Writings & References

This is mostly a list of notes, like a personal wiki.

FreeBSD

FreeBSD is my favorite server OS. I recommend it to anyone looking to build a home NAS.

• What’s FreeBSD?

  • Why I prefer FreeBSD over Linux

    • SR-IOV Is a First Class Feature
    • SES2 Utility
    • ZFS Boot Environments
    • Cohesive Boot Process
    • FreeBSD Shutsdown and Starts Quickly
    • FreeBSD is a Quick Install
• External FreeBSD References

  • FreeBSD.org - Project Site

    • Handbook
    • Manuals
    • Ports
    • Git Repository
    • Mailing Lists
  • FreeBSD Foundation

Linux

I also like Linux, especially for desktop/laptop setups.

• What’s Linux?

  • Mac-like Linux Keyboard
  • Migrating to Btrfs from Hardware RAID
  • Five Years of Btrfs
• External Linux References

  • DistroWatch
  • Kernel
  • Alpine Linux (my preferred choice on servers)

Command Line Interface

The BSDs and Linux distributions share nearly identical command-Line interfaces, which is great for productivity.

• What’s a CLI?

  • A More Productive CLI Experience with zsh, fzf, and tmux
  • Simplified SMART and Btrfs Reporting

Server Hardware

ll that amazing software I mentioned above is nothing without the right hardware.

• What Hardware Am I Running?

Web

I’ve learned most of what I know about web technology by looking at what others have done.

• Technical Details of MarkMcB.com
• External Web References

  • CSS Flexbox
  • Kate Morley’s Lists as Trees
  • Josh Comeau

Health

Ergonomics are so important. Check your setup regularly and if something hurts, don’t ignore it!

• Severe RSI Hand Pain and Recovery
• External Health References

  • Herman Miller Embody Ergo Chair
  • Herman Miller Jarvis Sit-to-Stand Desk
  • Ultimate Hacking Keyboard UHK-60
  • Logitech M650 Mouse