Everyone deserves an equal opportunity for a good education. But, we all know that some folks have monetary constraints that make those educational opportunities less likely to occur. I taught in a school district with a high percentage of rural poverty and our students did not have access to the opportunities that their urban and … Read more
Open source software is developed and distributed under a license that gives users the right to use, modify, and redistribute the software. When you purchase proprietary software, you don’t own it. In many cases, proprietary software is effectively leased to you for a set period. Many companies force their customers to upgrade to newer versions … Read more
I own two laptops. One of them is a System76 Darter Pro which is the older of the two computers. It came with Pop!_OS preinstalled when I bought it over four years ago. I’ve experimented with Fedora, Ubuntu and Linux Mint on this computer, and I’ve settled on Linux Mint because its easy to use and … Read more
Introduction Linux is celebrated for its flexibility and customization options. However, one aspect that has historically presented challenges for users is software installation and management. Thankfully, the advent of Flatpak has revolutionized the Linux ecosystem, offering a solution that simplifies software deployment and enhances user experience. Streamlined Software Distribution Flatpak, a universal package management system, … Read more
I love interviews. It’s a great way to get to know a person and it’s often a great way to learn. One of the most challenging aspects of interviews is capturing exactly what the interview subject had to say. I have used my mobile phone to capture a subject’s voice. I have also used Audacity. … Read more
I love quiche. I was looking for a vegan zucchini quiche recipe and I found one with ChatGPT. I am anxious to try this recipe soon. Ingredients: 1 pre-made pie crust 2 cups grated zucchini 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color) 1 cup diced mushrooms 1 cup shredded cheese (such … Read more
We are about a week away from traveling north to Sudbury Ontario. We’ve never been there and that’s the charm of going. It’s going to be our 40th wedding anniversary and my wife wanted to visit a new place. So we’re off to Sudbury. It’s on about the same latitude as Escanaba Michigan which is … Read more
I’ve had a GitHub and GitLab account for a number of years and I even have some code and other files on those sites. Now I’m finally learning how to use Git. I’m part of a writers group that will soon be publishing our content using Git and I figured that maybe I ought to … Read more
A blog written by ChatGPT. The United States of America has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the world. With approximately 393 million firearms in circulation, there are almost as many guns as there are people in the country. While there are many debates surrounding the Second Amendment and the right to … Read more
Public libraries significantly promote literacy and provide access to books and other resources that help individuals learn and grow. For mothers of small children, especially those who are learning how to read, public libraries are a valuable resource that can significantly benefit both mothers and their children. This blog will discuss how public libraries are … Read more
