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Using Linux for five years

2024-09-06 by dino

Five years ago, I made the switch from Windows to Linux, and I haven’t looked back since. I started my journey with Linux Mint, where I stayed for a while. It was a great introduction to Linux, and I still recommend it to anyone seeking a Windows alternative. After Mint, I transitioned to Ubuntu for a bit before finally settling on Debian, which I’ve been using since late 2021.

Currently, I use Debian, though not the stable version. I prefer the Testing branch (codename Trixie), which is essentially a testing ground for what will become Debian 13 in about a year or so.

Keeper of the Seven Keys

2024-09-01 by dino

I have a photographic memory, which means I can recall some incredibly obscure moments from my life. Today, I found myself with an unexpected urge to listen to a particular song by the German power metal band Helloween¹—Keeper of the Seven Keys. This track is from their album Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part II, released in 1988.

Emacs: The Second Round

2024-08-02 by dino

"I find myself once again in that deep, dark, endless rabbit hole of Emacsland, but something is different this time. I don’t want to leave as I did last time, at least not for now. I think I’ve seen the light of the Cathedral of Holy Emacs, and I want Emacs to be part of my writing experience from now on."

Summer in Kanali

2024-07-28 by dino

This year, our family went to Greece for our holidays (once again). I just feel at home there. After all, it's the Balkans, so I guess that's true. The nature is amazing, and so are the people, culture, and food. This time, we visited Kanali, near the town of Preveza. This is the view that greeted us.

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Ionian Sea at its finest.

Media consumption in May 2024

2024-06-27 by dino

Here's the very late list of some of the media I consumed in May 2024. Mostly, it's films, books, articles, and videos.

Bros., Lecce: We Eat at The Worst Michelin Starred Restaurant, Ever. Eating at a Michelin-star restauraint doesn't gurantee you a great meal.
You'll Never Find Me. A very decent psychological horror. 7/10.
Insidious: The Red Door. Barely decent horror. Previous works in the series are much better. 4/10
The Mothman Prophecies. Rewatched this oldie, and I think I liked it more when I was younger. 5/10.
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