Key Stats
In the past week, our Linux forums had the following activity and key statistics:
- Total New Posts: 52
- Total New Topics: 9
Top Members
- @hydn: 20 posts, 11 likes
- @appsy: 8 posts, 3 likes
- @krish: 4 posts, 5 likes
- @Blue_bird: 4 posts, 4 likes
- @tad: 3 posts, 4 likes
- @itsmanjeet: 2 posts, 3 likes
- @nobillgates: 2 posts, 1 like
- @toadie: 2 posts, 1 like
- @eggiej: 1 post, 4 likes
- @corbingw: 1 post, 1 like
Interesting Topics
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In Linux Support, @tad shared a puzzler in Root account without root privilege. The thread was quickly solved by @Blue_bird explaining why su starts a shell without root’s full environment and how using su - initializes root’s environment correctly. @hydn added a helpful Debian reference, and follow-ups clarified when to use su versus su -. A practical fix and a useful shell lesson wrapped into one.
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@eggiej started a discussion in Linux Support about an eMMC-based laptop in Installing Mint on and ACER Spin laptop. The installer failed to place GRUB on /dev/mmcblk, even though Windows installed fine. @hydn walked through checks for UEFI boot, ensuring a proper EFI System Partition, and targeting the whole disk for the bootloader. A link to Mint forum guidance rounded out the troubleshooting options.
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In Linux Support, @krish asked how to set up a sandboxed app launcher in Bubblejail installation for Zorin. @Blue_bird pointed to the project’s README to get started, while @itsmanjeet suggested testing by temporarily disabling AppArmor to isolate whether bwrap was being blocked, then refining the profile once confirmed. A measured approach for security-minded users trying new tools.
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@hydn kicked off a nostalgia-fueled thread in General Discussions with What’s the oldest hardware you have that can run Linux server?. Members shared impressive survivors, from @nobillgates recalling Slackware days on a Dell 220 with dial-up routing to @toadie keeping Arch Linux chugging on a Celeron N2830. A nice reminder that lightweight services and a terminal can make aging systems useful again.
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In Showcase, @itsmanjeet introduced a bold experiment in systems design with AvyOS - a Linux-based OS exploring a new userland design. AvyOS retains the Linux kernel but replaces much of userland with Go-based tools and a cleaner filesystem layout under /avyos. @toadie praised the all-Go approach and @hydn linked the project site for readers to explore.
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@krish started a privacy-focused thread in Linux Support with .appimage security, asking how to sandbox a game launcher AppImage. @hydn suggested Firejail for quick containment and pointed to bubblewrap for finer-grained control, along with questions about distro context. The conversation weighed tradeoffs and practical guardrails.
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In Linux Support, @corbingw detailed a stubborn throughput cap in Intel AX210 speeds capped at 20 Mbps on multiple distros. The card kept falling back to 20 MHz without HT on Linux, while Windows exceeded 300 Mbps. @hydn noted likely factors like regulatory domains, firmware and kernel alignment, or AP compatibility, and linked several threads and a kernel bug report to narrow the search.
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@hydn surfaced a revived how-to in Articles & guides with I3wm: Switch to Previous Workspace When Closing Last Window in a Workspace. The guide outlines a small automation to switch back to the previous workspace when closing the last window, smoothing an i3 workflow quirk. Even as a rediscovered draft, it offers a neat usability tweak for tiling window manager fans.
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In General Discussions, @hydn invited personal journeys in What’s Your Linux Desktop Environment Exit Story?. From moving off i3 to trying Gnome, the thread asks what finally nudged folks to switch and whether they stayed. A light, reflective prompt for DE explorers.
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A gaming thread in General Discussions, Best video game for older paople, gathered suggestions after @hydn asked for specifics on interests and platforms. @J_J_Sloan recommended OpenArena, and @nelk shared a list of approachable free Linux titles like Micropolis, Cube 2: Sauerbraten, 0 A.D., and FreeCol. Good options for a range of tastes and hardware capabilities.
Activity by the @staff Group
- @hydn posted a careful step-by-step fix in the ongoing Broadcom Wi‑Fi thread, including how to safely undo a mistaken copy and re-run DKMS correctly: TP-Link T6E (Broadcom BCM4352) Wi-Fi not working on Ubuntu.
- He also refreshed a long-running guide with current recommendations, SSH key changes to Ed25519, and syntax updates: Linux Server Setup - Part 1: A Beginner’s Guide.
- Curating community knowledge, @hydn featured member alias ideas and examples in a roundup post here: What’s your most-used terminal alias or function?.
- @toadie jumped into the AvyOS discussion with encouragement for the Go-based userland approach, helping spark further interest: AvyOS - a Linux-based OS exploring a new userland design.
- The @system account published last week’s digest in the Community area to keep everyone in the loop: Weekly Forum Summary.
Best Reply or Topic of the Week
- Best Reply: @Blue_bird’s clear and concise solution in Root account without root privilege. Explaining the difference between su and su -, this reply resolved the Debian root environment issue and taught a broader shell concept that benefits many readers.
Thanks for reading. See you again next week! 
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