Scott Nesbitt

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I'm a long-time user of free/open source software, and write various things for both fun and profit. I don't take myself all that seriously and I do all of my own stunts.

You can find me at these fine establishments on the web: Open Source Musings, The Monday Kickoff, Weekly Musings. and The Plain Text Project.

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Authored Content

3 alternatives to LibreOffice Writer

Looking for an open source word processor? One of these three options may be just what you need.

Toonz goes open source, Apple open sources CareKit, and more news

A Linux distro custom-built for the NHS, open standards in New Zealand, and more

In this edition of our open source news roundup, we take a look at a Linux distribution custom-built for the UK's NHS, open standards in New Zealand, and more. Open source…

Dialing the right mix: open source principles and collaboration

How to make Vim user-friendly with Cream

The Cream add-on makes the Vim text editor easier to use by putting a more familiar face on its functionality.

Why and how to handle exceptions in Python Flask

3 types of useful Atom text editor packages for writers

The Atom text editor has evolved into a solid tool for writers thanks to the 6,100+ packages that extend its capabilities. Here are nine of them.

3 Emacs extensions for getting organized

Want to get organized? Look no further than the Emacs text editor with these three helpful modes.

Ubuntu ditches Unity, Maryland embraces open textbooks, and more open source news

In this edition of our open source news roundup, we take a look at Ubuntu going back to GNOME, universities in Maryland getting open textbook grants, and more. Open source…

Authored Comments

ScottNesbitt

8 Sep 2019

Introduction to monitoring with Pandora FMS

Yes, you can. Just remember to mention where the article was originally published and include a link to it.

ScottNesbitt

2 Sep 2019

11 surprising ways you use Linux every day

The link points to the Nextcloud Social app which, as another comment points out, hooks Nextcloud into the fediverse. Perhaps the text of the link should be changed to Nextcloud Social or the Nextcloud Social app?