Joseph Zikusooka ~ Zik

A Linux software engineer specializing in open source technologies | Very experienced in building and configuring UNIX/Linux systems and servers. Passionate about developing software applications and hardware for the smart home | Currently serving as the CEO of Jambula Labs and the project leader at JambulaTV, a smart home automation and entertainment platform - https://jambulatv.com | This blog focuses on the following areas: Linux How-Tos and Tutorials ::: IT Security News ::: Free and Libre Open Source Software ::: Smart Home Software ::: Digital Innovations in East Africa https://mastodon.social/@jzik | https://github.com/zikusooka

Month: July 2023

Linux, Python, Security, and Open Source Software TIPS

By Joseph ZikusookaPosted on Posted in Linux
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    If you’re like me and enjoy watching streams or listening to multiple audio sources, check out my newly updated @pipewire based script! It makes muting or unmuting sound from different sources really easy.Find it here:https://github.com/zikusooka/toggle-pw-volumesContext: https://joseph.zikusooka.com/?p=2637#ZikTIPs #PipeWire #Multimedia
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    Great panel discussion underway about Flatpak and the future of Linux desktops!Catch it live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDwwPMm9mgQ@LAS @gnome @linuxappsummit #las2025 #LinuxAppSummit #opensource
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    Cheat sheet: How to easily manage your packages using the Zypper command line tool on #OpenSUSE @opensuse #techtips #ZikTIPS https://en.opensuse.org/images/3/30/Zypper-cheat-sheet-2.pdf
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    Heads up for anyone planning to set up a Buildroot environment on the newly released Fedora 42 @fedora I have just submitted a patch for the m4 package to address compatibility with GCC 15. If you're working with Buildroot on this release, you may want to review the patch details here:https://lists.buildroot.org/pipermail/buildroot/2025-April/777274.html#Buildroot #Fedora42 #Fedora
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    This past weekend, I visited Arua, a vibrant, diverse city in northwest Uganda bordering DR Congo & S. SudanI had the privilege of discussing the exciting world of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) with university & pre-college studentsIt was inspiring to share with them how FOSS is revolutionizing tech by offering cost savings, flexibility & collaboration opportunitiesI can't wait to see the impact these students will make by embracing the potential of open source.#FOSS #opensource
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    OpenStack Epoxy 2025.1 Release Expands VMware Migration, AI Performance #openstack #epoxy #cloud #opensourcehttps://www.itprotoday.com/openstack-cloud/openstack-epoxy-2025-1-release-expands-vmware-migration-ai-performance
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    Slides for this talk are also available at: https://program.foss-backstage.de/media/fossback25/submissions/PUAEE3/resources/joseph_zikusook_rwI4V2c.pdf
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    Excited to share the recording of my FOSS Backstage 2025 presentation: "Empowering African Communities using Open Source Software"! I discuss the challenges and strategies for increasing FLOSS adoption in underserved regions.Watch it here: https://youtu.be/VsCuQ4401oc#FOSSBack #FOSS #OpenSource #Africa #Tech
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    I am now using Fedora 42 Prelease as my primary desktop OS.Friends, I think the year of the Linux desktop did arrive! @fedora @fedora42 #Fedora42 #Fedora #Opensource
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    🚀 I have uploaded a new image of Jambula OS Linux version 2025.3.0 ✨Mostly a maintenance release, but I've snuck in some features like:✅ Tailscale support for secure remote access 🌐 ✅ Audio calendar alerts via Radicale 📅 ✅ Nginx web/proxy server integration 🖥️ ✅ Geolocation tool for device location📍 For more information about Jambula OS Linux, including instructions on how to download & install it, please visit:https://github.com/zikusooka/Jambula-OS#JambulaOS #smarthome #FOSS #OpenSource
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    Fedora 42 Beta just dropped! https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-42-beta/@fedora I'm going all in and installing it on my primary work desktop.Wish me luck – or maybe I won't need it since it’s an even numbered release! 😉 #Fedora #Fedora42
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    💡Use iperf3 to measure the network throughput between two Linux nodes effortlessly as follows: @fedora @opensuse On server: iperf3 -sOn client: iperf3 -c #ZikTIPS #Linuxtips $Networking #LinuxTechTips #Opensource
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    Just shared a recap of my FOSS Backstage 2025 presentation on open source adoption in Africa. Read it on my blog at: https://joseph.zikusooka.com/?p=2617#FOSS #OpenSource #Africa
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    During my presentation at the recently concluded FOSS Backstage 2025, I highlighted how internet shutdowns are a significant barrier to the adoption of open source software in Africa. We urgently need innovative solutions to address this issue and foster a more conducive environment for open source growth. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/09/internet-shutdowns-record-high-africa-2024-access-weaponised#fossback #FOSS #Africa #opensource
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    Watching @Karlitschek , Founder of @nextcloud speak at #FOSSASIA. Great insights on how to build a sustainable open source company! #FOSSASIA2025 #FOSSASIA25 #FOSS #opensource
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    The slides on OSPO talk presented by Sri Harsha looked fantastic. Does anyone know what technology is powering them?#FOSSBack #FOSSBack25 #FOSSBackstage #FOSSBackstage2025 #Opensource
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    Listening to @shauna share great thoughts on relationships in #FOSS. Such valuable insights! @fossback#FOSSBack #FOSSBack25 #FOSSBackstage #FOSSBackstage2025 #Opensource
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    Are you attending FOSS Backstage 2025?Join my session on fostering FOSS adoption in underserved communities today, March 11, at 11:35 CET ~ Wintergarten.I will be sharing key strategies and insights, with a special focus on Africa. @fossbackhttps://25.foss-backstage.de/session/empowering-african-communities-using-open-source-software#FOSSBack #FOSSBack25 #FOSSBackstage #FOSSBackstage2025 #FOSS #Africa #Diversity #Opensource
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    Listening to a great and humourous talk on "How to Explain the Impact of Your Open Source Work" by @horncologne @FOSSBackstage #fossback #fossbackstage
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    If you're attending FOSS Backstage 2025, be sure to catch my talk on Tuesday, March 11, at 11:35 CET (Wintergarten) @FOSSBackstage https://25.foss-backstage.de/session/empowering-african-communities-using-open-source-software#FOSSBack #FOSSBackstage #FOSSBackstage2025 #FOSS #Africa #Diversity #Opensource
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