Thoughts of Dan

In a previous post, we discussed how to manually set up a Linux system that restores itself on every reboot, just like Faronics Deep Freeze. Today, let's take it one step further: we'll customize an Ubuntu ISO so that: It boots directly into a self-healing system, It automatically sets up writable storage on a flash drive, It wipes that flash drive every time you reboot. No user intervention needed. Fully turnkey. Prerequisites Before we begin, you'll need: ✅ A Linux system to prepare everything (Ubuntu preferred) ✅ The Ubuntu 22.04 LTS ISO ✅ A blank DVD or a bootable USB stick for burning ✅ A second USB flash drive (at least 8GB) for temporary write space ✅ Basic familiarity with the Linux terminal Step 1: Set Up a Working Folder First, install a few helper tools: sudo apt update sudo apt install squashfs-tools xorriso isolinux syslinux-utils Now, set up a working folder: mkdir ~/ubuntu-custom cd ~/ubuntu-custom Step 2: Ext...

  Friends, Yesterday, May 29th, 2022, the Libertarian Party changed.  I knew it was coming. I have always accepted that people of good conscience can differ in their understanding of the world. And while I do ascribe much more sinister motives to the forces behind the change, I see the honest and sincere belief in many of the foot soldiers of the new party that they are doing a good thing.  The last hour of the convention however was one of the most revelatory moments in my life. To lay the background for people who weren't there, there were 20 plus proposals to change the Libertarian Party platform, and they were left for the last hour of the convention. For those new to the machinations of Libertarians, let me lay some background: We revere the platform.  Every word, comma and punctuation mark has been vigorously debated. The group crafting of the platform is one of the most unifying experiences for libertarians because we are forced to work together because of the...