Something doesn't work as it should

This story actually starts years ago. I wanted to use lftp to transfer files to my host's server. Unfortunately, lftp seemed to just hang in there, stuck at the [Making data connection...] stage.

At that time, I frantically searched the web and I finally found a forum post that advised adding set ftp:ssl-allow off to ~/.lftprc. I did so, and I was at least able to transfer my files using lftp. Something seemed off, though. My not-yet-fully-security-aware self let it go: as long as it works...

I was recently looking to buy a scanner with a good or complete support in Linux: I quickly discovered that it was an exercise in frustration control.

Linux hardware: an ongoing headache

One of the ongoing problems when using Linux is that hardware manufacturers do not provide their full specifications to driver developers, much less do they develop and provide Linux drivers themselves. There are well known exceptions but by and large, it is a state of affair that has given headaches to more than one Linux users.

I just created the new meta linux web site at http://linux.overshoot.tv/ .

I've just completed the preliminary set up. It is now ready to function, but it's still empty of content.

I'll write more about the site's mission later this week.