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• .bash_profile vs .bashrc | Josh Staiger ☙ [2026-07-07]
  Josh Staiger's concise technical explainer digs into the practical difference between.bash_profile and.bashrc on Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X, covering when each file is executed and why both exist. The piece includes a helpful tip on using a symlink to simplify shell configuration management, with reader comments adding real-world solutions.
• ]@ck#91 [2026-07-07]
  Jack's personal Neocities site centered around Linux, free software, dotfiles, and the broader Unix philosophy, with a distinctly cyberpunk aesthetic. Visitors can find tutorials, wallpaper packs, dotfile configs, and posts from a self-described Arch Linux enthusiast who lives at the intersection of hacking culture and hardcore punk.
• @home – @jelloeater👾 [2026-07-07]
  Jelloeater's personal tech blog covers Linux, CLI tools, Android customization, and open-source software with posts ranging from Yazi keybinding rants to flashing LineageOS onto Samsung tablets. The site blends practical technical write-ups with personal musings, link dumps, and a healthy dose of command-line humor.
• /dev/urandom's dev site [2026-07-07]
  The personal dev blog of /dev/urandom covers a wide range of technical topics including OS user interfaces, Linux, Rust programming projects, and retro computing history. Posts range from practical cheatsheets and small utility releases to thoughtful commentary on topics like the differences between Western and Japanese home computer markets.
• ~bradley [2026-07-07]
  Bradley's tilde.club corner features a thoughtful post about customizing the Bash prompt in Linux, exploring both the technical how-to and the deeper human impulse to personalize one's environment. The writing is warm and reflective, blending command-line culture with genuine self-expression.
• ~ejw [2026-07-07]
  Edwin Wenink's tilde.club page serves as a practical reference for Unix command-line workflows, covering topics like generating static sites with pandoc, opening posts in Vim, configuring Weechat, and using finger for user info. A student of philosophy and AI, Edwin shares his hands-on tildeverse experiments alongside links to other tilde community members and resources.
• ~gbmor [2026-07-07]
  The personal homepage of gbmor, a software developer and Linux/BSD enthusiast who runs tilde.institute, a public-access OpenBSD system for exploration and socializing. The site showcases numerous open-source software projects including a twtxt registry server, a Gemini protocol server, and community tools built for public-access UNIX environments.
• ~green [2026-07-07]
  Tilde.green is a public-access Unix community server running Ubuntu, where members get personal web space, shell accounts, and access to shared services like forums, wikis, and weblogs. With over 270 registered users and a growing list of personal pages, it is part of the broader 'tildeverse' movement of collaborative shared hosting communities.
• ~imt @ remotes.club [2026-07-07]
  The personal tildespace of ~imt on remotes.club, where this sysadmin-minded tinkerer documents experiments with tilde communities, GnuPG page signing, uptime monitoring via UptimeRobot, and running club6.nl, the first IPv6-only Public Access UNIX system. Posts blend hands-on server administration with open-source tooling including Jekyll, Keybase, and JSON/JSON-P APIs.
• ~imt @ tilde.club [2026-07-07]
  A tilde.club personal blog by ~imt, focused on tinkering with public-access Unix systems, self-hosting, and internet infrastructure experiments. Notable projects include club6.nl, the first IPv6-only public access Unix system, and tilde.hol.es, an uptime monitoring dashboard for tildeverse servers.
• ~jmjl's page [2026-07-07]
  The personal corner of jmjl, an admin for the tilde.green shared Unix server community, where they document their work managing signups, debugging, and setting up new services. The page also shares a handful of technical finds including LD_PRELOAD utilities and HAProxy protocol support libraries for fellow tilde enthusiasts.
• ~lafe on tilde.club [2026-07-07]
  Lafe's tilde.club homepage covers their journey switching from Windows to Arch Linux, including guides on using the Pan Usenet reader and experimenting with twtxt and the smol web. The site has a refreshingly honest, work-in-progress feel with pages on Arch Linux setup, static site generators like Eleventy, and Gemini/Gopher exploration.
• ~nick is trying to keep up with all the cool stuff happening at Tilde.town [2026-07-07]
  Nick's personal page on tilde.town documents his adventures learning Linux, HTML, CSS, SSH tunnels, and command-line tools as part of the tilde.town shared-server community. A charming snapshot of the tilde movement era, it includes live widgets showing online users, random links to fellow tilde.town residents, and reflections on community life in IRC and shared Unix spaces.
• ~pemt silly website [2026-07-07]
  Paweł (pemt) hosts this minimal tilde.club page covering Lua scripting, Emacs adventures, and ASCII art alongside personal interests like yo-yoing, origami, and isopods. Part of the no-AI and CSS JOY webrings, it reflects the cozy, handcrafted ethos of the small web with a Gemini mirror for cleaner markup.
• ~yosh [2026-07-07]
  Yosh's personal page hosted on unix.dog features a classic old-web aesthetic complete with web badges, friend links, and sections covering gadgets, articles, and personal interests. The badge collection references Arch Linux, Rain World, Resonite, and various friends' sites, giving it a distinctly nerdy, community-connected feel.
• 9FRONT.ORG THE PLAN FELL OFF [2026-04-18]
  9front is the official home of 9front, a fork of Plan 9 from Bell Labs, offering downloads, documentation, bug tracking, and community resources for this experimental operating system. The site features an FQA (Frequently Questioned Answers), manual pages, a wiki, and release announcements for a niche but dedicated OS community.
• A Tilde ~About~ Me Page for MNW [2026-07-07]
  Marcus Wilson's personal tilde.club page offers a snapshot of his life as a self-described 'IT Janitor' with a passion for GNU/Linux, open source software, and electronic music. He hosts two radio shows, one covering overlooked news on Anonradio and one featuring Creative Commons electronic music on Tilderadio, making this a charming intersection of free software culture and indie internet radio.
• about sneexy • synth download! [2026-07-07]
  Ruben (aka Sneexy) is a self-described 'Professional Computer Toucher' who documents his deep enthusiasm for Linux, running a customized Kinoite variant built with BlueBuild on personal devices and Fedora Server in server environments. The site doubles as a hub for a small community of synth-themed services, complete with webrings, social links, and a charming old-web aesthetic.
• AJ.Bozdar.im | Abdul-Jabbar Bozdar's Personal Website [2026-07-07]
  Abdul-Jabbar Bozdar is a software developer with an Electrical and Computer Engineering background who writes about his hands-on experiences with FreeBSD, Fedora Linux, and Unix-like systems. Posts cover practical troubleshooting and configuration topics such as ZFS, ACPI shutdown behavior, Plasma Desktop, DNS, and Jekyll build optimization.
• aktsbot's homepage [2026-07-07]
  The personal homepage of aktsbot, a software developer and self-described Unix nerd who writes C/C++ for fun and JavaScript/Python professionally. The site features a blog, code projects, OpenBSD notes, and slides, all wrapped in a minimalist style with a metal-head personality.
• amnexya [2026-07-07]
  Amnexya is the personal site of Jack, a UK-based computer science student and developer who builds projects like Xenia Linux and pasted.sh while advocating for online privacy and anonymity. The site also touches on his homelab self-hosting setup, music production, and interests in transportation and travel.
• appak [2026-07-07]
  Appak is a high school student's personal homepage centered on Linux, open-source software, jailbreaking, and music production. The site reflects a tech-savvy personality with links to social profiles and a curated collection of 88x31 buttons from around the indie web.
• April's Something-something [2026-07-07]
  April's personal Neocities site blends her passions for Linux (Mint), the Rust programming language, and the Bevy game engine, with a handful of nifty technical pages like palette mapping and readable colour generation. A trans girl self-described as a big nerd, she has a to-do list hinting at upcoming writeups on her Bevy Jam entry and colour-space transformations, making this a cozy corner of the web for fellow programming enthusiasts.
• Asteroid B-612 [2026-07-07]
  Asteroid B-612 is the personal homepage of Zen, a nineteen-year-old who blogs about Linux adventures including Arch and Hyprland, creative projects, music, and life reflections. The site features a gallery, multiple sub-pages, webrings, and a changelog documenting its ongoing evolution as a handcrafted HTML/CSS project.
• Bacardi55's Web Cave | Bacardi55's Web Cave [2026-07-07]
  Bacardi55's Web Cave is the personal blog and digital home of a Solutions Architect who writes about selfhosting, data privacy, open source software, and Linux tools. Posts cover everything from keyboard reviews to SSH configuration, Gemini protocol content, and DevSecOps tinkering, making it a treasure trove for indie web and self-hosted tech enthusiasts.
• barnold's tilde.club page [2026-07-07]
  Barnold's tilde.club personal page dives into technical topics like email spam analysis, git-remote-gcrypt for encrypted backups, mail handling with postfix and incron, and various Unix tools like xmobar and biff. A member of the Tildeverse community, barnold shares thoughtful, data-backed observations and practical shell scripting insights that will resonate with command-line enthusiasts.
• Beardy Guy Musings [2026-07-07]
  Beardy Guy Musings is the personal blog of DH, a tiny-house dweller and graphic designer who writes extensively about digital privacy, free software, and escaping the surveillance ecosystems of Apple, Google, and Microsoft. The site blends tech-focused posts on tools like eSIMs, GNU/Linux, and privacy hardening with reflections on minimalism, climate, and political commentary.
• benharri@remotes.club [2026-07-07]
  Ben's minimal personal page introduces him as an admin of tilde.team and tilde.club, two public-access Unix community servers in the tilde tradition. A brief but charming snapshot of a person deeply involved in the modern tilde/pubnix community who writes C# professionally.
• Beyond anything you can do [2026-07-07]
  Thunix: Hosted on Thunix, this site offers a collection of practical Linux and Unix tutorials covering topics like Tar backups, Blender rendering, OpenSSH, digital image tools, and audio/video conversion. It serves as a handy reference hub for command-line users and open-source enthusiasts looking for concise how-to guides.
• BOOTLEG BLOG [2026-07-07]
  Bootleg Blog is a personal blog by a Linux enthusiast who codes their site on a Linux desktop and covers a wide range of mature and touchy subjects, both fictional and real-world. The site features a distinctive aesthetic with explicit content warnings and thoughtful mental health messaging woven into its landing page.
• but she's a girl... [2026-07-07]
  Run by bsag, a biologist and self-described nerd based in Birmingham, UK, this long-running personal blog covers NixOS tinkering, custom keyboards, backup strategies, and everyday life with genuine depth and warmth. Posts range from technical deep-dives into Linux configuration and restic backups to personal reflections, making it a cozy corner of the web for fellow Linux enthusiasts.
• CalmBookish's nutshell [2026-07-07]
  CalmBookish's personal corner of the web includes a blog, contact info, and a notable focus on technology choices, particularly Nix or NixOS based on the webring participation. The site is part of the Nix Webring, signaling a community of users interested in the Nix ecosystem and declarative system configuration.
• Can I finally start using Wayland in 2026? - Michael Stapelberg [2026-07-07]
  Michael Stapelberg, creator of the i3 tiling window manager, documents his annual attempt to fully migrate from X11 to Wayland in 2026, covering hardware quirks, NixOS configuration, and compatibility testing across tools like sway, Emacs, Chrome, and foot. The post is a detailed technical deep-dive with screenshots and findings on font rendering, screensharing, scaling glitches, and IPC automation that will resonate with any Linux power user eyeing the same transition.
• Captain's Log [2026-07-07]
  Captain's Log is a personal technical blog packed with concise, practical tips covering Linux administration, SSH, KVM/libvirt virtualization, systemd, networking, and retro emulation tools like QEMU and 86Box. Posts span from 2018 to 2025, offering a useful archive of command-line solutions and sysadmin tricks accumulated over years of hands-on experience.
• Cat-v.org Random Contrarian Insurgent Organization [2026-02-01]
  Cat-v.org is a hub for Plan 9 and Inferno operating system enthusiasts, hosting documentation archives, manual pages, software repositories, and the infamous 'Considered Harmful' essays on software complexity. Built around a contrarian philosophy toward bloated software and protocols, it brings together projects by luminaries like Rob Pike alongside community resources for those interested in Bell Labs-era computing culture.
• chötrin's wiki. [2026-07-07]
  Chötrin's self-hosted wiki is a digital garden of personal notes published with vimwiki and served from a Raspberry Pi inside a hexagonal end table, covering programming languages like 6502 assembly, Ada, and Zig alongside operating systems such as OpenBSD, Plan 9, and Haiku. The site also branches into NES gaming, watercolor art, a homebrew NES game project, bicycling, and a curated collection of readings and recommendations that reflects a thoughtful, minimalist computing philosophy.
• chrark [2026-07-07]
  Chrark's personal homepage is a hub for decentralized internet enthusiasts, featuring links to Tildeverse communities, federated social platforms, and alternative frontends. The site highlights a Minetest mod project and profiles across Fediverse, XMPP, Matrix, and IRC networks, making it a great gateway into the indie and open-source internet community.
• chtc [2026-07-07]
  The personal homepage of chtc, a self-described internet denizen with a passion for Linux (NixOS specifically), music, films, and games. The site links out to a rich set of profiles including Last.fm, Letterboxd, Discogs, and AniList, painting a picture of someone deeply engaged with tracking their media consumption.
• coffeeknife@nekoweb.org:~$ [2026-07-07]
  Coffeeknife's personal site is styled as a Linux terminal prompt, reflecting a clear love of tech and open-source culture. The site covers technology, media, crafts, and a blog, but the dominant aesthetic and branding lean heavily into Linux and command-line culture.
• Comfort On The Command Line - Comfort On The Command Line [2026-07-07]
  Gabriel Guzman's beginner-friendly blog walks readers through the Unix/Linux command line with approachable, conversational tutorials covering man pages, file searching, shell usage, and basic commands. Topics like ls, find, bash, and directory navigation are explained with humor and clarity, making the terminal feel welcoming to newcomers.
• Command Line Kung Fu [2026-07-07]
  Command Line Kung Fu is a long-running blog by contributors Ed Skoudis, Hal Pomeranz, and Tim Medin, delivering tips, tricks, and practical techniques for working with the command line across Linux, OS X, and Windows. With over 180 episodes covering everything from shell scripting to security tools, it is a rich reference for anyone who spends time at a terminal.
• CozyNet Blog [2026-07-07]
  CozyNet Blog is a personal tech blog covering Linux distributions, desktop environments like Trinity and GNOME, networking tools like ProtonVPN, and general life updates. The author digs into practical topics such as running Ubuntu, configuring yt-dlp, and thoughts on web development philosophy, making it a cozy corner of the internet for Linux enthusiasts.
• Creating System Users And Groups [2026-07-07]
  A technical reference page by RJK covering how to create system users and groups across multiple UNIX platforms including Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and Mac OS X. It details platform-specific commands and quirks for sysadmins who need to automate user creation in scripts for isolating services.
• creative chaos - creative chaos [2026-07-07]
  The personal blog of Deni Bačić, known online as b4d and s55db, a senior Linux admin and HPC sysop with experience at research institutions and tech organizations. The site covers a minimalist geek lifestyle touching on Linux, infosec, networking, server administration, and ham radio.
• Crystal's Website 💜 [2026-07-07]
  Crystal is a 19-year-old Algerian hobbyist who hosts this open-source personal site on the tilde.institute pubNIX server, running Gentoo Linux with a detailed setup including a Dell P7510, Doom Emacs, and Plasma6. The site leans heavily into the indie web and Linux culture aesthetic, featuring blinkies, a guestbook, anti-corporate web badges, and notes on her computing environment alongside random thoughts and class notes.
• Cybrkyd [2026-07-07]
  Cybrkyd is a personal tech blog covering Linux tips, self-hosted tools, privacy-focused software, and everyday computing life. Posts range from practical how-tos on Tor Browser cursor themes and Git workflows to commentary on ISP censorship and open-source alternatives to mainstream apps.
• deepend — satellite [2026-07-07]
  Mike 'deepend' is a sysadmin and web developer from Alberta, Canada who operates tilde.club, thunix.net, and the NewNet IRC network, keeping retro-web community infrastructure running. His personal satellite page showcases his open-source projects including a PHP wiki, a shell community platform, and a Tildeverse banner exchange, all served with hand-rolled HTML and a CRT-style aesthetic.
• deepend — tilde.club [2026-07-07]
  Mike 'deepend' is the operator of tilde.club and thunix.net, sharing his work running Linux-based shell communities, IRC networks, and hand-rolled PHP projects for the tildeverse. A no-frills, retro-web personal page that doubles as a hub for his open-source infrastructure work, including a banner exchange, wiki, and the NewNet IRC network.
• DigitalVoid [2026-07-07]
  DigitalVoid is a personal hub by the creator 'digitalvoid_' featuring a cozy, old-web aesthetic complete with a Comfy Fireplace Pepe, Linux and Debian badges, and a no-cookies, no-copyright philosophy. The site serves as a central launchpad for the creator's blog, links, and other web submissions with a distinctly retro, free-and-open-web spirit.
• DistroWatch.com [2026-07-07]
  Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD.: DistroWatch is the definitive reference for tracking Linux and BSD distributions, offering news, release announcements, package comparisons, and a famous page-hit ranking that serves as a popularity index for hundreds of distros. Whether you are a seasoned sysadmin or a curious newcomer, the site's beginner guides, weekly newsletter, and exhaustive distribution database make it an indispensable hub for the open-source OS community.
• Diyar Ciftci 🇵🇸 [2026-07-07]
  Diyar Ciftci's personal site doubles as a privacy-focused infrastructure hub, offering mirrors of projects like the Tor Project and Rsync, alongside self-hosted services accessible via clearnet, Tor, and I2P. Blog posts tackle topics like Cloudflare criticism, package management, and free speech, reflecting a strong interest in open networks and internet freedom.
• Dragon’s notes | Posts about IT, photography and bicycles. [2026-07-07]
  Eugene Andrienko's personal tech blog covers FreeBSD, NetBSD, and Linux topics with detailed how-to guides on everything from configuring X11 to installing open-source firmware on ThinkPads. The site also features photography collections and occasional bicycle content, but the dominant focus is clearly Unix-like operating systems and open-source software.
• drkhsh [2026-07-07]
  The personal hub of drkhsh, an anarchist cyberpunk hacker and programmer who documents their open-source projects, Unix ricing setups, ASCII/ANSI textmode art, and rave culture. The site connects to a wiki, git repositories, a blog, and textmode art gallery, with a strong focus on privacy, decentralized networks, and obscure operating systems.
• Dynebolic | Liberate yourself from mental slavery and try something different on your computer. [2026-07-07]
  Dynebolic is a 100% free GNU+Linux live distribution created by the Dyne.org foundation, designed to run from a USB stick with no installation required and a focus on multimedia production for those who cannot afford expensive equipment. Built around principles of digital freedom and resistance against corporate control, it includes a complete suite of free software tools for creating and sharing media without spending a cent.
• electro·pizza [2026-07-07]
  Ryan Oles runs electro.pizza, a personal tech blog covering self-hosting projects, software-defined radio experiments, and single-board computer builds like the Odroid XU4 and Pocket CHIP. The writing section features hands-on hardware and Linux tinkering write-ups, while a reading log tracks an impressively deep backlog of over 125 books.
• eris meow :3 [2026-07-07]
  Eris's personal homepage blends cat-themed personality with genuine technical depth, showcasing her Linux setup (Arch, naturally), sysadmin work, self-hosted services, and a custom CSS editor built right into the page. Visitors will find sona art, tech specs for her desktop and laptop, a fediverse presence, and playful interactive features like a push notification sender and rotating sandwiches.
• esgeroth [2026-07-07]
  Pete Rijks (esgeroth) presents his personal homepage styled as a Unix terminal session, complete with a mock login prompt and ls -l directory listing as navigation. The site contains sections on hardware, software, history, and a log, with a distinctly geeky aesthetic that includes membership in the geekring and Fediring webrings.
• Find [2026-07-07]
  Bruce Barnett's comprehensive tutorial on the Unix 'find' command covers everything from basic file searching to advanced techniques using xargs, cpio, file permissions, and expressions. Part of the larger Grymoire Unix reference collection, this page is a go-to resource for anyone looking to master one of the most essential Unix/Linux command-line tools.
• Flarn2006's Blog [2026-07-07]
  Hacking the Bose Soundtouch, and its Linux-based OS: Flarn2006's tech blog documents hacking the Bose SoundTouch home stereo system to access its hidden embedded Linux shell via telnet, complete with step-by-step instructions. A curious find for hardware hackers and Linux enthusiasts, this post reveals the hidden operating system lurking inside a popular consumer audio device.
• FreeBSD Handbook | FreeBSD Documentation Portal [2026-07-07]
  The official FreeBSD Handbook is a comprehensive, multi-part reference guide covering everything from installation and basic system administration to networking, security, and the ports system. A true labor of love maintained by the FreeBSD community since 1994, it serves as the definitive manual for both new users and experienced sysadmins working with this Unix-like operating system.
• Fullmetalbrackets [2026-07-07]
  Ariel Diaz runs this tech-focused blog covering self-hosting, Linux, Docker, and hobbyist home server projects, with detailed tutorials on tools like Tailscale, Nginx Proxy Manager, and Debian. Popular posts walk through real-world setups including NAS configuration, reverse proxies, and remote access solutions, making it a practical resource for home lab enthusiasts.
• gettie's space [2026-07-07]
  Gettie is a Greek hobbyist sysadmin who maintains this personal corner of the web, including a microblog, a toki pona page, and links to services like catto.garden across clearnet, Tor, I2P, Gemini, and Gopher. The site's embrace of alternative protocols, webrings, and a strong anti-AI stance make it a charming artifact of the indie web ethos.
• Gmail on Home Linux Boxes using Postfix and Fetchmail [2026-07-07]
  Mike Chirico's detailed step-by-step tutorial walks home Linux users through configuring Postfix and Fetchmail to send and receive Gmail with SASL authentication and TLS encryption. The guide covers mail server setup, fetchmail with STARTTLS, inter-home-network mail forwarding, and automated email backups, making it a thorough reference for self-hosted Linux mail on a home network.
• harakiri [2026-07-07]
  Juniper's personal homepage blends old-web aesthetics with a tech-savvy identity, covering Linux self-hosting, email hosting, and server specs alongside interests in languages, worldbuilding, and philosophy. The site features a guestbook, 88x31 buttons, a worldbuilding project link, and a lively mix of personal favorites spanning anime, music, and books.
• Hari's Weblog [2026-07-07]
  Hari Mohan's personal weblog documents his journey as a university student and sysadmin, with a strong focus on NixOS, self-hosting, containers, and Linux system administration. Posts like the multi-part 'Nixmas' series offer thoughtful technical write-ups alongside honest personal reflections on writing and perfectionism.
• haskal [2026-07-07]
  Rose (haskal) maintains this minimalist tilde.town personal page packed with contact details across Mastodon, Matrix, XMPP, IRC, and more, with a strong emphasis on encrypted communications and open protocols. The site links to personal projects hosted at lain.faith, references PinePhone devices, and carries a cyberpunk aesthetic that signals a deeply technical, privacy-conscious corner of the indie web.
• hdjenkov [2026-07-07]
  hdjenkov is the minimalist personal homepage of a self-described 'random nerd from the Balkans,' featuring links to their Mastodon, a Matrix server, and a Nix configuration repository. The ASCII art header and nix-config project link signal a Linux/Nix enthusiast with a fondness for terminal aesthetics and open-source tooling.
• home [2026-07-07]
  Pinecone's personal site showcases a wide range of technical and creative interests, with a particular focus on GNU/Linux GUI ricing, programming in Python and Vala, and audio/MIDI work. The site has a playful tone and links to projects on Codeberg, music on Mirlo, and games on Scratch, making it a charming window into the life of a recent University of Washington graduate.
• Home [2026-07-07]
  Soulmaze is a personal Neocities site featuring art, journaling, and a handy tutorial on listening to MIDIs in Linux, with the creator aiming to make the operating system more approachable. The site also includes Islamic prayer time widgets, webring participation, and a cozy old-web aesthetic with plenty of buttons and banners.
• Home [2026-07-07]
  The personal site of 0x19, a technically-minded individual who writes about computing, privacy, and the open web with a distinct philosophical bent, including resources on Tor and I2P for anonymous browsing. The site reflects a deep frustration with modern internet culture alongside a genuine love for old-school computing ideals, featuring a portfolio, gaming section, and a picoblog alongside cryptocurrency donation options.
• Home [2026-07-07]
  Hex's Den is the personal site of Hexaitos, a self-described shapeshifting creature from Germany who documents their passion for Unix-derived systems, Linux distros like EndeavourOS and Fedora, languages, photography, and obscure music. The site includes sections for art, writings, a tech area, a button collection, and links to side projects including a bird-of-prey image API and a therianthropy index.
• Home - box.matto.nl [2026-07-07]
  Matto's personal tech blog centers on open source operating systems like OpenBSD, FreeBSD, and Linux, with a deep appreciation for plain text workflows, TUI applications, and the Gopher/Gemini smol web. Posts range from self-hosting guides like deploying a Matrix server on FreeBSD to book roundups, making it a cozy corner of the web for open source enthusiasts.
• Home - pancakes [2026-07-07]
  Pancakes is an Australian cat enby who shares programming projects, Linux guides, and Fediverse tools including RSS-to-Mastodon utilities and Iceshrimp bots. The site features blog posts on topics like running Minecraft on Waydroid and comparing Misskey forks, alongside links to their open-source contributions on Codeberg and Forgejo.
• Home | Opinionated Guides [2026-07-07]
  Opinionated Guides by vegadeftwing is a sprawling self-described journey from 'normie to neckbeard technomancer,' covering Linux, hardware, programming, math, physics, and even music synthesis in depth. The site's opinionated, tutorial-heavy approach makes it a rare gem for self-taught engineers who want a structured but personality-filled curriculum.
• Home Page [2026-07-07]
  Penelope Gwen (pogmommy) is a queer technologist and sociologist who documents her self-hosted federated services, Linux software projects in Rust and Bash, and adventures running modern Linux on vintage hardware. The site showcases her 'Pogmom Suite' of open-source federated tools, links to her Forgejo and Codeberg repositories, and a project blog covering niche hardware tinkering.
• Homepage - Raymii.org [2026-07-07]
  Remy van Elst is a Dutch developer and former Linux/UNIX sysadmin who shares in-depth technical articles on C++, Qt, Ansible, Kubernetes, MQTT, and embedded systems. The site is a treasure trove of practical tutorials and write-ups covering real-world DevOps and systems programming challenges.
• homepage on jacksonchen666.com [2026-07-07]
  Jackson (jacksonchen666) is a self-described computer toucher who self-hosts an impressive array of their digital life, runs Gentoo Linux, and shares random knowledge through a blog and personal wiki. The site spans blog posts, userscripts, an osu!lazer skin, self-hosted git mirrors, and even access via Tor, I2P, Gemini, and Yggdrasil, making it a genuinely eclectic technical personal hub.
• Index - ari.lt [2026-07-07]
  The personal site of Arija A. (Ari Archer), a Lithuanian developer who shares FOSS tools, a microblog, webshrines, and self-hosted services built on Alpine Linux, Nginx, Python, and Flask. Visitors can explore online utilities like a TTY theme generator, maze solver, and RSS validator, alongside Ari's Gentoo Linux overlay and TOR-accessible mirror.
• Index - Wirlaburla [2026-07-07]
  Wirlaburla's personal site is a nerdy hub featuring software, a gallery, music, videos, and junk links, with a strong open-source and Linux identity signaled by badges like 'Linux Now!', 'XLibre', and membership in the Geekring and *nix Ring webrings. The site also offers multiple access protocols including Clearnet, Gopher, and Onion, making it a classic indie web presence with a distinctly technical, free-software ethos.
• Index of / [2026-07-07]
  rw.rs is a tilde-style shared Unix server hosting dozens of personal user directories, each linked from this index page. Part of the tildeverse community, it offers a glimpse into the collaborative, old-web culture of public-access shell servers where users carve out their own corners of the web.
• Introduction | VirtualBSD 9.0 [2026-07-07]
  VirtualBSD 9.0 is a project offering a desktop-ready FreeBSD 9.0-RELEASE pre-configured with the XFCE desktop environment and distributed as a VMware/VirtualBox appliance, making FreeBSD accessible to newcomers and returning users alike. The site includes download links, screenshots, how-to guides, and a curated list of bundled applications like Firefox, LibreOffice, GIMP, and VLC for an out-of-the-box experience.
• iPod Linux - Linux for your iPod [2026-07-07]
  The iPodLinux Project is an open source effort to port a customized uClinux kernel onto Apple iPods, complete with a custom interface called podzilla and additional modules that extend far beyond Apple's stock firmware. Visitors can find installation guides, troubleshooting docs, a project status tracker, and a full list of supported iPod generations, making it an essential hub for anyone wanting to run Linux on their device.
• Jake's Mail [2026-07-07]
  Jake runs his own personal email server on a budget VPS and uses this page to explain why he won't be offering accounts to anyone else, with candid commentary on privacy, law enforcement subpoenas, and the limitations of cloud hosting. The page is a refreshingly honest and humorous look at self-hosted email infrastructure, touching on rDNS, VPS trade-offs, and the surveillance risks of third-party hosting.
• Jake's Thoughts [2026-07-07]
  Jake's personal site blends technical blog posts about Linux, Nginx, DNS, SSH, and self-hosting with lighter entries on games and anime. The server-tinkering content dominates, covering topics like firewall configuration, cgit setup, GPU passthrough, and running services over Tor and Gemini.
• jan0sch.de [2026-07-07]
  Jan0sch's personal tech blog covers FreeBSD, Linux, and open-source tooling with practical how-to posts on topics like software RAID repair, Wireguard VPN, and terminal mail clients. The site also has a retro computing interest (C64) and personal sections, but the bulk of posts dive deep into Unix-like systems administration and development.
• janfrode’s notes [2026-07-07]
  Jan-Frode Myklebust's technical notes cover enterprise Linux administration, IBM GPFS/Spectrum Scale storage, KVM virtualization, and high-performance computing on IBM Power systems. A practical reference full of hands-on configuration guides for sysadmins working with serious storage infrastructure.
• Jonathan Dowland's Weblog [2026-07-07]
  Jonathan Dowland's weblog covers Linux, Debian, and open-source software development with a technical depth that rewards curious readers. Posts range from creating custom font glyphs for the Debian swirl to shell prompt customization and FOSDEM conference coverage.
• k3can blog [2026-07-07]
  Adam Behr's k3can blog covers a wide range of tech hobbyist topics including Meshtastic mesh networking, Raspberry Pi projects, Linux security, retro computing, and ham radio. Posts range from hands-on hardware tinkering to thoughtful commentary on small web culture and self-hosting, making it a rewarding read for technically curious readers.
• kait site [2026-07-07]
  Kait's minimal personal homepage doubles as a contact directory, listing every possible way to reach them across XMPP, IRC, Fediverse, Gopher, Tor, Gemini, Signal, and more. The site's tongue-in-cheek humor and shoutout to Plan 9 from Bell Labs signals a deeply technical, old-internet-savvy personality.
• Karl Newestman [2026-07-07]
  Karl Newestman's personal corner of the indie web covers his interests in Linux (Arch, naturally), FOSS, programming, and a dash of solarpunk philosophy. The site includes a blog, a shared library, a coins section for his budding coin collection, and a guestbook, all wrapped in a charmingly self-aware intro.
• Kirch's Stupid ~ Tricks [2026-07-07]
  Kirch shares a concise collection of clever SSH and terminal tricks for tilde.town users, covering topics like reconnecting to screen sessions, tunneling through HTTPS proxies, and managing authorized keys. The tips are practical and specific, making it a handy reference for anyone navigating Unix-style remote shell environments.
• lartc.org [2026-07-07]
  A detailed technical guide from the Linux Advanced Routing & Traffic Control HOWTO covering the 'Ultimate Traffic Conditioner' script for managing network latency, upload/download balance, and QoS on Linux systems. It walks through the theory behind packet queuing on cable and DSL modems and provides ready-to-use tc (traffic control) scripts for achieving low-latency interactive traffic alongside bulk transfers.
• Lily's Things at The Cool Site [2026-07-07]
  Lily's personal homepage is a charmingly chaotic corner of the web run by a self-described hot gamer girl who quad-boots Arch Linux, Windows 10, macOS, and FreeBSD. Packed with strong opinions on music, rhythm games, OLED dark mode, and open-source web culture, it's a love letter to the indie web aesthetic with handwritten HTML and a last.fm integration.
• Linux Commands - A practical reference [2026-07-07]
  A comprehensive Linux command line reference packed with practical, copy-paste-ready examples covering everything from file searching and text manipulation to networking, disk management, and process control. Available in multiple languages and PDF format, this cheat sheet by pixelbeat.org is an invaluable quick-reference for both beginners and seasoned Linux users.
• Linux Guide and Hints - Linux Guide and Hints [2026-07-07]
  Linux Guide and Hints is a technical documentation site by remyabel and nazunalika covering system administration for Fedora, Rocky Linux, and CentOS Stream. It includes tutorials on FreeIPA, OpenLDAP, PXE booting, IPv6 tunnels, SELinux best practices, and exam prep for enterprise Linux certifications.
• Linux Manpages Online - man.cx manual pages [2026-07-07]
  man.cx hosts Linux manual pages online, making classic command-line documentation accessible through a web browser without needing a terminal. This particular page covers the Dutch-language translation of the chmod(1) manpage, with the full command reference available in over a dozen languages.
• LinuxRing [2026-07-07]
  LinuxRing (also called *nixRing) is a webring connecting personal websites whose owners use Linux, Unix-like, or other alternative operating systems such as Haiku or Plan9. It features a growing directory of member sites spanning FOSS advocacy, tech writing, personal blogs, and programming projects, with OS-specific icons like Tux to represent each member's system.
• Loganius' Site – my home on the interwebs [2026-07-07]
  Loganius is a Midwest-based hobbyist who blogs about programming, retro tech, and Linux from his personal corner of the web. The site preserves his old content alongside new posts and includes a fun detail: membership in the Appliance Ring, a webring represented by his actual rice cooker.
• lunartic's bunker [2026-07-07]
  Lunartic is a Brazilian PHP web developer and computer engineering student who has built a self-hosted personal bunker on a Raspberry Pi, featuring a diary, guestbook, mood tracker, and an Arch Linux desktop showcase. The site leans into the indie web aesthetic with a terminal-style ASCII header, last.fm integration, gopher hole support, and a changelog that reveals a tinkerer constantly refining the setup.
• LXR linux/ [2026-07-07]
  LXR (Linux Cross Reference) is a powerful source code browser for the Linux kernel, allowing developers to navigate and search through dozens of kernel versions from v2.6 through v6.7. It provides hyperlinked, indexed access to the full Linux kernel source tree, making it an invaluable reference tool for kernel developers and systems programmers.
• Lynx thoughts [2026-07-07]
  Lynx Thoughts is the minimalist microblog of Luxferre, a self-described cyberpunk enthusiast who posts frequent short entries about Linux setups, shell scripting, POSIX tools, Raspberry Pi tinkering, and local server experiments. The site is built with no JavaScript, no cookies, and no frameworks, and is even compatible with the text-based Lynx browser, making it a charming artifact of deliberate low-tech philosophy.
• MAC_Find [2026-07-07]
  How to find/display your MAC Address - Unix/Linux: A practical reference guide covering how to find and display your MAC address across a wide range of Unix and Linux operating systems, including Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD, HP-UX, AIX, and more. Each OS gets its own step-by-step instructions with real command-line output examples, making it a handy quick-reference for network administrators and Unix users alike.
• Martin Keegan [2026-07-07]
  All posts: Martin Keegan's personal blog covers a wide range of topics from his co-founding of the SRCF (a Cambridge UNIX shell access club) to UK housing policy, information rights, and technology commentary. Written for a niche audience, the site blends dry wit with substantive posts on Linux culture, voluntary organisations, and political causes.
• MC Tutorial [2026-07-07]
  Jane Trembath's comprehensive tutorial on Midnight Commander, the powerful console file manager for Linux, walks readers through everything from basic navigation and keyboard shortcuts to FTP transfers, Samba networking, and advanced operations like installing from source. The well-structured guide covers Mac usage as well, making it a handy reference for both new and experienced terminal users who want to get the most out of mc.
• MDOC(7) [2026-07-07]
  The official reference manual for mdoc, the semantic markup language used to write Unix manual pages, hosted on the mandoc.bsd.lv project site. Written by Kristaps Dzonsons, this comprehensive document covers mdoc syntax, macro overview, language structure, and compatibility with groff and other implementations.
• megalokafes [2026-07-07]
  Megalokafes is a personal neocities page from a self-described chronic distro hopper exploring Chimera Linux, the Gemini protocol, and alternative internet clients like Bombadillo. The site also features pointed commentary on LLMs and big tech, plus links to other indie web communities and a no-AI webring.
• mlot ~.♣ [2026-07-07]
  A tilde.club user page for mlot, featuring links to various protocols including Gemini, Gopher, and finger, along with personal repos on Tildeforge and a Smolnet Portal for exploring the small web. The page reflects the spirit of the indie/smol web community, with connections to emergency info projects and the tilde community ecosystem.
• mnlab.xyz [2026-07-07]
  Claudia's personal corner of the web where she writes as a network engineer and Linux administrator with a love for privacy, email, and open-source culture. The site features musings on static site setups, links to tech-forward articles, OpenPGP contact info, and a charming Nord Theme-inspired ASCII art aesthetic.
• mochienya [2026-07-07]
  Mochienya is a self-described tech nerd's personal homepage covering her journey learning Linux (NixOS), Rust, and TypeScript for fun and career growth. The site links to her devblogs and is part of the nixwebr.ing webring, making it a cozy corner of the nerd web.
• monotux.tech [2026-07-07]
  Monotux.tech is a technical blog covering NixOS, self-hosting, networking, and DevOps topics with posts on tools like Ansible, Kubernetes, Woodpecker CI, and Hugo. The site features a rich archive of hands-on guides and notes spanning infrastructure, container management, monitoring, and Linux system administration.
• MP3 Blogs and wget [2026-07-07]
  Jeff Veen's 2004 blog post walks through using the wget command-line utility to automatically scrape and download MP3s from music blogs on a daily basis. The post breaks down each command-line flag in detail, making it a practical tutorial for anyone wanting to build a personal automated music collection from the early mp3 blog scene.
• My tilde.club page [2026-07-07]
  A bare-bones tilde.club personal page belonging to user b10m, part of the classic Unix-style shared server community where members access their pages via secure shell. Nearly untouched from its default state, it participates in the tilde.club webring and links to the community's introductory primer.
• My tilde.club page [2026-07-07]
  A tilde.club personal page by schroeder, consisting of a curated link collection focused on Linux distros, open-source operating systems, virtualization tools, and privacy-focused computing projects. From Qubes OS and Plan 9 to Proxmox and Parrot Linux, it serves as a handy reference for anyone deep in the open-source and self-hosted computing world.
• My tilde.club page [2026-07-07]
  A bare-bones tilde.club user page, part of the shared Unix social server community where members edit their public HTML files via shell access. The page is essentially a default placeholder, pointing visitors to a beginner's guide and linking into the tilde.club webring.
• My tilde.club page [2026-07-07]
  A barebones tilde.club member page for user 'juest', part of the retro Unix shared-server community where members log in via shell to edit their public HTML files. The page links to the tilde.club webring and a beginner's guide, capturing the minimalist DIY spirit of the tilde community movement.
• nelle.observer ~/ [2026-07-07]
  Nelle's personal hub covers her work in computing, self-hosting, photography, and creative projects, with links to her git forges, YouTube channels, and Fediverse presence. The site has a charming terminal-inspired aesthetic and serves as a central index for everything she makes and shares across the web.
• nix webring [2026-07-07]
  The Nix Webring connects personal websites of enthusiasts passionate about NixOS and the Nix package manager, with 49 members and 45 of them sharing links to their Nix configuration files. It functions as both a community ring and a distributed repository of NixOS configs, with automatic 24-hour health checks on all member sites.
• notes [2026-07-07]
  A sprawling technical notes site by neeasade, covering Linux ricing, NixOS configurations, Emacs workflows, shell scripting, and window manager setups like BSPWM. The site reads like a living knowledge base, blending personal projects, automation tips, and occasional musings into one well-linked archive.
• nydragon's corner [2026-07-07]
  Nydragon's corner is a personal homepage for a self-hosting enthusiast who manages their infrastructure with Nix and champions privacy over big tech solutions. The site highlights their homelab stack including Navidrome, Forgejo, and Jellyfin, and showcases their toolbox of Rust, Nix, C/C++, and Linux.
• OK, turing. [2026-07-07]
  A terminal-style site running what appears to be a live Plan 9 operating system session, displaying real-time process listings, namespace bindings, and system output from a cpu0 node. It offers a fascinating window into Plan 9 from Bell Labs in action, with timestamped shell sessions and moon phase data scrolling alongside raw OS internals.
• Open Source Musings [2026-07-07]
  Scott Nesbitt's blog covers Linux and open source software with a non-techie slant, making it accessible to everyday users rather than hardcore developers. Posts range from command-line tool guides to app roundups for FOSS Android apps, desktop utilities, and productivity software for the Linux desktop.
• Ori's Weird Blog [2026-07-07]
  Orion Moonclaw's personal tech blog covers Linux VR, game modding, and the free XR stack, with posts ranging from running Fedora on a phone to haptics hardware on Linux. The site blends furry/alterhuman identity with serious technical writing, making it a quirky and genuinely informative corner of the indie web.
• Other Tildes [2026-07-07]
  Maintained by ~pfhawkins on tilde.club, this page is a curated directory of active tilde servers from across the tildeverse, complete with descriptions and signup links for each community. It serves as an essential jumping-off point for anyone interested in joining a public-access Unix shell community, with entries ranging from OpenBSD privacy-focused servers to the world's only Windows-based tilde.
• Patrick Wu's Space [2026-07-07]
  Patrick Wu's technical blog covers Linux, WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), self-hosting, and open-source development, with posts ranging from PC-98 emulation on Fedora to Rust debugging in VSCode. Patrick is a speaker at events like Microsoft Build and Ubucon Asia, lending his site a professional depth that complements its hands-on tutorials.
• Paul Ford's tilde.club home page [2026-07-07]
  Paul Ford's home on tilde.club, the shared Unix server community he accidentally founded, featuring his web journal, letters to the mailing list, and reflections on the tildeverse movement. It chronicles the origin story of tilde.club and the philosophy behind collaborative multi-user Unix spaces as a throwback to early internet culture.
• personal code attic [2026-07-07]
  Known as 'personal code attic', this technical blog by mhitza covers Linux system administration, programming tutorials, and development environment setups with a focus on practical problem-solving. Visitors will find posts on topics like CentOS Stream migration, LVM snapshots, Ansible playbooks, and even Arduino assembly programming.
• Planet Grep - Planet'ing Belgian FLOSS people [2026-07-07]
  Planet Grep is an aggregator of blog posts from Belgian free and open source software (FLOSS) contributors, maintained by Wouter Verhelst. It pulls together feeds from dozens of Belgian developers, system administrators, and open source advocates, making it a lively hub for the Belgian Linux and FLOSS community.
• Plantay's Weblog [2026-07-07]
  Dima (alias plantay) runs this personal weblog covering Linux, the small web, experimental audio, motion graphics, and self-sufficiency with an impressive 36,000+ words across 68 pages. The site is a thoughtful digital home base with weeknotes, a bookshelf, bookmarks, and micro-posts that give a genuine window into a creative technologist's daily life.
• Plots, Graphs, and Curves in the World of Linux LG #103 [2026-07-07]
  A 2004 Linux Gazette article by Ben Okopnik walking readers through creating plots, graphs, and curves on Linux using gnuplot, complete with syntax explanations and example output images. It surveys the landscape of Linux plotting tools before diving into practical gnuplot tutorials, making data visualization accessible to non-engineers.
• poz [2026-07-07]
  Poz (also known as imnotpoz) runs this personal site centered on their deep interest in the Linux userspace, programming, and current rabbit holes including Standard ML, seL4, and ARM. The site features posts, notes, projects, and a guestbook, and participates in several webrings including the nix and CSS joy webrings.
• Protecting a Laptop from Simple and Sophisticated Attacks - grepular.com [2026-07-07]
  Mike Cardwell's grepular.com hosts a detailed technical article on securing an Ubuntu-based Lenovo ThinkPad against everything from common theft to sophisticated cryptographic attacks like evil maid and coldboot exploits. The post covers honeypot OS setups, full disk encryption strategies, boot partition isolation on a USB stick, and RAM-clearing defenses, making it a compelling read for security-minded Linux users.
• prussia fan club [2026-07-07]
  Prussia's personal blog and technical corner covers Linux, free software, privacy, and programming projects including a custom window manager called ming-wm. Posts range from hash functions and captcha rewrites to manga translation critiques and Wikipedia rabbit holes, making it a eclectic but distinctly tech-leaning old-web hangout.
• Q4OS - desktop operating system [2026-07-07]
  Q4OS is a lightweight Debian-based desktop Linux distribution focused on speed, stability, and ease of use for both beginners and experienced users. The official project site offers downloads, documentation, and news about releases including ARM editions and a unique Windows installer that lets the OS run natively alongside Windows.
• Quiet System - sink on uwu [2026-07-07]
  Yellowsink's personal tech blog covers a wide range of topics including Linux server administration, low-level programming, VR on Linux, audio systems, and DIY hardware projects. Posts are detailed and technically engaged, ranging from compiler internals to smartwatch reviews to self-hosted DNS setups.
• rasmus.remotes.club [2026-07-07]
  A detailed technical walkthrough by Rasmus (of PHP fame) on setting up a shared shell server called remotes.club on a VPS, covering Debian configuration, user management, mail forwarding with Postfix, and DKIM signing. The guide is packed with verbatim command-line instructions and configuration snippets, making it a practical reference for anyone wanting to run a small community server.
• rawtext.club [2026-07-07]
  rawtext.club is a small community shell server offering access to shell accounts, local email, and hosting for gemini, gopher, and HTML content, embracing a slow, deliberate approach to internet culture. Users can connect via local chat and participate in a community built around a shared social contract and a philosophy of minimalism and intentionality online.
• Regi's Web Vault [2026-07-07]
  Regi's Web Vault is the personal homepage of Regianus, a 21-year-old tech-loving furry from Portugal who shares their Linux setup, open-source advocacy, and old-web aesthetics complete with webrings, buttons, and a running update log. The site leans heavily into free software culture, sporting anti-Microsoft and anti-AI badges alongside a AMD-powered Linux rig, making it a fun snapshot of modern indie web enthusiasm.
• sarmonsiill | tilde.guru [2026-07-07]
  Sarmonsiill's personal tilde page on tilde.guru, a tildeverse community they founded to explore FreeBSD and contribute to the shared unix hosting scene. The site reflects decades of experience with *nix systems, BSD variants, and programming, with links to a blog, a brief log, and a static blog tool called 'ago'.
• SDF Public Access UNIX System - Free Shell Account and Shell Access [2026-07-07]
  SDF Public Access UNIX System, established in 1987, offers free shell accounts and a community platform built around UNIX, the Fediverse, and vintage computing systems. Members can access services including Gopher, IRC, Git, Mastodon, Minecraft, Telnet, and even dialup, making it a remarkable living piece of internet history.
• SDF Public Access UNIX System - Free Shell Account and Shell Access [2026-02-01]
  SDF Public Access UNIX System, established in 1987, offers free shell accounts and a thriving community platform built around UNIX, the Fediverse, and vintage computing systems. Members gain access to shell environments, IRC, Gopher, Git, Mastodon, Minecraft, and an array of retro and modern services in one of the longest-running public access UNIX communities on the internet.
• Sean Young's linux ramblings [2026-07-07]
  Sean Young's technical blog covers Linux kernel development, with a focus on rc-core subsystem maintenance, PEG parser generators in Rust, and hands-on guides for running ARM64 VMs and GitHub Actions runners. A great resource for Linux enthusiasts and kernel developers looking for detailed, code-heavy writeups on low-level system topics.
• Services [2026-07-07]
  Custom Desktop Solutions is a consulting service page advocating for Free and Open Source Software, offering help with Linux desktop setup, computer literacy, hardware configuration, and small office/home office solutions. The site highlights practical services like extending the life of older PCs by converting them to Linux and helping clients establish an internet presence.
• Setting up your own tilde club (UNIX) [2026-07-07]
  Edwin Wenink walks readers through every step of setting up a tilde club server on Linux, from spinning up a cloud VM to configuring nginx, SSH access, and community tools. Written during the COVID-19 lockdown as a social coding experiment, the guide is detailed and conversational at over 2,400 words.
• SHRIK3 [2026-07-07]
  SHRIK3 is a technically focused personal blog by a developer who writes extensively about Linux, Arch, Nix, Neovim, shell configuration, and low-level computing topics like ANSI escape codes and LUKS encryption. The site also includes volatile frequently-updated pages, music notes, a git-log-style changelog, and a webring, making it a rich and eclectic technical corner of the web.
• shring sh webring [2026-07-07]
  Shring is a curated webring connecting Unix-flavored personal sites, styled with a terminal aesthetic and command-line syntax throughout. Its 13 members share a love of Linux, BSD, programming, and tinkering, making it a neat hub for discovering small, technically-minded corners of the web.
• Silverkush.de - Personal Website [2026-07-07]
  Silverkush.de is a personal site with a strong anti-corporate, pro-open-web message, championing Linux, self-hosting, and the decentralized indie web. The site features a passionate manifesto against Big Tech, links to self-hosted projects, and classic old-web aesthetics including a guestbook, visitor counter, and construction GIFs.
• site@adabit.org ~/home [2026-07-07]
  Ada's personal homepage presents a terminal-aesthetic personal site for a self-described professional nerd, sysadmin, and cosplayer who serves as FRC robotics team captain. The site links out to her art, blog, and services pages, and participates in the CSS JOY Webring.
• Slatians hideout on the Web | slatecave.net [2026-07-07]
  Slatian's personal site blends a blog, notebook, and software showcase around a deep passion for Linux, programming, and the semantic web. Visitors will find tutorials on SSH, SQLite, Forgejo runners, and search engine architecture, all written by a self-described fluffy dragon who uses Void, Artix, and Alpine Linux.
• Sorzitos Lair - Homebase [2026-07-07]
  Sorzito's personal tech stronghold focuses on Linux shell scripting, minimalist software setups, and daily configs, with projects like a shellscript AUR helper and a terminal lyrics fetcher. The site reflects a suckless/Artix Linux philosophy with links to useful web tools and a curated set of personal projects.
• soucy.cc [2026-07-07]
  hs0ucy runs a small self-hosted internet server out of a basement on an HP Mini 110, powered by OpenBSD 7.8 i386. The landing page is a minimalist ASCII splash screen linking to a personal Hugo site and a wiki, making it a charming example of hobbyist self-hosting culture.
• Starlink - Community Help Wiki [2026-07-07]
  A community-maintained Ubuntu wiki page providing step-by-step installation instructions for Starlink, a suite of astronomical research and analysis tools. It covers downloading, unpacking, and configuring the software on Linux, making it a useful reference for astronomers and scientists running Ubuntu.
• STFN [2026-07-07]
  STFN is a personal tech blog by a Python developer and homelabber who writes about self-hosting, Linux containers, networking, and home server builds. Posts range from setting up Proxmox on a Lenovo Tiny PC to building a solar-powered web server, making it a rich resource for hands-on homelab enthusiasts.
• tasia's website [2026-07-07]
  Tasia's personal site blends technical writing about NixOS, self-hosting, and privacy with personal reflections from a queer trans therian fox who is part of a plural system. Visitors will find astrophotography posts, a trainspotting entry, a geek code block, furry code, and a collection of friend badges that give the site a charming old-web personality.
• The .Files [2026-07-07]
  The.Files is a technical blog by dgy on tilde.club covering Linux tooling, static site generation, and terminal-based workflows including Hugo, Drone CI, Gitea, BSPWM, and Vim. Posts are concise and practical, walking through real configuration challenges like multimonitor setups and integrating FZF as a Vim package.
• The Arcade [2026-07-07]
  Artic, a 24-year-old Italian tech enthusiast, has built this personal corner of the web to share his deep interests in Linux, self-hosting, privacy, open-source software, electronics, and hacking. The site has a cozy old-web aesthetic complete with pixel art backgrounds, a guestbook, webrings, and a changelog that signals active upkeep.
• The Crypt V2 [2026-07-07]
  The Crypt is a personal Neocities page with a strong focus on Linux, privacy advocacy, and the cyberpunk philosophy, featuring guides on why privacy matters, FOSS alternatives, and critiques of platforms like Facebook. The site also links out to anime, manga, and gaming interests, but its most substantive original content centers on open-source software and digital freedom.
• The Dispatcher [2026-07-07]
  The personal tilde.club page of Gl0bZ, who serves as 'The Dispatcher' for the tilde.club community, managing a 6,000+ user waiting list and directing newcomers to available tildeboxes. The page also introduces Alice, a collaborative creative project where users help a character survive by editing their webpages on the shared Unix system.
• The web site of cloudAndroid [2026-07-07]
  CloudAndroid's personal corner of the web, styled as a cozy 'nimbus city' hangout, covers Linux, video games, robots, sci-fi, and music. Still under construction, it has a friendly retro-web vibe with participation in the No AI Webring.
• thedaemon's space [2026-07-07]
  Thedaemon's personal space is a minimalist site built around 9front and FreeBSD, featuring artwork scribbles, a mysterious 'void' section, articles, and a log. The site proudly runs on its own 9front server and participates in the XXIIVV and Hacker webrings, giving it a strong hacker-culture aesthetic.
• Théo Bori [2026-07-07]
  Théo Bori's personal site showcases his passion for FOSS, NixOS, and privacy-respecting services, including his maintenance of teedata.net and contributions to nixpkgs. Visitors can explore his blog posts, public zettelkasten, and open source projects, with the site even accessible via Gopher and Tor.
• tilde.club wiki [2026-07-07]
  The tilde.club wiki is a community-maintained knowledge base for users of the tilde.club shared Unix server, covering everything from SSH login and Emacs editing to CGI scripting and Gopher setup. It offers a nostalgic yet practical slice of the tildeverse, with tutorials aimed at beginners and guides for the retro-inspired command-line community.
• tilde.club wiki – faq [2026-07-07]
  The official FAQ for tilde.club, a shared Unix server community where members host personal web pages and collaborate in a retro internet environment. It covers how to join, community etiquette, terminal tips including byobu key fixes for PuTTY users, and links to primers for getting started on the system.
• tilde.guru — FreeBSD Pubnix [2026-07-07]
  tilde.guru is a FreeBSD-based public access Unix server (pubnix) operated by sysop sarmonsiill, offering free shell accounts to 184 users as part of the tildeverse community. The site features a bulletin board with system news, a user directory, and connections to tildeverse services like IRC, a Mastodon instance, and a Gitea forge.
• tilde.institute [2026-07-07]
  Public-access OpenBSD system: Tilde.institute is a public-access multi-user UNIX system running OpenBSD, offering shell accounts, gopher space, web hosting, IRC, and games to its community of users. It is part of the broader "tilde" movement of shared public Unix servers, making it a welcoming entry point for anyone wanting to explore OpenBSD and the social dynamics of a collaborative Unix environment.
• tilde.pink [2026-07-07]
  tilde.pink is a tilde community server accessible exclusively via Gopher and Gemini protocols, making it a rare holdout of the old-school internet philosophy. Visitors are redirected away from the web entirely, encouraged to explore using alternative, lightweight protocols that predate or sidestep the modern HTTP web.
• tilde.team [2026-07-07]
  tilde.team is a shared Unix system created by ~ben as a free, inclusive digital community for socializing, learning, and experimenting with the social medium of Unix, inspired by Paul Ford's tilde.club. With over 700 active users and services including Mastodon, Gitea, IRC, Gemini, Gopher, and a webring, it is a founding member of the tildeverse.org collaborative network of tilde servers.
• tilde.town [2026-07-07]
  Tilde.town is a shared Linux server community of around 3000 users who collaborate to make art, socialize, and learn together, founded in 2014 by ~vilmibm. Visitors can explore user-made projects like interactive blackout art, mosaic tetris, and HTML graffiti, or apply to join this quirky digital neighborhood.
• tilde.town [2026-07-07]
  A minimalist tilde.town user page for 'cmr' rendered entirely in ASCII art, showcasing the creative text-based aesthetic of the tilde.town public Unix community. The page features elaborate ASCII illustrations including landscapes and structures, embodying the collaborative, terminal-native spirit of tilde culture.
• tildeverse - Tildeverse Wiki [2026-07-07]
  The official Tildeverse Wiki documents the history and community of the tildeverse, a loose association of public Unix shell servers inspired by tilde.club. Visitors can learn about pubnixes, how to join member tilde communities, and explore the origins of the modern tilde culture movement.
• tildeverse | members [2026-07-07]
  The Tildeverse members directory catalogs the full collection of public-access Unix and tilde communities, listing each server's sysadmin, operating system, IRC channel, and founding date. It's a fascinating window into the modern tilde movement, where people share Unix shells to build web pages, write software, and collaborate in a retro internet spirit.
• Tildeverse Directory [2026-07-07]
  A curated link directory of tildeverse communities, tools, and projects, collected from tildeverse.org by the user extratone on tilde.town. It spans member servers, IRC networks, git repositories, mailing lists, a radio station, and even a Minecraft server, offering a thorough map of the shared Unix-based public-access tilde community.
• tldp.org [2026-07-07]
  The Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide by Mendel Cooper is a comprehensive, freely available textbook covering shell scripting from beginner basics to advanced techniques. Packed with heavily-commented examples, exercises, and deep UNIX lore, it has long been a go-to reference for anyone learning Bash on Linux and Unix systems.
• Ty3r0X's Lair [2026-07-07]
  Ty3r0X's Lair is the personal corner of a tech-savvy individual who goes by Ty3r0X, featuring badges and propaganda for Linux, Firefox, Neovim, and homebrew software culture. The site oozes old-web hacker aesthetics with GPG key links, anti-Chrome sentiment, and a collection of friend/affiliate buttons that signals a deeply embedded open-source community presence.
• Unix Toolbox [2026-07-07]
  Unix Toolbox is a comprehensive reference guide by Colin Barschel covering hundreds of Unix, Linux, and BSD commands for sysadmins and advanced users. With concise, practical coverage of topics like SSH tunnels, VPNs, SSL certificates, rsync, disk management, and more, it serves as an indispensable compact handbook for IT professionals.
• Venam's Blog — Patrick Louis (Lebanon) [2026-07-07]
  Patrick Louis (venam) from Lebanon writes deeply researched technical articles about Unix and Linux internals, alongside philosophy, psychology, and cultural commentary. The blog stands out for its rigorous, first-principles approach to demystifying complex systems like input stacks, CPU scheduling, and access control on Unix-like operating systems.
• Vin-dit [2026-07-07]
  Vin-dit is jholland's personal blog where posts frequently touch on OpenBSD, Unix permissions, Linux security models, and self-hosting adventures with Caddy and Apache. The site doubles as a self-hosted experiment, running simultaneously from a home server and a commercial host, giving it a distinctly hands-on sysadmin flavor alongside occasional music videos and personal reflections.
• Volution Notes [2026-07-07]
  Volution Notes is a technical blog by a small IT company owner covering Linux internals, cryptography, containerization, security, and cloud infrastructure with a thoughtful, hands-on approach. Posts range from experiments with Linux policy-based routing and UEFI booting to musings on password security, binary encoding, and the open web, making it a rich resource for systems-minded readers.
• Webrings [2026-07-07]
  InnocentZero's personal hub showcases membership in several tech-focused webrings including the nixRing, Fediring, Hacker's webring, and Retronaut ring. The site leans into a hacker and open-source identity, making it a small but telling snapshot of the indie web community centered around Unix culture and decentralized tech.
• Welcome To Distro.Tube [2026-07-07]
  Derek Taylor (DT) runs DistroTube, a hub for GNU/Linux enthusiasts featuring videos, articles, and tutorials about free and open source software. Built entirely in Emacs using Org Mode, the site reflects DT's deep commitment to the Linux philosophy and serves as the official home of his popular YouTube and Odysee video channel.
• Welcome to Linux From Scratch! [2026-07-07]
  Linux From Scratch (LFS) is a legendary project founded by Gerard Beekmans that provides detailed step-by-step instructions for building a complete Linux system entirely from source code. The site hosts a family of related books and subprojects covering everything from base installation to gaming support, multilib builds, and automated tooling, making it an essential reference for anyone wanting to deeply understand how Linux works.
• welcome to my ~ page [2026-07-07]
  A tilde.green shell account homepage that has barely been customized beyond the default placeholder text, inviting visitors to SSH in and edit the index file. It references a couple of linked user pages and little else, making it a quintessential bare-bones tilde community page.
• Welcome to Sidetracked | Sidetracked [2026-07-07]
  Sidetracked is a personal blog by AlignedTrack432 featuring long-form, opinionated essays on topics like Linux desktop usability, FOSS philosophy, and the occasional video game narrative critique. The writing is sharp and self-aware, with pieces clocking in at 8-13 minutes of reading time and tackling subjects like distro-hopping fatigue, open-source governance, and the cultural arrogance embedded in tech infrastructure.
• welcome to tilde.town's wiki! [2026-07-07]
  The tilde.town wiki is a collaborative, community-edited documentation hub for the tilde.town shared Linux server, covering server-specific guides, art projects, fiction, and how-to content contributed by its users. It runs on a custom git-based wiki system and embodies the cooperative, open spirit of the tilde community movement.
• Welcome to Willard's World. Drinks are in the back. [2026-07-07]
  Willard's personal homepage showcases a self-described DevOps goblin and computer engineer with 10+ years of Linux and homelabbing experience, covering topics like OpenGL, computer vision, embedded hacking, and Kubernetes. The site has a playful, retro-web personality with humorous fake download links, terminal commands for oh-my-zsh and AUR helpers, and links to various projects at RIT.
• Welcome! - paritybit.ca [2026-07-07]
  Jake Bauer (jbauer) runs this thoughtful personal site and blog focused on Linux, open source software, self-hosting, and the philosophy of simple, sustainable computing. Highlights include opinionated posts on IRC, email, free software, and old tech, plus a digital garden wiki, projects, and co-hosting the Linux Lads Podcast.
• welcome! | nonk's website [2026-07-07]
  Nonk's personal developer site highlights a passion for low-level programming, GNU/Linux, and game development using raylib and SDL3. The site features links to projects, a blog, guestbook, and a lively collection of webrings and friend links typical of the indie web scene.
• Wilbur's Site [2026-07-07]
  Wilbur's personal site showcases a systems administrator's deep passion for Linux, networking, archiving, and electronics, with projects ranging from ISO archives to content delivery mirroring. A hub for genuinely eclectic tech projects, it also touches on BGP, cryptotechnology, and software engineering with a refreshingly self-aware tone.
• witcher's blog [2026-07-07]
  Witcher's blog is a tech-focused personal blog covering self-hosting, Linux setups, password managers, and open-source tools with hands-on writeups. Posts range from building a custom CRKBD keyboard to setting up mail sync and static site generation, making it a solid resource for the DIY sysadmin crowd.
• WKYKYKYKYKYK [2026-07-07]
  WKYK is a cozy personal corner of the web run by a self-described internet person who writes about switching to Linux Mint, networking concepts like UDP checksums, and music discoveries. The site blends casual blog-style updates with tech musings and hints at a growing repository of music content, making it a charming snapshot of a curious, technically-minded netizen.
• Won't Work! [2026-07-07]
  Kopper's personal corner of the web, packed with opinionated tech writing on topics like Linux, software evangelism, and client-to-server protocol quirks. The site has a distinctly hacker-hobbyist personality, linking out to Codeberg and ActivityPub while sporting cheeky web buttons and a refreshingly blunt tone.
• www.bentasker.co.uk [2026-07-07]
  Ben Tasker's personal site is a deep technical resource maintained by an IT manager and Linux specialist who documents his problem-solving adventures in software development and server administration. Visitors will find a regularly updated blog and documentation archive covering topics like e-reader setups, containerized services, and server security.
• zoechrome [2026-07-07]
  Zoechrome's personal corner of the web offers a mix of Linux tips, video game reviews, and original music hosted on SoundCloud. The site has a charming retro aesthetic complete with a downloadable button, making it a cozy hub for a creator with eclectic tech and gaming interests.