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Here are a bunch of tips, links, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. Because answering them all at once is easier. 🤣


Q: Is there an RSS feed for the podcasts or articles

A: No. Not currently. I am working on a solution for this but, in the meantime, the best way to enjoy the latest episodes is either via the Locals app (there is a "Content" button at the bottom) or the Locals website at the following links:

Again, there will be an RSS feed soon (no ETA, but I'm working on it). But the recommended way to get my shows is via the Locals app or website.


Q: I have both a Locals and Substack subscription. What do I do?

A: If you have both a Locals and Substack subscription, be sure to unsubscribe over on Substack so you don't get double-charged.

If you forget to do that and get double charged, I can totally get you a refund. But it's a royal pain the butt and I end up losing money in the process. So. You know. Don't forget. 😎


Q: I sent you an email! Did you get it?

A: Probably! Maybe! The truth is I am way behind in correspondence. As of this exact moment there are 60,810 unread emails in my Inbox. By the end of the day that number will likely be much larger. Seriously. It's bonkers. I almost need an assistant just for email. So don't take it personally if it takes me forever to respond. Likewise, if you are expecting a response from me... be patient. I'll do my best. 😉


Q: Is the "Founding Member" subscription still a thing?

A: Yes! For sure! If you have an existing annual Founding Member subscription (or a Lifetime Subscription) you can get full access to all three of the Locals communities I run (Lunduke, NerdyEntertainment, & ConservativeNerds).

If you are looking to get one of those subscriptions, sit tight. I'll be updating the instructions and details for those this coming Friday.


Q: I remember you did a specific video many years ago. Where is that?

A: Some of the "Lunduke Video Archive of Awesomeness" has been ported over here to Locals (again, you can find that in the Content section). But there are still many videos (often dating back a decade or more) that haven't been posted to Locals yet. I do those in bits and pieces. But if you have a specific request, post it here and I'll do my best to prioritize those. (There are, literally, thousands of hours of videos and podcasts... so it is a hefty task.)


Q: When does Linux Sucks 2023 come out?

A: It's going to be a live (in person) show. I expect to be able to announce date and location very soon. It will also be live-streamed here on Locals... and then available for on-demand watching on Locals (just as we did with the recent "macOS Sucks" ). There are also a few live-stream, big events (like the "Sucks" shows) coming up. Because those are just plain fun to do.


Q: Will you post your shows to YouTube / Odysee / etc / etc?

A: Not likely. I may occasionally post a video to YouTube (mostly to remind YouTube users to come on over to Locals) and Rumble. But that's about it. I like it here on Locals. This is the one-stop-shop for everything I do.


Q: There is an issue with my Founding Member or Lifetime subscription, who do I contact?

A: As behind as I am on email... contacting me ([email protected]) is the easiest. Or message me here on Lunduke.Locals.com. The way we administer the Founding or Lifetime subs means that the Locals support team really can't help... they'll forward your request on to me anyway. 🤣 But if you have a standard Monthly or Yearly Locals subscription, you can contact Locals support crew directly.


Q: There's a bug in Locals! Something isn't displaying correctly! Podcasts won't load! Notifications went crazy! Who do I contact?

A: If you encounter a bug in Locals, I recommend making a post here on Lunduke.Locals.com. That way we can see if it's impacting anyone else, find repro steps, and then I can provide the Locals crew with enough details that they can better be set to fix the problem. I've found that, if we do that, they tend to have fixes in place in a matter of days (often hours). The Locals team is pretty fantastic like that.


Q: Where is the telnet BBS?!

A: The House of Lunduke BBS is currently off-line. It's been off-line for a while. Which makes me sad. The good news is that it will be returning. Which makes me happy. Because I miss getting my daily dose of TradeWars and LORD. 😎 (No ETA on that. The BBS is a lower priority than a few other short-term projects... but it'll happen.)

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November 13, 2026
PCMag: "Here's an Award! Now Pay Us $10K!"

Paint.NET was given an award by PCMag. Just one catch: The developer can't show people unless he pays PCMag. The Tech Journalism world is dirty.

The Lunduke Journal and LCOS:
https://lunduke.com/

00:17:02
November 12, 2026
The Register's Journalist Melts Down: Attacks Christians, Says XLibre Dev Kills Kids

The Register's FOSS Tech Journalist says GhostBSD is "fascist", suggests that Christians are "goatf**kers", blocks Lunduke for quoting him.

The Lunduke Journal & LCOS:
https://lunduke.com/

00:15:20
November 11, 2026
LCOS 1.0.1 Adds More Hardware Support

The first point update to the Lunduke Computer Operating System adds support for the latest Dell XPS laptops and more.

LCOS Downloads and FAQ:
https://lunduke.com/lcos.html

The Lunduke Journal:
https://lunduke.com/

00:21:18
November 22, 2023
The futility of Ad-Blockers

Ads are filling the entirety of the Web -- websites, podcasts, YouTube videos, etc. -- at an increasing rate. Prices for those ad placements are plummeting. Consumers are desperate to use ad-blockers to make the web palatable. Google (and others) are desperate to break and block ad-blockers. All of which results in... more ads and lower pay for creators.

It's a fascinatingly annoying cycle. And there's only one viable way out of it.

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Give the gift of The Lunduke Journal:
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The futility of Ad-Blockers
November 21, 2023
openSUSE says "No Lunduke allowed!"

Those in power with openSUSE make it clear they will not allow me anywhere near anything related to the openSUSE project. Ever. For any reason.

Well, that settles that, then! Guess I won't be contributing to openSUSE! 🤣

Looking for the Podcast RSS feed or other links?
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Give the gift of The Lunduke Journal:
https://lunduke.locals.com/post/4898317/give-the-gift-of-the-lunduke-journal

openSUSE says "No Lunduke allowed!"
September 13, 2023
"Andreas Kling creator of Serenity OS & Ladybird Web Browser" - Lunduke’s Big Tech Show - September 13th, 2023 - Ep 044

This episode is free for all to enjoy and share.

Be sure to subscribe here at Lunduke.Locals.com to get all shows & articles (including interviews with other amazing nerds).

"Andreas Kling creator of Serenity OS & Ladybird Web Browser" - Lunduke’s Big Tech Show - September 13th, 2023 - Ep 044
October 28, 2026
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3 Days Left to get your name into LCOS 1.0’s About Window!

Holy imminent operating system release, Batman!

Three things worth knowing:

  1. Saturday, October 31st is the last day to get your name into the LCOS About Window by picking up a Lifetime Lunduke Journal Subscription.

  2. Saturday, October 31st is also the last day when Lifetime Subscriptions are massively discounted. (Crazy, how those two dates line up! What a coincidence!)

  3. Sunday, November 1st is the official release date for LCOS 1.0!

Want your name in the About window for the Lunduke Computer Operating System 1.0? You’ve got about 3 days left to make it happen!

Here’s what to do:

  1. Go to this page and pick up a Lifetime Subscription (aka “One Time Contribution with Lots of Perks”).

  2. Within a few hours, you’ll receive a confirmation email from yours truly with all the details.

  3. Reply to that email with how you want your name displayed in the LCOS 1.0 About Window (nick name, first name, or full name are all aok).

Just be sure complete step 3 before midnight (Central Time) on Saturday, October 31st so it definitely makes it onto the final LCOS 1.0 build! My advice? Do this by Friday, October 30th so there’s no chance you miss it!

Huge thank you to everyone who has been supporting The Lunduke Journal and LCOS! You make all of this possible!

-Lunduke

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October 17, 2026
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LCOS 1.0 Ships on November 1st!

A release date has officially been selected!

The Lunduke Computer Operating System (LCOS) 1.0 will ship on November 1st… just two weeks from now!

A few quick tidbits worth mentioning:

Worth repeating: If you want your name in the LCOS About Window (see the screenshot below), you only have through October 31st to grab a Lifetime Subscription to The Lunduke Journal and make that happen.

Huge thank you to everyone who has contributed with both hardware testing and financial support. We’ve had absolutely tremendous momentum over the last few months, and that wouldn’t have been possible without all of you.

-Lunduke

 
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October 13, 2026
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LCOS 0.9.3 has Landed! Plus: How to Help.

The Lunduke Computer Operating System (LCOS) is flying towards the official, 1.0 release — with version 0.9.3 now available for testing!

Between now and 1.0, LCOS is laser focused on a) fixing bugs and b) making sure it runs (and runs well) on as much hardware as possible.

Right now, LCOS needs your help. Here’s how:

  1. Test the latest LCOS release on your hardware. Hit any snags? Report them on GitHub, the Lunduke Forum, or via DM on X.

  2. Donate to LCOS (and The Lunduke Journal), so that we can expand our hardware testing lab (among other expenses).

If you haven’t already, watch the LCOS Roadmap video, to get an idea for where we’re heading (in 1.0 and beyond).

Then check out this page, for details on how to support LCOS & The Lunduke Journal (and get your name on the LCOS 1.0 About window in the process).

A huge thank you to everyone who has already contributed (in both ways)! With your help, we are making LCOS into the best gosh darned system in all the land.

-Lunduke

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