Weekly Forum Summary

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This week in our forums…

Key Stats

In the past week, our Linux forums had the following activity and key statistics:

  • Total New Posts: 81
  • Total New Topics: 5

Top Members

Interesting Topics

  • Fedora-KDE-43 review
    In General Discussions, @tmick shared a thorough first look at Fedora KDE 43 with lots of screenshots and impressions of Dolphin, Discover, and the Windows-like ergonomics that may help newcomers. Discussion ranged across performance and UX, with @Halano noting, > “Looks gorgeous,” but at a potential cost in speed, while @hydn asked about tiling add-ons and comparisons to Neon and Manjaro. The thread captures a balanced mix of aesthetics, practicality, and performance trade-offs for Plasma users.

  • Mastering linux date util
    @Halano started a clean, practical guide in Articles & guides to GNU coreutils’ date command, from setting clocks to calculating durations and formatting. @hydn highlighted the utility of coreutils, and @Brian_Masinick chimed in with a handy example for 12-hour time plus the date. It’s a useful toolbox post for anyone who spends time in the terminal and wants quick, reproducible time calculations.

  • Devuan Excalibur 6 stable release is LIVE
    @hydn announced in General Discussions that Devuan 6, based on Debian 13 “Trixie,” is now available for those seeking a systemd-free environment, with SysVinit as default and options for OpenRC and runit. @Brian_Masinick added historical and practical context comparing Devuan to antiX, noting antiX’s stricter systemd avoidance and breadth of package rebuilds. @benowe1717 asked thoughtful questions about the day-to-day benefits of avoiding systemd, citing a logrotate timer discovery. This thread is a succinct on-ramp to the systemd debate for curious users.

  • List of Linux command-line system information tools
    In Articles & guides, @hydn published a curated, wiki-style roundup of “fetch” and system info tools. From Fastfetch to classic scripts, the post invites members to help grow the list. It’s a good bookmark for anyone who wants a quick catalog of options to display system specs in the terminal.

  • :sports_medal: Nominate Members for Community Badges
    @hydn kicked off a new recognition thread in Community to surface posts worthy of Kernel of Wisdom, Root of Knowledge, or Master of Unix. The instructions show exactly how to copy a direct link to a post for nomination, and the lighthearted back-and-forth with @tmick keeps it fun while encouraging more peer recognition.

  • Conky question about GPU dispalys
    This Linux Support thread saw @tmick iterate on a Conky setup for GPU monitoring, moving from inaccurate metrics to a streamlined graph-based view. @Brian_Masinick offered examples from MX/antiX setups, and later @tmick shared a configuration update that improves clarity. For those who like minimal yet informative monitoring, the configs and screenshots are helpful references.

  • My personal Linux backup strategy
    @shybry747 jumped into this General Discussions thread with a simple approach: compress the entire home directory with Nemo pre-upgrade, then copy to external USB for a quick restore of tabs and app settings. Elsewhere in the discussion, @ricky89 detailed using Timeshift for system snapshots and Borg/Vorta for data on BTRFS, plus a weekly schedule, while @toadie offered BTRFS snapshots integrated with GRUB. @hydn dropped a timely pointer to Fedora’s Sway atomic desktop for those exploring alternatives.

  • Windows 11 Update Failure fixed. (KB5070733) (26100.6901)
    In General Discussions, @Brian_Masinick used fresh reports of Windows issues as another reminder of why he prefers Linux. @hydn reflected on Microsoft’s alternating good/bad release cycles and how Windows 11 has consumed too much time with regressions. It’s a relatable thread for users weighing their OS choices.

  • [VSCode] Suggestions for YAML Extension
    @toadie started a General Discussions discussion seeking a YAML extension with better indenting and debugging. @tmick suggested exploring Linux-native editors and alternatives like Notepadqq, while @toadie clarified they use Code - OSS to avoid telemetry. A concise exchange for anyone refining their YAML editing workflow.

  • Anybody using a mechanical keyboard?
    Still active in General Discussions, @Mat contrasted the NocFree split keyboard with the UHK 80, noting ergonomics, learning curve, and value when avoiding injury. @unixdude added that the UHK60v2 was “life-changing” for wrist and back pain, and a brief currency confusion prompted a laugh. It’s a practical complement to our many software discussions, focused on the hardware we use every day.

Activity by the @staff Group

Together, staff kept conversations moving across news, guides, desktop updates, and helpful forum tips.

Best Reply or Topic of the Week

  • Best Reply: @tmick’s accepted solution and configuration in Conky question about GPU dispalys stands out for clarity and practical value. He identified that Conky was reading the bridge rather than the GPUs, simplified the display to a reliable graph, and shared clean, reproducible code. It’s a solid example of iterative problem-solving that others can reuse.

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