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Contrarywise

@iamcontrarywise

Retired teacher, father, husband, traveller, photographer, cook, gardener, camper, hiker, paddler, techie. Travel photos are my own, unless credited.

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Phillipsburg, #Sint-Maarten. 2026.

12.03.2026 00:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The shadow of our plane on the clouds as we descend to land in #St-Martin. 2026

12.03.2026 00:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Marigot, #St-Martin. 2026

12.03.2026 00:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Anse Marcel, #St-Martin. 2026

12.03.2026 00:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Orient Beach, #St-Martin, 2026

12.03.2026 00:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Shoal Bay Beach, #Anguilla. 2026

12.03.2026 00:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Plage de Petite Cayes in #St-Martin, 2026

12.03.2026 00:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mullet Bay Beach in #Sint-Maarten, 2026

12.03.2026 00:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to develop your Linux skills? I've found the perfect distro for you Neither point-and-click simple like Mint nor grueling like Gentoo, NuTyx delivers the sweet spot for anyone who wants a better understanding of Linux systems.

#Nutyx #Linux will challenge you and help develop your skills. #tech
www.zdnet.com/article/nuty...

19.02.2026 14:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Linux Mint isn't the best Windows replacement anymore This distro is sleek, easy to use, and has built-in support for Windows apps.

#LinuxMint is not the best #distro for #Linux #newbies anymore.
#tech #ZorinOS
www.howtogeek.com/linux-mint-i...

16.02.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HackerOS is what a Linux enthusiast's OS should be Despite its ominous name, HackerOS is a Debian-based distribution that targets regular users, gamers, and cybersecurity enthusiasts with seven specialized editions.

#HackerOS review. #Linux #tech #distros

thenewstack.io/hackeros-is-...

16.02.2026 15:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Contain your Windows apps inside Linux Windows Hands-on: Can't live without Adobe? Get on board WinBoat – or WinApps sails a similar course

I've been using #Winboat for awhile now and love how well it works.
#Linux #Windows #Docker #tech

www.theregister.com/2026/02/14/w...

14.02.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not sure if you'll like Linux? Try it from your browser Linux is just a tab away.

#Distrosea lets you try #Linux from your web browser.
#tech

www.howtogeek.com/not-sure-if-...

14.02.2026 15:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bluefin convinced me the future of Linux is boring (in the best way) An OS that prioritizes being unexciting...is exciting

#Bluefin #Linux review.
#tech

www.xda-developers.com/bluefin-conv...

14.02.2026 15:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I let AI guide my entire journey through switching from Windows to Linux, and I was pleasantly surprised ChatGPT got a lot of things right

I let #AI guide my entire journey through switching from #Windows to #Linux, and I was pleasantly surprised share.google/GFfhtCAkP3P2...

#tech

12.02.2026 13:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vanilla OS 2 lets me run Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch apps at the same time And that's still not all

#VanillaOS 2 lets me run Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch apps at the same time share.google/YuE8srqALeN5...
#tech #Linux

11.02.2026 14:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brohm Lake, #Squamish, #BC #Canada
2026.02.05

07.02.2026 03:38 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Brohm Lake trail, #Squamish, #BC, #Canada.
2026.02.05

07.02.2026 03:37 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Twisted tree, Brohm Lake, #Squamish, #BC, #Canada
2026.02.05

07.02.2026 03:34 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Tantalus Range as seen from Brohm Lake trail, #Squamish, #BC, #Canada.
2026.02.05

07.02.2026 03:33 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sky Pilot on the right and Copilot on the left, #Squamish, #BC, #Canada. 2026.02.05

07.02.2026 03:28 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Linux Mint isn't the answer for Windows refugees anymore It's still good, but not the best.

#LinuxMint isn't the answer for #Windows refugees anymore share.google/vOIVb8VjNiof...
#tech

04.02.2026 14:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm a Linux power user, and this distro made me rethink what an operating system can be Experienced Linux users looking for a new approach should check out NixOS, which offers a thoughtful design and rich customization.

I'm a #Linux power user, and this #distro made me rethink what an operating system can be | ZDNET share.google/FPmYJRqDitiE...
#tech

04.02.2026 14:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After 30 years with Linux, I switched it for Windows 11 - and found 9 serious problems I finally decided to try Windows 11. Here's a list of everything that went wrong.

After 30 years with #Linux, I switched it for #Windows11 - and found 9 serious problems | ZDNET share.google/HT7jaeFxgRiN...
#tech

04.02.2026 13:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Liya Linux proves high performance doesn’t require a command line This Linux Arch-based distribution combines a highly customized, modern Cinnamon desktop with a user-friendly, point-and-click installation process.

#Liya #Linux proves high performance doesn’t require a command line - The New Stack share.google/v6E2tlLuYgwP...
#tech #distros

03.02.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Immutable Linux distros solve a problem most home users don't have Home users simply don't tweak like power users do

#Immutable #Linux distros solve a problem most home users don't have share.google/q1AxNiTFyO3S...
#tech

02.02.2026 14:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why desktop Linux matters, even if (almost) no one uses it The small but mighty Linux desktop.

Why desktop #Linux matters, even if (almost) no one uses it share.google/62zcBodQtaLO...
#tech

01.02.2026 00:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Debian vs. Arch vs. Fedora: Which Linux distro base is right for you If you're just now coming over to Linux, you might have noticed there are a lot of distributions to choose from. One of your first choices will be what base you want to use. Here's a bit of help.

#Debian vs. #Arch vs. #Fedora: Which #Linux #distro base is right for you | ZDNET share.google/IHgRC9WGbRSv...

#tech

31.01.2026 18:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CachyOS vs. EdeavorOS: Which spinoff makes Arch Linux easier to use? They're quite different - with one faster than the other - but both are a great introduction to Arch.

#CachyOS vs. #EndeavorOS: Which spinoff makes #Arch #Linux easier to use? | ZDNET share.google/EZAeUqRBqk1O...
#tech

I use CachyOS.

29.01.2026 01:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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3 reasons KDE Plasma is still my go-to Linux desktop I just can't shake this open source desktop environment.

3 reasons #KDE #Plasma is still my go-to #Linux desktop share.google/5HKN5bFYxgtS...
#tech

28.01.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0