The blog post discusses a solution for managing remote systems with dynamic IP addresses, emphasizing the need for privacy and minimal reliance on intermediaries. It critiques conventional methods like dynamic DNS and email alerts...
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The post discusses the importance of data availability in backup systems, emphasizing simplicity and control over backup solutions. The author shares personal experiences and evolution of their backup routine, advocating for a 3-2...
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5.7Debian Upgrade Marathon: 7 Wheezy
2025-06-19 • open source linux upgrade debian wheezy
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5.7Debian Upgrade Marathon: 4.0 Etch
2025-05-07 • history open source linux upgrade debian
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The blog post discusses the upgrade journey from Debian Jessie to Stretch, highlighting significant changes and improvements in the operating system. It covers the introduction of the Wayland display server, the transition from ip...
5.5Debian Upgrade Marathon: 8 Jessie
2025-06-28 • technology linux upgrade systemd debian
The post reflects on the author's experience upgrading from Debian Wheezy to Jessie, highlighting the improvements in the Linux operating system, including the transition to systemd, the introduction of new tools, and the evolutio...
The author reflects on their past experiences with Linux, specifically Debian, and embarks on a journey to install and upgrade Debian 3.1 Sarge, the version they first attempted to use. They detail the challenges faced during inst...
The author discusses the importance of using local mail agents for system notifications on user devices, highlighting the limitations of traditional email notifications in a server environment. They recommend using GNU mailutils f...
The author critiques the current housing crisis, arguing that property owners who hoard multiple homes are morally bankrupt and contribute to the plight of those in need of housing. They introduce terms like 'landleech' to describ...
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