Amar Vyas

My Linux Journey from Arch to ZorinOs

Join me on a journey through the diverse world of Linux distributions as I share my experiences testing various distros, from Arch-based to Ubuntu-based and beyond. Discover the unique features and strengths of each distribution, and find inspiration for your own Linux adventures.

लिनक्स डिस्ट्रीब्यूशन की विविध दुनिया की यात्रा में मेरे साथ शामिल हों क्योंकि मैं आर्च-आधारित से उबंटू-आधारित और उससे आगे विभिन्न डिस्ट्रो का परीक्षण करने के अपने अनुभवों को साझा करता हूं। प्रत्येक वितरण की अनूठी विशेषताओं और ताकत की खोज करें, और अपने स्वयं के लिनक्स साहसिक कार्यों के लिए प्रेरणा पाएं।
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Odyssey: Linux Distributions Tested – Part I

Join me on a journey through the world of Linux distributions as I share my experiences testing various distributions from 2017 to 2023. Discover the unique features and quirks of each distribution, from the well-known to the obscure. Stay tuned for more insights and videos!

2017 से 2023 तक विभिन्न लिनक्स डिस्ट्रीब्यूशन का परीक्षण करने के अपने अनुभवों को साझा करते हुए लिनक्स डिस्ट्रीब्यूशन की दुनिया की यात्रा में मेरे साथ शामिल हों। प्रसिद्ध से लेकर अस्पष्ट तक, प्रत्येक वितरण की अनूठी विशेषताओं और विशेषताओं की खोज करें। अधिक अंतर्दृष्टि और वीडियो के लिए बने रहें!

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An Easy Introduction to Virtfusion Server Control Panel

Discover VirtFusion server control panel, introduced by the former developer  of SolusOs. This blog post delves into its features, installation options, and user experiences. Learn about its versatile uses as a Control Server or Hypervisor. Get insights into the installation steps, SSL setup, command-line interface, and DNS configuration. Explore its user-friendly interface, quick setup, and intuitive menu, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and advanced users. VirtFusion’s focus on end-user convenience sets it apart in the realm of server panels, positioning it as a promising contender in the market.

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A 20 year Eventful Office Suite Journey: from Staroffice to Libreoffice

This morning I read a news article about LIbreoffice, which made me reflect of my office suite journey. Reading the article from Makeuseof, and looking at the web based interface brought back a flood of memories. I have tinkered around with open source and propereiraty  office suites since 2000. The 2024 update about LibreOffice, the free and open source office suite, is the latest in this journey. (more…)
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Linux on Coconics Enabler Laptop – Passable machine with low specs

In May and June 2021, I consolidated the data and upgraded the old computers in the household. I also upgraded the computers during this process. This post covers the upgrade to the disk on the Coconics enabler laptop. And the performance checks I conducted using the hdparm command. This test is one of the useful tests to check disk speeds and performance. The following summarizes my testing from that period and some modifications I made. This post was updated and archived in March 2024.

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Using Zoho Workplace at gaathastory-Six Month Review

For today’s post, read my brief review of Zoho Workplace at gaathastory. It has been six months over two years since we took the subscription: We have used Zoho Mail for over 6 years for our business. Around July last year, we took the subscription for Zoho Workplace, a suite of SaaS (Software as a Service) tools for office communication, document management and customer connect. I was thinking of posting my impressions on using Zoho Workplace sometime next month. Last Sunday, I had written about Zoho Writer, therefore publishing the below review at a later time made sense. But a conversation on an Internet Forum changed that. (more…)
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A lesson I learnt about Sustainability by spending 200 Rupees

Welcome to day number 19 of this blogging challenge. Today is a Saturday, and our theme is Sustainability. I wanted to share a recent incident that taught me the value of repairing a pair of footwear. Today’s post is about a pair of Bata sandals that was purchased from Amazon a few months ago. After several months of heavy use, the soles needed to be replaced. While I did end up getting them repaired, what I learned from this whole experience and helped me to throw away another pair that could have been repaired. Does it sound paradoxical, and confusing? Read on to learn the lesson I learnt recently.

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How to use email relay service to protect your email for privacy

Among the different ways to prevent spam, one can use email relay service. I had written a post last year on using different ways to prevent these spam messages, and using email relay services is one of them. This service has been covered earlier, in this post find an expanded list with some updates that may be relevant to you. This post on how to use email relay service was published as a part of my Blogging Challenge for 2022. 

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