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  • Linux - The alternative Operating System Hobbyist Tech's
    Linux is a free and open source operating system, it can be downloaded and installed by anyone free of charge. Unlike Windows it can run from a USB memory stick, can be installed alongside Windows and probably MAC too though I have never used a Mac...  more
  • Geffers G (owner)
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    • Last updated November 23, 2023
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    Last Post by Web Diva
    May 9, 2024

    Linux Desktop - A Brief Look

    Folks, with support for Windows 10 finishing and Microsoft's hardware requirements for Windows 11 pretty strict many machines will not be able to upgrade so effectively become obsolete.  Fear not, these computers will work perfectly well with the Free Lin...
  • 5 replies
    Last Post by Web Diva
    December 3, 2023

    Aircraft Tracking

    This is a linux project which includes another interest of mine which is aircraft tracking.  All aircraft broadcast an ADS-B (Advanced Directional Surveilance Broadcast) signal which includes information to enable plotting. This is used by Air Traffic Con...
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    Last Post by Web Diva
    Jul 29

    Turn Windows 10 into a Chromebook

    Google Chromebooks are cheaper laptops that work via a browser, the Operating System is in the Cloud. Appreciate I have posted options to convert older PCs (Or modern ones) to Linux systems but ChomeOS is another option and recently made easier. Video e...
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    Last Post by Geffers G
    Jul 29

    Anonymously Popular

    Many people do not realise the popularity of the Linux operating system in our everyday lives.  Many unknowingly use it. https://youtu.be/yVpbFMhOAwE?si=ZoUQnwrjiulYEwUp Geffers  
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    Last Post by Web Diva
    Jun 24

    Doorstop or usable computer

    Decision day approaches, when microsoft withdraw technical support for Windows 10 many machines could effectively be for landfill.  Linux is the answer. Here is an amusing novice view of using Linux. https://youtu.be/MJDvJSTbie4?si=svkk--ECm0znE4TD Gef...