r1w1s1

https://snac.bsd.cafe/r1w1s1

Slackware Core Team member.
Long-time Slackware user.
Interested in classic Unix tools, editors, and X11 WMs.

Slackware: http://www.slackware.com/~r1w1s1
NVI Quick Reference: http://www.slackware.com/~r1w1s1/nvi.html
Git: https://sr.ht/~r1w1s1/
Blog: https://r1w1s1.srht.site/

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Last Notes

2026-08-13 05:27:33 UTC

Thanks to @npub1lym…fqe3 blog, I discovered UW ttyp0, a beautiful bitmap font for X11 and Unix consoles. I'm already using it with cwm, dmenu, xterm, and tabbed.
I'm also preparing a SlackBuild for SlackBuilds.org, hopefully available next week.
https://nein.triapul.cz/fonts
#slackware #font #uwttyp0 #slackfetch
https://snac.bsd.cafe/r1w1s1/s/post-529eac1e974320ff9bcf65c64b5dfed5.png

2026-06-16 08:37:24 UTC

Plasma 6 has officially landed in Slackware-current.
After years of community testing and development, Plasma 6 is now part of the official Slackware-current tree alongside the ffmpeg8 transition. Many thanks to Patrick Volkerding, alienBOB, LuckyCyborg, and everyone who contributed code, packaging, testing, and bug reports along the way.
Mon Jun 15 23:27:31 UTC 2026
Well folks, it seems that the stars have aligned to bring us a bunch of long-
awaited updates, including ffmpeg8 and Plasma 6! This has been developed in a
side tree for several weeks, and I'll be happy to get that off my plate and
have a greatly reduced todo list. Many thanks to alienBOB for getting the tree
in good shape, helping when I got stuck, and for being a good manager who
inspires me to do my best work. 🙂 And we both extend our thanks to the
illustrious LuckyCyborg who ported the build scripts to Plasma 6 in the first
place and then maintained Plasma 6 for Slackware users to test for a couple of
years. And thanks to everyone else who helped out with either of the Slackware
Plasma 6 projects that these updates grew out of.
Have fun!
#slackware #kde #plasma6

2026-05-15 21:41:56 UTC

The UNIX shell is still one of the best IDEs ever created.
grep/find/sed/awk/make/ssh/git/nvi often compose better than many modern “integrated” environments.
Small programs connected together still scale surprisingly well.
https://repo.or.cz/code-notes.git/blob_plain/HEAD:/notes/Unix_As_An_IDE.txt
#unix #linux #slackware #vi

2026-05-08 20:01:57 UTC

Reading an old UNIX Review article from September 1984 about
termcap. Fascinating how much modern terminal software still
inherits ideas from this era.
vi depended heavily on terminal capability databases to remain
portable across different hardware terminals. Bill Joy originally
wired vi only for Lear Siegler ADM-3A terminals, and termcap was
born from the flood of requests for support on other hardware.
"Termcap Unveiled" by Douglas R. Merritt, pages 42-48.
https://archive.org/details/Unix_Review_1984_Sep.pdf/page/n43/mode/2up
Also updated my nvi notes with a small historical section about
termcap/curses and terminal portability.
https://repo.or.cz/code-notes.git/blob_plain/HEAD:/notes/NVI_Editor_Guide.txt
#vi #unix #termcap #nvi #linux

2026-04-29 19:31:50 UTC

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Thanks so much for the detailed comment, lots of great tips here!
The mv -T --exchange pattern for atomic GC is really elegant, I hadn't thought of using hardlinks that way. And the TCP slow-start trick with split + parallel downloads is wild :)
Just one quick clarification: the blog isn't mine, I just shared the link because I enjoyed the article. The author is Dave (ratfactor.com), and he's on Mastodon at [@ratfactor@mastodon.art](https://mastodon.art/users/ratfactor ) If you have corrections or things you'd like to see added to the article itself, reaching out to him there would be the best way.
But please keep the comments coming here, I'm learning a lot from them!

2026-04-23 18:59:46 UTC

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Haha, classic 😄
Slackware just works.
Curious, what broke on the other ISOs?
CC: @npub180a…e3he

2026-04-16 02:48:50 UTC

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nice! I'm running kernel 7.0 on -current
CC: @npub16l0…f0y2

2026-04-08 21:04:36 UTC

Finally tested wayback with dwm on Slackware -current! 🎉
wayback is a stub Wayland compositor that hosts a rootful Xwayland server, letting you run your full X11 setup unchanged on top of Wayland. Built from source, wrote a small launch script and dwm came up fine with st.
Still experimental and needs some tweaking but the core concept works — keep your dwm, st and all your suckless tools, just drop Xorg underneath.
If you're a minimalist X11 user not ready to jump to a Wayland WM, keep an eye on this project!
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/wayback/wayback
#dwm #wayland #linux #suckless #slackware #xorg

2026-04-03 04:06:53 UTC

If you really know your GNU coreutils, you probably don't need as many extra tools as you think. 🐧
KISS isn't just a design principle — it's already built into your system.
A comprehensive review of every coreutils command, with examples and honest opinions. The lobste.rs discussion is also worth reading.
Article: https://ratfactor.com/slackware/pkgblog/coreutils
Discussion: https://lobste.rs/s/xqf5ex/coreutils_comprehensive_review_2023
#linux #unix #coreutils #gnu

2026-03-24 01:39:43 UTC

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Great point! I’ve also written a short explanation of how the init/boot process works in Slackware and why it stays simple without systemd if anyone wants to dive deeper:
https://git.sr.ht/~r1w1s1/code-notes/tree/main/item/notes/Slackware_Init_Boot_Process.txt
#slackware

2026-01-23 18:23:41 UTC

Nice deep dive into SSH keystroke obfuscation and why packet captures look so noisy. Learned something new here.
https://eieio.games/blog/ssh-sends-100-packets-per-keystroke/
#openssh #ssh

2026-01-23 05:16:48 UTC

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I’m a dwm + solid colors person, so for me this is already rice 😄
Looking forward to the next tweaks.

2026-01-23 04:10:51 UTC

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very nice!
CC: @npub1gs2…7nxx

2026-01-20 02:04:28 UTC

Slackware isn’t about shortcuts.
It’s about understanding the system, from boot to shell.
This video explains well why Slackware still matters.
https://youtu.be/pRp1I3OzMEY
#slackware

2026-01-19 23:12:47 UTC

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New hardware can be painful early on, but it’s not a rule.
My ThinkPad T14 is new and Linux works perfectly. Kernel + firmware maturity matters more than age.

2026-01-18 23:02:54 UTC

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Nice work!
The notification filter is a great quality-of-life improvement and the implementation looks clean. Thanks for taking care of the UI helper and small code style fixes too.
CC: @npub1pea…88h9

2026-01-18 15:12:03 UTC

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great shot!

2026-01-18 15:06:07 UTC

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This really captures what I enjoy about BSD Cafe as well - a relaxed mix of people, systems, and experiences. Thanks for sharing, and have a great Sunday.
CC: @npub1ef5…gcpc

2026-01-18 15:01:46 UTC

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Slackware / X11. pekwm for daily use, evilwm when I want something ultra-minimal.
#slackware

2026-01-17 05:42:45 UTC

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This inspired me to do the same.
My site is now text-first: plain text as the source of truth, HTML only for navigation.
https://4c6e.xyz/

2026-01-10 14:06:35 UTC

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For me, boring is a feature.

2026-01-09 16:00:44 UTC

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very nice!

2026-01-08 21:02:39 UTC

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i actually think the spartan side is the interesting part 🙂 daily use, simple workflows, and what stays after the novelty wears off.

2026-01-08 19:31:27 UTC

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I’d really enjoy more articles about OpenBSD as a desktop OS -- daily use, hardware, workflows, and the little details you only notice when you live in it.

2026-01-08 17:39:38 UTC

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Clean and intentional. That’s always satisfying to see.

2026-01-08 17:28:19 UTC

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Internal monitoring can go dark.
External monitoring tells the truth.
Great example of why both matter.

2026-01-07 19:24:32 UTC

Really nice to see this: Game of Trees Hub (GOT)
A Git hosting service built on OpenBSD and Game of Trees, transparently funded via Open Collective.
Small, boring, security-first, and run by people who actually care about infrastructure.
Feels like one of the first real BSD-native Git hosting services.
This is the kind of thing BSD folks quietly smile about. 🐡
👉 https://gothub.org/
#OpenBSD #BSD #GameOfTrees #Git #FOSS

2026-01-05 19:47:50 UTC

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In a world of increasing complexity, Slackware offers a refreshing return to the elegance of Unix principles.
#Slackware #KISS

2026-01-05 14:01:55 UTC

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Big thanks to @npub1ysc…ffqw for snac2 -- a fantastic release.
Simple, fast, and thoughtfully implemented, as always.
And a special thanks to @npub1ef5…gcpc for running snac.bsd.cafe and
keeping the instance already up to date. Much appreciated!

2026-01-05 13:54:51 UTC

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Yeah, that’s exactly my experience too.
Even on -current, the fundamentals are very solid, and large update batches usually just reflect steady maintenance rather than instability. That reliability is really what keeps me on Slackware as well -- boring in the best possible way 🙂

2026-01-05 05:00:01 UTC

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Yes, I agree with you -- same here, I’m on -current daily. I just wanted to point out that 15.0 still works very well; for gaming, though, -current is usually the better choice.

2026-01-05 02:52:06 UTC

Slackware 15.0 is often called “outdated,” but the ChangeLog tells a different story.
Since release, 15.0 has received not only security fixes, but also new packages and updates that match or closely track
Slackware-current (glibc-zoneinfo, curl, kernel firmware, and Mozilla ESR/SeaMonkey).
It also maintains supported versions of PHP in its extra directory and updated Rust in testing to support modern software.
What diverges in -current is mostly graphics stacks, toolchains, and desktop layers.
Slackware 15.0 is not frozen -- it is maintained by design.
#slackware #linux #unix #opensource

2026-01-04 12:08:43 UTC

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Good to hear COSMIC on Slackware behaved nicely.
The minimal setup looks great -- I’ll likely try COSMIC myself, keeping it as stripped-down as possible.
Curious to see your tweaks next week 🙂

2026-01-04 11:58:51 UTC

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nice shot!

2026-01-04 11:57:16 UTC

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Yep, that’s fair mobile sync is where Bitwarden really wins.

2026-01-04 05:44:48 UTC

[NEW] pass Address Book for mutt
Using Password Store (pass) as an encrypted address source for mutt.
Instead of a separate address book or plaintext aliases, mutt sources
aliases directly from pass at runtime. Data stays encrypted at rest and
exists only in memory.
Simple, auditable, and very Unix.
https://4c6e.xyz/code_notes.html
#slackware #mutt #pass #gpg #unix #terminal

2026-01-03 00:34:50 UTC

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Sorry for the late reply -- this is a fair criticism, and I agree with you on the
core issue: tagfiles stop being first-class citizens the moment the installer
exits. There’s no lifecycle connection to slackpkg -- by design.
That said, I’ve been experimenting with tagfiles as a deliberate project rather
than a convenience feature. I actively use this approach for a jump machine at
work, built on Slackware-current, and I keep the tagfiles updated as -current
evolves.
The cost is exactly what you describe: manually auditing dependencies and keeping
the set coherent over time. There’s no automation here -- just careful review and
explicit decisions.
In other words, tagfiles can scale -- but only if you accept that dependency
resolution becomes a human responsibility, not something Slackware tries to
infer or automate.
In practice, I treat these systems as intentionally “finished”: slackpkg is
used conservatively, often without install-new, and changes are explicit and
reviewed. It’s not elegant, but it’s honest -- and very Slackware.
I’d love to see better tooling around this, but I’m also wary of solving it in a
way that undermines Slackware’s transparency. Your idea of exploring tagfile
support in slackpkg is interesting precisely because it raises that question.
For completeness: to detect dependencies when building and updating these
tagfiles, I rely on an existing Slackware helper script that scans for broken
library links. This script helps *identify* missing dependencies, but it does
not resolve them or make decisions -- the review remains manual.
Script (by mozes@slackware.com, 2010):
https://git.sr.ht/~r1w1s1/slackware-scripts/blob/main/find-whatneedsrecompiling
Tagfiles repo (Slackware-current, used in practice, shared as reference):
https://git.sr.ht/~r1w1s1/slackware-tagfiles

2026-01-02 17:13:45 UTC

Slackware exists as a moral reference in the Linux ecosystem.
Not to be popular -- but to remind us what matters.
Transparency over abstraction.
Stability over novelty.
Responsibility over convenience.
This video explains why Slackware is loved even when not used daily:
transparent design, stable behavior, no silent changes -- and the honest trade-off of time for control.
https://yewtu.be/watch?v=R-gJ7aJJnqg
#Slackware #Linux #Unix #Philosophy

2025-12-29 14:22:13 UTC

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This is the kind of sustainable FOSS support that actually works: donating to the tools you use.
FreeBSD and the others listed here deserve it. More of us should do this. Respect. 👏
CC: @npub1kkf…6dgf @npub1rqk…dxqz @npub1nsd…7jsu @npub1ncy…3x0q

2025-12-21 13:33:11 UTC

👉 Why do people use Slackware?
One thing people often miss is continuity.
Slackware isn’t just technically stable , it’s culturally stable.
The same person, Patrick Volkerding, has guided it for 30 years with the same philosophy: don’t change things unless there’s a real reason.
For many users, that long-term trust matters more than new features.
You know what Slackware will be next year, and that’s rare today.
#Slackware #Linux #UnixPhilosophy #FOSS

2025-07-10 00:22:26 UTC

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nice! I used for while dwm+st
CC: @npub1rp6…w5et

2025-07-08 22:49:48 UTC

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using icewm :)

2025-07-06 15:26:57 UTC

Geany 2.1 was released today!
As always, it’s great to see this lightweight IDE keep getting improvements while staying fast and simple.
I've already updated my personal SlackBuild and am now running Geany 2.1 on Slackware -current.
Everything is working perfectly so far. If you’re on Slackware and want to try the latest Geany, you can grab my updated build script.
https://git.sr.ht/~r1w1s1/slackbuilds/tree/main/item/modified/geany
#slackware #geany

2025-06-17 20:10:12 UTC

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thank you for your work!!!

2025-06-15 17:49:27 UTC

f/8 and be there. (Nov/2012)
#streetphotography
https://snac.bsd.cafe/r1w1s1/s/post-0066180ac9ced9f7485fca5058168aec.jpg

2025-06-15 12:25:01 UTC

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I'm using fastfetch how do you achieve that? looks like ricing fastfetch :)

2025-06-12 00:53:38 UTC

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Sandboxing on Linux is powerful but painful.
Tools like seccomp and landlock are complex and hard to adopt compared to OpenBSD’s pledge or
FreeBSD’s capsicum, which are much simpler and better documented.
Simplicity wins.
#unix #linux #infosec

2025-06-11 18:21:43 UTC

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yeah :(

2025-06-11 15:06:38 UTC

https://mastodon.social/@alatiera/114661446785833161
What's happening with this people?

2025-06-10 17:48:33 UTC

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I use icedesert

2025-06-09 20:33:33 UTC

Just me, my ThinkPad, a white mouse, and Slackware.
No frills. Just control. 🐧🖤
https://snac.bsd.cafe/r1w1s1/s/post-d187cdb50b6c1d220dad3ba9fd7b810f.jpg

2025-06-08 02:16:45 UTC

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yes I can see.

2025-06-07 17:49:47 UTC

The latest version of Snac (2.78) works great on Moshidon.
#snac2 #moshidon

2025-05-08 15:10:08 UTC

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Yes for sure ☺
While I don't use ed as much as I'd like, I'm actively trying to change that.
To push myself, I've even created some personal challenges.
I'm also working through "Ed Mastery: The Standard Unix Text Editor."
CC: @npub1ksf…r6s6

2025-05-08 11:07:14 UTC

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Yes, it requires a bit of effort at first, but I'm getting the hang of it.

2025-05-08 10:48:27 UTC

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yeah! :) everything is shell script which is very nice.

2025-05-08 10:34:28 UTC

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yeah simple shell like rc :)

2025-05-08 10:32:39 UTC

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No, go ahead.
CC: @npub1ef5…gcpc

2025-05-08 00:37:41 UTC

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lets do!
CC: @npub1wy2…hy0n

2025-05-07 23:19:46 UTC

I’ve been exploring a more minimalist approach in my tools lately, and part of that includes trying to use nvi more often instead of Vim. To make the transition easier (for myself and anyone else interested), I put together a simple nvi quick reference:
https://4c6e.xyz/nvi.html
It’s not meant to be exhaustive, just a practical guide to help get things done with a lighter touch.
#nvi #vi #vim #minimalism

2025-05-07 22:54:16 UTC

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I forgot to mention yesterday—I made a quick reference for nvi.
It's simpler than Vim, which is what I use most of the time now.
https://4c6e.xyz/nvi.html
#nvi #vim #minimalism

2025-05-07 22:51:14 UTC

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I’ve been using Slackware for almost 20 years, but to be honest, I haven’t used rpm2tgz much.
I usually stick with native Slackware packages or build from source when needed.
That said, there are cases like Google Chrome where a .deb package is converted into a .tgz.
Slackware even provides an example of this in the extra directory:
https://mirrors.kernel.org/slackware/slackware64-current/extra/google-chrome/README
#slackware

2025-05-07 19:50:17 UTC

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Nice! I saw tkRemind in the video looks simple and nice.
CC: @npub1xey…vhnv

2025-05-07 17:53:47 UTC

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Your remind(1) blog and the developer's video have me wanting a terminal-based reminder experience akin to the interactivity I enjoy with aerc.
CC: @npub1xey…vhnv

2025-05-07 16:47:45 UTC

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I found x220 in a good condition, let see the seller is able to send to my home address.

2025-05-07 13:06:02 UTC

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welcome!

2025-05-07 01:30:45 UTC

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https://fedi-relay.gyptazy.com/
I think it's use here in bad.cafe

2025-05-06 20:56:46 UTC

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Hi Stu,
I'm away from my computer but take a look
https://vimsheet.com/, normally I use "x" in normal mode.

2025-05-06 14:26:36 UTC

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Also good one :)

2025-05-06 13:03:36 UTC

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I use #slackware current on my T480. :) if you need any help let me know, I have some post on my blog about Slackware.

2025-05-06 13:02:32 UTC

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thank you @npub1hd9…tkwc I will check now.
CC: @npub1hd9…tkwc

2025-05-06 10:49:31 UTC

Dreaming of getting my hands on a Lenovo ThinkPad X201 tablet someday! Imagine the possibilities with a clean install of Slackware. That legendary keyboard and robust build would be perfect for a lightweight and customizable Linux experience. Anyone in Brazil 🇧🇷 know where to find these gems? Let's make it happen! 🤩
#ThinkPad #Lenovo #Slackware #LinuxDreams #RetroTech
https://snac.bsd.cafe/r1w1s1/s/post-95381ddff21c3f6b705ea7e53b8f798e.jpg

2025-05-06 09:35:30 UTC

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Nice idea maybe stow can help you with handle synlink
https://www.gnu.org/software/stow/manual/stow.html

2025-05-06 03:38:39 UTC

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One more #slackware user :) those are all shell scripts.

2025-05-05 22:58:38 UTC

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Great idea! I also like customizing my login messages, and I’ve done something similar on Slackware.
I created a simple how-to on setting up fortune and cowsay for a fun and informative login message.
You can check it out here:
https://4c6e.xyz/code_notes.html (Slackware Cowsay)
It's a nice touch to bring a bit of personality to the terminal! 💻✨
#slackware #cowsay #bash
CC: @npub1l5h…79na

2025-05-05 15:30:49 UTC

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its time to adapt the blog post to use in #slackware :)

2025-05-04 13:21:21 UTC

#fzf 0.62.0 released! New alt-bg for striped rows, multiline --color, and better Fish CTRL-R.
Release: https://github.com/junegunn/fzf/releases/tag/v0.62.0
I’ve updated my personal SlackBuild too:
https://git.sr.ht/~r1w1s1/slackbuilds/tree/main/item/fzf
#slackware

2025-05-04 11:56:32 UTC

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+dovecot

2025-05-04 01:18:41 UTC

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, the admin of bsd.cafe, is a really kind person.
He’s very passionate about promoting BSD, and his warmth and dedication make the community even better!

2025-05-04 01:12:31 UTC

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I did update, still need to update the others pages but I really liked it, thank you.
https://4c6e.xyz/
CC: @npub1hd9…tkwc

2025-05-03 23:35:46 UTC

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I feels like home here in bsd.cafe :) I really enjoy the calm, tech-focused vibe. Fosstodon was great, but I prefer spaces where the conversation stays mostly around tech. :)

2025-05-03 23:23:59 UTC

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Nice I will try :)

2025-05-03 23:00:00 UTC

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Hi stu!

2025-05-03 16:25:29 UTC

I finally managed to organize my keybindings. Some were scattered across my TWM config, but I decided to centralize everything
in .xbindkeysrc for simplicity.
I also compiled a few packages from SlackBuilds for Slackware, including guile 2.2, xbindkeys, brightnessctl, and dmenu.
Here the file :)
https://brew.bsd.cafe/r1w1s1/dotfiles/raw/branch/main/.xbindkeysrc
#Slackware #twm

2025-05-03 14:53:44 UTC

Compiling guile-2.2 as a dependency to finally build xbindkeys.
I've been neglecting some keys on my #ThinkPad for too long—time to configure everything properly again 😊 Also enjoying a good tune while at it
🎶 https://song.link/i/399052695
#Slackware #SlackBuild

2025-05-03 03:07:16 UTC

Slackware love! ❤️ For those who appreciate simplicity and the power of foundational Unix tools, Slackware's package management is a beautiful thing. It's all pure shell scripts (installpkg, removepkg, upgradepkg) – transparent and easy to understand. #Slackware #Linux #Unix #Shell

2025-05-02 20:19:13 UTC

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Here I find peace with xterm(tmux) + twm + vdesk :) and a few keybindings.

2025-05-02 04:01:12 UTC

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Curl was added to Slackware in version 8.1, released in 2002.
Date: Tue Feb 26 13:21:13 PST 2002
Package: n/curl-7.9.4-i386-1.tgz
ChangeLog reference: https://mirrors.slackware.com/slackware/slackware-8.1/ChangeLog.txt
#slackware #curl

2025-05-02 03:55:57 UTC

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Added to Slackware 8.1
-----------------------------------Tue Feb 26 13:21:13 PST 2002
n/curl-7.9.4-i386-1.tgz: Added curl-7.9.4.
-----------------------------------https://mirrors.slackware.com/slackware/slackware-8.1/ChangeLog.txt
#slackware #curl