Absurd: linux

20111020   An Introduction to Slackware Linux   ⇢  

People often look at Slackware with a certain amount of trepidation. It appears complicated, difficult, or tedious. If you ever felt like trying Slackware but didn't because of those fears, this is an article for you. I am going to cover installation ste

20220625   RISC-V Toolchain for M1 Macintosh   ⇢  

20230310   An Introduction to Linux   ⇢  

In the 1990s, Linux was available on store shelves in big boxes. These were complete with thick manuals covering a wide variety of the software included in a given Linux distribution. After the dot com bust, this practice largely stopped. Many Linux distr

20240115   Creating a Linux VM in HyperV   ⇢  

20241015   Linux Kernel 6.12 Huge Config   ⇢  

Linux Kernel 6.12 is on the verge of release having just hit RC3. As usual, I have new huge style configuration available.

20241209   Linux Kernel 6.13 Huge Config   ⇢  

Linux Kernel 6.13 has hit rc2. I now have a config available for those wanting a huge kernel that supports all the things.

20251103   Huge Kernel 6.17.x   ⇢  

I have been neglectful in posting here as life and ARF have gotten in the way. I do plan to have a script available soon that should automate this process. Yet, I promised an up to date huge kernel, and one is finally here.

20251108   Zero to Hosted, Part 1   ⇢  

Getting a website online isn't difficult, and it doesn't require much. What you need:

20260117   Linux Kernel Huge Config for 6.18.5   ⇢  

As usual, I have another kernel configuration that has no need for bootloader, for an initrd, or anything like that. It's a massive kernel, but it works for me on all of my machines.