Welcome to “Asciiville” – a massive collection of Ascii art and Linux terminal utilities
Because ASCII is cool. ⌘ Read more
“Linux Sucks 2022” now available for standalone purchase
Available as a DRM-free MP4 for those who wish to purchase separately from a Lunduke Journal subscription. ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2016 - “The Commentary Track”
Watch now (49 min) | Special guests: Richard Stallman, Piers Anthony, Cory Doctorow, and Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst. ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - May 16, 2022
Listen now (19 min) | How (and why) to watch Linux Sucks 2022 ⌘ Read more
The Framedeck - A modern, DIY, Linux powered slabtop
With a trackball. And a mechanical keybard. Oh, my. ⌘ Read more
The “Activate Windows” watermark ported to Linux… because… why not?
“Go to Settings to activate Linux.” ⌘ Read more
Early reviews for “Linux Sucks 2022” are in!
(Spoiler: It’s a hit.) ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2022 is now available!
“This time it’s personal.” ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2022
Watch now (68 min) | “This time it’s personal.” ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2022 at 3:30pm Pacific today!
Here’s all the details on how to watch and join the chat! ⌘ Read more
LudukeFest & Linux Sucks - Updated schedule and how to watch live
LundukeFest broken into two days due to Invasion of the Snot Monster. ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2022 is tomorrow!
3:30pm Pacific Time! Wooooo! ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast – May 12, 2022
Listen now (60 min) | Lunduke Q&A - Linux, Amiga, Mac, SNES & Genesis ⌘ Read more
Scientists discover Ubuntu Linux at center of Milky Way galaxy
“We were all pretty sure the galaxy ran Arch.” ⌘ Read more
3 Days Until Linux Sucks 2022!
May 14th. 3:30pm (Pacific). ⌘ Read more
A Retro-Modern Linux Terminal with a Round Screen
It’s like a 1960s design of a “Computer of the Future”… running modern Linux. And I love it. ⌘ Read more
See “Linux Sucks 2022” - with an annual Lunduke Journal sub - for $1/month
Linux Sucks is just 4 days away! Four! Day! Le gasp! ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast – May 09, 2022
Listen now (27 min) | The time SUSE, the German Linux company, banned mentioning Jewish holidays. ⌘ Read more
The biggest “Linux Sucks” ever… is just 5 days away!
People are going to be talking about this for a long, long time. ⌘ Read more
The time SUSE, the German Linux company, banned mentioning Jewish holidays.
And then punished the Jew who objected to that action. ⌘ Read more
3 Linux distributions that fit on a floppy. Seriously.
Anything over 1.44 MB is just bloat, am I right? ⌘ Read more
Live Stream: Let’s chat about how much Linux Sucks
(And help get The Lunduke Journal to 100% of the months subscription goals!) ⌘ Read more
Reminder: Only a few hours left to get your name included in “Linux Sucks 2022”
Along with a few other fun Lunduke Journal Founding Member perks. ⌘ Read more
Happy 30th Birthday, Wolfenstein 3D!
Plus: ECWolf, an enhanced port of Wolfenstein 3D for Linux, Android, and other platforms. ⌘ Read more
Deadline for multiple Lunduke Journal subscriber perks is Friday night!
Get included in the credits of “Linux Sucks” (and two video games)… but only if you sign up by Friday at midnight! ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast – May 5, 2022
Listen now (22 min) | Linux Sucks 2022 is only 9 days away! ⌘ Read more
“Linux Sucks 2022” is just 10 days away!
Plus a chance to get your name included in the credits of the show! ⌘ Read more
Tails 5.0 – The portable, anti-surveillance Linux distribution
A Linux distribution with a focus on… not remembering anything. Seriously. ⌘ Read more
Ratpoison: The worst Linux Desktop Environment of all time
Ratpoison should be sent to The Hague and put on trial for crimes against humanity. ⌘ Read more
Two tools for translating text between languages… from a Linux Shell.
Because sometimes you need to translate a quote without leaving the terminal. ⌘ Read more
“Linux Sucks: The Book” publishing has resumed with a new, in-progress PDF
“The rise, and inevitable fall, of the world’s greatest Operating System” ⌘ Read more
Microsoft attempts to block Elon Musk purchase of Linux
“Hey! We already bought Linux,” says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadela ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast – April 28, 2022
Listen now (46 min) | 6 Dirty Secrets of the Linux and Open Source Industry ⌘ Read more
Pixelorama – a truly spectacular pixel art editor for Linux, Mac, & Windows
Open source, gorgeous user interface, easy to use animation tools… Pixelorama is one of the best pixel art editors I’ve ever used. ⌘ Read more
Working with Mac Files via Linux
How to work with Mac-specific files (DMG, HQX, SIT & others), even ones from 30 years ago. ⌘ Read more
What alternative / retro Operating System could I live in (happily)?
Not modern Windows, macOS, or Linux… but something else… ⌘ Read more
6 Dirty Secrets of the Linux and Open Source Industry
The Linux Foundation, Mozilla, and Open Source Initiative don’t want us talking about these topics. Which is weird. ⌘ Read more
“Lunduke’s Quest” – a new (nerdy) adventure game for Linux, Mac, Haiku, Amiga, & more.
Quite possibly the nerdiest adventure game ever created. ⌘ Read more
Make Linux Shell scripts declare “Success” or “Failure” using the Super Smash Bros announcer voice
… or any other audio files if you want to get creative about it. ⌘ Read more
Ubuntu, facing declining marketshare, doubles down on most hated feature
How long before Ubuntu abandons Snap packaging in order to save the Linux distribution? ⌘ Read more
A new (free) racing game for DOS has been released!
From a developer that has released racing games for Amiga, Linux, Sega Genesis, and… Haiku?! ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast – April 21 2022
Listen now (20 min) | LundukeFest 2022 - “Linux Sucks”, Retro Computing, & Good Times ⌘ Read more
NiceOS – a Linux distribution that uses packages from whatever Linux distro you want
No SystemD. No default package manager. NiceOS is… weird. But also nice. ⌘ Read more
LundukeFest is back on the schedule! May 14th, 2022!
“Linux Sucks”, Retro Computing, Internet History & more are on the schedule! ⌘ Read more
Run a full, desktop Linux distro on your Android phone with UserLAnd
Just as if it were an Android app. Because… well… you know you want to. ⌘ Read more
Ubuntu market-share is in a nosedive (and that’s ok)
No Linux distribution can remain #1 forever, right? ⌘ Read more
Remembering the “Tempest Lunduke Edition” tower from Pogo Linux
Because it is just so choice. ⌘ Read more
“Linux Tycoon 3 - The OS Wars” update released for Linux & DOS
Release 2 is a lot like Release 1. But more betterer. ⌘ Read more
HOTDOGbuntu - Make Ubuntu look like classic Mac, Atari ST, Win 3.1, & Amiga systems
Because more ways to make modern Linux look like retro computing systems is always a good thing. ⌘ Read more
The “Burn-My-Windows” extension for GNOME is *glorious*
Shattering glass. Star Trek transporter. The “Thanos” Snap. Bring back the glory days of Compiz style effects to your Linux desktop… and then some. ⌘ Read more
Lunduke Journal Events for April - BBS Game Tournament, Linux Sucks, Hangout
Just some nerdy fun. ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - April 4, 2022
Listen now (35 min) | Make Linux look like Retro Operating Systems ⌘ Read more
Miss Winamp? Try Audacious + the Winamp Classic skin.
Works great on both Linux and modern Windows. Really whips the llama’s… well… you know the rest. ⌘ Read more
Make Linux look exactly like Windows XP
“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” - Dr. Ian Malcolm ⌘ Read more
Apple Silicon (M1) Mac owners can now say “BTW, I run Arch”
Asahi Linux has released their first alpha version for M1 based Macintosh’s. ⌘ Read more
“Linux Tycoon 3 - The OS Wars” now available for download
For Linux and DOS. Tactical Nukes included. ⌘ Read more
Run x86 Windows games…on a Raspberry Pi. Not kidding. It really works.
ARM Linux running x86 Windows games? What sort of crazy Mirror Universe do we live in?! ⌘ Read more
Penkesu Computer - A DIY, Linux-powered palmtop with a mechanical keyboard
And the total cost ain’t too shabby either. ⌘ Read more
Controlling the mouse with your keyboard using “warpd”
Works on Linux and Mac. And it’s absolutely bonkers. ⌘ Read more
Linux Tycoon 3: The OS Wars
A brand new game for Linux and DOS. Releasing on April Fools Day. No joke. ⌘ Read more
New Book of Nerdy Satire: “The Lunduke Journal Quarterly - Volume 2”
Because you can never have too many jokes about Linux. ⌘ Read more
Twitter user reminds followers that “the Steam Deck runs Linux” for third time today
“Free marketing, brah!” says Valve CEO ⌘ Read more
Make Linux look like Amiga OS
(Or, at least, pretty gosh darn close.) ⌘ Read more
“Linux for Hank” - the children’s book about Linux
One of many perks for subscribers to The Lunduke Journal ⌘ Read more
1970’s BASIC Computer Games compiled for Linux
Remember typing in code from magazines and books? Let’s compile a bunch of those old games for modern Linux. ⌘ Read more
Annotate PDFs on Linux
This post is about a GUI tool called pdfrankestein that
fills a gap on mostly Linux machines where a powerful and easy to use
PDF annotator does not exist.
Adobe Acrobat® on Windows and Mac allow you to add text, drawings and
signatures to PDF documents. This is useful when filling forms or
marking notes to send back to someone. Such a tool with similar
capabilities and easy of use does not exist on Linux. The reason that’s
often cited is that PDF is a c … ⌘ Read more
South Park’s parody of War Games is epic
Here’s a detailed analysis of the Linux and DOS references. ⌘ Read more
Vulnerability Alert: Avoiding “Dirty Pipe” CVE-2022-0847 on Docker Engine and Docker Desktop
You might have heard about a new Linux vulnerability that was released last week, CVE-2022-0847, aka “Dirty Pipe”. This vulnerability overwrites supposedly read-only files in the Linux kernel host, which could enable attackers to modify files inside the host images from the container instance. If you use Docker Engine natively, we recommend you should update … ⌘ Read more
Make Linux look like BeOS
Because yellow tabs are sexy. ⌘ Read more
elementary OS is imploding
elementary founder: “I might take some time off from Linux or join another community maybe” ⌘ Read more
Wordle ported to Windows 3.1, PalmOS, DOS, Linux Terminal… and much more.
Tandy Color Computer 3, Atari 2600, Game Boy, Emacs, and… Microsoft Word? Yup. Wordle is there too. ⌘ Read more
Make Linux look like MacOS 9.
Because Platinum is beautiful. Also… why not? ⌘ Read more
Make Linux look exactly like Windows 95… I mean exactly.
Blasphemy? Probably! But still pretty awesome! ⌘ Read more
How I got Crostini to work in Chrome OS Flex
I blogged that I could not run Linux support (Crostini) on CloudReady and Chrome OS Flex. Every time I tried to enable Linux support in the settings, the activation failed with an error. ⌘ Read more
Ok, so I have now installed CloudReady, switched to the beta channel as well, but I can’t use Linux because my CPU is not secured against Spectre/Meltdown and CloudReady doesn’t come with microcode updates. Until that comes, my ThinkPad will probably only be for browsing, watching videos, and blogging… ⌘ Read more
How I got Crostini to work in Chrome OS Flex
I blogged that I could not run Linux support (Crostini) on CloudReady and Chrome OS Flex. Every time I tried to enable Linux support in the settings, the activation failed with an error. ⌘ Read more
How I can access Linux with Chrome OS Flex
I recently installed CloudReady on my ThinkPad. Unfortunately, the Linux feature is not available there because microcode updates are missing, there is no BIOS update and Crostini is quite strict about security. ⌘ Read more
Funky Linux code names make me smile
Listen now (14 min) | … and me complaining about being sick. ⌘ Read more
Ok, so I have now installed CloudReady, switched to the beta channel as well, but I can’t use Linux because my CPU is not secured against Spectre/Meltdown and CloudReady doesn’t come with microcode updates. Until that comes, my ThinkPad will probably only be for browsing, watching videos, and blogging… ⌘ Read more
The best Linux Kernel release code names – from “Greased Weasel” to “Sheep on meth”
These are real. And they are awesome. ⌘ Read more
New Docker Menu & Improved Release Highlights with Docker Desktop 4.5
We’re excited to announce the release of Docker Desktop 4.5 which includes enhancements we’re excited for you to try out. New Docker Menu: Improved Speed and Unified Experience Across Operating Systems We’ve launched a new version of the Docker Menu which creates a consistent user experience across all operating systems (including Docker Desktop for Linux, […]
The post [New Docker Menu & Improved Rele … ⌘ Read more
Tiny Core Linux 13.0 - full Linux desktop in 22 MB.
… and it only needs 48 MB of RAM. Seriously. It’s… beautiful. ⌘ Read more
Ubuntu Linux sued by McDonald’s for copying trademark “garish orange color scheme”
“Hideous colors are our thing! Back off, Ubuntu!” says Ronald ⌘ Read more
AOSC OS/Retro: A Linux Distro for 486 & PPC Macs
… as well as ARM powered HP Jornadas and other “retro” hardware. ⌘ Read more
LundukeFest is two days away!
Linux Sucks 2022, and non-stop nerdy happiness awaits! ⌘ Read more
How Docker Desktop Networking Works Under the Hood
Modern applications make extensive use of networks. At build time it’s common to apt-get/dnf/yum/apk install a package from a Linux distribution’s package repository. At runtime an application may wish to connect() to an internal postgres or mysql database to persist some state, while also calling listen() and accept() to expose APIs and UIs over TCP […]
The post [How Docker Desktop Networking Works Under the Hood](https://www.docker.com … ⌘ Read more
File Sharing with Docker Desktop
One of the topics users of Docker Desktop often ask us about is file sharing. How do I see my source code inside my container? What’s the difference between a volume and a bind mount? Why is file sharing slower than on Linux, and how can I speed it up? In this blog post, I’ll […]
The post File Sharing with Docker Desktop appeared first on Docker Blog. ⌘ Read more
LundukeFest final schedule announced!
Linux Sucks, Retro Computing, and so much more. January 29th is going to be a very, very nerdy day. ⌘ Read more
If Linux is not magic…
… then what it is?! ⌘ Read more
“Turn Your Android Phone Into the Ultimate Retro Computing Battlestation” - Jan 29 at LundukeFest
Joining “Linux Sucks 2022”, “The (True) Untold History of the Internet”, and “Weird Tales of Linux Weirdness”. With more announcements to come. ⌘ Read more
Remembering the Linux-based Commodore OS
In 2011, Commodore USA LLC released “Commodore OS Vision” based on Linux Mint. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk decides to make his own Linux distro
Other Space Tycoons had a Linux Distribution. He felt left out. ⌘ Read more
“Weird Tales of Linux Weirdness” at LundukeFest, Jan 29
Joining “Linux Sucks 2022” and “The (True) Untold History of the Internet”… with more announcements to come. ⌘ Read more
**Long time Linux YouTuber tries to use Windows. **
Determines Windows “not quite ready for average user”. ⌘ Read more
Lunduke Journal about to hit subscriber goals… for NEXT month.
Woah. Apparently people really like articles about Linux and retro computers! ⌘ Read more
**New Free Adventure Game for all Lunduke Journal Subscribers **
“2299: Episode One” is an adventure game, set in space, for Linux and Windows. And it’s free for all full Lunduke Journal subscribers. ⌘ Read more
Linux Tycoon Classic for Windows & Linux
Free for all Lunduke Journal subscribers. ⌘ Read more
Linux Tycoon for DOS
We hit our subscriber goals, so I am releasing Linux Tycoon for all subscribers! ⌘ Read more
Just for today: $15 for one year of The Lunduke Journal
Including a full pass to LundukeFest, tons of free eBooks and more goodies… plus Linux Tycoon if we hit our goal! ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2022 - Jan 29, 4pm Pacific
Streamed live at LundukeFest. This is going to suck more than anything has sucked before. ⌘ Read more