Linux, Python, Security, and Open Source Software TIPS
- 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 #Linux #Opensource
- 🚀 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 #Linux #OpenSource
- 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 #Linux
- 💡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 #Linux #Opensource
- 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
- 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
- Watching @Karlitschek , Founder of @nextcloud speak at #FOSSASIA. Great insights on how to build a sustainable open source company! #FOSSASIA2025 #FOSSASIA25 #FOSS #opensource
- The slides on OSPO talk presented by Sri Harsha looked fantastic. Does anyone know what technology is powering them?#FOSSBack #FOSSBack25 #FOSSBackstage #FOSSBackstage2025 #Opensource
- Listening to @shauna share great thoughts on relationships in #FOSS. Such valuable insights! @fossback#FOSSBack #FOSSBack25 #FOSSBackstage #FOSSBackstage2025 #Opensource
- 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
- Listening to a great and humourous talk on "How to Explain the Impact of Your Open Source Work" by @horncologne @FOSSBackstage #fossback #fossbackstage
- 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
- Next week, I'll be presenting at FOSS Backstage 2025. Join me as I discuss opportunities and strategies for boosting open source software adoption in Africa.Boosts appreciated!https://25.foss-backstage.de/session/empowering-african-communities-using-open-source-software@FOSSBackstage #FOSSBackstage #FOSSBack #FOSS #Opensource
- 💡 Record audio from a microphone on a Linux system using gstreamer @gstreamer @fedora @opensuse @archlinux gst-launch-1.0 alsasrc ! audioconvert ! lamemp3enc ! filesink location=recorded.mp3#ZikTIPs #pipewire #pulseaudio #techtips #Linuxtips #LinuxTechTips #Linux #Opensource
- Federation in the New Nextcloud Hub 10 is big! #Nextcloud https://nextcloud.com/@nextcloud #nextcloud #NextcloudHub
- Happy I Love Free Software Day ♥️#ilovefs #softwarefreedom #foss #opensource @kirschnerSome of my favorite projects and organizations that contribute to #freesoftware (in no particular order):@fedora @opensuse @debian @tails @signalapp @homeassistant @nextcloud @icing@raspberrypi @linuxfoundation@conservancy@matrix@fsfe@ThePSF @sovtechfund@iscdotorg#Linux#systemd #buildroot#fediverse…Thank you to everyone who dedicates their time to contribute to open source software
- 💡On a Linux system, use the "nohup" utility to execute one-time commands or scripts that can run later, even after you log out of your terminal session @opensuse @fedora @debian Example: To schedule a one-time script to run 15 minutes after you disconnect from the terminal:nohup bash -c "(sleep 900 && ./myscript.sh)" &#ZikTIPS #linuxtips #techtips #sysadmin #Fedora #OpenSUSE #Linux #Opensource
- Introduction to Pipewire @fedora @opensuse #fedora #pipewire #linux #opensource https://fedoramagazine.org/introduction-to-pipewire/
- 💡 Use the following Linux command to create a file with a specific access and modification timestamp @fedora @opensuse @archlinux touch -t [FILE] e.g. For a file named mytalk.txt March 10, 2025 at 9AM:touch -t 202503100900 mytalk.txtTo verify:stat -c "%x%y" mytalk.txt.#ZikTIPs #Linuxtips #LinuxTechTips #Linux #Opensource
- FOSS events like #FOSDEM happening this weekend are vital for inspiring #opensource developers and contributors especially in underrepresented regions.Shameless plug: I'm planning to attend several #FOSS conferences this summer. My participation will enhance my efforts to promote the widespread adoption of Open Source Software in Africa. Your support can empower our communities and drive innovation in these regions.https://gofund.me/408f9378#FOSDEM2025 #fundraiser #fundraising#crowdfunding