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Our buddy, Hartley, has said a few things lately that have really got me thinking. He's been talking about focusing on the things in computing that bring you joy -- and spreading happiness and kindness to others via those things.

I love that. I agree with that. Wholeheartedly.

We need more of that in the world of computing (and Tech, in general). There's so much fighting and gnashing of teeth going on. It's just... not healthy.

But there are also very real problems. Things that need addressing. People (and companies) that are doing some truly mean-spirited or bad things. Bullying and censoring others, spying on people, and whatnot. We also need more people speaking out about these things. Desperately.

I have been a man conflicted.

On the one hand, I just want to spread joy. Make people smile and laugh. Help lighten their lives through computing. It's something I love. And I want to spread that love.

On the other hand... I want to scream from the rooftops about the mean, bullyish, evil things that so many companies are doing. I, quite honestly, don't want to be the person doing the screaming. Just feel that things have needed to be highlighted. So I do it.

The net result is that I've ended up alternating between the two. And it just doesn't work for me. Both from a personal perspective (my own sanity) and from a branding perspective.

This is something I've been thinking about for a long time, really. And you can see it in the stuff I produce. I've toyed with multiple formats (in how I approach issues that need addressing in the Tech world). You can almost watch me grapple with this dichotomy, in real time, through my articles and videos. 😂

With this in mind, I'd like to try something. A variation on things I have already done in the past.

I'm going to only create content -- articles and videos -- that make me smile or laugh.

In the case of purely nerdy topics (retro computing, cool tech news, nifty gadgets, etc.) this is super easy. I talk about them, and I smile. Boom. Love it.

In the case of the less happy things (companies doing mean things, bullies in the tech world, etc.) this means a change in how I cover the topics. I need to find the funny angle. A happy angle. In essence... I need to cover the uncool or infuriating topics via parody (articles, videos, or comics).

Luckily that's nothing new for me. And the past parody articles I've written have performed pretty well. So, from a "business" standpoint, this actually makes a lot of sense.

What this means:

  • I'll be doing a very minor rebranding of Lunduke.com. Making it clear that I'm focusing on "happy nerdy things". (Just a few text changes.)

  • No more content that fails to bring a smile (at least to me). Focusing on:
    -- Fun and/or goofy articles (how-to's, retro computing, fun gadgets, etc.)
    -- Comics
    -- Parody articles and videos

If I want to cover a serious, non-fun topic? I need to find a funny or amusing angle. This will be a little bit of a challenge, but worth it. Certainly for myself. 😉

The good news here, is that parody (when it's good) is an effective tool in spreading a message. So, quite honestly, this is likely a more effective long term strategy in bringing about positive change within an industry that, in my opinion, could really use it.

This starts now. Hopefully all of you like how it goes. 😎

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Lunduke Lifetime Discount Ends in 1 Day; Zelda, Larry, SQ, & Keen Walls Available

TL;DR: Lifetime Subscription discount ends in one day. There are currently 4 “Lifetime Walls” with space available for more names (the Oregon Trail Wall is now full).

We’ve been running a massive discount on Lunduke Journal Lifetime Subscriptions for the entire months of June and July. And it has been an absolute blast. There are now 21 (twenty-one!) retro computer walls overflowing with your names.

Pure insanity. Huge thank you to everyone who has supported The Lunduke Journal.

But the discounted price only runs through July 31st
 and that moment is just about here.

When the calendar ticks over into August (just a hair over 24 hours from now), the Lunduke Journal Lifetime Subscription price goes back to normal.

  • If the calendar still says it’s July, the Lifetime price is still discounted to $125.

  • If the calendar says August
 the price returns to $300.

There are, as of this exact moment, 4 retro game themed “Lifetime Walls” which still have some space for more names (check Lunduke.com for the full list):

  1. Legend of Zelda

  2. Commander Keen 4

  3. Space Quest 4

  4. Leisure Suit Larry

Grab a discounted Lifetime Subscription (scroll down for the details), then email Lunduke (bryan at lunduke.com) with which Wall you’d like to appear on.

 

First come, first served. Once a Wall is full, it’s full. So if there’s a specific Wall you’d like to be on, don’t dilly dally.

How to Grab a Discounted Lifetime Subscription:

There are 3 different ways to pick up a Lunduke Journal Lifetime sub. All of them work great. Choose whichever works best for you!

Remember: These discounted prices go back up to normal ($300) on August 1st.

Get a Lifetime Subscription via Locals:

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

  2. Select “Give Once“.

  3. Enter “125“ 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.)

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.

Get a Lifetime Subscription with Bitcoin:

Bonus: Save an extra $10 with the Bitcoin option, as Bitcoin processing has fewer fees associated with it.

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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.

-Lunduke

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Just amazing.

Two super quick updates:

  1. The “Desqview/X”, “NeXTSetp”, & “TRS-80 Model 100” Walls are now full! (Check them out on Lunduke.com and at the end of new shows.)

  2. There are 3 new Walls available to put your John Hancock on
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    2. Commander Keen 4

    3. Leisure Suit Larry

 

I don’t expect space on these Walls to last long. First come first served.

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TRS-80 Model 100 joins The Lunduke Journal Lifetime Wall party!

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  1. The “BeOS” Wall Lifetime Subscriber Wall is now full (see all of them on Lunduke.com)!

  2. We’ve added a new “TRS-80 Model 100” Wall (because we can)! That’s the 19th Lifetime Subscriber Wall! 19!

  3. The discounted Lifetime Lunduke Journal Subscriptions are still available through to the end of this month (July).

Which means there are, as of this exact moment, 4 Walls with space available (see Lunduke.com for the full list of Walls). But these fill up wicked fast.

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  2. Desqview/X (a little less than 2/3rd’s full)

  3. NeXTStep (still plenty of space)

  4. TRS-80 Model 100 (just launched)

 

Nice, right?

Worth noting: The “TRS-80 Model 100” has very limited screen resolution (240 x 64), which means only a small number of names can fit on that wall. If you want on it, I’d let me know right away.

Grab a discounted Lifetime Subscription (if you don’t already have one), then let me know (email “bryan at lunduke.com”) which Wall you’d like to see your name on.

Huge high five to everyone who has already added their name to a Wall. At the current rate, we’ll have over 20 retro computer themed walls, filled with all of your names, by the end of the month.

And, doggone it, that’s amazing.

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