cmccullough

cmccullough, 2 days ago to random

The latest RC of Linux Lite uses Google Chrome as the default web browser? No, thank you. I was excited to give it a try until I read this.

https://9to5linux.com/linux-lite-7-0-is-now-available-for-testing-based-on-ubuntu-24-04-lts-and-xfce-4-18

Tutanota, 3 days ago to random

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Eager to learn more? Let us know in the comments!

cmccullough, 3 days ago to random

For those of you running @Vivaldi web browser on iOS, you got some pretty cool upgrades.

https://vivaldi.com/blog/vivaldi-on-ios-6-7/

cmccullough, 3 days ago to random

It's starting to look like I will no longer be employed over the next couple of weeks. I would love to find something in WordPress, Linux, Open Source, Security, etc. Junior roles are okay. Like I mentioned a week or two back, I just want to get back into some work that makes me happy. My current role is stressful, pays terribly, and with the possibility of losing it over the next couple of weeks, my anxiety is going through the roof. Thanks for any help you give. ❤️

IAmSpartacus, 4 days ago to random

And then they wonder why stupidity breaks all records...

iamdtms, 5 days ago to random

sudo apt remove libreoffice*  

cmccullough, 13 days ago to random

Wow! Kubuntu 24.04 is looking really good! Oh, and, why isn't Kubuntu on Mastodon? 😀

cmccullough, 13 days ago to random

Maybe I'm wrong, but is Ubuntu not allowing for the installation of .deb packages from the app store? Snaps are the only allowed format for installation? Personally, I have zero issues with Snaps, but only allowing Snap installation? Not sure how I feel about this.

cmccullough, 13 days ago to random

Okay, so, the new release of @xubuntu is really nice. I had issues with the previous version where when it would wake up from sleep, my mouse would no longer work and I would have to reboot the laptop. This appears to be fixed in this new 24.04 release. I really do love @xfce.

cmccullough, 16 days ago to random

I'm looking for a new role. I would love to get back into IT Security (InfoSec when I last worked in the field) or work for a company on anything Open Source or Linux. Yes, I'm 57-years-old but I'll even take on a Junior level role. I just want to do something that makes me happy. This was the kind of work that made me happy in the past. I'm always interested in something new. Thanks!

cmccullough, 17 days ago to random

I just love it when someone in a forum post states that there's no way you're a real Linux user if you run Linux Mint. I'm running Linux Mint on a piece of my hardware and I've been a Linux user for 30+ years and Unix prior to that. I guess I'm not a real Linux user. I better switch back to Slackware.

cmccullough, 17 days ago to random

Gatekeeping is real in the Linux and Open Source community and it needs to stop. I'm only one person but if you want my respect, leave your gatekeeping at the door. There's a story behind this that I might have to write a blog post about.

LateNightLinux, 18 days ago to Podcast

Kevin and Andy answer Joe's noob questions about development including the differences between compiled and interpreted languages, C vs C++, why the Linux kernel is written in C, Go vs Rust, and what memory safety means.

https://www.linuxdevtime.com/linux-dev-time-episode-96/

#podcast #linux #development

thelinuxcast, 19 days ago to Vivaldi

Anyone else using @Vivaldi and finding that the browser freezes when uploading files? Specifically, it won't allow any mouse interaction while uploading. #vivaldi

cmccullough, 23 days ago to running

Hey, fellow distance runners! I'm looking for a new pair of good running ear buds. My right one just died. The left one still works great for podcasts but music sounds terrible. My current pair are from Skullcandy and to be honest, they have been disappointing. Constantly cutting out or they, at times, just outright stop working during a run. I know ear buds can get really expensive but I don't have the budget for more than a $100. Thanks! #running

cmccullough, 23 days ago to random

Anyone I follow here on Mastodon ever run, or still running, @Waterfox on Linux? I just downloaded and installed the Flatpak (a few weeks behind the latest release) and want to see what this browser is all about. It's nice to see forks (is this a fork?) of Firefox, just in case it disappears.

GottaLaff, 28 days ago to california

“Pres #Biden plans to expand the boundaries of two national monuments in #California in the coming weeks, aiming to bolster his conservation record and increase access to nature for disadvantaged communities… Biden expected to sign proclamations expanding San Gabriel Mountains Natl Monument & Berryessa Snow Mountain Natl Monument, both of which were originally designated by Pres Obama”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/04/11/biden-monuments-berryessa-san-gabriel/

cmccullough, 1 month ago to random

Hey, large companies that are benefiting from small open source projects with one or just few maintainers: How about you help monetarily support the projects or allow your developers to spend time helping the projects? Or even both? You're making millions or billions off the work of someone who is working on a project in their free time, which they may not have much of.

cmccullough, 1 month ago to random

To all the folks that have sent me private messages about my rant on Canonical's interview process the other day, I'm not shitting on the Canonical employees or the Ubuntu Linux distribution. The folks creating Ubuntu are AWESOME and so is the distribution. I'm asking Canonical leadership to make the interview process a bit less, well, demeaning and demoralizing. Embrace the folks that could make Open Source/your company better instead of making them feel worthless after 3 months of interviews.

cmccullough, 1 month ago to random

I used to have a list of Linux and/or Open Source companies that I wanted to work for. I got rid of the list when I finally realized I would never get hired by any of them. Canonical was number two on the list. I've always heard that getting into Canonical was hard but I just read about such a demoralizing 3 month experience that someone I follow here on Mastodon went through before being turned down by Shuttleworth, himself. Reading this definitley turned me off of Ubuntu.