Beardy Star Stuff
@dennyhenke@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

Jenna with her old laptop, now updated to GNU/Linux! She'd stopped using it some time ago because had become so slow that it was unusable. A project of our local where I . We spent some time installing then a brief introduction to the basics of using and a few of the apps.

She was excited to have a working computer again and, bonus, touch screen worked perfectly which made her extra happy.
Beardy Star Stuff
@dennyhenke@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

Jenna with her old laptop, now updated to GNU/Linux! She'd stopped using it some time ago because had become so slow that it was unusable. A project of our local where I . We spent some time installing then a brief introduction to the basics of using and a few of the apps.

She was excited to have a working computer again and, bonus, touch screen worked perfectly which made her extra happy.
jchkoch
@jchkoch@mastodon.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago
@Gargron Support free software #fsf and #gnu
Beardy Star Stuff
@dennyhenke@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp 6 days ago

@PttP You can check those pages at my local library to get a sense of what our project looks like. We're still getting going, just a couple months in. But it comes down to installing GNU/Linux (Mint) on donated computers as well as offering install assistance to folks that want to switch. Then, light support, classes at the library on using free software, GNU/Linux, Security/Privacy and more as we roll along. If you have a local library I'd suggest starting with them if you need a space.
Beardy Star Stuff
@dennyhenke@social.coop replied  ·  activity timestamp 6 days ago

@PttP I'd like to see my current effort of one turn into a user group that can multiply the offering. is fairly impoverished, I think if we can keep at it we'll slowly raise an awareness of what and Free Software can do for people on a budget. And, along with that, improve local users' knowledge, self-reliance and willingness to help other users is . A seed that can be planted anywhere if there's a local gardener to care for it. 🙂 🌱
Janneke
@janneke@todon.nl  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago
#GNU Mes 0.27.1 released: A bug-fix release that supports

* development build with gcc-14
* building with M2-Planet 1.12.0
* building on x86-linux with M2-Planet 1.13.0
* building bootstrappable-tcc using 1.00.02 <= NYACC <= 2.02.2

<https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-gnu/2025-08/msg00005.html>

Thanks to @ekaitz_zarraga and @stikonas!

#GnuMes
#bootstrappable
#BootstrappableBuilds
#ReproducibleBuilds
@reproducible_builds
@fsf
@fsfe
@gnutools
@nlnet
Janneke
@janneke@todon.nl  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago
#GNU Mes 0.27.1 released: A bug-fix release that supports

* development build with gcc-14
* building with M2-Planet 1.12.0
* building on x86-linux with M2-Planet 1.13.0
* building bootstrappable-tcc using 1.00.02 <= NYACC <= 2.02.2

<https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-gnu/2025-08/msg00005.html>

Thanks to @ekaitz_zarraga and @stikonas!

#GnuMes
#bootstrappable
#BootstrappableBuilds
#ReproducibleBuilds
@reproducible_builds
@fsf
@fsfe
@gnutools
@nlnet
Beardy Star Stuff
@dennyhenke@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Apple to GNU/Linux Journal - GNU Emacs

"Back in late May and early June I began to give GNU Emacs a try. I’d opened it once or twice before only to quit it after a few minutes. Why bother when there are so many other text editors to choose from? The first thing I noticed about GNU Emacs was that it used different keybindings from those that have become fairly standard across most text editors. So, right off, that was a...

#Apple#GNU#Linux#FreeSoftware#Emacs
https://beardystarstuff.net/posts/2025-08-19.html
Dr. Brian Callahan
@bcallah@bsd.network  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Two #blog posts in less than one week!

It was considered known that there is no support within GNAT (Ada) for illumos. We cross-build a complete native binutils+gcc toolchain for illumos to test out this claim.

...only to discover that illumos has full support within GNAT. Not a single test fails.

https://briancallahan.net/blog/20250817.html

#Ada #illumos#GNAT#GCC#GNU #freesoftware #unix #bsd #freebsd #openbsd #netbsd #dragonflybsd #linux #compiler #compilers
No Starch Press
@nostarch@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Software-defined radio (SDR) transforms how we study and experiment with wireless communication.

By processing real signals on your computer, you’ll explore modulation, filtering, and receiver design—skills that extend into modern systems like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular.

Whether you’re an engineer or an enthusiast, SDR offers a practical way to understand the building blocks of today’s wireless world.

https://nostarch.com/practical-sdr

#sdr #wireless #gnu #bluetooth #cellular

A graphic with the book cover of “Practical SDR: Getting Started with Software-Defined Radio” by David Clark and Paul Clark at the center. The cover shows a humanoid robot sitting on the floor with headphones on, connected by cable to a large vintage radio. Behind the radio is a window with curtains. The background is yellow and beige. At the top of the graphic is the text “Decode the Invisible World Around You.” At the bottom is the text “Explore the signals behind Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular—starting with SDR fundamentals.”
A graphic with the book cover of “Practical SDR: Getting Started with Software-Defined Radio” by David Clark and Paul Clark at the center. The cover shows a humanoid robot sitting on the floor with headphones on, connected by cable to a large vintage radio. Behind the radio is a window with curtains. The background is yellow and beige. At the top of the graphic is the text “Decode the Invisible World Around You.” At the bottom is the text “Explore the signals behind Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular—starting with SDR fundamentals.”
A graphic with the book cover of “Practical SDR: Getting Started with Software-Defined Radio” by David Clark and Paul Clark at the center. The cover shows a humanoid robot sitting on the floor with headphones on, connected by cable to a large vintage radio. Behind the radio is a window with curtains. The background is yellow and beige. At the top of the graphic is the text “Decode the Invisible World Around You.” At the bottom is the text “Explore the signals behind Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular—starting with SDR fundamentals.”
No Starch Press
@nostarch@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Software-defined radio (SDR) transforms how we study and experiment with wireless communication.

By processing real signals on your computer, you’ll explore modulation, filtering, and receiver design—skills that extend into modern systems like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular.

Whether you’re an engineer or an enthusiast, SDR offers a practical way to understand the building blocks of today’s wireless world.

https://nostarch.com/practical-sdr

#sdr #wireless #gnu #bluetooth #cellular

A graphic with the book cover of “Practical SDR: Getting Started with Software-Defined Radio” by David Clark and Paul Clark at the center. The cover shows a humanoid robot sitting on the floor with headphones on, connected by cable to a large vintage radio. Behind the radio is a window with curtains. The background is yellow and beige. At the top of the graphic is the text “Decode the Invisible World Around You.” At the bottom is the text “Explore the signals behind Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular—starting with SDR fundamentals.”
A graphic with the book cover of “Practical SDR: Getting Started with Software-Defined Radio” by David Clark and Paul Clark at the center. The cover shows a humanoid robot sitting on the floor with headphones on, connected by cable to a large vintage radio. Behind the radio is a window with curtains. The background is yellow and beige. At the top of the graphic is the text “Decode the Invisible World Around You.” At the bottom is the text “Explore the signals behind Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular—starting with SDR fundamentals.”
A graphic with the book cover of “Practical SDR: Getting Started with Software-Defined Radio” by David Clark and Paul Clark at the center. The cover shows a humanoid robot sitting on the floor with headphones on, connected by cable to a large vintage radio. Behind the radio is a window with curtains. The background is yellow and beige. At the top of the graphic is the text “Decode the Invisible World Around You.” At the bottom is the text “Explore the signals behind Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular—starting with SDR fundamentals.”
Dr. Brian Callahan
@bcallah@bsd.network  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Two #blog posts in less than one week!

It was considered known that there is no support within GNAT (Ada) for illumos. We cross-build a complete native binutils+gcc toolchain for illumos to test out this claim.

...only to discover that illumos has full support within GNAT. Not a single test fails.

https://briancallahan.net/blog/20250817.html

#Ada #illumos#GNAT#GCC#GNU #freesoftware #unix #bsd #freebsd #openbsd #netbsd #dragonflybsd #linux #compiler #compilers
Beardy Star Stuff
@dennyhenke@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

For anyone interested, I'd mentioned recently in a post that I was doing an Introduction to GNU/Linux and Free Software presentation at the local library. I've put it up on my server for download for anyone that might find such a thing useful.

Thanks to @moshimotsu for the suggestion!

beardystarstuff.net/Linux%20Pr
Beardy Star Stuff
@dennyhenke@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

New blog post: Update on our Community Computer Upcycle Project

"It’s been a slower start than I’d hoped for but we are making a bit of progress. I’m going to take the long view that a slow start is better than no start and if I keep at it, it will grow. Here’s a progress report..."


beardystarstuff.net/posts/2025

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A light green event flyer with a logo at top: Ozark Regional Library Text below: Headline: Get assistance upgrading your computer to GNU+Linux Body text: In October 2025 Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows 10. You may be able to upgrade to Windows 11. Scan the QR code to learn more about if your computer can be upgraded to Windows 11. If your computer is being denied an upgrade to Windows 11 but you would like to keep using it, we can assist you in upgrading it to GNU+Linux Mint which is a free, secure and trusted operating system. Most Windows PCs and Macs made after 2010 can be upgraded to GNU+Linux Mint. Please note, this free service is for personal and home users only. How long does an upgrade to GNU+Linux take? Usually the upgrade process takes thirty minutes or less. But we suggest that you allow for up to 1 hour or even more. Schedule an upgrade appointment at the link below! Bottom: Learn more here: Ozarkregional.org/CCU.html Use the QR code
A light green event flyer with a logo at top: Ozark Regional Library Text below: Headline: Get assistance upgrading your computer to GNU+Linux Body text: In October 2025 Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows 10. You may be able to upgrade to Windows 11. Scan the QR code to learn more about if your computer can be upgraded to Windows 11. If your computer is being denied an upgrade to Windows 11 but you would like to keep using it, we can assist you in upgrading it to GNU+Linux Mint which is a free, secure and trusted operating system. Most Windows PCs and Macs made after 2010 can be upgraded to GNU+Linux Mint. Please note, this free service is for personal and home users only. How long does an upgrade to GNU+Linux take? Usually the upgrade process takes thirty minutes or less. But we suggest that you allow for up to 1 hour or even more. Schedule an upgrade appointment at the link below! Bottom: Learn more here: Ozarkregional.org/CCU.html Use the QR code