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I struggle to find the correct words or phrases for this article. I will start with the simplest answer. My father raised me to look for the best alternative to get a task gone. My father came from a large agrarian family, and I know this shaped his role as my father.
I used Linux as an alternative operating system. My old Windows Vista laptop became infected, and was not working. I used Linux to recover the missing files. In time, I found a replacement Windows laptop, and reinstalled the missing files. My wife and I then saved our money to purchase a MacBook Pro. We fell under the impression that Apple was completely better than Windows.
We were left with an older Windows laptop that was not being utilized. Following a close friend, Mike, I installed Ubuntu onto that laptop. And slowly I became evangelized against Windows. We maintained the MacBook and I began my distro hopping. Always looking at downstream Debian projects. I ran on Ubuntu for 3-5 months, then I drifted over to Linux Mint. I stayed on Linux Mint for a year. In this timeframe, I began looking into Linux magazines, podcasts, and websites. I developed my knowledge. I learned about RPM based Linux, and developed deeper into my Linux Love. And my interest in ChromeOS devices started. Incidentally I started to read Full Circle Magazine.
I moved into using openSUSE. I was perplexed by YAST and zypper commands. Yet I was willing to learn. After 3-6 months, openSUSE announced Leap and Tumbleweed as being the main products from SUSE. I was put off by the recent announcement, and I drifted towards Fedora.
It was at this time I asked Ronnie to write an article to cover Chromebooks. He did not have a Chromebook, but offered me a chance to write an article. Using my work bonus, I purchased a Toshiba Chromebook 2, and I wrote my first article.
Fedora felt better, but I was never able to call it home. Using Distrowatch, I came across KororaOS. I installed Korora and felt at home. Eventually, I reached out to the project team and became their social media manager. And, in time, like all small teams, Korora was discontinued. I drifted back to Fedora.
I started looking at Arch-based distros and BSD operating systems. Slowly our Macbook became obsolete. I replaced macOS with an Arch-based Linux and continue to write for Full Circle.
In time, like all children, I lost my father. And I spent the last few months recomposing myself for my family. And I make the parallels between my life’s decision to my upbringing. My father gave me two pieces of advice that I strongly reflect upon:
“Sometimes the only choice you have left is to be strong.”
“Choose the best alternative for you.” -PA Webb
I now realize I use Linux due to its inherent strengths and the alternative role it assumes. And now I strongly understand my father will be with me as long as I write about Linux in all forms.