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NixOS Now Celebrates Pride Month… Year Round

The Lunduke Journal of Technology • 13213 implied HN points • 11 Aug 25
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. NixOS has changed its logo to show support for LGBTQ+ pride and plans to keep it year-round. They want to emphasize that support for this community isn't limited to just one month.
  2. A developer who questioned NixOS's political stance on this logo change was banned from all NixOS platforms. This shows a strong backlash against any criticism or inquiry.
  3. Earlier, NixOS had a 'purge' where they suspended contributors with conservative views. This trend of banning individuals based on political beliefs has been a pattern within their community.

Lunduke's Week in Tech - Aug 15, 2025

The Lunduke Journal of Technology • 2872 implied HN points • 15 Aug 25
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. This past week in Linux Kernel development was very chaotic, with many modules becoming unmaintained and some tough words exchanged among developers. It's clear that big changes are happening.
  2. There is a growing list of Non-Woke software options available, providing quality tools for users who prefer alternatives that don't align with certain mainstream ideologies. Now, people can build a complete computing environment with these options.
  3. Other exciting stories from the tech world include innovation in Android with GPU acceleration and discussions around data privacy with a new app. There's always something wild happening!

Tech Layoffs Hit Linux: Red Hat Laying Off 760 Employees

The Lunduke Journal of Technology • 5170 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Linux
  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
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The very first interview about Linux with Linus Torvalds - Oct 28, 1992

The Lunduke Journal of Technology • 5170 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Linux
  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.

MCU land #11: Linux toolchain for Cortex-M

lcamtuf’s thing • 1428 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. Setting up a Linux toolchain for Cortex-M microcontrollers can be challenging but beneficial.
  2. When setting up the toolchain, ensure to get the Cortex-M cross-compiler, CMSIS library, and Device Family Pack.
  3. Compiling and programming the device requires additional steps like using the newlib C library and flashing the binary onto the chip.

Console #193 -- An Interview with Alain of Planify - Task manager for GNU/Linux

Console • 531 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. Planify is a task manager designed for GNU/Linux, inspired by popular task managers like Things 3 and Todoist.
  2. Planify's developer, Alain, started the project as a way to create a task manager with a nice design and good functionality for Linux users.
  3. Planify is free to download and is maintained through donations, with a focus on design, detail, and user-friendly elements.

Issue #113

Infra Weekly Newsletter • 13 implied HN points • 09 Dec 25
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. Ingress NGINX is being retired in favor of the Gateway API, so teams should plan and follow migration steps to switch to API Gateway.
  2. Infrastructure-as-Code best practices emphasize modular design, testing, and isolating dependencies; they also recommend safe update patterns like blue‑green deployments, cross-team collaboration, and secure, scalable provisioning.
  3. Linux 6.18 is the new LTS kernel and distributions like Alpine 3.23 are adopting it quickly, so operators should plan OS/kernel upgrades and test their stacks against this LTS.

A brief history of my experience with Linux

Arraybolt's Archives • 58 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. The author's journey with Linux started from a young age on Windows, then moved to testing different Linux distros like KXStudio and ChaletOS.
  2. Experimenting with different distros in virtual machines and on physical hardware led to the discovery and preference for Ubuntu-based distros like Kubuntu and Lubuntu.
  3. Eventually, the author transitioned to contributing to Ubuntu development, experiencing the joy of being part of a community and making a positive impact.

​​DIY Photo frame

Rahul’s Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. Built a DIY photo frame using Raspberry Pi and a portable monitor for better image control.
  2. Software setup is not easy for beginners, but allows for customizing photo display and adding features like clock and metadata.
  3. Advantages include control over displayed images, support for multiple galleries, and advanced features for automation.

In the garden with NixOS and XMPP

Type Classes • 100 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. The post discusses a project involving NixOS and XMPP, focusing on setting up a server for sending messages to oneself.
  2. It delves into systemd service configuration and how to follow along if you have a NixOS server or just want to explore what NixOS is capable of.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to Type Classes for a 7-day free trial to access the full post archives and learn more about the project.

Burkhard on Qt Embedded Systems: No. 5

burkhardstubert • 39 implied HN points • 30 Apr 20
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. Using Docker can make it easier to manage different build environments for Qt applications. It allows you to hide the complexity of the build environment while still getting the same results.
  2. There are talks about potential delays in open-source Qt releases, which could impact the community. However, it seems like these discussions may just be negotiations for better licensing terms.
  3. Continuous delivery practices can help teams perform better without sacrificing quality. By focusing on smaller, manageable changes, teams can achieve both speed and stability in software delivery.

Issue #48

Infra Weekly Newsletter • 13 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. The Golang project development process has evolved in recent years.
  2. Fedora Onyx is now an official Fedora Linux Immutable Variant.
  3. Using Flatpak for Linux software installations has 5 key advantages.

Issue #72

Infra Weekly Newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. A Go library called `cpuid` provides CPU core information.
  2. Rust programming language is integrating deeper into the Linux kernel.
  3. Ubuntu Core Linux Developer Preview offers an immutable Linux distribution.

Issue #67

Infra Weekly Newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. Google Cloud mitigated the largest DDoS attack to date
  2. Cloud Spanner is now half the cost of Amazon DynamoDB
  3. Zalando migrated shopping carts to Amazon DynamoDB from Apache Cassandra

Episode 8: Burkhard on Qt Embedded Systems

burkhardstubert • 19 implied HN points • 31 Jul 20
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. Updating software can cause unexpected issues, as minor upgrades may change how the system works. It's important to check compatibility to avoid big problems.
  2. Good software design means creating deep modules with simple interfaces, making the software easier to understand and extend in the future.
  3. In testing and coding, having clear boundaries and small, focused modules help reduce complexity and make the code more manageable.

Issue #52

Infra Weekly Newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. Compare K3s and MicroK8s for efficient Kubernetes alternatives.
  2. Linux 6.5 adds support for thinly provisioned storage.
  3. Consider running Kubernetes on bare metal for better control and performance.

Issue #46

Infra Weekly Newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. New Linux kernel NetFilter flaw can give attackers root privileges.
  2. Alpine Linux 3.18 released with Linux 6.1 LTS and Musl Libc 1.2.4.
  3. Scaleway offers Serverless Functions API for affordable hosting.

A journey into the Linux proc filesystem

The Personable Engineer • 3 HN points • 15 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. The "/proc" folder in Linux is a pseudo-filesystem that provides access to kernel data structures, allowing tools like ps and top to query data about processes and the kernel.
  2. By exploring the proc filesystem, you can gather useful information about processes, such as executable files, threads, environment variables, process owner, and more, even without tools like ps or top.
  3. The proc filesystem also offers insights into kernel information, such as the kernel version, configurations, and system uptime, providing a deeper understanding of the system's inner workings.

Vietkey Linux- một "hệ điều hành made in Việt Nam"?

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 07
🕹 Technology Linux
  1. Vietkey Linux is not an operating system, but a Linux distribution among many others worldwide.
  2. When developing a Linux distribution, it is crucial to comply with the GPL and other open-source licenses.
  3. Security updates play a vital role in maintaining the safety of a Linux distribution, which might be a challenge for smaller development teams like Vietkey Linux.