Gürkan

About:

Gürkan is a Linux systems administrator and SRE passionate about FOSS, Linux distros, and maintaining systems with a long history in Linux usage.

Website:

gurkan.in

Specializations:

Linux systems administrator Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Software engineer Software Developer

Interests:

Linux FOSS Git repositories Linux distributions NixOS

Outgoing Links:

Mete Balci Patrick McKenzie

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2024-07-29 • migration database postgresql confluence atlassian

The author shares their experience migrating Atlassian's Confluence from a MySQL to a PostgreSQL database, detailing the challenges faced during the process, including XML export/import issues, memory management for Java, and plug...

2022-07-19 • reflection philosophy existentialism materialism transience

The author reflects on the transient nature of life while spending time at the beach, contrasting the joy most people find in the sea with their own view of it as a reminder of impermanence. They observe seashells as remnants of p...

2022-07-21 • software development python code programming quirks

The author shares surprising insights about Python's handling of integers and variable references, highlighting that integers between -5 and 256 are predefined objects, leading to unexpected behavior in variable assignments. The p...

2022-05-16 • workplace culture job titles personal development careers

The author expresses frustration with job titles in the tech industry, arguing that they are often misleading and do not accurately reflect an individual's skills or experience. They discuss the confusion surrounding seniority lev...

2022-01-30 • programming documentation complexity software engineering coding best practices

The author discusses the challenges and complexities of managing package upgrades in a software environment, emphasizing the need for environment-specific hooks to streamline processes. They reflect on the difficulties of maintain...

2021-11-28 • docker devops configuration management kubernetes django

The author expresses frustration with the complexities and potential pitfalls of using Docker for configuration management, particularly when it comes to creating a docker-compose.yml file for a simple setup involving a database a...

2024-09-16 • linux dell latitude nvidia kernel patching audio issues

The author discusses a sound issue encountered after a laptop upgrade, specifically with a Dell XPS. They discovered that the audio output was set to 'Dummy output' due to a faulty kernel patch. After exploring options, the author...

2024-03-03 • linux neovim nixos and nix package management customization terminal

The post is a collection of random thoughts and experiences related to Linux, focusing on tools and configurations. The author discusses switching from vim-gh-line to gitlinker for better Git integration, the use of a tool called ...

2024-01-24 • programming linux hardware nixos and nix package management wezterm tmux zellij

The post is a collection of random thoughts and experiences related to Linux, focusing on issues with hardware (like a monitor that disconnects after inactivity), the author's journey with the Nix programming language, and the use...

2023-11-27 • linux electron frustration tolerance dashboard

The author expresses frustration with using Linux on desktop, highlighting a specific issue where mouse back/forward buttons register as double clicks in Electron apps. They note that such problems are often overlooked in the Linu...

2022-03-18 • open source software development accountability

The author reflects on the reluctance to report bugs or request features in open-source projects, questioning the long-term value of such efforts. They emphasize that users often prioritize finding workarounds or alternative tools...

2024-12-13 • markdown yaml latex typst cv

The author reflects on their experience with creating a CV using LaTeX, expressing frustration with its complexity for simple tasks. They explore alternatives and discover Typst, a more user-friendly markup language, which they su...

2021-09-24 • personal experience family cultural criticism iran

The author reflects on the intrusive nature of unsolicited advice and questions from family and friends in Turkey, particularly regarding personal choices like returning to Turkey, having children, and financial matters. They expr...

2025-12-03 • self care consulting services workplace conditions communication

The author reflects on their experiences in the workplace, highlighting the challenges of suggesting improvements that often go unacknowledged due to various social and political factors. They emphasize the importance of knowing w...

2024-11-15 • privacy technical support ad blocker raspberry pi pi-hole

The author shares their experience of setting up a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W as a DNS-level ad blocker using Pi-hole. They detail the process of installation, configuration, and the surprising effectiveness of blocking ads, revealing t...

2024-01-12 • productivity workflow tools linux code

The author shares insights on optimizing their desktop working environment, focusing on tools and configurations that enhance productivity. They discuss using delta for viewing git diffs, creating a custom tool for managing monito...

2023-11-29 • personal experience customer service germany bureaucracy immigration

The author expresses frustration with the rigid adherence to rules in Germany, sharing two personal anecdotes. The first involves a problematic return process at Mediamarkt for a faulty dryer, where the staff were unable to facili...

2021-07-02 • productivity api remote work slack workplace conditions

The author expresses frustration with using Slack for daily work communications, particularly the cumbersome process of updating their status when taking lunch breaks. They highlight the inefficiencies of the current Slack API, wh...

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