Start Here — Your Guide to Deep Linux Content
New to the blog? This page highlights the best content to get you started.
🎯 What This Blog Is For
This is where Linux meets curiosity. We cover real system administration, self-hosted infrastructure, and practical DevOps — not basic tutorials or vendor marketing.
You're in the right place if you:
- Run your own servers or homelab
- Want to understand storage, networking, and Linux internals
- Prefer earned opinions over hype cycles
- Appreciate technical depth without fluff
🏗️ Start With These Series
Linux From Scratch Journey
Build a complete Linux system from source code
The 12-part LFS series follows a real build with authentic output, real errors, and real solutions. Not a book summary — an actual journey through kernel compilation, toolchain bootstrap, and system assembly.
Storage Deep Dives
ZFS vs Traditional Stacks
Three comprehensive guides covering everything from mdadm+LVM basics to advanced ZFS features:
- ZFS vs Traditional Storage Stack (18 min read)
- mdadm + LVM Storage Guide (15 min read)
- Storage Performance Testing (12 min read)
🤖 AI & Development
Cutting Through AI Hype
Every AI Dev Buzzword — Actually Explained
Agentic AI, MCP, claude.md, and more — what's real vs. what's noise
Self-Hosted AI Tools
AI Models Decoded — What Self-Hosters Need to Know
Local models, hardware requirements, and practical applications
⚙️ Infrastructure & Tools
Media Server Guides
- Complete Media Stack Guide
Sonarr, Radarr, Jellyfin — the full self-hosted setup
Interactive Developer Tools
Try these 8 browser-based tools I built for common tasks:
- Linux Command Explainer — Decode any command instantly
- Crontab Generator — Visual cron expression builder
- Regex Playground — Test patterns with real-time feedback
- Terminal Practice Lab — Hands-on Linux scenarios
📰 Stay Current
Daily Tech Digest
Curated tech news focusing on Linux, open source, DevOps, and AI developments. Published every morning with honest takes and direct links.
Tool Spotlights
Deep dives into specific tools worth knowing about, published Tue/Thu/Sat.
💡 How to Use This Blog
For Learning: Start with the LFS series or storage guides
For News: Check the daily digest (updated every morning)
For Quick Tasks: Use the interactive tools
For Deep Dives: Browse by topic using the tag system
Questions or suggestions? The about page has contact info.
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