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February 09, 2024
Welcome to The Lunduke Journal new nerds!

There's a whole heck of a lot of you joining up after the release of Linux Sucks 2024 -- so I just wanted to take a moment to welcome all of you to the friendliest, nerdiest community on Earth!

A few quick pointers to help you make the most of things:

1) Check out "Link Central"

https://lunduke.locals.com/post/4619051/lunduke-journal-link-central-tm

That page has a mountain of links to all sorts of good stuff. The RSS Podcast feed, links to the Content pages, other places we sometimes publish content, the super-secret Discord server, and more. Worth checking out.

2) The Rules

Around here there are only a few rules -- and they have served us well:

  • No cursin' and swearin'.
  • No politics.
  • Be Excellent to Each Other.
  • Avoid posting A.I. generated content.

Really simple, really. I can count on one hand the number of times I've had to step in and moderate anything around here... everyone is just so excellent!

3) The Other Places

Lunduke.Locals.com is the core of The Lunduke Journal. Most articles, shows, and comics are found here. We try our darndest to keep things politics free here (outside of mentioning when a Tech company makes a political statement).

The heavy political stuff? We keep all of that over on ConservativeNerds.Locals.com. Feel free to have political discussions there. You'll also find any article or show that goes beyond the "casual mention of what a tech company said" political line over there.

If you want to talk about TV, movies, comics, books, and other nerdy entertainment stuff... NerdyEntertainment.Locals.com. Very casual. Just goofy stuff mostly.

By having the three different areas, it helps to keep things well organized (and makes it easier for everyone to find exactly the type of stuff they're looking for).

4) No ads or sponsorships

There is zero Big Tech influence here. We take no advertising money. No sponsorships. Heck, we take no money -- ever -- from any company.

If you want to grab a paid subscription, it helps to keep the lights on. Those are here (and some discounts and Lifetime subscriptions available on the "Link Central" page I mentioned):

https://lunduke.locals.com/support

Not required. But appreciated. And comes with a LOT of perks (the full article & video archive, live chats, the ability to post content, the Discord server, and other stuff).

5) Introduce yourself!

While most of you found your way here to read my articles or watch my shows... the community here on Lunduke.Locals.com is something truly magical.

Have something nerdy you're thinking about? A nerdy project or job? See a nerdy piece of news? Share it! When you post content... it has the same audience... as I do! All posts are visible to everyone!

You'll find computer nerds with interests all over the map here -- and an amazingly supportive crew.

No trolls. Just awesome, friendly, supportive nerds.

6) The Content Page

If you haven't explored the content page (also available in the Locals app), I highly recommend it.

https://lunduke.locals.com/content

Every article, video, and PDF. Sortable and searchable. There's enough in there to keep you busy for a long, long time.

That's it! If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Post a comment here -- if I'm not around, there's usually someone in the community who can help with where to find things.

Once again... welcome, nerds!

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74% Have Less Trust in Software from Leftist Activists

On the flip side, only 10% have less trust in code from Trump voters. Alternate Headlines: "Would You Hire a Trans Squirrel Dev?", or "Lunduke YouTube Channel Ban Speedrun."

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00:18:54
December 09, 2025
Trans Prostitute Programmer Turns Down Sponsorship From Framework Affiliated Company

A RISC-V programmer, who identifies as "Trans" and appears to be an online prostitute, has turned down financial support from DeepComputing because of ties to "inhumane & radical right wing" Open Source.

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00:17:23
December 09, 2025
New Study Suggests Nick Fuentes's X Account Propped Up by Foreign Bots

92% of "repeat early-retweeters" are anonymous accounts, from non-Western nations, which do nothing else. And Fuentes isn't the only account which seems heavily supported by bots.

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00:26:12
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.

Looking for the Podcast RSS feed or other links? Check here:
https://lunduke.locals.com/post/4619051/lunduke-journal-link-central-tm

Give the gift of The Lunduke Journal:
https://lunduke.locals.com/post/4898317/give-the-gift-of-the-lunduke-journal

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?
https://lunduke.locals.com/post/4619051/lunduke-journal-link-central-tm

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
December 09, 2025

#C64 I really want one of these.

December 08, 2025

Video stuck in the "Processing" stage here on Locals. Again. This has been happening a lot lately.

Luckily the Locals crew always fixes it, but I'm hopeful they manage to work out whatever kinks have been happening in the system.

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December 08, 2025

Ouch - too true!

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November 30, 2025
$89 Lifetime Subs Through Monday, Second Lifetime Wall

Holy tidal wave of subscriptions, Batman! I was not fully prepared for the flood of people taking advantage of the $89 Lifetime Sub deal!

But, hey! That’s a good thing! Welcome, new Lunduke Journal subscribers!

A few quick reminders and bits of info on this glorious Sunday:

  • The $89 Lifetime Subscription deal is good through Monday, Dec 1st. That’s tomorrow. All prices go back to normal on Tuesday.

  • For everyone who has already snagged the $89 Lifetime Sub this weekend, you will be receiving a confirmation email by sometime on Monday.

  • For every Lifetime Subscriber who wants to be added to the “Lifetime Wall” at the end of the shows (but isn’t already), toss me an email and let me know how you want your name to be displayed. I’m adding a second wall which will debut in tomorrow’s show (ran out of space on the first wall).

  • Same goes for Lifetime Subscribers who want the Lunduke Journal X account to follow your X account. Email me. Let me know what your X handle is. I’ll take it from there.

  • For the new subscribers: You can find links and details on the various perks (regardless of where you subscribe from) right here.

Monday should be fun. We’ve already got quite a few stories to cover for this week… and it’s not even Monday yet!

I took off a couple days, last week, to celebrate Thanksgiving. I figured, “There won’t be too many new stories breaking during Thanksgiving!” Boy, was I wrong!

See all of you on Monday!

-Lunduke

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November 26, 2025
Happy Thanksgiving, you amazing nerds!

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I’ll be taking off the next few days to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family. You may still find me posting a few tidbits over on X, in between food comas, but no new shows until Sunday.

To all of you amazing nerds who make The Lunduke Journal possible: Thank you.

To say I am grateful for your support, over the last several years, would be the understatement of the century.

Over the last few months, the audience size of The Lunduke Journal has absolutely exploded. Thanks, in large part, to all of you. You not only funded the coverage of these “Free from Big-Tech influence” stories… you helped spread them as well. Far and wide.

Because of you, stories are being told which would otherwise fly under the radar, hidden by the mainstream Tech Press.

You are, in a word, awesome. And I am thankful, every day, for the trust and support you have shown to The Lunduke Journal.

To all of my fellow Americans, Happy Thanksgiving. May your hearts and your stomaches be full.

To all of my non-American friends, I wish the same. Because there’s never a bad time to have a ridiculously big meal.

-Lunduke

Oh, lest I forget: For those who don’t have a Lunduke Journal subscription yet, there’s a Black Friday sale. Half off. Good stuff. For those of you who have already picked up your subscription, recently or years in the past, you have my thanks.

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November 24, 2025
Lunduke Journal's Black Friday Super Mega Sale 2000

Black Friday is almost upon us!

Hmm. Should The Lunduke Journal have a sale? Ok, ok! You’ve twisted my arm! A sale it shall be!

Behold! The Lunduke Journal Black Friday Super Mega Sale 2000!

Support the last bastion of truly independent Tech Journalism… and save 50% on a new subscription! Monthly, Yearly, or Lifetime Subscriptions! All 50% off! Huzzah!

Discounted price is good through Sunday, November 30th!

Scroll down. Pick the subscription type that looks the best to you — starting at $2.25 per month (not too shabby) to full Lifetime subscriptions.

Every Subscription come with all of the perks:

50% Off Yearly or Monthly Subscriptions:

Available via both Locals and Substack. (This includes full access the community Forum, and all other perks.)

That means $3 / Month. Or $27 / Year (which works out to $2.25 / Month).

Via Lunduke.Locals.com:

Via Lunduke.Substack.com:

Note: You can also grab a Monthly subscription via X, YouTube, or Patreon — and get all of the same perks. There’s no way to offer a discount on those platforms, but those are still good options!

The Famous Lifetime Subscription:

The “World Famous Lunduke Journal Lifetime Subscription” is exactly what it sounds like. Pay once and get full access to The Lunduke Journal. For life.

Now, through Sunday, November 30th, you can snag one at a crazy discount. Normally these are $300… but you can grab one for $150. (You can also pay more if you’d like to donate a little extra.)

The Lifetime Subscription can be obtained via Locals, Substack, or using Bitcoin. All three options work great and are super easy (& all three include access to all of the perks). Scroll down and choose your option.

Note: The Lifetime Subscription only applies to Substack and Locals. Other platforms (such as X, Patreon, & YouTube) do not provide the functionality necessary to create Lifetime Subscriptions.

How to get a Lifetime Subscription via Locals:

  1. Go to Lunduke.Locals.com/support.

  2. Select “Give Once“.

  3. Enter “150“ (or more) into the amount field.

  4. After checking out, Lunduke will toss you an email once your account is set to full lifetime status. (This usually happens within a few hours.)

How to get a Lifetime Subscription via Substack:

  1. Go to Lunduke.Substack.com/subscribe.

  2. Select the “Lifetime Subscription” option.

  3. After checking out, Lunduke will toss you an email once your account is set to full lifetime status. (This usually happens within a few hours.)

If you would also like full, Lifetime access to Lunduke.Locals.com (which is included):

  1. Make a free account on Lunduke.Locals.com.

  2. Email “bryan at lunduke.com” with the email address you use on both Substack and Locals (can be different email addresses).

  3. Lunduke will toss you an email once your account is set to full lifetime status on Locals.

How to get a Lifetime Subscription with Bitcoin:

You can also obtain a Lifetime Subscription via Bitcoin.

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  • Email “bryan at lunduke.com” with the following information: What time you made the transaction, how much was sent (in Bitcoin), and the email address you use (or plan to use) on Locals.com or Substack.com (or both).

No matter which type of subscription you choose, thank you for your support! Every subscription goes directly towards keeping The Lunduke Journal running well into the future.

-Lunduke

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