All the little things *nix
[New to Gemini? Have a look at my Gemini FAQ.] This article was bi-posted to Gemini and the Web; Gemini version is here: gemini://gemini.circumlunar.space/users/kraileth/neunix/2026/cbsd_pt9.gmi Belated Happy New Year everyone! After a long break (the previous article was published in July 2024!) and several failed attempts to pick up where I left off, it s finally happening. Continue reading…
[New to Gemini? Have a look at my Gemini FAQ.] This article was bi-posted to Gemini and the Web; Gemini version is here: gemini://gemini.circumlunar.space/users/kraileth/neunix/2025/playing_with_cpm_pt2.gmi CP/M was the most successful microcomputer operating system during the 8-bit era. It has been highly influential and is still very much worth exploring if you re interested in operating system…
[New to Gemini? Have a look at my Gemini FAQ.] This article was bi-posted to Gemini and the Web; Gemini version is here: gemini://gemini.circumlunar.space/users/kraileth/neunix/2025/playing_with_cpm_pt1.gmi Earlier this year I wrote an article explaining how to use the CP/M operating system which has been the dominant OS of the 8-bit era of microcomputers. The article was well-received Continue…
[New to Gemini? Have a look at my Gemini FAQ.] This article was bi-posted to Gemini and the Web; Gemini version is here: gemini://gemini.circumlunar.space/users/kraileth/neunix/2025/eurobsdcon_2025_pt2.gmi In the previous part I covered my arrival and the two tutorial days. This one is about the main conference, the social event, my trip home and a conclusion. EuroBSDCon 2025 Continue reading…
[New to Gemini? Have a look at my Gemini FAQ.] This article was bi-posted to Gemini and the Web; Gemini version is here: gemini://gemini.circumlunar.space/users/kraileth/neunix/2025/eurobsdcon_2025_pt1.gmi This year s EuroBSDCon took place in Zagreb, as usual in late September. I wasn t sure I d be able to attend until about three weeks before the event, due to circumstances beyond Continue…
[New to Gemini? Have a look at my Gemini FAQ.] This article was bi-posted to Gemini and the Web; Gemini version is here: gemini://gemini.circumlunar.space/users/kraileth/neunix/2025/gentle_introduction_cpm.gmi This article is just what the headline promises: an introduction to the CP/M operating system. No previous knowledge of 1970s and early 80s operating systems is required. However, some…
[New to Gemini? Have a look at my Gemini FAQ.] This article was bi-posted to Gemini and the Web; Gemini version is here: gemini://gemini.circumlunar.space/users/kraileth/neunix/2025/installing_bsd_pt5.gmi Installers play a huge role in forming the first impression of newcomers: They are the first experience any operating system provides to people who want to get started or the Continue reading…
[New to Gemini? Have a look at my Gemini FAQ.] This article was bi-posted to Gemini and the Web; Gemini version is here: gemini://gemini.circumlunar.space/users/kraileth/neunix/2025/installing_bsd_pt4.gmi The first part of this series was about FreeBSD s installer, the second covered OpenBSD s installation program and part 3 discussed NetBSD s. DragonFly BSD is clearly the one of the four main…
[New to Gemini? Have a look at my Gemini FAQ.] This article was bi-posted to Gemini and the Web; Gemini version is here: gemini://gemini.circumlunar.space/users/kraileth/neunix/2025/installing_bsd_pt3.gmi The first part of this series was about FreeBSD s installer and the second covered OpenBSD s installation program. This is a longer article and it has the most images that I ever Continue reading…
[New to Gemini? Have a look at my Gemini FAQ.] This article was bi-posted to Gemini and the Web; Gemini version is here: gemini://gemini.circumlunar.space/users/kraileth/neunix/2025/installing_bsd_pt2.gmi [Edit: Of course this had to be published on the day that OpenBSD 7.7 was released!] This is the second part of the installing BSD in 2025 . The first one was Continue reading Installing *BSD in…