Tag Archives: linux

Trends, Not Predictions

Posted on March 24, 2019 by ehurst

This is not meant to predict the future, but to point out the current drift. Things have changed a lot in the past year, and will likely keep changing. I once predicted that Microsoft would jump the shark and could … Continue reading →

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Windows Has Its Place

Posted on February 24, 2019 by ehurst

Did you really think I was a Linux zealot for life? I used Linux a lot during a period of time when it served my calling. I still use it, particularly the bootable DVD version that allows me to fix … Continue reading →

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Admin: Ready to Trade (Updated)

Posted on January 19, 2019 by ehurst

This offer is withdrawn. I managed to get Win10 on it and the system now serves me well. The original post is below the line… ———— This is your chance to trade up. I’m quite sure someone out there could … Continue reading →

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Installing OpenSUSE Leap 15.0 — Gotchas

Posted on December 15, 2018 by ehurst

If you are looking for an installation walkthrough, it’s easy to find the official documentation. There’s not much reason to change the defaults unless you already know more than I can tell you about it. The goal here is to … Continue reading →

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Catching Loose Ends

Posted on December 14, 2018 by ehurst

I’m not going to say they are all related, but a bunch of changes have presented themselves to me lately, things that demanded decisions. Somehow I sense the biggest is yet to come, so I’m trying to take care of … Continue reading →

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Don’t Panic Yet, Linux Users

Posted on September 23, 2018 by ehurst

Someone asked me what my plans were regarding my use of Linux, given two posts pointing out problems with it. Don’t panic … yet. If you have joined me in running some branch of Ubuntu 18.04, or a derivative like … Continue reading →

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The Cult of SJW 01

Posted on September 23, 2018 by ehurst

If you can’t handle strong words, don’t read this. From time to time we have to pull out the bold statements to get people’s attention. If you don’t think the prophets used crude language and brutal imagery, then you haven’t … Continue reading →

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Digging the Grave for Linux

Posted on September 17, 2018 by ehurst

Someday, I won’t be using Linux any more. First you have to understand why I use it now: It is the single best replacement for commercial operating systems. It is so for me, and for some of my tech support … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu 18.04 Hibernate and Suspend Fix

Posted on August 14, 2018 by ehurst

This tutorial assumes a limited familiarity with using Linux already. Most of this will be performed in a terminal emulator window. I recommend you maximize the window size and open two tabs or terminal windows for this. With one we … Continue reading →

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Dell XPS: Upgrading Ubuntu

Posted on August 11, 2018 by ehurst

My Dell XPS 13 came with Ubuntu 16.04. That’s still valid and supported for a few more years yet. However, depending on the kind of work you do on that system, it’s often necessary to upgrade the OS to the … Continue reading →

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