New Blog Post:

"The switch as an ordinary GNU/Linux server"

Here's my review of the new Linux switchdev "Novarq tactical-1000" switch.

https://purpleidea.com/blog/2026/04/09/the-switch-as-an-ordinary-gnulinux-server/

RE: https://mastodon.social/@purpleidea/116375290183828495

We're now listed here in the @nlnet announcement:

https://nlnet.nl/news/2026/20260409-announce-commons-fund.html

#mgmtconfig

Some big news!

#mgmtconfig has been approved as a recipient of the "NGI0 Commons Fund" from the "NLnet foundation".

There will be money to pay some of you to complete upstream tasks. If you're interested please let us know. In particular there is going to be money for some algorithmic work, performance engineering, and more!

https://nlnet.nl/project/mgmt-config/

Some recent bug on Linux for signalapp flatpak... App doesn't start. Go to "flatseal" click "reset" and then app starts.

I assume some signal or packaging bug, but that's the fix. No I never edited anything to do with signal in there before.

Still ghosting from @signalapp why they won't release all of their infra automation code!

HTH

I just noticed that (1) the new Canadian NDP leader is on mastodon ( @avilewis ) but also (2) that he is following me on here???

Are they doing server hacks to engage with as many people as possible, or does Mr. Lewis want to talk tech?

If it's the latter, please HMU!

Just did a technical analysis and write up on the "Novarq Tactical 1000" ethernet switch. Blog post coming shortly.

I've got about 24h left to run any (legal) commands you'd like on it. Send in your requests ASAP.

https://novarq.com/products/tactical-1000-24x-1g-4x-10g-sfp