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Funny Programming Pictures Part IX
Because it's Tuesday. And that's what we do on Tuesday (apparently). ⌘ Read more
Help keep The Lunduke Journal free of all ads and "subscriber nags"!
Less ads! More nerdy stuff! ⌘ Read more
A Linux Kernel Module written in Scratch (a visual programming language for kids)
Seriously. Someone did this. Because... why not? ⌘ Read more
Convincing a Linux guy to use FreeBSD
Watch now (76 min) \\| The Director of the FreeBSD Foundation tried to convince Lunduke to switch to FreeBSD. ⌘ Read more
Convincing a Linux guy to use FreeBSD
Watch now (76 min) \| The Director of the FreeBSD Foundation tried to convince Lunduke to switch to FreeBSD. ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Handy-Dandy Subscription Info-Graphic
Because, let's face it, there's almost too many Lunduke Journal perks to keep track of. ⌘ Read more
Linus Torvalds threatens to punish developers by putting Rust in the Linux Kernel
Linux would join Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook in usage of Rust as a disciplinary tool. ⌘ Read more
Google pulls plug on "Sentient A.I." after it begins using Arch Linux
"BTW, I use Arch. Therefore I am." ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - June 22, 2022
Listen now (15 min) \\| Mozilla gobbles up Android E-Mail application K-9 Mail. For better or worse. ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - June 22, 2022
Listen now (15 min) \| Mozilla gobbles up Android E-Mail application K-9 Mail. For better or worse. ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - June 21, 2022
Listen now (19 min) \| What are the minimum number of online services you could use? ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - June 21, 2022
Listen now (19 min) \\| What are the minimum number of online services you could use? ⌘ Read more
Funny Programming Pictures Part VIII
They're not "memes", they're "funny pictures". I will die on this hill. ⌘ Read more
Browsing the World Wide Web via E-Mail. 1990's Style.
A look back at "Doctor Bob's Guide to Offline Internet Access". ⌘ Read more
"2299: Act 1" -- Comedy Sci-Fi with spaceships and stuff
Book released as a PDF for all Lunduke Journal subscribers ⌘ Read more
TUIFI Manager: A file manager, in the terminal, with file icons made out of ascii characters.
Because... why not? ⌘ Read more
How to play the first text adventure game... in style.
Everything you need for the ultimate Colossal Cave Adventure experience -- including maps and walkthroughs. ⌘ Read more
Microsoft's Biggest Product in 1980: the Z-80 SoftCard for the Apple II
Before MS-DOS, Microsoft helped CP/M run on the Apple II. ⌘ Read more
FSFE open letter: "The universal right to install any software on any device"
The Lunduke Journal has signed this letter and enthusiastically supports it. ⌘ Read more
Apple: “Sideloading is the DEVIL!”**
Apple, Google, and others are attempting to demonize the act of installing software. We can't let them succeed. ⌘ Read more
Funny Programming Pictures Part VII
Ok, not all are about programming. Some are just computer-y. Still. Funny. ⌘ Read more
A new "Pokemon"-type game for the Command Line
Available for Linux, Windows, and macOS. All written in Python. ⌘ Read more
Is this what they call the "Mandela Effect"?**
Seems likely. ⌘ Read more
People will forget what you said...
And people will forget what you did... ⌘ Read more
A 2001 documentary on Linux is available in full for free
Includes video of the 1994 release of Linux 1.0. Definitely worth a watch. ⌘ Read more
Lunduke.Locals.com community hits 4,000 members
And still zero trolls. ⌘ Read more
Linux is Freaking Weird
Watch now (31 min) \| Powering the space ships, flying drones, robotic surf boards, and crock pots of Earth. ⌘ Read more
Linux is Freaking Weird
Watch now (31 min) \\| Powering the space ships, flying drones, robotic surf boards, and crock pots of Earth. ⌘ Read more
The best terminal emulator for games: Cool-Retro-Term
Because text-mode games deserve a little pizzazz (like emulating the look of CRT monitors of the '80s). ⌘ Read more
Calendar & To-Do lists in the Shell with calcurse
Watch now (11 min) \\| Web-based calendaring systems are so last year. ⌘ Read more
Calendar & To-Do lists in the Shell with calcurse
Watch now (11 min) \| Web-based calendaring systems are so last year. ⌘ Read more
Re-AOL: A reverse-engineered AOL 3.0 server written in Python
Because... who doesn't want to use AOL 3.0 for Windows 3.1 in 2022? ⌘ Read more
Chaucer on Dynamically Loading Web Pages
The author of "The Canterbury Tales" has thoughts on modern web design. ⌘ Read more
Two Lunduke Journal deals expire today
As Arnold says, "Get to the choppah!" ⌘ Read more
Some fun, 1 day only perks for Lunduke Journal Founding Members!
(All in order to help fund travel to computer conferences and festivals!) ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks (As Usual) - 2012
Watch now (43 min) \| Recorded live at Linux Fest Northwest 2012! This recording was thought to be lost. Many thanks to Lunduke Journal subscriber “DG” who had lovingly preserved it. This video is one (of the oh-so-many) extra goodies for subscribers to The Lunduke Journal ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks (As Usual) - 2012
Watch now (43 min) \\| Recorded live at Linux Fest Northwest 2012! This recording was thought to be lost. Many thanks to Lunduke Journal subscriber “DG” who had lovingly preserved it. This video is one (of the oh-so-many) extra goodies for subscribers to The Lunduke Journal ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2011
Watch now (65 min) \\| Recorded live at Linux Fest NorthWest in 2011. This recording was thought to be lost. Many thanks to Lunduke Journal subscriber “DG” who had lovingly preserved it. This video is one (of the oh-so-many) extra goodies for subscribers to The Lunduke Journal ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2011
Watch now (65 min) \| Recorded live at Linux Fest NorthWest in 2011. This recording was thought to be lost. Many thanks to Lunduke Journal subscriber “DG” who had lovingly preserved it. This video is one (of the oh-so-many) extra goodies for subscribers to The Lunduke Journal ⌘ Read more
Pictures of some weird computer keyboards.
Because... why not? ⌘ Read more
Dragons Lair 1 & 2 for Apple IIgs has been released... with source code!
(No need for a LaserDisc. Just 8 floppies.) ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - May 31, 2022
Listen now (19 min) \| Every "Linux Sucks" video, in order, all in one place. For the first time. Ever. ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - May 31, 2022
Listen now (19 min) \\| Every "Linux Sucks" video, in order, all in one place. For the first time. Ever. ⌘ Read more
"Upscale" Sierra adventure game backgrounds in high resolution
Make King's Quest and Space Quest backgrounds look smooth and high resolution. ⌘ Read more
"Pay What You Want" for Lunduke Journal subscriptions extended 48 hours
Offer expires June 1st at Midnight. ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - May 30, 2022
Listen now (17 min) \\| Lunduke is heading back to in-person conferences! (SO EXCITED!) ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - May 30, 2022
Listen now (17 min) \| Lunduke is heading back to in-person conferences! (SO EXCITED!) ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal is heading to in-person conferences!
Want to help? Here's how! ⌘ Read more
Every Linux Sucks Video. In order.
Now available, all in one place. ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2009
Watch now (45 min) \| The Beginning ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2009
Watch now (45 min) \\| The Beginning ⌘ Read more
Linux Does Not Suck 2012
Watch now (21 min) \\| In 2012 I did two shows, “Linux Sucks” and “Linux Does Not Suck”, back-to-back at Linux Fest NorthWest. We had no good plan to record this show. Just winged it with a handheld camera in the audience. The first part appears to be lost to the sands of time. Luckily we still have a recording of the second part: “Linux Does Not Suck 2012”. ⌘ Read more
Linux Does Not Suck 2012
Watch now (21 min) \| In 2012 I did two shows, “Linux Sucks” and “Linux Does Not Suck”, back-to-back at Linux Fest NorthWest. We had no good plan to record this show. Just winged it with a handheld camera in the audience. The first part appears to be lost to the sands of time. Luckily we still have a recording of the second part: “Linux Does Not Suck 2012”. ⌘ Read more
Linux DOESN'T Suck 2013
Watch now (35 min) \\| So much shaky-cam! ⌘ Read more
Linux DOESN'T Suck 2013
Watch now (35 min) \| So much shaky-cam! ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2013
Watch now (50 min) \| Shaky-cam Edition! ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2013
Watch now (50 min) \\| Shaky-cam Edition! ⌘ Read more
A little impromptu livestream!
Hang out with Lunduke while I upload videos! ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2014
Watch now (45 min) \| "Linux Sucks". 2014 edition. Recorded live at LinuxFest Northwest on April 26th, 2014. A fun peek back at what was happening in the world of Linux back in 2014. This video is one (of the oh-so-many) extra goodies for subscribers to The Lunduke Journal ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2014
Watch now (45 min) \\| "Linux Sucks". 2014 edition. Recorded live at LinuxFest Northwest on April 26th, 2014. A fun peek back at what was happening in the world of Linux back in 2014. This video is one (of the oh-so-many) extra goodies for subscribers to The Lunduke Journal ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2016
Watch now (49 min) \\| With: Piers Anthony, Jim Whitehurst, Richard Stallman, and Cory Doctorow. ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2016
Watch now (49 min) \| With: Piers Anthony, Jim Whitehurst, Richard Stallman, and Cory Doctorow. ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2020
Watch now (73 min) \\| The first Linux Sucks not recorded in front of an in-person audience. ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2020
Watch now (73 min) \| The first Linux Sucks not recorded in front of an in-person audience. ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2021
Watch now (44 min) \| "The End of Linux is Nigh" ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2021
Watch now (44 min) \\| "The End of Linux is Nigh" ⌘ Read more
Reminder: "Pay What You Want" for Lunduke Journal ends midnight tomorrow!
The deal of the nerdy century has less than 36 hours left! ⌘ Read more
What's happening at The Lunduke Journal in June?**
Plus a recap of what happened during May (spoiler: a lot). ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - May 28, 2022
Listen now (14 min) \| Pay What You Want for "Linux Sucks 2022" and Lunduke Journal ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - May 28, 2022
Listen now (14 min) \\| Pay What You Want for "Linux Sucks 2022" and Lunduke Journal ⌘ Read more
Awesome Masculinity, Computers, & You
Watch now (53 min) \| Be prepared to make manly, grunting noises. ⌘ Read more
Awesome Masculinity, Computers, & You
Watch now (53 min) \\| Be prepared to make manly, grunting noises. ⌘ Read more
"GameShell" interactive game for learning Linux shell commands
Change directories... save the world. ⌘ Read more
"Pay What You Want" for Lunduke Journal -- just for Memorial Day Weekend
Want to pay $5 for "Linux Sucks 2022", a years subscription, and a mountain of extras? Go for it! ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks. Forever.
Watch now (50 min) \| (The 2018 edition of "Linux Sucks") ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks. Forever.
Watch now (50 min) \\| (The 2018 edition of "Linux Sucks") ⌘ Read more
Stories from inside Microsoft (1998 - 2003)
Watch now (51 min) \| Yelled at by Gates. Spit on by Ballmer. NT 5, DEC Alphas, Office for Mac, Windows Media Player for Mac, and more. ⌘ Read more
Stories from inside Microsoft (1998 - 2003)
Watch now (51 min) \\| Yelled at by Gates. Spit on by Ballmer. NT 5, DEC Alphas, Office for Mac, Windows Media Player for Mac, and more. ⌘ Read more
What video games are burned into these CRTs?**
Let's play "Name That Burn-In!" ⌘ Read more
The Definitive History of Screensavers - Part 1
"The history of screensavers needs multiple parts?" Yes. Yes, it does. ⌘ Read more
They're Watching You
Watch now (50 min) \\| (Get your tin-foil hat ready) ⌘ Read more
They're Watching You
Watch now (50 min) \| (Get your tin-foil hat ready) ⌘ Read more
Founding Members now have full access to all Lunduke Journal sites
No matter which site you subscribe on, Founding Members now get full access on both Substack and Locals. ⌘ Read more
The Internet of Things is Going to Destroy Us All
Watch now (21 min) \\| (We're all doomed) ⌘ Read more
The Internet of Things is Going to Destroy Us All
Watch now (21 min) \| (We're all doomed) ⌘ Read more
Feeling grateful for all of you nerds.
The Lunduke Journal would not be possible without all of you. ⌘ Read more
Funny Programming Pictures Part VIRead more
Linux Sucks 2019 - "The Lost Recordings"
Watch now (17 min) \\| aka "The Great Trainwreck" ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks 2019 - "The Lost Recordings"
Watch now (17 min) \| aka "The Great Trainwreck" ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks "For the Last Time" (2017)
Watch now (36 min) \\| The very last "Linux Sucks". Ever. (Other than the ones that came after.) ⌘ Read more
Linux Sucks "For the Last Time" (2017)
Watch now (36 min) \| The very last "Linux Sucks". Ever. (Other than the ones that came after.) ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - May 24, 2022
Listen now (22 min) \| The Lost History of Wendin-DOS -- The Multitasking, Multi-user MS-DOS clone ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - May 24, 2022
Listen now (22 min) \\| The Lost History of Wendin-DOS -- The Multitasking, Multi-user MS-DOS clone ⌘ Read more
Annual Lunduke Journal subscriptions drop to 83 cents / month!
All thanks to the generosity of the Founding Member subscribers to The Lunduke Journal. ⌘ Read more
Wendin-DOS : The forgotten multi-tasking, multi-user DOS clone from the 1980s.
Produced by a small team, and lost to the sands of time... until now. ⌘ Read more
My 3 Desert Island Retro Computers
I'm stuck on a desert island... and can only bring three retro computers with me... ⌘ Read more
Lunduke Journal adds premium videos
With more on the way! ⌘ Read more
Windows is AWESOME!
Watch now (43 min) \\| (lol) ⌘ Read more
Windows is AWESOME!
Watch now (43 min) \| (lol) ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - May 23, 2022
Listen now (25 min) \\| Dreaming about MUDs ⌘ Read more