, nodejs, openjdk-8, linux (the kernel), openldap

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:48:17 UTC

Quite a few @debian security updates in the past couple of days: tiff, nodejs, openjdk-8, linux (the kernel), openldap https://www.debian.org/security/

I am prepared to say that my in-place dist-upgrade of a @raspberrypi Zero W was not a success.

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:06:49 UTC

I am prepared to say that my in-place dist-upgrade of a @raspberrypi Zero W was not a success. It keeps losing its WiFi connection, and Wicd is no help. I will re-image with a fresh Raspbian Buster.

The Bandwidth Alliance is a group of forward-thinking cloud and networking companies that are committed to discounting or waiving data transfer (also known as bandwidth) fees for shared customers.

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:13:09 UTC

The Bandwidth Alliance is a group of forward-thinking cloud and networking companies that are committed to discounting or waiving data transfer (also known as bandwidth) fees for shared customers. https://www.cloudflare.com/bandwidth-alliance/

DigitalOcean announces VPC — Virtual Private Cloud - Rafael Rosa/DigitalOcean

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:07:05 UTC

DigitalOcean announces VPC — Virtual Private Cloud - Rafael Rosa/DigitalOcean https://blog.digitalocean.com/vpc-trust-platform/

The pandemic will change American retail forever - Derek Thompson/The Atlantic

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:04:22 UTC

The pandemic will change American retail forever - Derek Thompson/The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/04/how-pandemic-will-change-face-retail/610738/

Some overwhelmed parents are giving up on distance learning and abandoning at-home schooling - Caroline Alphonso/The Globe and Mail

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:22:10 UTC

Some overwhelmed parents are giving up on distance learning and abandoning at-home schooling - Caroline Alphonso/The Globe and Mail https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-growing-cohort-of-overwhelmed-parents-unengaged-children-drop/

In a crisis, radio should be bigger than ever — so why isn't it? - Samantha Hissong/Rolling Stone

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:50:01 UTC

In a crisis, radio should be bigger than ever — so why isn't it? - Samantha Hissong/Rolling Stone https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/radio-coronavirus-crisis-985533/

Coronavirus: An oral history of the day everything changed - Garrett M. Graff/WIRED

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:05:38 UTC

Coronavirus: An oral history of the day everything changed - Garrett M. Graff/WIRED https://www.wired.com/story/an-oral-history-of-the-day-everything-changed-coronavirus/

Celebrating ‘Hey Jude,’ the Beatles’ most open-hearted masterpiece - Rob Sheffield/Rolling Stone

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 20:57:10 UTC

Celebrating ‘Hey Jude,’ the Beatles’ most open-hearted masterpiece - Rob Sheffield/Rolling Stone https://getpocket.com/explore/item/hey-jude-at-50-celebrating-the-beatles-most-open-hearted-masterpiece

I was looking around in old directories and found the instructions/workarounds I wrote down for running CentOS 5

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:07:22 UTC

I was looking around in old directories and found the instructions/workarounds I wrote down for running CentOS 5

I'd rather be ignored than the other thing

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:57:23 UTC

When I complain about an open-source project on Twitter and am not asking for support on Twitter, don't complain about my asking for support on Twitter and then instruct me to ask for support on your mailing list. Your software isn't ready. Your tone is lousy.

Coming soon: Fedora on Lenovo laptops - Matthew Miller/Fedora Magazine

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:15:43 UTC

Coming soon: Fedora on Lenovo laptops - Matthew Miller/Fedora Magazine https://fedoramagazine.org/coming-soon-fedora-on-lenovo-laptops/

Kdenlive 20.04 is out. I always say I should try this video editor.

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:17:05 UTC

Kdenlive 20.04 is out. I always say I should try this video editor. https://kdenlive.org/en/2020/04/kdenlive-20-04-is-out/

Instagram is Facebook. Are you cool with that?

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:12:54 UTC

Instagram is Facebook. Are you cool with that?

File under 'terrible,' cross-file under 'IDGAF': Instagram no longer allows people without an account to view photos and videos on computers

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:09:14 UTC

File under 'terrible,' cross-file under 'IDGAF': Instagram no longer allows people without an account to view photos and videos on computers https://manualdousuario.net/instagram-photos-videos-unlogged-on-computers/

I am now running two @raspberrypi Zero W boards

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:48:16 UTC

I am now running two @raspberrypi Zero W boards. The "new" one is using an old SD card and is doing a long Buster upgrade. The "old" one is now doing a dist-upgrade from Stretch to Buster. https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-zero-w/

Permanent.org: Secure cloud storage with a one-time payment to 'take control of your digital legacy'

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:47:24 UTC

Permanent.org: Secure cloud storage with a one-time payment to 'take control of your digital legacy' https://www.permanent.org/

Rules of thumb for a 1x developer - Mickey Muldoon

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:02:34 UTC

Rules of thumb for a 1x developer - Mickey Muldoon https://muldoon.cloud/programming/2020/04/17/programming-rules-thumb.html

GNU's advanced distro and transactional package manager — GNU Guix

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:53:45 UTC

GNU's advanced distro and transactional package manager — GNU Guix https://guix.gnu.org/

GNU Shepherd is an alternative to Systemd

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:46:46 UTC

GNU Shepherd is an alternative to Systemd https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-gnu/2020-04/msg00010.html

Looks like this OpenSSL security fix has already moved to #Debian Stable.

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:23:00 UTC

Looks like this OpenSSL security fix has already moved to #Debian Stable. https://www.openssl.org/news/secadv/20200421.txt

Just got an openssl update for #Debian Stable

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:46:43 UTC

Just got an openssl update for #Debian Stable

Final bits from the outgoing Debian project leader - Sam Hartman

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:23:53 UTC

Final bits from the outgoing Debian project leader - Sam Hartman https://lists.debian.org/debian-devel-announce/2020/04/msg00012.html

Another Git update for #Debian

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:07:56 UTC

Another Git update for #Debian https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4659

Apple's new iPhone SE has no credible Android alternative - Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNet

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:31:54 UTC

Apple's new iPhone SE has no credible Android alternative - Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNet https://www.zdnet.com/article/apples-new-iphone-se-has-no-credible-android-alternative/

This worked for me: How to open a terminal from Nautilus - Ryan Lerch/Fedora Magazine (Fedora doesn't ship with the required package. Debian does.)

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 21:49:54 UTC

This worked for me: How to open a terminal from Nautilus - Ryan Lerch/Fedora Magazine (Fedora doesn't ship with the required package. Debian does.) https://fedoramagazine.org/how-to-open-a-terminal-nautilus/

This article pretty much has me convinced: Reasons to give OpenSUSE a try - NewsLagoon

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:56:45 UTC

This article pretty much has me convinced: Reasons to give OpenSUSE a try - NewsLagoon https://newslagoon.com/reasons-to-give-opensuse-a-try/17928/

Workstream is "a super fast, virtual computer you can use for anything"

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:38:53 UTC

Workstream is "a super fast, virtual computer you can use for anything" https://workstream.paperspace.com/

For about $1,100, Vintage 47 Amps of San Pedro will make you a sweet amp that sounds like an early-1940s Gibson model

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:25:53 UTC

For about $1,100, Vintage 47 Amps of San Pedro will make you a sweet amp that sounds like an early-1940s Gibson model http://www.vintage47amps.com/VA-185G/

Apple announces new iPhone SE starting at $399

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:40:08 UTC

Apple announces new iPhone SE starting at https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/04/iphone-se-a-powerful-new-smartphone-in-a-popular-design/

🌱 My blog is a digital garden, not a blog - Joel Hooks

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:07:23 UTC

🌱 My blog is a digital garden, not a blog - Joel Hooks https://joelhooks.com/digital-garden

Debian sends security updates for Thunderbird and Git https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4656

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:50:53 UTC

Debian sends security updates for Thunderbird and Git https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4656 https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4657

Try gh, GitHub's new CLI - John Papa

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:25:44 UTC

Try gh, GitHub's new CLI - John Papa https://johnpapa.net/try-githubs-new-cli-gh/

WriteFreely is free and open source software for starting a minimalist, federated blog — or an entire community.

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:49:14 UTC

WriteFreely is free and open source software for starting a minimalist, federated blog — or an entire community. https://writefreely.org/

This is the Fediverse Network list of Pleroma instances

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:43:45 UTC

This is the Fediverse Network list of Pleroma instances https://fediverse.network/pleroma

An introduction to the Pleroma microblogging server - Lainblog

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:38:18 UTC

An introduction to the Pleroma microblogging server - Lainblog. tl;dr Pleroma has fewer moving parts. https://blog.soykaf.com/post/what-is-pleroma/

Pleroma is a free, federated social network server built on open protocols

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:33:42 UTC

Pleroma is a free, federated social network server built on open protocols. It is compatible with GNU Social, Mastodon and other ActivityPub implementations. https://pleroma.social/

This is Git gold: Pushing to multiple remote repositories using Git - Casey Scarborough

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:29:22 UTC

This is Git gold: Pushing to multiple remote repositories using Git - Casey Scarborough http://caseyscarborough.com/blog/2013/08/25/pushing-to-multiple-remotes-using-git/

New task for me: Figure out how to post to a Mastodon site from a local app

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 03:19:29 UTC

New task for me: Figure out how to post to a Mastodon site from a local app https://joinmastodon.org/

In Windows, the net-ping Ruby gem needs the win32-security gem in order to run

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 03:10:23 UTC

In Windows, the net-ping Ruby gem needs the win32-security gem in order to run. I found this out after a few crashes and a look at the net-ping documentation. https://www.rubydoc.info/gems/net-ping/

Opposite of a platform for DPL 2020 - Sam Hartman (current Debian Project Leader on why he is not running for the position this year)

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 22:33:43 UTC

Opposite of a platform for DPL 2020 - Sam Hartman (current Debian Project Leader on why he is not running for the position this year) https://lists.debian.org/debian-vote/2020/03/msg00000.html

This is the debian-user list email that announced the Debian User Forums way back in 2004.

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 22:22:36 UTC

This is the debian-user list email that announced the Debian User Forums way back in 2004. https://lists.debian.org/debian-project/2004/09/msg00014.html

Debian is testing the use of a Discourse forum

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 22:19:55 UTC

Debian is testing the use of a Discourse forum. The project's members have stedfastly kept just about all communication to email only. The longtime Debian User Forums (http://forums.debian.net) is independent of the project. https://lists.debian.org/debian-project/2020/04/msg00074.html

Debian has released security updates in recent days for @firefox and #Chromium https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4655 https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4653

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 18:01:28 UTC

Debian has released security updates in recent days for @firefox and #Chromium https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4655 https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4653 https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4654

A little more Clojure - Uncle Bob/Clean Coder Blog

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:03:41 UTC

A little more Clojure - Uncle Bob/Clean Coder Blog http://blog.cleancoder.com/uncle-bob/2020/04/09/ALittleMoreClojure.html

Mathematics for the adventurous self-learner | Neil Sainsbury

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:09:45 UTC

Mathematics for the adventurous self-learner | Neil Sainsbury https://www.neilwithdata.com/mathematics-self-learner

The software industry's greatest sin: hiring | Neil Sainsbury

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:00:37 UTC

The software industry's greatest sin: hiring | Neil Sainsbury https://www.neilwithdata.com/developer-hiring

The @GNOME desktop just crashed. Doesn't happen often, but still ...

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:26:33 UTC

The @GNOME desktop just crashed. Doesn't happen often. Firefox and Chromium saved my tabs, and Vim saved almost all of my changes, but still ...

I am using the Dark Theme Toggle @GNOME Shell Extension

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:06:59 UTC

I am using the Dark Theme Toggle @GNOME Shell Extension https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/1518/dark-theme-toggle/

Updating your @GNOME Shell Extensions in @firefox from the GNOME web site can be dicey in @debian stable.

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:57:29 UTC

Updating your @GNOME Shell Extensions in @firefox from the GNOME web site can be dicey in @debian stable. An update broke Tray Icons, so I replaced with TopIconsFix. Don't update extensions that are not broken. https://extensions.gnome.org/

I speak Vim. Sort of. I probably can order in a Vim-speaking restaurant.

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:50:56 UTC

I speak Vim. Sort of. I probably can order in a Vim-speaking restaurant. https://vim.fandom.com/wiki/Vim_Tips_Wiki

To make a long story short, I am trying to manually install a GNOME Shell extension using this LinuxConfig.org tutorial

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:14:29 UTC

To make a long story short, I am trying to manually install a GNOME Shell extension using this LinuxConfig.org tutorial https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-install-gnome-shell-extensions-from-zip-file-using-command-line-on-ubuntu-18-04-bionic-beaver-linux

FuryBSD is a desktop system powered by FreeBSD

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 18:02:30 UTC

FuryBSD is a desktop system powered by FreeBSD https://www.furybsd.org

Twitter lets you turn off "personalization and data" settings

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 23:41:41 UTC

Twitter lets you turn off "personalization and data" settings. Do this to blunt @twitter's ability to "personalize" ads, track you across the web and "share" (aka sell) that data to its "business partners." https://twitter.com/settings/account/personalization

It won't cure coronavirus, but LAUSD sweetens your life with the recipe for its famous coffee cake

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 22:41:27 UTC

It won't cure coronavirus, but LAUSD sweetens your life with the recipe for its famous coffee cake http://passthejoe.net/post/2020_0408_lausd_coffee_cake_for_coronavirus/

There are just about 2,500 entries in my microblog of short posts.

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:00:10 UTC

There are just about 2,500 entries in my microblog of short posts. http://updates.passthejoe.net

I installed @racketlang in @debian Buster. sudo apt install racket brings in the whole thing, including the DrRacket IDE.

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:58:43 UTC

I installed @racketlang in @debian Buster. sudo apt install racket brings in the whole thing, including the DrRacket IDE. https://racket-lang.org

I added the Dark Theme Toggle GNOME Shell Extension. Happy to say that it works.

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:22:17 UTC

I added the Dark Theme Toggle GNOME Shell Extension. Happy to say that it works. https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/1518/dark-theme-toggle/

I tried to use emacs today. That is all.

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:26:13 UTC

I tried to use emacs today. That is all.