Stefano Marinelli

https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/@stefano

BSD.cafe and illumos Cafe "Barista", Founder and System Administrator, Unix enthusiast ( #FreeBSD, #OpenBSD, #NetBSD, #DragonflyBSD, #Illumos and #Linux ), with a keen eye for everything happening in this world and the fascinating beings that populate it. I enjoy #music, #photography, and, of course, #technology.

Most of my posts will self-destruct after 6 months.

"I Solve Problems" - https://it-notes.dragas.net/2024/10/03/i-solve-problems-eurobsdcon/

About Me (IT Notes Blog): https://it-notes.dragas.net/about-me/
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About Me (General Blog): https://my-notes.dragas.net/about/
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BSSG: https://bssg.dragas.net

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Last Notes

2025-11-14 09:21:56 UTC

This Isn't a Battle
After reading a post describing the FreeBSD community as 'toxic', I share a different perspective. This isn't a battle. It's a reflection on coexistence, the original Open Source spirit, and the quiet richness of taking a different path.
https://my-notes.dragas.net/2025/11/14/this-isnt-a-battle/
#MyNotes #IT #SysAdmin #FreeBSD #NetBSD #OpenBSD #Linux #OpenSource

2025-10-08 06:58:15 UTC

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great piece!

2025-09-27 11:09:50 UTC

At 16:00 CEST, @npub1y90…900y and I will start presenting "Liberating the social web using *BSD"
We'll perform a common introduction, then @npub1y90…900y will share his experience of running Exquisite for more than two years. Then I'll talk about the BSD Cafe - both human and technical experiences.
#EuroBSDCon #ebc25 #ebc2025 #BSDCafe

2025-09-24 16:23:53 UTC

Hello, #EuroBSDCon !
#EBC2025 #EBC25 #EuroBSDCon2025
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2025-09-09 20:16:10 UTC

Apple didn't focus on Apple AI, this time. And this is good.
#Apple

2025-07-14 07:52:44 UTC

Dear friends of the BSD Cafe,
This idea has been in my mind since the very beginning of this adventure, almost two years ago. Over time, several people have suggested it. But until recently, I felt the timing just wasn’t right - for many reasons. Today, I believe it finally is.
So I’m happy to announce a new service:
The BSD Cafe Journal - https://journal.bsd.cafe
At first, I thought I’d use BSSG for it (I even added multi-author support with this in mind), but in the end, it didn’t feel like the right tool for the job.
The idea is to create a multi-author space, with content published on a fairly regular basis. A reference point for news, updates, tutorials, technical articles - a place to inform and connect.
Just like people in Italy used to stop by cafes to read the newspaper and chat about the day’s news, the BSD Cafe Journal aims to be a space for reading, sharing, and staying informed - all in the spirit of the BSD Cafe.
What it’s not:
It’s not here to replace personal blogs, or excellent newsletters like @npub1wft…s0mg 's. And it’s not an aggregator.
What it is:
A place where authors can write original content, share links to posts on their own blogs or elsewhere, publish guides, offer insights, or dive into technical explanations.
The guiding principles are the same as always: positivity, constructive discussion, promoting BSDs and open source in general. No hype (sharing a cool new service is fine, posting non-stop about the latest trend is not), no drama, no politics. The goal is to bring people together, not divide them. To inform, not inflame.
Respect, tolerance, and inclusivity are key. Everyone should feel welcome reading the BSD Cafe Journal - never judged, offended, or excluded.
The platform I’ve chosen is WordPress, for several reasons: it’s portable (runs well on all BSDs), has great built-in role management (contributors, authors, etc.), and - last but not least - supports ActivityPub.
This means every author will have their own identity in the Fediverse (like: @npub1mv5…32l4 ) and can be followed directly, and it’ll also be possible to follow the whole Journal.
Original and educational content is encouraged, but it’s also perfectly fine to link to existing articles elsewhere. Personally, I’ll link my technical posts from ITNotes whenever I publish them there.
The goal is simple: a news-oriented site, rich in content, ad-free, respectful of privacy - all under the BSD Cafe umbrella.
Content coordination will happen in a dedicated Matrix room for authors. There’ll also be a public room for discussing ideas, giving feedback, and sharing suggestions.
Of course, I can’t do this alone. A journal with no content is just an empty shell.
So here’s my call for action:
Who’s ready to lend a hand? If you enjoy writing, explaining, sharing your knowledge - the Journal is waiting for you.
#BSDCafe #BSDCafeServices #BSDCafeUpdates #BSDCafeAnnouncements #RunBSD #FreeBSD #NetBSD #OpenBSD #illumos #Linux #OSS #OpenSource #BCJournal #BSDCafeJournal

2025-06-24 19:33:32 UTC

Just saw this scrolling through Facebook. I don't know anything about the matter, but my point remains valid: using other people's platforms does not and never will guarantee the safety of your data.
#OwnYourData
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2025-06-17 13:43:53 UTC

"Where have you been for the last 20 years?" - The question that changed everything. This isn't a BSDCan report, but a personal reflection on how impostor syndrome stole decades from me, and why it's never too late to find your community and live life fully.
https://my-notes.dragas.net/2025/06/17/where-have-you-been-for-the-last-20-years/
#BSDCan #FreeBSD #NetBSD #OpenBSD #MyNotes #Life #LifeReflections #LiveLife #Community #OpenSource #OSS #EuroBSDCon

2025-05-05 19:27:26 UTC

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Stunning!

2025-05-01 17:23:31 UTC

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Don't worry, I fully understood the intent of your message and that it was a heartfelt appeal, not a political criticism.
As for me, I try to explain to people through my blog IT Notes (which is ad-free and accessible even via text-based or JavaScript-free browsers, precisely to ensure accessibility for those using low-powered or outdated tools) how to use BSD systems (but not only). One of the goals is exactly to enable anyone to create or use services without having to rely on expensive external or 'cloud' systems.
I also have other ongoing activities, but I prefer not to talk about them publicly out of respect for the people involved. I always have that nagging feeling that I could do more - and, whenever possible, I try to do so. 🙂

2025-05-01 07:19:45 UTC

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is this ironic? 🙂

2025-02-10 14:38:33 UTC

The lack of an algorithm sometimes makes me lose track of my timeline. And that’s okay.
Because in return, as I scroll, I come across boosts and posts from people I don’t know. Real people - not bots, not paid influencers pushing a product.
I see stunning photos taken by someone with just 10 followers - photos I’d never see on a commercial platform. I read opinions, ideas, and advice from everyday people, like me, passionate and eager to share their thoughts with others.
This is what the Fediverse is about: communication, sharing, dialogue - not numbers.
#Fediverse #SocialMedia #Decentralization #Community

2024-09-08 10:48:59 UTC

Last night's event took me back in time. For a while, it felt like I was in the '90s again. Strange feeling.
This morning, though, I realized I'm no longer in the '90s. Back then, staying up late would have meant waking up late and still feeling fine. Today, I woke up at the usual time and I'm a wreck 😆

2024-08-26 20:56:30 UTC

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I know what you mean. Many just care of being a part of a big group. "If we're down and Google is down, too, nobody can complain"
I'm still trying to explain we can stay up if Google is down, and be proud of it, claiming we can stay up even when Google is down.
Some understand it, some don't.

2024-08-26 19:02:38 UTC

Drafting my next blog post:
"The internet today relies TOO MUCH on just a few big players. When one of them stops working, half the world is impacted because too many services, in my opinion, depend on them.
“Too big to fail,” some might say.
“Single Point of Failure,” I respond."
#ITNotes #OwnYourData #TooBigToFail

2024-04-02 11:33:03 UTC

It's official: the new email hosting service I'll be launching will run on OpenBSD as well. The two OpenSMTPD SMTP servers will operate on two OpenBSD installations.
#EmailHosting #Email #OpenBSD #OpenSMTPD