The Lunduke Journal of Technology

The Lunduke Journal of Technology, emphasizing a lighthearted and informative approach, focuses on Linux, UNIX, alternative operating systems, computer history, and retro computing. It features humor, especially dad jokes, alongside serious discussions on technology trends, AI, tech company policies, and significant contributions to Linux and open-source projects.

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10330 implied HN points 05 May 23
  1. When we talk about 'The Cloud', we're really just talking about internet-connected computers.
  2. Artificial Intelligence, like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot, is essentially copying and repackaging data created by humans.
  3. As AI systems evolve, there's a risk that original human work will be devalued and intelligence may decrease.
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8608 implied HN points 18 Apr 23
  1. Firefox went through multiple name changes before settling on 'Firefox'.
  2. The name 'Firefox' was chosen due to similarities with the previously attempted name 'Firebird'.
  3. Mozilla faced challenges with trademark issues in selecting the name 'Firefox'.
6886 implied HN points 26 Apr 23
  1. Big tech companies are promoting the idea of using less capable computers and remote desktop-ing into central servers.
  2. Microsoft is pushing Windows 365 Frontline where users connect to a remote Windows 11 desktop provided by Microsoft.
  3. Google is providing low-power Chromebooks to employees and encouraging the use of Google Cloudtop for desktop software, eliminating the need for powerful computers.
6886 implied HN points 17 Feb 23
  1. This post is about funny BSD pictures
  2. The post features memes and jokes related to FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and NetBSD
  3. The author shared the post in honor of BSD Week at The Lunduke Journal of Technology
5165 implied HN points 26 Apr 23
  1. Red Hat, the largest Linux company, is laying off 760 employees to focus on doing fewer things better
  2. Q1 of 2023 had a record number of tech layoffs, over three times more than during the Dot Com Bubble Burst in 1999
  3. There are concerns about how these layoffs will affect Red Hat's success, potential future layoffs, and impact on smaller Linux firms
4591 implied HN points 09 May 23
  1. The Lunduke Journal is moving exclusively to Locals for a better user experience and to consolidate their content in one place.
  2. Locals offers unique features like community discussions, live video streaming, and an events calendar for subscribers.
  3. Subscribers transitioning from Substack to Locals can easily create accounts and access all content from The Lunduke Journal.
5165 implied HN points 16 Apr 23
  1. The first interview about Linux with Linus Torvalds was published in a small E-Mail newsletter in 1992.
  2. The newsletter was significant as it was the first written specifically for Linux and contained the first interview ever with Linus Torvalds about Linux.
  3. Linus Torvalds started working on Linux after taking a UNIX and C course at university, and the system evolved from a terminal emulator to a UNIX-like system.