Learn how to use Ruby like Perl on the Linux shell

I attended RubyConf India 2025 in Jaipur, where I learned about JRuby's integration with Java and discovered Sonic Pi. My trip included extensive road travel across Rajasthan, exploring its scenic beauty and historical sites. Engaging with local culture and food added to the enriching experience of both the conference and adventure.

The author recently migrated back to Debian for better performance and flexibility, utilizing PCIe passthrough for Windows. They experienced persistent I/O errors while reading sectors from an old hard disk, despite SMART tests showing no issues. After forcing sector reallocation, the ZFS pool became inaccessible. Using gdisk to overwrite the corrupt partition table restored functionality.

The author chronicles their journey from being a long-time Linux user to temporarily using Windows, primarily for compatibility reasons, and then back to Linux with a virtualized Windows setup. They detail issues with Windows updates and the advantages of Linux for software development, ultimately finding a reliable dual-boot configuration with gaming capabilities.

Wildlife adventures, fixing health, attending conferences, and musical performances