Debian Bookworm 12 Preview DJ Ware 2023-05-30 | Debian 12 Release Candidates have begin to arrive so, I wanted to take a look and see how much different it is over Debian 11, and all I can say is its amazing. On an Intel 12th gen its so much faster than Debian 11 I thought at first something was wrong. Even after installing flatpak support, the flatpaks were faster, in some cases faster than the package versions. I am not benchmarking this yet, I will waiting under it is officially released, I just don't think that is fair to the developers and testers to do that before they have had a chance to signoff on it.Yes, once again I used AI to generate a cartoonish 3D bookworm for this video, for me its just a place to explore and have a little fun.Chapters00:00 - Intro00:08 - Debian 1200:43 - Brief History of Debian01:09 - Branches of Debian01:44 - Deriviatives03:07 - System Requirements04:50 - Linux Kernel 6.107:33 - Debian 12 Changes10:09 - Core Applications11:25 - Old Firefox ESR example13:23 - Meanwhile back to Debian 1213:55 - First ImpressionsSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/DJWareFollow me:Twitter @djware55Facebook:facebook.com/don.ware.7758Gitlab: gitlab.com/djware27#Debian12 #DebianBookworm #Linux
Unplug Your Backup - Here is Why DJ Ware 2026-09-09 | Ransomware did not start with Bitcoin. It started with a floppy and a Panama PO box.IIn this video I show you the one tool which beats ransomware.Homework: one folder that would ruin your month, copied to a disk you unplug.Next: living off the land — stealing the same box with tools that already shipped with Linux.1989 AIDS/PC Cyborg Trojan (Joseph Popp)This is a demonstration on an isolated VM. Do not run destructive commands on a machine you care about.
Firewalls from Scratch? You May Be Asking the Wrong Question DJ Ware 2026-08-27 | Most people still treat a firewall like a front door. Lock it down, keep the bad stuff out, and call it done.That model is incomplete.In this video I walk through why “build a firewall from scratch” is close but not the right question in 2026, and what actually matters instead:- The dual role of a firewall (ingress + egress)- Why outbound control belongs at the edge- How to approach default-deny without unplugging yourself- Why high-value hosts still need their own controls- A practical sequence that won’t drive you crazyI’m not going to hand you a 200-line ruleset. I’m going to show you the architecture that makes the ruleset worth writing.**Chapters**00:00 - Intro00:51 - Decade 199001:00 - egress firewalls01:17 - packet filter firewalls01:51 - Stateless Firewalls02:31 - egress filters03:19 - Unified Threat Manament (UTM)03:30 - Threats ni 202603:39 - PROMPTFLUX and PROMPTSTEEL04:07 - Checkpoint Says04:28 - NGFW05:10 - Another Way05:41 - egress07:23 - Nexus Says my Computer isnt Genuine09:13 - nftables + egress09:32 - PiHole and pfBlockerNG12:43 - Egress Monitor
Would I Still Choose Linux After 30 Years? DJ Ware 2026-08-22 | I’ve been using Linux for three decades (In November 2026).Is Linux perfect?Is Linux Easy?...and the lessons I finally learned.In this video I walk through eight of them:• Why I run different distros on different machines• How I decide how fast things change• Why I learn the operation instead of the command• When I use the GUI and when I drop to the shell• How Linux once showed me a project was going to fail — and I listened• How to make Linux fit the job• And why, after all these years, I’d still choose it againIt’s the hard-won perspective that comes from actually using the thing for a long time.Timestamps 00:00 - Intro00:49 - Linux Gives Me Choices03:42 - Decide How Fast Things Change04:46 - Learn the Operation06:23 - GUI and Shell08:57 - I Can Build THings in the Shell11:00 - Linux Let's Me See Hwat Happenning15:55 - I Can Make Linux Fit the Job19:50 - Linux Keeeps Me Learning
I Tested 5 Popular Linux Filesystems — Here’s What I Found DJ Ware 2026-08-17 | I tested ext4, XFS, Btrfs, ZFS, and F2FS on the same hardware to answer a more useful question than simply, “Which filesystem is fastest?”Instead of dragging you through 26 benchmark charts, I distilled the results into four real-world workloads:Gaming • Workstation • Server • NASThe testing includes small and medium workloads, single-user and multi-user behavior, and several different kinds of read and write activity.But graphs are never the full story.A filesystem may win a throughput benchmark while consuming more memory or CPU, behaving differently as the workload grows, or introducing operational tradeoffs that matter more than a few percent of performance. Your workload may also be very different from mine.The workload model used in this video is new, and it needs more data points before I’m comfortable treating it as anything more than a useful decision-making tool.So this isn’t “here’s the winner.”It’s what do you gain, what do you give up, and which filesystem makes sense for what you actually do?If you want to see the raw benchmark charts and the work behind the scoring model, let me know in the comments. I may do a behind-the-scenes or live session and go through the data.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:24 - Methodology00:54 - EXT Filesystem02:12 - XFS02:47 - BtrFS02:58 - ZFS03:58 - Test Machine05:36 - WD SN850X Specs05:59 - Which one Won?06:07 - Use Cases06:27 - Gaming06:50 - Workstatoion07:14 - Servers07:33 - NAS07:50 - Small File Size Performance09:53 - Medium File Size Performance11:37 - Wrapup
GMKtec NucBox M3 Pro / Aurora Linux: 4W Idle, 90°C Under Stress Loads DJ Ware 2026-08-13 | This Mini PC Idles at 4W… Then Hits 90°C (GMKtec M3 Pro + Aurora Linux Server Test)Today I’m putting the GMKtec NucBox M3 Pro (32 GB DDR4-3200 + 1 TB NVMe) through a real server-oriented test using Aurora Linux — an immutable Fedora Atomic-based system.GMKtec Official Website:tinyurl.com/DJWarre-GMKtec-M3ProAmazon:M3 Pro 16+512:amazon.com/dp/B0C3HKXNKD?maas=maas_adg_AD875FB724D0CBA4A78526984D3B5F17_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maasM3 Pro 32+1:amazon.com/dp/B0FLJSB6KC?maas=maas_adg_4CD62DC5193D5A71ACE6549FE5A73069_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=150$ OFF Code: M3PROKOLWe cover:• Full Aurora Linux install as a headless server• Phoronix benchmarks• Detailed thermal testing with s-tui + stress-ng• Real power draw numbers (idle & under load)• Cooling behavior and recovery times• A short post-mortem on the Void Linux + KDE attemptKey numbers from this unit:• Idle power: 3.3 – 4.4 W• Full stress: 40 – 45 W• Peak temperatures under load: 86–91°C (Thermal Max 100°C)• Metal case helps dissipates heat and aids in cooling• Cool-down behavior: Distrobox: 4 minutes rpm-ostree: 2 minutesTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:18 - Testing GMKtec Nucbox M3 Pro and Audria Linux00:42 - M3 Pro SPecs00:55 - Test Methodology01:11 - Specs01:38 - GPU01:43 - Expansion02:10 - Portd02:36 - Networking02:58 - Dimensions03:10 - Cooling03:14 - Who is this for?03:33 - Aurora Linux06:33 - Benchmarks08:08 - Summary of Benchmarks08:58 - Conclusions10:26 - Pros and ConsLinks:• Aurora Linux → https://getaurora.devIf you found this useful, drop a like and let me know in the comments what mini PC you’re currently running as a server or always-on node.#GMKtec #M3Pro #MiniPC #AuroraLinux #Homelab #Linux #Server
Bluefin vs Fedora Silverblue: My 8-Year Immutable Journey DJ Ware 2026-08-04 | In 2018 I recorded a video about Fedora Silverblue 29… but I never released it. I was completely lost.The first Silverblue video I actually published was on Fedora 30 in April 2019. A comment on the Fedora 31 video later helped a little: “This looks like a version control system for the distro.” Partially true — but atomic is more than that. It’s a separation of the filesystems: the parts that can be read-only and the parts that need read/write.It took until Silverblue 34 before I trusted it as a daily driver. Later I tried Kinoite, bounced back because of hardware, fought with a hot Intel laptop and an AtomMan X7 Ti, and finally landed on proper AMD hardware in 2025. In April 2026 I installed Bluefin while keeping Kinoite on the second NVMe.This is the full story — the wins, the hardware failures, the dual-drive experiment, and why I haven’t switched back to Kinoite since mid-June 2026.We also cover:• Official Atomic (Silverblue/Kinoite) vs curated Universal Blue (Bluefin/Aurora)• Toolbox vs Distrobox• Update cadence differences• How clean I keep the rpm-ostree base• Why Universal Blue recommends clean installs when switching between GNOME and KDE imagesChapters below.If you’re deciding between pure Fedora Atomic and Bluefin/Aurora, this should help.Links:• Project Bluefin: projectbluefin.io• Aurora: https://getaurora.dev• Universal Blue: universal-blue.org• Fedora Atomic Desktops: fedoraproject.org/atomic-desktopsChapters below.00:00 - Intro01:37 - Fedora 3001:58 - Fedora 3002:44 - SilverBlue3404:29 - Kinoite 3507:41 - GMKtec EVO-X1 and Kinoite 4408:53 - Bazzite12:39 - How do i use this??14:32 - Final Thoughts
Zero Persistence: Worked. What Comes Next? DJ Ware 2026-07-23 | Zero Persistence Prototype – First real test on the Icewhale ZimaBoard 2 ($339, Intel N150, 8 GB RAM).In this video I take the ideas from “The OS is Dying” and put them into practice on actual hardware. We build a working Zero Persistence environment using Firecracker microVMs on Ubuntu 24.04 and see how this low-power board performs under real workloads.What you’ll see:• Full ZimaBoard 2 specs & first impressions• Why Zero Persistence matters• Firecracker microVM setup• Ephemeral demo (files should disappear after reboot)• Power, thermals & real-world performance• Benchmark: ZimaBoard 2 (N150) vs Brand-X (N97)• Who this board is best forThis is Part 1 of the Zero Persistence series. Part 2 will push multi-VM density, kernels, and deeper testing.Timestamps:00:00 - intro00:24 - So many comments00:40 - Icewhale Zimaboard 201:39 - WHat's in the Box?02:57 - First Impressions03:17 - Marker 606:20 - Zero Persistence Demo14:54 - Benchmark N150 vs N9715:52 - Final ThoughtsHardware tested:• Icewhale ZimaBoard 2 (Intel N150, 8 GB LPDDR5)• Brand-X N97 system (for comparison)Links:• Official website link: bit.ly/4eav6l1 • Amazon US：amzn.to/48qzrgF• Firecracker docs → firecracker-microvm.github.io• Previous video: The OS is Dying → youtube.com/watch?v=YFk5hodJqxc&t=11sWhat should we test next? Drop your ideas in the comments.#NAS #ZimaBoard #Server
Are We There Yet? The Cloud Identity Trap DJ Ware 2026-07-09 | We set out to make a simple video about hardening logins. Instead, we discovered how deeply broken our cloud identity model has become.From passkeys that quietly bypass your second factor, to “Sign in with Google” giving providers authority across dozens of sites, the convenience we’ve embraced has created massive single points of failure.In this video I walk through real account takeover cases, the limitations of current passkey revocation, and a practical compartmentalization strategy to limit blast radius when (not if) something goes wrong.Links:NIST Digital ID Guidelines: nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-63b-4.pdfTrusted Security Group: TCG Storage SecuritySubsystem Class (SSC):Opal - trustedcomputinggroup.org/wp-content/uploads/TCG-Storage-Opal-SSC-v2.30_pub.pdfFIDO Alliance : Trusted AI Agents - fidoalliance.org/fido-alliance-to-develop-standards-for-trusted-ai-agent-interactionsChapters below 00:00 - Intro00:22 - Problem01:53 - 2FA02:30 - MFA02:51 - passkey04:22 - What is 2FA Suppose to Mean?05:01 - Revoking a passkey05:20 - Login in AS ...06:14 - The Cloud Trap07:20 - Best Practices07:37 - Simple Best Practices08:10 - Oh and one more thing10:54 - Closing
The End of OS Persistence in 2026 DJ Ware 2026-06-30 | In 2026, AI is accelerating zero-day discovery and stealth malware while the old "build and maintain" model for our systems is breaking down. Corporate security's "find and fix" approach can't keep up — once malware gains a foothold, you may have only minutes before it spreads.DJ explores why persistent systems have become major liabilities and proposes a fundamental shift: Zero Persistence. Learn how ephemeral systems, on-demand services, and moving-target designs can help us reclaim control.00:00 - Intro02:38 - Why Does the Old Model Fail?04:13 - Docker Best Practices05:39 - A Proposal and Open Discussion07:31 - Fundamental Shift in Thinking about Systems08:07 - Call to Action
Stop Wasting Time on Linux Distros – My 6-Point Assessment Tool DJ Ware 2026-06-15 | You can spend an entire weekend downloading, installing, and testing a new Linux distro… only to realize it wasn't worth it.Today I’m sharing the simple 6-point scoring system I use to quickly decide which distros deserve my time — and which ones I should skip.I run PureOS 11 Crimson through the full assessment live so you can see exactly how the tool works.✅ My honest conclusion at the end.Chapters:00:00 - Start00:30 - Method to the Madness00:57 - What to Assess?02:51 - Suggestions for Other Areas (your choice)03:08 - User Needs04:07 - MIssion04:40 - Value Proposition06:57 - Documentation07:37 - Trade-offs09:00 - Decision to Review10:34 - Thoughts on the Decision13:49 - OutroIf you're tired of wasting time trying random Linux distributions, this video will give you a practical system you can use yourself.What do you think of this evaluation method? Would you add or change any categories? Let me know in the comments!The Cybergizmo Distro Assessment Tool is released under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.You are free to use, share, adapt, and build upon this tool.⚠️ Attribution is required: Please credit "CyberGizmo" and include a link back to this video or channel.Full License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0If you use or improve this tool, I’d love to see it — drop a comment or link below!#Linux #DistroHopping #LinuxTools
Shoud You Switch to GhostBSD? DJ Ware 2026-06-06 | LIVE: 45-Day GhostBSD Challenge - Full Honest Wrap-UpI spent 45 days using GhostBSD as my full-time daily driver. No cheating.In this live session, I'll break down:- Why I took on this challenge- The hardware struggles- What went really well (PF, Jails, bhyve, running Linux VMs)- What was challenging (SPICE, etc.)- My final Yes and No verdictI grew up on UNIX, and this challenge reminded me why the classic philosophy still matters.I'll also answer your questions live!Drop your questions in the chat! Linux vs BSD fans welcome.#GhostBSD #FreeBSD #Linux #BSD #OSChallenge
End is Near: of the BSD Challenge that is DJ Ware 2026-06-03 | Announcing the close out of the BSD 45-day challenge, what I learned, what I managed to get working, what did not work so well, and what my future plans are for GhostBSD going down the road, join me this Friday June 5. 2026 at 3 PM CST LIVE. Hope to see you there
FreeBSD Jails Deep Dive: Through Thick and Thin DJ Ware 2026-05-26 | In this deep dive we explore the real differences between Thin and Thick Jails on FreeBSD 15.0 using Bastille an easier and more widely used method of creating jails on FreeBSD.- Thin Jails (recommended for most people)- Impromptu Network troubleshooting- Thick Jails (when you need full isolation)- Size comparison (68MB vs 438MB)- Honest pros & cons including update risks- Full step-by-step setupTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:16 - Make Sure you have pf from last video00:51 - Pre-Flight Checks02:36 - Snapshot Environment03:11 - Check if pf is running04:03 - Install bastille05:04 - Run bastille setup05:21 - Perform bastille bootstrap05:54 - Verify ZFS structures06:18 - Create the bastille jail07:11 - Check if bastille started the jail07:28 - Configure the Network so pings work08:01 - Enter the jail08:36 - Hmmmm No network08:41 - What went wrong?09:51 - ssh Freeze coming10:57 - While trouble Shooting i created a thick jail too11:23 - Re-verify again12:32 - So What's a Thick and a Thin Jail?14:46 - Short History of Jails15:44 - Final Thoughts16:08 - Oh one more thing...16:44 - Next Time bhyveNext up: bhyve Deep Dive#FreeBSD #GhostBSD #Jails #Bastille #Homelab
Kamrui Hyper H1 Review: Mini PC + AntiX 26 Linux DJ Ware 2026-05-22 | Kamrui Hyper H1 AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS Mini PC Review — running the brand new AntiX 26 Linux distribution!In this review I test the Kamrui Hyper H1 with the Ryzen 7 7735HS and Radeon 680M. I was initially skeptical about AntiX because of the IceWM desktop, but this lightweight Debian 13-based distro surprised me with its speed and stability — especially with the Liquorix 7.0.9 kernel.Prices are subject to change.✅ Price: $329.99 (16 GB Memory / 512 GB NVMe SSD)✅ 8 cores / 16 threads✅ Excellent ports including 2.5G Ethernet✅ Easy SSD upgrade✅ Ships with Windows 11 ProTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:43 - DJ's Version of UnBoxing02:17 - What's in the Box02:57 - Hardware Specs04:57 - Upgrades06:02 - AntiX10:01 - Final ThoughsIf you're looking for a compact, powerful mini PC that runs Linux exceptionally well, the Kamrui Hyper H1 is worth checking out.Links:- Kamrui Hyper H1: https://kamrui.store/products/h1-mini-pc- AntiX 26: antixlinux.com#MiniPC #AntiX #Linux #Kamrui #Ryzen7What do you think — would you run Windows or Linux on this mini PC?
When Tools Stop Being Tools: The Shift from Operating Systems to Intelligence Systems” DJ Ware 2026-05-21 | Google just declared: Android is no longer an operating system — it’s now an “Intelligence System.” Apple is heading the same direction at WWDC. What does this actually mean for you?In this video I break down the real difference between a traditional OS (the software that lets YOU use your computer) and the new Intelligence Systems that are being built around us.Topics covered:• The iPad that scolded me for not enabling Apple Intelligence• Why this shift feels different — and faster — than anything before• What’s really happening to local control, ownership, and choice• The root override gate on Android and whether it’s closing• Real-world pushback (even Fedora Linux said “not so fast”)This isn’t about fear of technology. It’s about staying awake while the relationship between us and our devices fundamentally changes.Drop your thoughts in the comments:- Are you still using root override / GrapheneOS?- Have you felt the “intelligence” features pushing you?#Android #IntelligenceSystem #Google #AppleIntelligence #Technology
Live Video: Operatng Systems to Intelligence Systems DJ Ware 2026-05-19 | Operating Systems are a thing of the past according to Google, Meta and Microsoft, will Apple join them? Is the battle for smart phones over? Is this the new battlespace?Join me tomorrow to explore this topic
Fedora Workstation 44 – Complete Review + Real Security Tests EDITED DJ Ware 2026-05-15 | In this two-part live stream we go deep on Fedora 44 (released April 28, 2026).✅ Review• Minimum & Recommended Requirements• Graphics Hardware Support (what was dropped)• Linux Kernel 6.19 highlights• End of Life dates• All Editions, Spins & Labs• All major changes in Fedora 44• Toolchain updates (GCC 16, Python 3.14, etc.)• Performance benchmarks• Grype + Syft vulnerability scans• Spectre/Meltdown checker results on BOTH 14th-gen Intel AND AMD Ryzen 9 HX 370Tested on real hardware with full transparency.00:00 - Intro00:37 - Fedora 4401:21 - Fedora Editions02:48 - Atomic Desktops05:46 - Fedora Spins06:03 - Fedora Labs07:40 - System Requirements09:19 - Graphics Support10:16 - Linux Kernel Changes12:44 - Fedora Changes18:01 - Fedora 44 Benchmark18:44 - How to rebase Fedora Kinoit Atomic 43 to 4421:34 - Fedora Kinoite 44 Resource Usage22:07 - Fedora Kinoite 44 Boot Time23:20 - Lynis Score
pf Deep Dive FreeBSD 15.0 DJ Ware 2026-05-12 | GhostBSD 26.1 - pf Firewall Deep Dive: From ipfw to Clean Default Deny SetupDescription:MarkdownIn this deep dive, I show you exactly how to replace the default ipfw firewall on GhostBSD 26.1 with a clean, modern pf configuration.We go step-by-step:- Understanding the default ipfw workstation profile- Building a proper default-deny pf.conf- Proper syntax checking with pfctl -n- Cleanly disabling ipfw and enabling pf- Final verification and best practicesThis is the foundation for everything that comes next: Jails, bhyve, and hardening.Here is a link to The Book of pf i get a small commission if you buy it, but it will not change the price for you. amzn.to/4uNNqG0Contents00:00 - Intro00:19 - What this video covers01:16 - First Steps01:53 - Set ZFS environment snapshot03:27 - Check if IPFW is running04:06 - Ruleset explaination07:16 - Load pf Module08:08 - syntax check /etc/pf.conf10:47 - Configure pf to run12:21 - Verification Steps13:38 - Wrapup15:00 - Nridge vs Private IP15:23 - pflog is a pcap
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS – Should You Upgrade? Honest Decision Guide (Live) DJ Ware 2026-04-30 | Should you upgrade to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS? In this live stream I break down the real decision — not another benchmark video.We cover:• Do you even need an LTS release?• Hardware reality vs marketing specs (RAM, performance)• systemd 259 — has it gone too far?• Security deep dive: CVE spike, 659 fixed, Spectre/Meltdown status after 8+ years• My 45-day challenge progress update (Week 2)No fence-sitting. Clear recommendations for servers, daily drivers, workstations, and creator machines.Live: Wednesday, April 29th at 3:00 PM CDTIf you're on 24.04 or earlier and trying to decide whether to upgrade, this is the stream for you.Drop your current setup in the comments — what version are you running?#Ubuntu #Ubuntu2604 #Linux
Coming Live look at Ubuntu 26.05 LTS DJ Ware 2026-04-28 | A Live Look at Ubuntu 26.04, what to expect, a CVE spike,What Canonical did to fix them, Specre-Meltdown? and"Should you Upgrade to 26.04 LTS"?
GhostBSD Deep Dive - Week 1 (Edited) DJ Ware 2026-04-25 | EP3 - Week 1 of the 45-Day GhostBSD ChallengeThis is the edited version of Week 1 where I finally kick off the challenge properly.In this episode:- Fresh install of GhostBSD 26.1-R15.0p2 (FreeBSD 15.0 baseline) on the Comet Lake NUC- Setting up ZFS as the root filesystem- Fixing hardware acceleration (moving from VESA/software rendering to i915kms)- First ZFS boot environment baseline created- Success getting my OnTime rundown AppImage running via Linuxulator- Honest hardware reality check: Lenovo T16s & GMKtec Ryzen AI 300 machines still failing to bootAlso sharing my thoughts on Age Verification laws and why I'm testing Parrot OS Home alongside FreeBSD.This is the real beginning of the journey — no hype, just honest progress and friction.Next week: Deeper into jails + PF, daily driver workflows, and more hardware testing.#GhostBSD #FreeBSD #45DayChallenge #DailyDriver
CyberGizmo 45-Day GhostBSD Challenge DJ Ware 2026-04-21 | The Channelnge begins and I will tell you all about how the first week went April 22. 2026 at 3 PM CDT
Can FreeBSD 15 replace Fedora as my Daily Driver? DJ Ware 2026-04-16 | After years of thinking about it, I’m going all-in: switching from Fedora to FreeBSD 15 and using it as my full daily driver for the next 45 days.No casual testing — this becomes my main workstation for work, browsing, development, and everything else. I’ll be living with the unified base system, legendary ZFS boot environments, simpler init, Ports collection, jails, bhyve, the Linux compatibility layer, and PF firewall in real daily use.I’ll be completely honest in the check-ins: the wins, the frustrations, and the surprises. Toward the end, I’ll also test the upgrade to FreeBSD 15.1 when it releases on June 2nd.This is the intro video to the full 45-day series.🔥 Watch the full challenge playlist: [link when created]🛠️ FreeBSD 15 Resources:- Official FreeBSD Site: freebsd.org- Getting Started Guide: freebsd.org/where#FreeBSD #FreeBSD15 #BSD #LinuxToBSD #DailyDriverChallenge
IBM Red Hat Phase 2: What’s Really Happening Live DJ Ware 2026-04-16 | Phase 2 of the IBM + Red Hat integration began in April 2026.In this live stream we’re going to talk about:• What “Step 2” actually means right now (back-office consolidation, org changes, and the quiet parts nobody talks about)• What this absorption means for the wider Linux ecosystem — including Fedora, RHEL, and upstream projects• How it lines up with what I predicted last year• My personal 45-day challenge: switching from Fedora to FreeBSD 15 as my daily driverI'll also be taking your questions live.Join me tomorrow at 3:00 PM CDT.Timestamps will be added after the stream.If you're watching after the live, drop your thoughts below — especially if you're currently at Red Hat or using RHEL derivatives.The video referenced in the Live Stream is this video i made in 2025: youtube.com/watch?v=7lBfvMi1gHw
Why Lukes NTFS File Copy Failed on Linux - How we Fixed It DJ Ware 2026-04-11 | “On a recent WAN Show, Luke showed himself fighting a massive 10,000+ file transfer from an NTFS drive on Linux. He ended up with thousands of files missing and had to resort to copying folder by folder.Could he have avoided the problem?Is there a Solution?What I found.
Why didnt Linux Take the crown from Windows 10? DJ Ware 2026-04-09 | In this episode of the CyberGizmo answering Linux Questions and playing around with the Live Streams again if you have a question will answer themSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/DJWareFollow me:Twitter @djware55Facebook:facebook.com/don.ware.7758Discord: discord.gg/hQcShnhMusic Used in this video"NonStop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
Windows 10 EOL and Linux DJ Ware 2026-04-06 | One question raised many...come join us on Weds April 8, 2026 at 3PM CDT
Changes Are Coming to CyberGizmo DJ Ware 2026-03-25 | Changes are coming.I hear what you are saying in the comments and I appreciate it… but I’m also looking at the numbers. The two together is what I’m going with.Here’s the new direction:I will be posting videos on both YouTube and Rumble from now on.YouTube will be the home for the polished, focused episodes — especially the new weekly series I’m calling Harmonic Certainty.Rumble will mirror all the same videos, and it’s also where I’ll occasionally drop the longer, deeper, more unfiltered versions.During the lives and in the videos, I’ll let you know when there’s an extended After Dark version available on Rumble.I’m not toning anything down — just giving the content the right home on each platform.More details are coming in the next video.If you want to catch everything, make sure you’re subscribed here on YouTube and over on Rumble at Cybergizmo After Dark.See you soon.Video handmade by Humans
Liquorix Has a 10-Year Head Start — Can CachyOS Catch Up? DJ Ware 2026-03-13 | Liquorix has a 10-year head start on low-latency tuning — can CachyOS catch up in 2026? Full cyclictest latency showdown: Liquorix 78 µs vs CachyOS 206 µs vs Nobara, Bazzite, Fedora, and Ultramarine.Chapters00:00 - Intro00:18 - Installing CachyOS02:15 - Using CachyOS04:24 - Measuring Responsiveness04:33 - Performance06:09 - Stress-ng Test08:45 - Geekbench Test11:45 - OCCT For Linux Test14:18 - Phoronix Non-Gaming Workloads20:01 - Final Thoughts
I Swapped Kernels on these Gaming Distros... DJ Ware 2026-03-07 | In this video, I ditched the stock kernels on some popular Linux gaming distros and swapped in custom ones like CachyOS, Liquorix, and whatever Bazzite/Nobara are running under the hood. No benchmarks, no FPS charts—just my raw, subjective feelings on how they actually performed in games and daily use.We cover:Ultramarine with CachyOS kernel swapNobara's built-in CachyOS-based kernelBazzite's Fedora ARK-derived kernelLiquorix on Ubuntu/Debian basesAnd why "vibes" matter more than numbers sometimes 😂All feelings today—no gremlins allowed in the comments trying to demand proof!If you're into Linux gaming tweaks, handheld optimization, or just curious about kernel hopping, drop your own experiences below. Which custom kernel feels best on your setup?00:00 - Initial00:17 - CachyOS and Liqorix Kernel00:49 - CachyOS Kernel03:13 - Liqorix Kernel04:06 - Use Cases for CachyOS and Liqorix Kernel04:56 - CachyOS Supported Linux Distro05:12 - Liqorix Supported Linux Distros06:04 - Summary06:54 - Distributions Tested06:59 - Bazzite Linux08:43 - Nobara LInux09:34 - Ultramarine LInux11:03 - Ubuntu 25.10 Desktop12:29 - Immutability TRadeoffs12:39 - Package Layering13:18 - Future of the Channel
Privacy Without Prejudice DJ Ware 2026-02-24 | Privacy Without PrejudiceIn 2026, privacy isn't simple anymore. This first part breaks down the actual tools and how they work — no hype, no bias, just facts, trade-offs, and threat-model considerations:• Centralized VPNs – how they tunnel and hide your IP• Multi-hop VPNs - Hiding Tracks among many servers• Decentralized dVPNs – peer-to-peer networks and blockchain incentives• Tor – the network/protocol vs. Tor Browser, plus distros like Tails, Whonix & Qubes• Performance Measurement VPN, Multi-hop VPN, dVPN and TorPart 2 (use cases, myths busted, AI privacy risks, DDIL challenges, legislative threats & more) is exclusive to Rumble due to platform differences: Coming Soon.Contents00:00 - Intro00:19 - VPN01:18 - VPN Ranking by Features03:42 - Double and Multi Hop VPN04:57 - Double VPN and Multihop VPM Ranking06:06 - dVPN07:18 - VPN Ranking by Features09:38 - Tor11:42 - Tor Network vs Tor Browser13:27 - Linux Distros based on Tor18:27 - Performance Measurements19:10 - Wrapup
Kamrui Hyper H2 Mini PC: Productivity Powerhouse DJ Ware 2026-02-18 | Kamrui sent me the Hyper H2 Mini PC for an honest review (no cash, just the unit). All opinions are my own.In this video I put the Kamrui Hyper H2 (i5-14450HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) straight into real working scenarios from day one—productivity, media transcoding, Linux testing, and even running a 24/7 Deeper Network dVPN node. I explain why dVPN performance varies (node participation, not a flaw), share my dashboard observations (~13k active tunnels vs 200k+ total nodes), and why I'm contributing to help the tech mature.Link: Link: amazon.com/dp/B0FXWDD1ND?maas=maas_adg_17CD58594ECB0552835979CC5DFB65AB_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maasCode: ZF33FVHQ5% OFFValid until March 31st00:00 - Intro00:36 - UnBoxing06:02 - Expansion06:16 - Memory and Storage06:30 - Other Features07:16 - Performance Fedora 4307:54 - Performance OpenSUSE Aeon08:40 - Performance Phoronix Test Suite09:29 - My Final Thoughts
Future Proof Linux 2027: Run-Up DJ Ware 2026-02-05 | Future Proof Linux 2027: Run-Up – Immutable distros are the future of Linux: atomic updates, rollbacks, better security & efficiency. I'm running Fedora Kinoite (switched April 2025) and compare challengers: Bazzite (gaming optimized), BlendOS (multi-repo), NixOS (declarative power), openSUSE Aeon/MicroOS (transactional), Vanilla OS (Debian stable). Nitrux install crashed silently during file copy after partitioning (even after full disk wipe with wipefs) – removed for now. If fixed in a later build, comment!Cahpters00:00 - Start00:23 - Immutable - As Is01:00 - BlendOS02:26 - Nitrux03:21 - NixOS04:07 - OpenSUSE Aeon05:15 - VanillaOS07:09 - Bazzite09:19 - Few THoughtsWhat immutable/atomic distro did I miss? Which ones should I review? Any hardening tip, workflow, or pain point?
Linux Mint 22.3 Zena Review 2026 DJ Ware 2026-01-30 | Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" (Jan 2026 release) is here — the latest LTS update to one of the most beginner-friendly distros. In this full review, I cover installation, new Cinnamon 6.6 features (redesigned menu, better input support, Wayland progress), real-world daily use, and massive benchmarks (54–56 Phoronix tests vs 7 distros like Ubuntu, Fedora, MX, Debian, Devuan and Rocky).Is it worth upgrading from 22.2? Spoiler: It's rock-solid for stability-focused users!00:00 - Intro00:54 - Installation01:46 - New Features & Changes04:16 - LM: Who is it for?05:11 - Benchmarks07:29 - Final ThoughtsFull OpenBenchmarking.org results: https://shorturl.at/rnZtqDownload Linux Mint 22.3: linuxmint.com
Eight Best Linux VM Managers Compared – Desktop to Homelab DJ Ware 2026-01-28 | n 2026, people say VMs are dead—containers won. Wrong. VMs are evolving, not extinct. I compare the practical VM managers for Linux: simple desktop tools to bare-metal homelab beasts and next-gen thin VMs.We cover:Why VMs still matter (isolation, legacy, parallelism fails)What VMs & containers are (plus why we need them)Head-to-head chartReal demos & findingsMy 2026 rankingPersonal XCP-ng upgrade war storyNOTE: You my notice the lack of screen shots for VMware Workstation Pro there is a reason and here it is: VMware Workstation Pro is free for personal use now and still one of the most polished options — but Broadcom's download portal is a nightmare. You need a login, then search, then scroll through 2,500 unsorted items with no way to filter or sort. I gave up.Broadcom, Please take a clue from Oracle VirtualBox: searchable page, download link on the front, direct to the product. That's how it's done. Broadcom — fix this. Until then, the open options like Proxmox and virt-manager are way easier.Chapters00:00 - Intro00:16 - VMs are dead?01:43 - VM Managers How I Rated them04:19 - Cockpit04:56 - Gnome Boxes05:15 - Oracle Vrttualbox06:26 - Proxmox VE07:47 - Vagrant08:20 - virt-manager08:46 - VMware Workstation Pro & VM Ware Fusion Pro09:13 - XCP-ng09:46 - VM Manager Overhead12:14 - Virtual Manager Results21:28 - VM Manager Final Tally25:28 - Fina Thoughts
Linux Performance Tuning - A Question of Balance DJ Ware 2026-01-21 | Linux Performance Tuning in 2026 – A Question of Balance (Part 1: Setup & Tools)Tired of outdated “magic sysctl” advice that doesn’t work anymore? In this no-BS series, I show what actually matters for tuning modern Linux (Devuan, Fedora, Arch) on real hardware in 2026.In Part 1 we:- Bust common myths (“old PC + Linux = fast”, “zram = free RAM”, “2–3× speedup from tweaks”)- Set realistic goals — why we tune, and why 2–3× is usually impossible- Install & validate the only tools you really need (top, vmstat, mpstat, iostat, sar, stress-ng)- Run first stress-ng baselines to see what “normal” looks like on fresh hardware- Share 50+ years of hard-earned lessons (mainframes to Ryzen)No hype. No snake oil. Just real measurements, stories, and rules that survive testing.Next video: Reading vmstat, mpstat, iostat, sar like a pro.If you’ve ever chased “magic tweaks” that made things worse — drop your story in the comments. Like & subscribe for more tuning that respects reality over hype.Chapters00:00 - Intro03:31 - Mythjs03:48 - Performance Tuning Servers04:05 - When Performance Tuning Makes Sense04:12 - Workloads04:25 - How to Performance Tune05:07 - Getting Started - Gather Information05:33 - btop05:44 - atop06:05 - Setting a Goal06:31 - Measure First and Gather Data09:06 - Stress Everything11:19 - hardinfo2 (aida64 like)12:13 - sar13:22 - Graphs from SAR13:45 - A Few Thoughts
Alpine 3.2.3 Bench - Is Musl Slow? DJ Ware 2026-01-11 | I was curious if musil would slow Alpine down, so I ran the tests and compared the results to MX24, Fedora 43, Linux Mint, Rocky 10, Debbian 13, Deviuan 6Chapters00:00 - Intro00:36 - Alpine specific Issues01:34 - One More thing03:05 - Benchmark Walkthrough17:47 - Harmonix Means19:46 - Final ThoughtsMusic: Non-Linear Protocol (c) 2026 DJ Ware
Alpine Linux: Minimal but Mighty DJ Ware 2026-01-08 | Experience the power of Alpine Linux 3.23, the minimalist distro that delivers maximum performance with minimal overhead. In this video, we install Alpine, explore its lightweight environment, and run real-world benchmarks to show why small Linux systems can outperform expectations.From minimal desktop setups to efficient package management, Alpine proves that less can be more.Perfect for Linux enthusiasts, experimenters, and anyone seeking security, speed, and simplicity.00:00 - Intro00:35 - Alpine Linux Overview02:37 - System Requirements03:24 - Linux 6.18 Changes06:15 - Tool Chain07:29 - Install Alpine in VM10:19 - Proxmox Setup37:33 - Final Thouhgrsa
FreeBSD 15.0 – Composable by Design DJ Ware 2025-12-30 | A thoughtful walk through FreeBSD 15.0—its design, discipline, and why composable systems still matter.FreeBSD 15.0 quietly advances security, adapts to change with finesse, and reflects solid, intentional engineering. It powers some of the most flexible firewalls in use today and enables forward-looking filesystem design. It does not claim perfection, yet it consistently moves toward it.FreeBSD does not chase trends, influencers, or corporate fashion cycles. It focuses on doing essential work well, then stepping aside so the user remains in control.This release continues a long tradition of careful engineering, clarity of purpose, and architectural restraint. Some assume FreeBSD has faded away. Quality endures. Disorder eventually collapses.In this video, we take a slow walk through FreeBSD 15.0—its design goals, system requirements, storage footprint, shells, installation process, and the broader ecosystem that has grown around it. This is not a benchmark race or a feature checklist. It’s an exploration of why FreeBSD still matters, especially as operating systems increasingly reflect commercial priorities.If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to use an operating system that understands its role and stays true to it, this tour is for you.Contents00:00 - Overview of FreeBSD 15.000:27 - freeBSD 15.002:54 - System Requirements04:35 - Additional Features05:36 - FreeBSD Spin offs06:28 - More FreeBSD Features07:53 - FreeBSD Shells09:12 - Install FreeBSD18:40 - Base disk space use24:57 - A few Thoughts
Why PCs Are Getting So Expensive DJ Ware 2025-12-23 | Personal computers did not suddenly become expensive.They were pushed back in line.As artificial intelligence scaled upward, computation concentrated into massive datacenters built to compress time by overwhelming problems with hardware. That decision reshaped fabrication priorities, memory allocation, storage production, and supply chains across the entire industry.This video follows the engineering path that led here, explains why consumer hardware is absorbing the cost, and asks the question no one wants to answer: if AI lives in the datacenter, who is actually supposed to use it?Contents00:00 - Beginning00:52 - Part 1 Recap02:30 - California Gold Rush03:13 - AI Fever03:47 - Fever turns to Rush04:15 - PC Costs Drivers04:48 - PC Cost Drivers05:17 - AI Cost Drivers05:45 - Resource Drivers06:16 - AI Multipliers07:21 - My Experience08:45 - TenTorrent12:10 - Backlash13:15 - SCI14:28 - NSCI16:05 - Is Ai Foundational?16:35 - Summary
Why Buying a Computer Feels So Risky NowP DJ Ware 2025-12-12 | Buying a computer used to be straightforward. Lately, it feels expensive, uncertain, and risky — even when the specs look better.This video isn’t about benchmarks or brand loyalty. It’s about why so many people are walking away, returning new machines, or settling for less — and what changed underneath the market.We’re living through one of the biggest shifts in computing since the 1980s, but almost nobody is talking about what it means for you — the person sitting at a keyboard.Hardware prices are rising.Performance gains are shrinking.Windows is pushing hardware requirements.Linux is drifting toward AI and the cloud.And corporations are investing trillions into datacenters while quietly stepping away from consumer devices.So what happens next?This video isn’t about AI hype.It’s about how the ground is moving beneath personal computing — and why millions of users feel the change but can’t yet explain it.Part 1 lays the foundation.Part 2 answers the question:“If everything is being built for AI… what’s being built for us?”Chapers00:00 Intro02:07 Smart Phones03:03 Tablets – The Post-PC Era04:13 Apple Silicon05:25 Windows RT06:30 Windows Copilot PC07:43 RISC-V08:46 Rising Prices09:58 Price vs Performance10:31 Repair or Used16:42 Gentoo AI Code Policy18:12 How Do We Know It’s AI-Generated Code?19:15 Fedora AI Code Generation Policy19:54 Linux Distros20:13 The Open BSDs20:15 NetBSD20:37 OpenBSD AI Policy20:46 FreeBSD21:17 Rocky, Alma, and Oracle Linux22:00 Thoughts on AI Policies22:36 Wrap-Up
MX Linux 25 – Approaching “Infinity” DJ Ware 2025-12-04 | MX Linux 25 “Infinity” has arrived, and this release feels bigger and more polished than anything the MX team has shipped before.In this video, Val 3000 opens the show, and then I walk through every major change in MX 25 — from UI enhancements to system improvements — followed by a sneak peek at the new Tux Assistant.I’ll take you through the installation experience, run a short on-camera benchmark segment, share my final thoughts, and then close with the full benchmark suite set to music.A dedicated deep dive into Tux Assistant will follow once I’ve spent more time with it.Subscribe if you want more Linux reviews, hardware testing, and weekly technical coverage.00:00 - Intro01:57 - What's New in MX2509:13 - MX Install17:18 - FInal Thoughts
Rust vs C: How Do They Really Stack Up? DJ Ware 2025-11-25 | How do you actually benchmark two different programming languages?Not opinions.Not hype.Not what’s trending on social media.Real data.Today we take one of the most requested comparisons in software engineering — C vs Rust — and test them the only way that matters: by measuring the executables they produce, not the compilers themselves.To do this right, we pulled out a set of legendary benchmarks developed and maintained for decades by engineer Roy Longbottom, whose work shaped how entire generations of programmers evaluated their systems. Roy’s suite allows us to test speed, accuracy, data integrity, pointer behavior, math stability, and memory throughput — everything a real language comparison needs.Benchmarks Included • Dhrystone — pointer-heavy, string-heavy, logic-heavy • Whetstone — floating-point and math operations • MemSpeed — memory throughput, scaling, and stalls • Mandelbrot — algorithmic complexity and numerical accuracy • Livermore Loops (coming soon) — the ultimate compiler stress testThis isn’t a “Rust good, C bad” conversation.It’s not a “C forever, Rust is slow” argument.It’s an engineering evaluation of actual performance and correctness.Why This MattersRust is the new darling of systems programming.C is the old warhorse that still powers the world.Everyone has an opinion — but almost nobody brings data.And when you measure correctly…data wins.Stick around to see what really happens when C and Rust go head-to-head in a fair fight.And yes, at the end, we talk about the Rust-based OS you haven’t tried yet—Redox OS.Roy Longbotom Website: http://www.roylongbottom.org.ukMandelbrot Game: benchmarksgame-team.pages.debian.net/benchmarksgame/performance/mandelbrot.htmlTable of Contents00:00 - Initial00:47 - Different Program Language Testing02:48 - C and Rust Test Methdology04:07 - Dhrystone04:30 - Whettones05:07 - Mandelbrot05:38 - Dhrystones Test06:58 - Whetstone Test08:12 - memspeed Test09:18 - Mandelbrot Test11:27 - What else is Needed?12:01 - So What Happens if We match OS to Rust?12:37 - Redox OS, a Rust OS17:36 - Final Thoughts19:32 - Livermoor Loops
Drawing Excalubur from the Stone DJ Ware 2025-11-18 | That’s how this transition felt.Debian has always been the stone: solid, dependable, time-tested. A foundation you can trust.But inside that stone is a clean, sharp blade — something lighter, more transparent, and easier to wield for long-running servers.For me, that blade is Devuan 6 “Excalibur.”In this video, I walk through why I chose to move my servers to Devuan 6, how it compares to Debian 13, and why simplicity and predictability matter when you’re running systems that need to stay reliable for years.This isn’t hype.This isn’t a distro war.It’s just an honest look at what’s inside the operating system you trust with your workloads — and why I wanted something clean, stable, and fully transparent.Auditd Rule Locations (as mentioned in the video):• /etc/audit/audit.rules• /etc/audit/rules.d/*.rules• /usr/lib/audit/*.rulesThese directories contain the active audit configuration and the packaged rule examples you can use to strengthen your own server hardening.In this video:• Why Devuan exists and what problem it solves• How Devuan 6 differs from Debian 13• What actually matters for production workloads• Init systems explained without the drama• How Devuan performs for servers, desktops, and even gaming• What Windows migrants should expect• Why transparency and consistency matter for long-term systemsIf you care about knowing exactly what’s running under your workloads…if you value clarity in the base of your infrastructure…you might want to take a closer look at Devuan 6 “Excalibur.”Sometimes the cleanest blade really is the one you draw from the stone.Chapters00:00 - Intro00:16 - Devuan 601:22 - Planing the Migration to Devuaj602:36 - Initial Test 4 VMs03:54 - Predictable Names05:50 - Hardware Migrations09:10 - Debian 13 Migration10:22 - sysctl.conf11:14 - unattended-backup11:18 - arpwatch12:24 - Ansible Hosts13:07 - lyniis14:11 - CVE Checks15:08 - ZFS Migration16:25 - Wrapup
Fedora 43 — A Living System DJ Ware 2025-11-04 | Fedora 43 — A Living System A documentary-style look at Fedora 43, exploring installation, performance, and the evolving identity of Linux.Chapters00:00 - Intro00:29 - Discovery03:12 - Download03:39 - Install04:29 - Boot TIme04:58 - Memory05:14 - glances05:35 - lynis06:05 - cyvs06:50 - Cover Your Tracks07:28 - Speedometer07:43 - fio08:22 - Benchmark Summary09:59 - Final Thoughts11:54 - EspilogueTest environment (IMPORTANT):• Benchmarks performed in a VM on **Proxmox VE 9.0.11** • Host: **Intel NUC12WSHi5** • Note: Virtualization can impact I/O, graphics, and latency; results are **not 1:1 comparable** with bare-metal. Where relevant, I call this out and focus on relative behavior, not bragging rights.Docs & data:• Full benchmark results: openbenchmarking.org/result/2510190-DJWA-FEDORA449,2510146-DJWA-MX4240540,2510127-DJWA-LINUXMI77,2510129-DJWA-ROCKY1706,2510113-DJWA-FEDORA431,2510114-DJWA-DEBIAN175,2510095-DJWA-UB2510783&shm=1&sgm=1&swl=1&hgv=fedora43&rmm=ub2510&ppt=D&export=htmlCYVS Download: github.com/djware27/cyvsLynis Download: github.com/CISofy/lynis.git• Follow-up episode teaser: Redox OS – The Reboot
Qubes OS: The Last Bastion of Digital Freedom DJ Ware 2025-10-30 | Qubes OS 4.3.0 RC3 – The Bastion of Digital DefenseQubes OS has reached Release Candidate 3 of version 4.3.0 — and it’s stronger than ever.In this episode, we explore why Qubes remains the gold standard for compartmentalized security.Topics covered: • New Dom0 base: Fedora 41 • Fedora 42 and Debian 13 template updates • Whonix 18 integration • Xen 4.19 and device-identity-aware assignment • Preloaded disposables and sys-GPU progress • Security for journalists: SecureDrop and Danger Zone • GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit and training resources • The growing need for quantum-safe encryptionLinks and ResourcesQubes OS: qubes-os.orgSecureDrop: securedrop.orgDanger Zone: https://dangerzone.rocksGCA Toolkit: gcatoolkit.orgCyberGizmo Channel: youtube.com/@CyberGizmoMusic and ProductionNarration and edit by DJ Ware | 2025Thumbnail design by CyberGizmo StudiosContents00:00 - Intro00:41 - Qubes Primer08:00 - Other Solutions12:31 - Security / Privacy Tools and Training13:31 - SecureDrop14:06 - Dangerzone15:51 - Dangerzone Demo17:25 - GCA Recommended Tools19:07 - Qubes Future Development (maybe)23:35 - Outro
The Story of the AWS Disruption DJ Ware 2025-10-22 | On the night of October 19th, 2025, just past the eleventh hour, something strange crept through the wires of Amazon’s vast cloud.Alexa’s voice changed. Orders failed. The web trembled.This is the true-to-life account of the US-EAST-1 outage that rippled through the Internet — how it began with DNS resolution failures in DynamoDB, cascaded across AWS services, and even brought down its own failover in US-WEST-1.We’ll explore how a few milliseconds of latency turned into a retry storm that nearly broke the modern cloud — and why this might be a warning for the future of centralized computing.Content:00:00 Act I - The Voice of Amazon Returns01:46 Act II - The Long Night of the Cloud04:00 Act III - The Reckoning05:43 Act IV - Amazon Service Disruption🎙 Narration in the style of Washington Irving — with a touch of HAL 9000.
My Linux Servers Were Sick… Need Triage STAT DJ Ware 2025-10-17 | My Linux systems started acting strange — high load, lagging terminals, and memory in use with no owner.Auditd was flooding logs, rsyslogd was melting down, and even bpftool showed dozens of eBPF programs running silently under PID 1, UID 0..CYVS is a diagnostic script for the modern Linux era, built for transparency, detection, and truth.Supports: Debian 13Devuan 5 Pop!_OS 22,.04 Ubuntu 25.10ArchAlpineUses: Syft + Grype for SBOM + CVE analysisYou will need two other packages bpftools and jqGitHub: github.com/djware27/cyvsChapters00:00 - Intro00:04 - cyvs00:58 - Setup01:32 - Install the toolk02:05 - Run02:31 - What it does03:28 - Kernel Command Line03:47 - Test 4: Systemd Analyze03:59 - Test 5 Kernel Version04:33 - Test 7 Kernel eBPF config check05:11 - Test 8 Show Active eBPF programs06:16 - Test 9 Attached BPF Cgrtoup and Net Filters06:41 - Test 10 - rookit scan06:47 - Test 11 - eBPF Loaded Maps (Memory Locks)06:59 - systemd services bound to eBPF07:04 - Test 13: If you use Auditd displays info07:12 - Dummy Auditd rules I set up for today08:01 - Test 14 : Security Modules for Kernel if any08:05 - Test 15: If you use the older CVE Tracker08:25 - Grype checking file system against CVE Database08:52 - Grype Report09:08 - Final Thoughts
Ubuntu 25.10: 21 Years of “Questing” DJ Ware 2025-10-14 | Ubuntu turns 21 — and its journey continues among the stars.Ubuntu 25.10 brings GNOME 49, kernel 6.17, and a firm step into the Wayland era.Some say Ubuntu has lost its compass — I say it’s still plotting by the stars.In this review, we’ll explore what’s truly changed:the rise of SELinux, the quiet growth of systemd, the shift away from X11,and the deeper question — who really controls your Linux now?For 21 years, Ubuntu has been on a quest —and whether we agree with its path or not, we’re all still travelers under the same sky.Timestamps below ⬇️Subscribe if your tribe is Linux.Chapters00:00 - Init02:10 - Intel Panther Lake Support03:29 - GNOME and KDE Remove X11 Session05:00 - Problem with Kubuntu iso06:35 - Testing X11 with oneko08:00 - NVIDIA Driver 58008:43 - Spice09:42 - AI Support10:07 - SMP10:30 - Other Features 13:04 - A Few Thoughts13:27 - Issues14:08 - Benchmark22:33 - Benchmark Summary
