Veronica ExplainsI went to VCF Midwest 18 (@VCFMW)! It was a ton of fun, I finally got to meet a ton of great friends in real life, and I saw some of my favorite computers up close and personal.
Everything from Commodore computers like the Vic-20, Commodore 64, Amiga, and the PET, to Tandy CoCos (one of which I might be interested in acquiring), to vintage Apple/Macintosh stuff like I had in school, to the MS-DOS stuff I grew up on, and even Altairs and PDP machines- this was really my happy place.
There's sadly a limit on the amount of cards YouTube lets me put in a video. So, here's a bunch of tags and locations mentioned throughout (special thanks to these folks for being awesome!):
- @Mac84: vintage Mac videos and streams - @ActionRetro: totally normal computer shenanigans - adwaterandstir.com/: Altair clone kits! - @CanadianRetroThings: might have convinced me to buy a CoCo 3 - superphonerecordings.com/: best band website I've ever seen - @TaylorAmyShow: don't panic and go subscribe to them - @TiltFive: the good kind of AR that brings you and your friends together - @jeriellsworth: legend - @sloopymalibu: vintage repairs and commentary and fun - @adriansdigitalbasement: noted repair enthusiast and lab tech cosplayer - @RetroTechChris: retro know-how and friend to all - @NybblesandBytes: did not get a chance to interview her, but her channel is awesome!
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Chapters: 0:00 Why am I in my car? 1:15 The layout of VCF Midwest 2:34 Stuff to do! 3:11 YouTuber panel 4:48 The gear! 8:07 The hauls! 9:31 The people!
Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 2023- Joyful Chaos!Veronica Explains2023-09-24 | I went to VCF Midwest 18 (@VCFMW)! It was a ton of fun, I finally got to meet a ton of great friends in real life, and I saw some of my favorite computers up close and personal.
Everything from Commodore computers like the Vic-20, Commodore 64, Amiga, and the PET, to Tandy CoCos (one of which I might be interested in acquiring), to vintage Apple/Macintosh stuff like I had in school, to the MS-DOS stuff I grew up on, and even Altairs and PDP machines- this was really my happy place.
There's sadly a limit on the amount of cards YouTube lets me put in a video. So, here's a bunch of tags and locations mentioned throughout (special thanks to these folks for being awesome!):
- @Mac84: vintage Mac videos and streams - @ActionRetro: totally normal computer shenanigans - adwaterandstir.com/: Altair clone kits! - @CanadianRetroThings: might have convinced me to buy a CoCo 3 - superphonerecordings.com/: best band website I've ever seen - @TaylorAmyShow: don't panic and go subscribe to them - @TiltFive: the good kind of AR that brings you and your friends together - @jeriellsworth: legend - @sloopymalibu: vintage repairs and commentary and fun - @adriansdigitalbasement: noted repair enthusiast and lab tech cosplayer - @RetroTechChris: retro know-how and friend to all - @NybblesandBytes: did not get a chance to interview her, but her channel is awesome!
Lastly, this video is not sponsored by anyone other than you. Members get behind the scenes info and a fun community. ๐ Support the channel: patreon.com/VeronicaExplains โ ...or via Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains ๐ ...or buy a shirt from my website: https://vkc.sh/merch
Chapters: 0:00 Why am I in my car? 1:15 The layout of VCF Midwest 2:34 Stuff to do! 3:11 YouTuber panel 4:48 The gear! 8:07 The hauls! 9:31 The people!
#VCFMW #vintagecomputers #retrogamingMy C64 is a synth now: unboxing and exploring the Incredible Musical KeyboardVeronica Explains2024-10-14 | Support the channel: patreon.com/VeronicaExplains ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains --- It's time. We have to unleash the music in my Commodore 64.
In today's unscripted unboxing episode of Veronica Explains, we explore the Incredible Musical Keyboard from Sight and Sound Music Software, Inc. It's an approximately 40 year old peripheral for the Commodore 64 which allows me to make music on the SID chip!
We'll take a look at the keyboard overlay itself, as well as the software that came with it, and some more modern software that can work alongside it.
Now for the link section. If you're still reading, say "I love hyperlinks" in the comments. At the time I'm publishing, Archive.org is down- I hope to put links to this stuff on that website as soon as I can confirm them.
Now, for the other creators from our rich and vibrant vintage computing community, whose videos I briefly mentioned or showed: @JanBeta, who did an awesome video about the Aldi C64: youtube.com/watch?v=R0S61L3Vy_0 @8_Bit, who did a very in-depth wrap-up of VCFMW: youtube.com/watch?v=MMQTL-0Y9Zs @Mac84, who also did a great showcase of VCFMW and presented some wonderful info at the event (sorry we interrupted the end of your talk): youtube.com/watch?v=UqOC4NVfzj8 @JeremysRetroBar, who did another great showcase of VCFMW (thank you for the kind words about the band): youtube.com/watch?v=a1QYrzE82JQ @adriansdigitalbasement2, who showed off a healthy sticker collection and shared some kind words about the band before doing one of the best SID comparisons I've seen: youtube.com/watch?v=cQGWcHCzZmU @CanadianRetroThings, who (you guessed it) did another great showcase of VCFMW: youtube.com/watch?v=TAD6KAFF6Xs
Let's see... stuff I mentioned in the video (this is where archive.org links will go if we can manifest them back into existence): ๐น MSSIAH cartridge: mssiah.com
Finally, here are the chapters: 0:00 What is a SID chip? 2:17 Unboxing 40 year old computer paraphernalia 4:50 Incredible Documentation 10:11 Setting up the Commodore 64 for incredible music 13:19 Using the Incredible Music Keyboard's keyboard software 22:12 Kawasaki Rhythm Rocker (Demo) 24:05 The Music Processor (Demo) 26:11 Conclusions... was it incredible?
#retro #vintagecomputing #commodoreblinkingVeronica Explains2024-09-17 | An absurd short where I say blinking and show blinking lights on an Altair clone.We used to write good documentation... (w/The Taylor and Amy Show)Veronica Explains2024-09-02 | In this unscripted episode of Veronica Explains, I hang out with my good friends Taylor and Amy from @TaylorAmyShow and we rant/rave about documentation, and compare the (often sorry) state of today's Linux/FOSS docs against the (often fantastic) documentation we had when vintage computers were just called computers.
To see part two of this video, where we attempt to speedrun Multiplan, go check out Taylor and Amy's video: youtube.com/watch?v=KoaWxa7Ajkc
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Chapters 0:00 Reading manuals with Taylor and Amy 2:13 The Commodore 64 User's Guide 8:00 BTEoCGTUGtTITI994ACS&P 12:37 About my good friends Taylor and Amy! 13:05 Odyssey2 Computer Intro 16:52 Waxing poetic about generations and their needs 19:03 Look at this Multiplan manual!
#opensource #retro #vintagecomputingMaking Linux boot media... on Windows (ISOs Explained)Veronica Explains2024-08-04 | Linux boot media need not be tricky! In today's episode, I'll talk about four ways to flash an ISO from Windows (and other systems too).
I know a lot of you are switching to Linux because of Microsoft's recent... ideas? I'll call them "ideas".
So, here we'll talk about the following ways to flash ISOs: - BalenaEtcher: etcher.balena.io - Raspberry Pi Imager: raspberrypi.com/software - Fedora Media Writer (you can just download this when you go to download Fedora, but here's the GitHub): github.com/FedoraQt/MediaWriter - Rufus: https://rufus.ie/
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Chapters: 0:00 What even is an ISO? 3:35 What you need to get started flashing Linux 4:58 BalenaEtcher 7:55 Raspberry Pi Imager 11:39 Fedora Media Writer 13:59 Rufus 17:01 Conclusion- at least we have options?
#Linux #homelab #computerBeginner Linux Q/A while futzing with my VIC-20s video signal- casual livestream!Veronica Explains2024-06-21 | I just modded my VIC-20 to get a much better video signal out of it, using the C0pperdragon LumaCode adapter. I'd like to talk about it, but with Microsoft pushing a lot of folks on to Linux, I'd also like to answer questions from Linux beginners in a casual, friendly way.
NOTE: any subtitles for this livestream were automatically generated and may not be accurate, good, or useful.Customizing Cinnamon: playing with Linux Mint on a livestream!Veronica Explains2024-06-03 | I just reinstalled Linux Mint on a laptop for fun. Let's play with making Cinnamon look different than default!
Cinnamon Rolls in the thumb are by Wikimedia Commons user "Pannet", CC BY 4.0.
NOTE: the subtitles for this livestream were automatically generated and may not be accurate, good, or useful.Demystifying find and find -exec ...Lil Linux Lesson!Veronica Explains2024-05-17 | Has the internet told you Linux' "find" command is too scary to use? Well, they're wrong. Linux' "find" command - also found in lots of other *NIX systems - is a critical tool to learn.
In today's Lil' Linux Lesson, I'll be demystifying the "find" command, and covering how it works with the "-exec" option, and the superpower differences between using "+" and using ";", which I promise will make your life easier as a sysadmin, Linux user, or just any nerd who likes to play with the terminal.
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0:00 I say "greetings" and tell you why the find command is important 1:24 Basic use of find, both GNU and BSD variants! 2:46 Performing magic in the terminal with find -exec 4:56 Some other parameters for find: -iname, -type, -user, -group, -perm, -size 6:53 Why does find -exec end with a plus?
#linux #homelab #terminalMy iPod is better than my phone: repair, new SSD, and managing songs with LinuxVeronica Explains2024-04-06 | A new iPod has entered my life, and I'm excited to start using it with Rhythmbox. But first, I need to clean it up and install this awesome DosLab solid state drive and new Atomic Purple front panel.
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Chapters: 0:00 I like iPods, maybe you should too 1:27 About this iPod and its future components 5:15 Separating the old iPod front panel from the back case 7:23 Removing the hard drive and front panel from the logic board 10:20 Replacing the broken iPod screen 11:43 Replacing the click wheel 13:54 New front panel! 15:57 Front panel is reassembled, now let's install a battery 17:10 Correctly installing the battery and headphone cable, Incorrectly installing the DosLab drive 18:29 First function test- no good! 19:31 Installing Rhythmbox on Fedora, trying the iPod, failing 20:48 Veronica. Her eyes uncovered! (I fixed the drive) 21:53 Trying (and failing) to initialize the iPod with Rhythmbox on Fedora 22:31 Initializing the iPod with a Windows machine 24:37 Administering the iPod with Rhythmbox on Fedora 26:50 Testing the iPodLinux on a Chromebook, my favorite wayVeronica Explains2024-03-04 | Yes, there are many ways to install Linux on a Chromebook. In my humble opinion, this is the best way. Maybe you'll like it!
In today's thrilling episode of Veronica Explains, I'll introduce you to the Chrultrabook project, and the process of installing a more vanilla Coreboot on Chromebooks, overwriting the stock firmware, and to paraphrase the Coreboot docs, take the training wheels off of your Chromebook.
Then we'll install lots of Linuxes and a few other things!
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Chapters: 0:00 Why install Linux on a Chromebook? 1:34 Cautions, disclaimers, no warranty, YMMV, etc 2:46 My Linux Chromebook: a Thinkpad C13 Yoga 3:23 Introducing Chrultrabook and the MrChromebox scripts 4:36 Determining your Chromebook architecture with crosh 5:13 Putting your Chromebook in Developer Mode 6:17 ChromeOS' VT-2 terminal vs crosh 7:00 Choosing replacement Chromebook firmware: RW_LEGACY or UEFI Full ROM 8:43 Disabling write protect features on a Chromebook 9:58 Running the MrChromebox firmware utility script 13:20 Installing (almost) every Linux on my modified Chromebook (and a few other OSes) 15:42 The saga of installing Debian on my Chromebook 18:39 The Chrultrabook community: an awesome resource
#Linux #chromeos #chromebookOpen Source Cartridge Reader: ROMs and saves from real hardware!Veronica Explains2024-02-14 | In today's ROM-er-iffic episode of Veronica Explains, I check out the Open Source Cartridge Reader, an incredible little open source device, which you can build yourself. You can dump your ROMs and save states from a variety of popular vintage video game consoles.
Stores selling kits or preassembled OSCRs (not sponsored, no affiliate links): - Where I got mine: cartreader.net - Starshade: https://store.starshade.dev - Bonzo's: https://bonzosretro.shop - Save The Hero (currently selling an older revision, could be a good deal): https://savethehero.builders
Chapters: 0:00 I say greetings and talk about OSCR 2:07 How do ROM cartridges work anyway? 5:46 What is ROM dumping? 7:01 (Finally) introducing the Sanni Open Source Cartridge Reader 9:26 DISCLAIMER: I am not a lawyer 10:03 Setting up your SD card for OSCR 11:58 Let's dump a Sonic ROM with the OSCR! 13:47 Ripping Metroid 15:01 Backing up and restoring save files with OSCR 17:29 How to get an OSCR 18:32 OSCR's quirks 19:44 Conclusion
#opensource #vintagecomputers #nintendo[LIVE!] BunsenLabs Linux - Bookworm-based Openbox distroVeronica Explains2024-01-26 | It's been a bit since I tried a distro for the first time on live TV. Why not BunsenLabs Linux?
I'm not the best at soldering PCBs. I'd like to get better at it, so what better way than to subject myself to comments on YouTube?!
Or, alternatively, we can sit and chat while I work my way through a soldering project. This time, it's a BlueSCSI External v2. This device lets me use disk images on a vintage Mac (or any other SCSI device really).
Lastly, you can check out the BlueSCSI project itself at https://scsi.blue/. It's definitely neat and will be featuring more in depth in a future video. Perhaps for #MARCHintosh down the road?Linux Mint vs... Linux Mint (Debian Edition)Veronica Explains2023-12-25 | Welcome to another Mint-tastic episode of Veronica Explains!
Today, I'm talking about Linux Mint, and Linux Mint Debian Edition, or LMDE. I used both Linux Mint versions for the last few weeks on my everyday laptop. Both are great, for sure. So why is LMDE positioned as an "alternative" to the Ubuntu-based "flagship" edition in the first place?
Let's talk about how these two distros work, and I'll share my thoughts.
Links you might like (not affiliate links or anything like that, I just think they're neat):
Chapters: 0:00 I say "greetings" and introduce today's Minty Madness 1:20 What's LMDE about, anyway? 3:51 Why make a Linux Mint Debian Edition in the first place? 4:56 Mint vs LMDE- head to head 8:25 Veronica "games" 9:19 I just think LMDE is neat 15:45 What I'm watching- Lon.tv talking about PeerTube!
#linux #linuxmint #debianOpenSSH is about to change. (For the better.)Veronica Explains2023-12-01 | OpenSSH's `ssh-keygen` command just got a great upgrade.
In today's episode, I cover how Ed25519 keys are now the default, and how it probably doesn't impact your workflow. I'll briefly cover how the whole thing works, in an under 10 minute video. As per the custom in these parts, there's a few vintage computing goodies peppered throughout the episode.
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Macintosh Librarian put out a great video about a Power Computing Macintosh clone recently that really caught my eye. I find the history of Apple, and Apple-adjacent technology fascinating, and if that's something you're into as well, Macintosh Librarian is worth your attention.
๐ฅ๏ธ Commands used during the making of this video ๐ฅ๏ธ `ssh-keygen` by itself: creates a default key in the default location (usually the .ssh folder inside the home directory).
With options, it gets more features. The `-t` option specifies the key type: -- `ssh-keygen -t rsa` generates an rsa key -- `ssh-keygen -t ed25519` generates an ed25519 key
You'll see me combine this with the `-f` option to specify the output file(s). So `ssh-keygen -f .ssh/testkeylmde -t ed25519` would create a key pair in the .ssh folder with the filename "testkeylmde" (and "testkeylmde.pub" for the public file).
You can then use `ssh-copy-id` to transfer and set up the public keyfile on a server, so that your private key will work with it:
๐ Chapters ๐ 0:00 News about OpenSSH! 1:48 The basics of OpenSSH and ssh-keygen 4:27 How does this change impact you? 7:34 Now's a good time to prune your keys 9:04 What I'm Watching: Macintosh Librarian
#linux #homelab #opensshIT career changes: heres why I just quit my job.Veronica Explains2023-10-27 | In today's episode, I talk about why I just quit my job as a system administrator and COBOL developer.
It's OK to be ready for change.
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Also, I used a picture of Miss Frizzle from Magic School Bus, which is owned by Scholastic. I also used a photo of Bill Nye that was posted on his website. Neither endorsed this video nor were consulted.
Chapters: 0:00 I quit 0:43 Career background 1:35 Realizations 3:53 Is COBOL OK? 4:46 What's next for the channel?
#career #technology #linuxLearn fuser, a little-known Linux workhorse command!Veronica Explains2023-08-26 | Ever want to eject a flash drive but you can't because the device claims that it's "busy"?
In today's Lil' Linux Lesson, we dive into the fuser command! The fuser command is one of those Linux utilities that you don't realize you need, but once you learn it, you'll find you're using it all of the time.
This video isn't sponsored by anyone other than you. To help me keep it that way, please support if you can. Thank you so much!
Chapters and such: 0:00 What is the fuser command? 1:07 Examples of the fuser command 1:46 Basic usage of fuser in Linux 2:58 Using the info from the fuser command 4:15 Working with mount points or block devices with fuser 4:51 Working with TCP ports with fuser 5:46 Learning more about fuser (and about Linux) 6:20 "What I'm Watching": LearnLinuxTV's lsof video
#linux #homelab #terminalLinux customization: KDE Plasma (LIVE from the construction zone!)Veronica Explains2023-08-04 | I'm completely swamped working on my new basement space. No time for a full production video. But, I can find time for a live stream!
Let's customize KDE Plasma 5.27! I heard a lot of positive feedback about my customized KDE Plasma setup in my last video. So let's replicate it! I'll dig out an old laptop and we'll give it a go. It'll be fun!Red Hat: why Im going all in on community-driven Linux distros.Veronica Explains2023-07-12 | You asked for it, you got it. Here's what I think of Red Hat.
Sorry this video took a bit longer than I'd like, since I'm working on finishing my basement (future recording space) at the moment.
Anyway, I'm not planning on dwelling much on Red Hat beyond this- my plan is to move forward with community-driven distros in mind, and recommend those to customers in the months and years ahead. I hope Red Hat gets to a good place again. We'll see.
Chapters: 0:00 Brought to you by corporate greed 1:02 #YARDE (Yet Another RHEL Drama Explanation) 3:08 Scars from CentOS 5:08 So what's next? 6:48 Why am I going all in on Debian? 8:11 The "culture" is the culprit 9:43 What about Pop!_OS? 11:13 Don't tell me what to do, VeronicaGrapheneOS: first impressions, stumbling blocks, and opinionsVeronica Explains2023-06-22 | My channel's not sponsored by anyone other than you. To help me keep it that way, please support if you can. Thank you so much!
In today's very fun and very improvised video, I'm going to install GrapheneOS on a brand new Pixel 7. I haven't changed an OS on an Android phone in years, so this will be exciting. And messy!
Resources (these are not affiliate links): ๐ Companion blog post: https://vkc.sh/how-i-use-a-smartphone/ ๐ฑ GrapheneOS website: https://grapheneOS.org ๐ค F-Droid project: f-droid.org ๐ AuroraOSS website I visited briefly, I hope it's legit: auroraoss.com
I also reference two videos from other YouTubers: I have not watched these in their entirety and am merely providing these as information which you may want to consider (I am not endorsing any views here): Louis Rossmann video referenced: youtube.com/watch?v=4To-F6W1NT0 Techlore video referenced: youtube.com/watch?v=Dx7CZ-2Bajg
Chapters 'n' stuff: 0:00 This is not a GrapheneOS tutorial 0:51 What is GrapheneOS 2:47 Pixel 7 unboxing 3:51 Starting to install GrapheneOS but oops I need to update first 6:13 Actually installing GrapheneOS 11:46 Booting GrapheneOS for the first time 13:36 The great "app installation" saga of 2023 20:30 Should I use the Aurora Store, maybe? 23:30 Immediate conclusions about the initial install and configuration 25:03 Conclusions after a few weeks with GrapheneOS
#android #privacy #grapheneOSMinnesota lawmakers: now every* device gets a repair manual! (featuring Free Geek Twin Cities)Veronica Explains2023-06-07 | *some restrictions apply, because of course they do. :/
In today's episode of Veronica Explains, I talk about Minnesota's new right-to-repair law, the "Digital Fair Repair Act". Which is epic, yet sadly has some "interesting" carveouts. I also interview two awesome staff members at Free Geek Twin Cities, one of my favorite places in all of the land!
Minnesotans will now get free manuals for most consumer electronics, thanks to this new law! And because most manufacturers will be expected to make the free manuals available online, that probably means everyone gets free manuals!
Chapters for you to peruse: 0:00 I'm no lawyer but I think it's an introduction 0:22 More repair manuals than ever before! 1:31 What exactly does the new Minnesota repair law say? 2:10 Of course there's carveouts 3:35 Interview with Free Geek Twin Cities about Right to Repair! 7:44 What's next for us in repairland?
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#righttorepair #retrocomputing #minnesotaWhere have I been and whats next?Veronica Explains2023-05-30 | To quote the wise old Bender B. Rodriguez- I'm back, baby!
This is my first video back after a few weeks away. What have I been up to and what's next? Watch the video to find out? Or just skip around to the chapters... whatever. You know what you want, you're YouTube viewers.
I appreciate each of you for watching my videos. Do any of you even read video descriptions? I bet most folks don't. I mean, honestly, I get it. So many YouTube video descriptions are basically nothing but affiliate links at this point. What's up with that, anyway? Maybe if YouTube funded us better we'd feel inclined to, you know, not do that? At the same time, what is this rampant consumerism doing to the "vibe" for YouTubers? Particularly with the coming rise of AI, how likely is it that in the next few years, most YouTubers will be reading AI-written scripts with AI-written ad-reads and AI-derived shopping lists for you all to follow. I have some serious concerns that the zeitgeist will be impacted. Shoot, the upload is almost done.
Speaking of consumerism run amok, I suppose I have an obligation to share my support links. You can find the direct links at https://support.linux.mom, which contains an up-to-date list. At the moment, I've just launched a Ko-Fi as well: ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains. There's other places too, but let's be honest, I'm just hoping someone actually read this far.
Tell you what, if you read this far into this description, go ahead and leave me a comment with "I understand". That way I'll know this was worth it.
Ack! I almost forgot the damn chapters and hashtags- do they even do anything anyway?
00:00 Should I even call it an introduction? Does it matter? 01:04 It's my basement! 02:45 Madness takes its toll... retro madness. 03:44 Supporter-only livestreams as a thank you for my supporters
#linux #vintagecomputing #CeciNestPasUneHashtagTheres more to learn about the cd command. Lil Linux Lesson!Veronica Explains2023-04-17 | The "cd" command, "change directory", is a critical part of navigating in a Linux or UNIX based system.
In today's Lil' Linux Lesson, we'll dive into the cd command, some intermediate usage bits, and then speculate about some POSIX reasons why certain choices were made. We'll span the gamut from beginner to advanced in one video. I hope you enjoy!
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Chapters and whatnot: 0:00 How well do YOU know the cd command? 0:14 What does the cd command actually do? 0:51 Basic usage of the cd command on Linux 2:01 Going up the directory tree with the cd command 2:34 Going to a previous directory with the cd command 2:51 Navigating back to the home directory using cd 3:05 Navigating to absolute paths with the cd command 3:31 Want to know more about the cd command? Use the man builtins page! 3:42 Why isn't there a manpage for cd?
#linux #terminal #homelabSomeone trashed this Bondi Blue iMac G3... can I fix it?Veronica Explains2023-03-21 | I found a Bondi Blue iMac G3 lying in the street!
In today's Mac-tastic episode of Veronica Explains, I try and get this trashed roadside iMac G3 from 1998 working again. I'll go through all of the steps I took, and we'll see if we can get this classic 90s computer working again.
Huge shout-out to Bryce (@MidnightNotion) for helping me find this beast!
Also, credit is owed to @ActionRetro and @MacintoshLibrarian for having awesome 90s-friendly websites.
And special thanks to Javier Rivera @ARCJavMaster, designer of the #MARCHintosh logo!
Oh, and if you want to help support the channel, please check out patreon.com/veronicaexplains. I'm not sponsored, so every bit does help. Thank you!
Chapters: 0:00 Let's go #MARCHintosh with this iMac G3 I found in the street! 0:34 Why does the iMac G3 matter? 1:50 How'd I find a Bondi Blue iMac lying in the street? 3:55 Getting the iMac cleaned up and checked 5:00 Inspecting and cleaning the iMac G3 logic board, removing the battery 7:10 Installing an SSD and reassembling the CD-ROM drive in the iMac G3 9:22 Final reassembly and initial testing of the iMac G3 10:25 Moment of truth- does the trashed iMac G3 actually boot up? 11:00 Partitioning and installing Mac OS 8.5.1 on the iMac G3 12:40 Getting the Bondi Blue iMac G3 on the modern internet! 15:02 Cleaning the crud out of the iMac I found in the street
#MARCHintosh #vintagecomputing #AppleGuestbooks: the cozy 90s web fad which shaped the future!Veronica Explains2023-03-08 | Support Veronica Explains: https://support.linux.mom Sign my guestbook: http://gb.donttrythis.net --- Guestbooks. You know them. Or do you?
In today's 90s-tastic episode of Veronica Explains, I go through the ins and outs of the guestbook, one of the most influential progenitors of modern social media on the web.
We'll even install one from the 90s - yes, from Matt's Script Archive, on a brand new Debian 11 install. It'll be "fun-tertainment!" Come break some Perl with me!
0:00 I say "greetings" and talk about guestbooks 1:31 How I used guestbooks as a 90s teen 5:50 How were guestbooks implemented? 8:16 Can we set up a guestbook today? 8:57 Testing Perl CGI scripts... in 2023 10:45 Installing a guestbook script 14:17 Filtering for spammers- with math! 15:15 Pining for the 1990s web, looking forward to the future
#linux #webdesign #retroComment scamming: a solvable problem?Veronica Explains2023-02-13 | My Patreon: patreon.com/VeronicaExplains Buy my Ethernet shirt: https://vkc.sh/merch All other support options: https://support.linux.mom
So YouTube has a comment scamming problem. Lots of creators on this website have talked about it, yet YouTube hasn't fixed the problem.
In today's episode, I'm going to talk about the comment scammers. They've shown up in my comments section, and it has to stop. I have a few ideas about that. I also wanted to show you all what I am currently doing to try and tackle this on my own feed.
Big shoutout to @LearnLinuxTV, @CrosstalkSolutions, and @TheLinuxEXP for helping me confirm most YouTubers won't send you WhatsApp messages. :P
0:00 I say "greetings" and tell you about scammers 1:27 No reputable YouTuber will do this! 3:29 What can I, Veronica, do to stop scammers now? 5:19 What can YouTube do? Probably a lot? 7:46 My conclusion- YouTube can fix comment spam, and should.
#YouTube #scammers #bigtechDistro - Veronica Explains Word of the Week #shortsVeronica Explains2023-02-06 | Greetings! This week's "Word of the Week" is "Distro".
What is a distro? Why do Linux people keep talking about it? Is there a "best distro"? The answer to the last question is "no".
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#linux #homelab #sysadminDistro - Do distros matter? Word of the Week, LIVE!Veronica Explains2023-02-05 | It's Saturday Night! Let's do a livestream!
This week, I'd like to discuss "distro". We talk about them a lot- what are they? Why do they matter? What does it mean in the Linux world? What's your favorite distribution?Stability - Word of the Week, LIVE! Featuring Jay from Learn Linux TV!Veronica Explains2023-01-26 | Let's do a livestream! This week, inspired by the Debian project (which I covered in my last video), I'd like to discuss "Stability". What does it mean in the Linux world? What's your favorite "stable" distribution?
Featuring a very special guest- Jay from @LearnLinuxTV!Debian is 30 this year. Heres why its still worth using.Veronica Explains2023-01-19 | Is Debian for you? Maybe!
In today's Sidtastic episode of Veronica Explains, I dive into Debian, the 30-year-old ancestor of Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Pop!_OS, and so many other Linux distros. We'll also talk about why this Linux distribution so well loved after so long, and who could benefit from using it. Maybe even... you?
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0:00 Is Debian old and boring? 0:41 Debian turns 30 this year... 1:25 How does Debian update? 3:21 Flathub is your friend! 4:09 Apt is power - pinning and backporting! 5:07 Sid, btw - Debian's unstable branch! 7:21 So... who is Debian for? 8:25 Ask Veronica - what distro do you use on web servers?
#debian #linux #homelabBackporting - Veronica Explains Word of the Week!Veronica Explains2023-01-17 | New on Veronica Explains - Word of the Week!
This week, we'll be defining "backporting".
Backporting is when an older software package receives an update from a newer version of the same software.
Software developers frequently backport important fixes from new to old versions of their work- it's vital to understand for any Linux sysadmin!
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#linux #sysadmin #homelabLIVE LINUX! Ubuntu Studio 22.10 first impressions!Veronica Explains2022-12-31 | It's been a while since I did a livestream, so why not follow along while I kick the tires on Ubuntu Studio? This is ahead of a detailed video planned for the next month or so.
I'll be installing it on a laptop- if it all works out I might even try an electric guitar amp sim on it. :)Learn the ls command! Lil Linux Lesson!Veronica Explains2022-12-20 | The "ls" command allows you to list out the contents of a directory! It's an everyday part of my toolbox as a sysadmin, and most Linux sysadmins consider it fundamental for day-to-day usage as well as writing scripts.
Even if you've moved on to modern alternatives like exa, or just use the GUI for navigating your filesystem, understanding this command will come in handy as you use Linux everyday.
So let's talk about it! Let's learn a bit about the `ls` command in today's Lil' Linux Lesson!
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Chapters and whatnot: 0:00 I say "greetings" and talk about what the ls command is! 0:55 Using the ls command with and without arguments! 2:30 Routing to a file and learning more about the ls command! 3:46 Learning ls is still a good thing, even if alternatives exist.
#linux #terminal #homelabVintage Amiga 500 - brand new case from A1200.net!Veronica Explains2022-12-07 | My 35-year-old Amiga 500 got a new case!
I re-cased (is that a word?) my Amiga 500 with the brand new, very slick, blacker-than-black case from A1200.net. It was pretty easy, and this is an overview of how I installed it, and what I think of it. It's an easy recommendation from me if you need a new case for your old Amiga 500.
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Chapters and whatnot: 0:00 The internet likes retro stuff 0:33 I say "greetings" and talk about my Amiga 500 4:04 Unboxing the A1200.net case 6:35 Let's transfer the Amiga! 7:56 Putting it back together in the A1200.net case 11:28 Amiga floppy standoff trouble 13:23 What do I think, and what's next?
#retrocomputing #amiga #amiga500Why Im not telling you to host your own MastodonVeronica Explains2022-11-22 | Mastodon is all the rage among the cool kids, and is growing in popularity among folks who've left Twitter.
It's easily self-hostable, too, which is awesome! So, should you stand up your own server? I'm not recommending it to most folks, and this video explains why. TLDR- build communities and not silos.
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0:00 I say "greetings" and tell you what Mastodon is 3:11 Should you spin up your own Mastodon server? 5:40 Why you might want to spin one up anyway 6:27 Mastodon is exciting, and we should use it responsibly
#mastodon #twitter #selfhostedMario, but with Vim controls. Is it playable?Veronica Explains2022-11-02 | ๐ Buy the shirt: https://vkc.sh/merch โค๏ธ Support the channel: https://support.linux.mom
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No video game is more iconic than Super Mario Bros. No text editor is more iconic than Vim.
In today's platform-packed episode of Veronica Explains, I try my handยน at playing Super Mario Bros, but using Vim controls - everyone's favoriteยฒ terminal text editor - instead of a controller. I'll also talk briefly about the history of Vim and Vi, and show you how to configure the FCEUX emulator to use whatever keys you fancy.
Oh, and before I forget! "Mario" and "Super Mario Bros" are registered trademarks of Nintendo of America.
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0:00 Dreaming and scheming about getting better at Vim 0:24 What is Vim, and why are the arrows like that? 2:15 Why would I want to get better at Vim navigation? 3:21 Setting up Mario on Vim mode 5:55 Actually playing Mario with Vim navigation 19:19 What do I think of Mario with Vim controls? 20:36 Ask Veronica- what's the difference between virtualization and emulation?
#linux #mario #nintendoPop!_OS is switching to yearly releases. Heres why thats fine.Veronica Explains2022-10-17 | Support the channel: https://support.linux.mom Buy the shirt: https://vkc.sh/merch
System76 has announced they're going to skip the 22.10 release of Pop!_OS. This is not the end of the world, and I'm planning on sticking with them on my main work machine.
In today's action-packed episode of Veronica Explains, I discuss why I think Pop!_OS is making the right decision, and go into a bit of the history of these releases. If you're excited about package managers and repositories, this might be a fun watch for you.
Chapters: 0:00 It's not the end of the world, so I feel fine 2:22 What changed? 4:00 Why SHOULD we be nervous? 5:56 Why SHOULDN'T we be nervous? 8:29 Is it all just FUD? 9:17 Ask Veronica
#linux #desktop #rustlangModel M keyboard from 1986. I got it working on my modern PC!Veronica Explains2022-10-01 | Support Veronica Explains: https://support.linux.mom Buy my t-shirt: https://vkc.sh/merch
My new keyboard is nearly as old as I am!
In this exciting episode of Veronica Explains, I share my most recent vintage computing find, an actual factual IBM Model M keyboard!
This keyboard - an IBM Model M 1390131 to be precise - is a legend for excellent feel and longevity- this one is from 1986 and feels (and sounds) like a dream. The retro computing community loves this keyboard for good reason!
It's not just show-and-tell in today's episode, though- I'll be going into how I got it set up with my modern USB-only computer using a Soarer's Converter- an excellent adapter which lets me remap keys, program macros, and other fun stuff.
With this awesome adapter, you can easily remap keys on your Model M, and it works on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Packages needed for Linux users: Fedora: `sudo dnf install libstdc++.i686 libusb-compat-0.1.i686` Ubuntu: `sudo apt install libusb-1.1-4:i386`
Soarer's Converter tools format: First, create a binary with `./scas [layout file] [target binary]` Second, flash the binary with `./scwr [binary created with scas]`
Chapters:
00:00 Introducing my Model M 00:46 History of the Model M 04:34 Price and comparison with Unicomp 05:54 How'd I get my Model M? 09:48 Cleanup Montage 11:12 Why use a Soarer's Converter? 14:41 Remapping keys with the Soarer's Converter 21:06 Is the Soarer's Converter worth it? 22:32 Ask Veronica
#ibm #retrocomputing #keyboardYour hardware and software tools are probably fine.Veronica Explains2022-09-12 | They probably are. :)
We do this nasty thing in tech sometimes where we really rip into each other for our hardware and software choices. We "content creators" also have a bad habit of using very aggressive language to get attention. And I don't like it! Hrmph!
In today's "opinion-piece" episode of Veronica Explains, I share my take on this phenomenon, and why I think it's not a great thing. Maybe I'll change your mind, and maybe I won't. That's how it works!
And big shoutout to @gardiner_bryant for the voiceover at the beginning! Go check out his channel!
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Chapters: 00:00 Rated YT-14 for Opinions 01:36 "You haven't convinced me" 03:10 Linux Mom uses an iPad 05:44 Tribalism is Ridiculous 07:36 Ask Veronica ("user" vs "you ess are")
#linux #opinions #softwareUsing a Commodore 64 on the modern internet!Veronica Explains2022-08-29 | Support Veronica Explains: https://support.linux.mom! :)
That's right! Now your Commodore 64 can surf the web! Well, kinda.
In today's video, I go over two ways to get the venerable Commodore 64 online. The C64 is one of my favorite retro machines, and I hope you enjoy this trip down (a slightly modernized) memory lane.
Commodore BASIC commands used during the making of this video: `LOAD"*",8` - load the first thing (or last opened file during current session) on the Commodore floppy drive `RUN` - runs the program it just loaded `LOAD"$",8` - load the list of files from the Commodore floppy drive `LIST` - actually list out the list-of-files loaded with the previous command "Esoteric command" that renames the file: `OPEN 1,8,15,"R:NETCONF.PRG= NETCONF.PRG":CLOSE 1` `LOAD"SETMAC",8` - sets the mac address for your device in Contiki `LOAD"CONTIKI",8` - loads the CONTIKI program itself
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro 01:03 What is a Commodore 64? 03:55 "Online" in the 1980s 06:25 Modern modem options for retro computers 07:15 The C64 Wi-Fi Modem from Retro Rewind! 13:47 Contiki and the 64nic+ 18:42 Credit to those keeping retro alive 19:48 Ask Veronica
#retro #retrocomputing #commodoreKeeping Up, a fake commercial from an alternate 2000s #shortsVeronica Explains2022-08-27 | It's a bit from my next video. I hope I don't get sued!Lil Linux Lesson - Sudo for beginners!Veronica Explains2022-08-02 | Ever want to know a little about sudo, the Linux/Unix command to elevate user privileges?
Well, finally, here's a little video for you! This is the first installment in my new series, "Lil' Linux Lessons"! These bite-sized videos are designed to be short introductions to a complex topic for Linux beginners.
00:00 - What is "root" anyway? 01:34 - Introducing sudo! 02:23 - How to use sudo 03:28 - A bit of advanced sudo concepts 04:34 - Sudo Summary
#linux #terminal #commandlineFirst look: Linux Mint 21 beta, on a 10 year old Mac!Veronica Explains2022-07-17 | The Linux Mint 21 (Vanessa) beta has just been announced! In today's (unscripted) episode of Veronica Explains, let's try out the beta on a 2012 MacBook Pro!
We'll customize Cinnamon a bit, install OBS from a Flatpak, and walk through what makes Linux Mint an excellent distro for Linux users of all skill levels. And with only a minimal amount of overheating issues!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Why use Linux Mint? 03:29 Booting from, and playing with, the live USB 06:51 Release notes and installing Linux Mint 09:50 First impressions of the new Linux Mint install 10:56 Walking through the "First Steps" guide 14:45 Updating for the first time and playing with the Panel 15:53 System settings in Linux Mint 16:32 Software Manager and installing OBS from Flatpak 18:21 Customizing the Panel (taskbar) 19:52 Trying OBS from the Flatpak, testing the camera 20:24 Other applications shipped with Linux Mint 22:56 Parting thoughts
#LinuxMint #MacBookPro #LinuxIs the terminal still worth learning?Veronica Explains2022-06-30 | YES. You should still learn the terminal!
Whether you're just a casual Linux user or planning a career in tech, learning the terminal is a great way to improve efficiency, gain insight into your software and hardware, and focus less on the tools themselves.
In this video, I casually explain why I think the terminal is still worth learning. Unlike most of my videos, this one was very free-wheeling- enjoy!
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00:00 Intro 01:36 Terminal tools are more efficient 02:12 Terminal tools are standardized across systems 03:57 Config files are better than playing with menus 05:04 Terminal apps are faster! 06:25 The terminal feels great as a Linux user 07:20 Bash scripting will save your life 07:59 Focus on the tool, not the work 08:49 Outro
#Linux #Terminal #100DaysOfHomelabNewsboat RSS reader: fight the algorithm from the terminal!Veronica Explains2022-06-15 | The modern web can be distracting, invasive, and slow. Luckily, there's another way!
Using an RSS/Atom feed reader can really help cut out distractions. Doing so from the terminal can enhance the effect, keeping you informed without all of the adtech and algorithms.
Enter Newsboat! Newsboat is an open source fork of Newsbeuter, and is a wonderful terminal-based feed reader. I even fire it up on my old Wyse terminal in the video!
In this video, I explain how to install and configure Newsboat on Manjaro, Fedora, and Pop!_OS. It's packaged up for other distros too, and non-Linuxes like macOS (via Brew) and FreeBSD.
Shout-out to Christian from @christianlempa for helping out my pronunciation! This video also has some footage of @TechnoTim and @LearnLinuxTV, both of whom are great.
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00:00 Intro 02:39 What is Newsboat, anyway? 04:38 Installing Newsboat 06:08 Configuring/adding feeds 10:27 Finding feeds with plugins 13:16 Outro
#Linux #RSS #TerminalFirst look at the Fedora 36 KDE Plasma Spin!Veronica Explains2022-05-16 | In today's (unscripted) episode of Veronica Explains, let's try out the fantastic Fedora 36 KDE Plasma Spin!
We'll check out Plasma, Fedora, Wayland, and see how it all stacks up. It'll be fun!
All music recorded by me, on Linux, of course!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:25 My goofy old laptop 03:55 Finding the spins 04:52 Going through the installer 08:55 Starting up Plasma 10:17 Updating and installing software 15:47 Screen sharing with Zoom and Wayland 17:26 New Plasma Overview 18:43 Customizing hotkeys and the desktop 20:00 Parting thoughts
#Fedora #KDE #LinuxNew in the Veronica Explains family of products...Veronica Explains2022-04-19 | I picked up an Amiga 500 today! I'm excited to stop emulating and start learning how to have fun on this thing!Using minimodem to make modem sounds and EAS tones!Veronica Explains2022-04-09 | You can use the minimodem package to make modem sounds, including the SAME tones used by emergency systems and so forth. It can be fun, and interesting to interact with old modems in this way.
#Linux #Modem #RetroLIVE LINUX: Veronica installs the Pop!_OS 22.04 beta!Veronica Explains2022-04-04 | The fine folks at System76 have released a beta of the next version of Pop!_OS, 22.04. Let's install the beta on an old laptop and check it out together!
The beta can be downloaded here if you want to play along at home: github.com/pop-os/beta
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#Linux #PopOS #GeekWM-esque tiling and stacking on GNOME-based distros!Veronica Explains2022-03-29 | Pop!_OS has made me fall in love with GNOME all over again, thanks largely to window stacking and tiling in the COSMIC desktop. It's the best of both worlds- like a window manager and like a desktop environment!
In today's action-packed episode of Veronica Explains, I break down how to get the Pop!_OS window stacking and tiling experience on other GNOME-based distros. And while I've tested this on Ubuntu and Fedora, I've never tried it on Arch... until now!
If you've been interested in trying the concept behind a tiling window manager, but just want to "dip your toe" in the water, this is an excellent way to go!
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:02 GNOME and how I learned to love it 03:02 Why I adore tiling and stacking my windows 04:34 Setting up tiling on non-Pop GNOME-based distros 07:21 Setting a custom shortcut to open the terminal 08:14 Installing vertical workspaces 09:06 Closing thoughts