impossible to look at this gap without feeling a deep sense of empathy. To the families navigating these complexities and the individuals striving for a voice: my heart goes out to you. It takes immense courage to maintain your identity when it doesn't align with the powers that be. We must remember that the "agenda" set at the top is often a world away from the hopes of a father in Shiraz or a student in Tehran.
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rarely mirrored the diverse, modern, and often secular spirits of the Iranian people.
The Iran you don’t always see on TV is a country of two worlds. While the state holds a rigid line, the people—especially a vibrant, tech-savvy younger generation—long for a different future. For decades, many have lived in a state of "internal exile," maintaining a rich, private culture that stands in quiet defiance of the official narrative.
It is (...)
When we talk about "Iran," we often find ourselves caught in a web of geopolitical headlines and government agendas. But it is vital to remember a simple, human truth: **A government is not its people.**
Much like the political divisions we see here in the **U.S.**, there is a profound disconnect between those who set the rules and the millions of citizens who live under them. Since 1979, the official face of the Islamic Republic has (...)
It's not #freedos but I loved this look back at how #linux started
https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/18/linus_torvalds_and_friends/
"Linus Torvalds and friends tell The Reg how Linux solo act became a global jam session"
I was an early Linux adopter, in 1993. Until 1998, I dual-booted Linux and DOS (MS-DOS, then FreeDOS).
Cute story, a wild bear breaks into zoo to say hi.
OMG the Louvre had a major successful heist of Crown Jewels. Sounds like no one was hurt so part of me says "well done" although i do hold some concern about the unrepairable damage to them and history.
The Louvre's director has acknowledged a ″terrible failure″ at the Paris tourist attraction after a daylight crown jewel heist over the weekend. She said Wednesday that she offered to resign but it was refused. Louvre director Laurence des Cars said in testimony to the French Senate that the world's most-visited museum had a shortage of security cameras outside the monument and other ″weaknesses″ exposed by Sunday’s heist. The theft was valued at more than $100 million. The culprits are still at large.
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We got you - the Zellij basic tutorial is a great place to start. Now available on YT, with subtitles for increased accessibility 🤩
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The FreeDOS Project
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