Linux, Python, Security, and Open Source Software TIPS

With recent discussions around dropping official support for some #HomeAssistant install methods (Core, Supervised, etc.) https://community.home-assistant.io/t/feedback-requested-deprecating-core-supervised-i386-armhf-armv7/880968/63I'm excited to share an updated version of Hass-Core-Installer – a flexible & customizable tool I wrote for power users who want full control when installing Home Assistant on several platforms, including ARM64! #smarthome @homeassistantDownload:https://github.com/zikusooka/hass-core-installerRead more about why I wrote this script & what's new:https://joseph.zikusooka.com/?p=2658

With recent discussions around dropping official support for some Home Assistant install methods (Core, Supervised, etc.):https://community.home-assistant.io/t/feedback-requested-deprecating-core-supervised-i386-armhf-armv7/880968/63I'm excited to share an updated version of Hass-Core-Installer – a flexible and customizable tool I wrote for power users who want full control when installing Home Assistant Core on several platforms, including ARM64.

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 #Linux #PipeWire #Multimedia

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 #Linux #opensource

Cheat sheet: How to easily manage your packages using the Zypper command line tool on #OpenSUSE #Linux @opensuse #techtips #ZikTIPS https://en.opensuse.org/images/3/30/Zypper-cheat-sheet-2.pdf

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 #Linux

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

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

Slides for this talk are also available at: https://program.foss-backstage.de/media/fossback25/submissions/PUAEE3/resources/joseph_zikusook_rwI4V2c.pdf

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

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