Posted on September 29, 2023 by sgmoore
I would like to welcome you to my revamped site. It is still a work in progress, so please be patient while I work out the kinks! I have also explained a bit more about myself in my About Me page for those that may have questions about my homesteader lifestyle. Check it out when you have time. My site is mostly my adventures in packaging software in Linux in a variety of formats ( mostly Debian and Ubuntu Snaps containerized packages ). This keeps me very busy, as folks don’t realize the importance of packaging. Without it, applications remain
Posted on February 24, 2023 by sgmoore
Long ago I applied for my dream job at a company I have wanted to wok for since its beginning and I wasn’t ready technically. Fast forward to now, I am ready! A big thank you goes out to Blue Systems for that. So I go out and find the perfect role and start the application process. The process was months long, but was going very well, the interviews and I passed the technical with flying colors. I got to the end where the hiring lead told me he was submitting my offer… I was so excited, so much so,
Posted on December 23, 2022 by sgmoore
I have been quite busy! I have been working on several projects so my cover image is a lovely sunset where I live. Debian: I have updated and uploaded several packages and working on more. KDE Snaps: I have reworked the CI to now do Core22 snaps! They will publish to the beta channel until we get them tested. First snap completed is the ever important KDE Frameworks / QT content snap + SDK! Applications will start after I tackle the kde-neon extention in snapcraft. GUI-Testing: I have begun learning/writing some GUI tests using python and https://invent.kde.org/sdk/selenium-webdriver-at-spi/, inspired by one
Posted on January 4, 2025 by sgmoore
Fixed okular pdf printing https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=498065 Fixed kwave recording https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=442085 please run sudo snap connect kwave:audio-record :audio-record until auto-connect gets approved here: https://forum.snapcraft.io/t/kde-auto-connect-our-two-recording-apps/44419 New qt6 snaps in –edge until 24.12.1 release I have begun the process of moving to core24 currently in –edge until 24.12.1 release. Some major improvements come with core24! Tokodon is our wonderful Mastadon client I hate asking but I am unemployable with this broken arm fiasco and 6 hours a day hospital runs for treatment. If you could spare anything it would be appreciated! https://gofund.me/573cc38e
Posted on December 31, 2024 by sgmoore
https://kde.org/announcements/gear/24.12.0 I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Your present from me is shiny new application snaps! There are several new qt6 ports in this release. Please visit https://snapcraft.io/store?q=kde I have also fixed the Krita snap unable to open/save bug. Please test –edge! I am continuing work on core24 support and hope to be done before next release. I do look forward to 2025! Begone 2024! If you can help with gas, I still have 3 weeks of treatments to go. Thank you for your continued support. https://gofund.me/573cc38e
Posted on December 4, 2024 by sgmoore
I am still here. Sadly while I battle this insane infection from my broken arm I got back in July, the hackers got my blog. I am slowly building it back up. Further bad news is I have more surgeries, first one tomorrow. Furthering my current struggles I cannot start my job search due to hospitalization and recovery. Please consider a donation. https://gofund.me/6e99345d On the open source work front, I am still working on stuff, mostly snaps ( Apps 24.08.3 released ) Thank you everyone that voted me into the Ubuntu Community Council! I am trying to stay positive, but
Posted on October 14, 2024 by sgmoore
Sorry my blog updates have been MIA. Let me tell you a story… As some of you know, 3 months ago I was in a no fault car accident. Thankfully, the only injury was I ended up with a broken arm. ER sends me home in a sling and tells me it was a clean break and it will mend itself in no time. After a week of excruciating pain I went to my follow up doctor appointment, and with my x-rays in hand, the doc tells me it was far from a clean break and needs surgery. So after
Posted on August 12, 2024 by sgmoore
Another loss last week of a friend. I am staying strong and working through it. A big thank you to all of you that have donated to my car fund, I still have a long way to go. I am not above getting a cheap old car, but we live in sand dunes so it must be a cheap old car with 4×4 to get to my property. A vehicle is necessary as we are 50 miles away from staples such as food and water. We also have 2 funerals to attend. Please consider a donation if my work is
Posted on August 4, 2024 by sgmoore
Thankfully no tragedies to report this week! I thank each and everyone of you that has donated to my car fund. I still have a ways to go and could use some more help so that we can go to the funeral. https://gofund.me/033eb25d I am between contracts and work packages, so all of my work is currently for free. Thanks for your consideration. Another very busy week getting qt6 updates in Debian, Kubuntu, and KDE snaps. Kubuntu: Debian: KDE Snaps: Updated QT to 6.7.2 which required a rebuild of all our snaps. Also found an issue with mismatched ffmpeg libraries,
Posted on July 28, 2024 by sgmoore
This week our family suffered another loss with my brother in-law. We will miss him dearly. On our way down to Phoenix to console our nephew that just lost his dad our car blew up. Last week we were in a roll over accident that totaled our truck and left me with a broken arm. We are now in great need of a new vehicle. Please consider donating to this fund: https://gofund.me/033eb25d . Kubuntu is out of money and I am between work packages with the ‘project’. We are 50 miles away from the closest town for supplies, essentials such
Posted on June 5, 2024 by sgmoore
I am still here, busy as ever, I just haven’t found the inspiration to blog. So soon after the loss of my son, I have lost my only brother a couple weeks ago. It has been a tough year for our family. Thank you everyone for you love and support during this difficult time. I will do my best in re-capping my work, there has been quite a bit as I am “keeping busy with work” so I don’t dwell to much on the sadness. KDE Snaps: Trying to debug the unable to save files breakage in the latest Krita
Posted on April 12, 2024 by sgmoore
It has been a very busy couple of weeks as we worked against some major transitions and a security fix that required a rebuild of the $world. I am happy to report that against all odds we have a beta release! You can read all about it here: https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-24-04-beta-released/ Post beta freeze I have already begun pushing our fixes for known issues today. A big one being our new branding! Very exciting times in the Kubuntu world. In the snap world I will be using my free time to start knocking out KDE applications ( not covered by the project
Posted on March 28, 2024 by sgmoore
Personal: As many of you know, I lost my beloved son March 9th. This has hit me really hard, but I am staying strong and holding on to all the wonderful memories I have. He grew up to be an amazing man, devoted christian and wonderful father. He was loved by everyone who knew him and will be truly missed by us all. I have had folks ask me how they can help. He left behind his 7 year old son Mason. Mason was Billy’s world and I would like to make sure Mason is taken care of. I have
