Hi! I'm Veronica! Here's my public #introduction!
I'm a Linux system admin and COBOL dev, who recently started moving into web development. That's a trip!
I recently started a YouTube channel called "Veronica Explains". It's about Linux with a dash of retro. Some folks call me "Linux Mom" and that works for me!
Quick link to subscribe: http://pleasesubscri.be
I'm here to connect with #Linux nerds, #retro nerds, and their associated communities.
Thanks for reading! Hope to see you around!
ππΆπΉ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKEChi5eXNA
BTW, I am using a light theme mainly because the global menu isn't changing to a lighter text unless I'm on the super darkest dark mode, which isn't wonderful on my laptop when I'm outside.
I'm on my second day of production work using Fedora Plasma, and I have to say I am loving having the global menu again.
I'd love to see more desktops supporting global menus.
My company is hiring for a #python focused Sr. Data Engineer, #Remote (US Timezones). We maintain an #OpenSource project that ingests legislation from all 50 states and help some very cool nonprofits advocate for change. We'll have more positions opening soon as well; would love to chat via DM!
Oh, and in case you're one of those folks wondering if I'm a "shill" for trying Fedora (eye rolls at YouTube comments), I only wish I was getting paid to promote Linux desktops!
I'd strongly consider dropping everything else to get paid to promote Linux. Hit me up. π
Why am I trying Fedora?
Why not? They do good work, and it's good for me to hop out of my familiar zone every now and again, right?
Just for background, in case it's helpful: I've been a happy Pop!_OS user for a couple of years on both my production desktop and laptop.
Before that, I was an Arch user for a couple of years. And before that I was a rabid distro-hopper.
I regularly use RHEL and its siblings for prod system work, but it's been a good long while since I used Fedora as my main machine. This'll be fun!
OK #Linux folks! I've rigged up Fedora Plasma on a spare laptop, and I'm giving it a shot for professional work over the next week.
Will try to keep updates as replies to this toot. Will likely do a follow-up blog post and/or video at some point.
#tilvids video of the day - First look at the #Fedora 36 KDE Plasma Spin! π§
(video courtesy of @vkc Follow @veronicaexplains for more great tech content!)
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I try not to bog down in analytics on my videos, but I thought it might be an interesting data point to share:
My video today was the first one I've posted since leaving birdsite, and my views on YouTube are actually UP compared with other videos. Including external sources!
And this doesn't take into account Peertube, either, which reaches an audience I wasn't getting on YouTube.
Shared just in case anyone else was worried about pulling the plug- there's a life after! :)
If you prefer to use YouTube, I've got you covered!
Linux mom! Nerdy Minneapolitan making videos about Linux, retro tech, and other geeky topics. COBOL dev who's trying hard to switch to web and open-source design. Lifelong musician. Abolitionist! Doesn't think twice about blocking rude folks. Queer lady married to @jacqui. Linux is awesome, and so are you!
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