Stefano Marinelli
@stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe  ·  activity timestamp 24 hours ago

As a Barista at BSD Cafe, I'm also an admirer of tea – a metaphor for my appreciation of the good features of other operating systems. And the fact that I like and support BSDs doesn't mean I don't appreciate those other solutions.
For example, #SmartOS, #OmniOS, and #Tribblix are superb examples of well-crafted operating systems.

Similarly, #Linux - #openSUSE Tumbleweed-based desktops give me a lot of satisfaction every day.

The foundation of my passion for Open Source also stems from the ability to study, explore, and choose without constraints or restrictions. It's that sense of freedom that drives me to appreciate the good in every solution.

If and when I feel caged or forced, all of that vanishes.

#Freedom#OS#IT
nixCraft 🐧
@nixCraft@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Security? Oh, you mean those mythical beasts we tell tales about around the digital campfire. Meanwhile, in the real world, someone's "secure" password vault is a Excel Sheet named "Passwords_FINAL_REALLY_FINAL.xlsx" being emailed around like a halloween candy. Forget your fancy backend architecture and battle-hardened sysadmins and firewalls. The true corporate security strategy is apparently hope and a prayer emoji.

#security#IT #infosec

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heise online
@heiseonline@social.heise.de  ·  activity timestamp 6 days ago

Technische Maßnahmen gegen den Ansturm der KI-Crawler

KI-Unternehmen schicken massenhaft neue Crawler los. Wie diese geregelt werden können, beschäftigt auch die IETF.

https://www.heise.de/news/Technische-Massnahmen-gegen-den-Ansturm-der-KI-Crawler-10497930.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#IETF#Internet#IT#KünstlicheIntelligenz #news
Stefano Marinelli
@stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

This morning, something happened that brought me immense pleasure. A long-standing client called and asked if they could "bother" me. I replied that they weren't bothering me at all, and that I was "testing some new things". They immediately said, "Oh, I'll call you another time then".
Of course, they had my full and undivided attention from that moment on.

One of the challenging aspects of my work method is making people (not necessarily clients, but generally) understand that experimentation is more important than deployment itself. When they see me set up a server in a very short time (and it will stay up for years), it's not (just) because I use effective tools, but also because it's backed by research, errors, and successes. In a word: experience.

Sitting in front of my computer with two old APUs, therefore, isn't a pastime but one of the most critical parts of my testing. Dated and underperforming hardware necessitates optimization. When people grasp this, it's a true joy for me.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go check how a signal penetrates concrete walls with three different access points placed in the same spot...

...And the fact that I enjoy all of this immensely is just an added bonus! 😆

#IT#SysAdmin#Work
Stefano Marinelli
@stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe  ·  activity timestamp last week

WordPress on FreeBSD with BastilleBSD: A Secure Alternative to Linux/Docker

Tired of the Linux/Docker “monoculture” for WordPress? This article guides you step-by-step through the secure installation of WordPress on FreeBSD using @BastilleBSD
Discover how jail separation, performance, and the versatility of ZFS offer a more robust and easily manageable environment, far from common vulnerabilities often linked to poorly maintained plugins. Get ready to make your site more secure and reliable.

journal.bsd.cafe/2025/07/21/wo