I'm Simone, pronounced like see-mow-nay on the internet my nick name is usually syx. I was born in Taranto (Italy) where I lived most of my life. I moved to Dublin (Ireland) 8 years ago where I currently work as a software engineer. I have a degree in computer science from University of Bari.
In my free time I like to practice inline skating and roam around the streets of Dublin on my Rollerblades. Being Ireland such a great hiking location I enjoy exploring the countryside and hike the amazing Wicklow mountains.
I'm passionate about retrocomputing, when I get the chance I collect old computers from the 80s. I try to learn old programming languages and paradigms, imagining what life was like before the slick miniaturized fancy tech we use today. I'm also really fond of skeuomorphic design of 90s and early 2000s UIs.
There's some fun stuff going on here.
A cute computer environment can bring you joy! Here are some of my favorite resources to help make your computing cuter!
Works with any Wireguard server (but if you use theirs you get some additional functionality). Supports MFA.
progman is a simple X11 window manager modeled after the Windows 3 era. Can be themed (come with Hotdog Stand, of course). HiDPI support.
It looks like Windows v3.1. That's about it.
NsCDE is a retro but powerful UNIX desktop environment which resembles the CDE look (and partially feel) but with a more powerful and flexible framework beneath-the-surface, more suited for 21st century unix-like and Linux systems and user requirements than original CDE.
NsCDE can be considered as a heavyweight FVWM theme on steroids, but combined with a couple other free software components and custom FVWM applications and a lot of configuration, NsCDE can be considered a lightweight hybrid desktop environment.
In other words, NsCDE is a heavy FVWM (ab)user. It consists of a set of FVWM applications and configurations, enriched with Python and Shell background drivers, couple of the additional free software tools and applications. FVWM3 is also supported.
EMWM is a fork of the Motif Window Manager with fixes and enhancements. The idea behind this is to provide compatibility with current xorg extensions and applications, without changing the way the window manager looks and behaves. This includes support for multi-monitor setups through Xinerama/Xrandr, UFT-8 support with Xft fonts, and overall better compatibility with software that requires Extended Window Manager Hints.
Additionally a couple of goodies are available in the separate utilities package: XmToolbox, a toolchest like application launcher, which reads it's multi-level menu structure from a simple plain-text file ~/.toolboxrc, and XmSm, a simple session manager that provides session configuration, locking and shutdown/suspend options.
Latest release: January 2024
Github mirror: https://github.com/alx210/emwm
Required libraries:
- libx11
- libxt
- libxext
- libxrandr
- libxinerama
- libxm (open-motif/motif)
WezTerm is a powerful cross-platform terminal emulator and multiplexer written by @wez and implemented in Rust. Runs on Linux, macOS, Windows 10 and FreeBSD. Multiplex terminal panes, tabs and windows on local and remote hosts like GNU Screen or tmux, with native mouse and scrollback. Ligatures, Color Emoji and font fallback, with true color and dynamic color schemes. Scrollback buffer search. SGR-style mouse reporting. Render underline, double-underline, italic, bold, strikethrough. Has an SSH client built in. Can connect to serial ports as a client. iTerm2 compatible improtocol support. Kitty graphics support.
Configuration files are written in Lua. Hot reloading is active by default.
Github: https://github.com/wez/wezterm
The TDE project began as a continuation of the K Desktop Environment (KDE) version 3. The name Trinity was chosen partly because the word means "three" and TDE was a continuation of KDE 3. TDE now is its own computer desktop environment project. Equipped with a suitable collection of desktop effects that remain compatible with older hardware. Responsive on older hardware, while also being compatible with newer hardware. Compatible with, but not requiring, 3D acceleration (unlike KDE Plasma). Compatible with freedesktop.org and Linux file system hierarchy standards. Compatible with other desktop environments.
RSS: https://www.trinitydesktop.org/rss.php
Looks like there's a third party Arch package repository for TDE: https://wiki.trinitydesktop.org/Arch_Trinity_Repository_Installation_Instructions
Neko is a cross-platform open-source animated cursor-chasing cat. This is a reimplementation in Go.
A site keeping track of desktop environments and applications that will need to be rewritten to support Wayland, so that they can be gotten away from X.
Welcome to Neko, a self-hosted virtual browser that runs in Docker and uses WebRTC technology. Neko is a powerful tool that allows you to run a fully-functional browser in a virtual environment, giving you the ability to access the internet securely and privately from anywhere. With Neko, you can browse the web, run applications, and perform other tasks just as you would on a regular browser, all within a secure and isolated environment. Whether you are a developer looking to test web applications, a privacy-conscious user seeking a secure browsing experience, or simply someone who wants to take advantage of the convenience and flexibility of a virtual browser, Neko is the perfect solution.
In addition to its security and privacy features, Neko offers the ability for multiple users to access it simultaneously. This makes it an ideal solution for teams or organizations that need to share access to a browser, as well as for individuals who want to use multiple devices to access the same virtual environment. With Neko, you can easily and securely share access to a browser with others, without having to worry about maintaining separate configurations or settings. Whether you need to collaborate on a project, access shared resources, or simply want to share access to a browser with friends or family, Neko makes it easy to do so.
Neko is also a great tool for hosting watch parties and interactive presentations. With its virtual browser capabilities, Neko allows you to host watch parties and presentations that are accessible from anywhere, without the need for in-person gatherings. This makes it easy to stay connected with friends and colleagues, even when you are unable to meet in person. With Neko, you can easily host a watch party or give an interactive presentation, whether it's for leisure or work. Simply invite your guests to join the virtual environment, and you can share the screen and interact with them in real-time.
A desktop Bluetooth and OBEX client that is straight to the point, DE/WM agnostic, and beautiful.
Orb is a free and open source web desktop, which simulates a Windows-like desktop in a web browser. You can use it to access files on a server or a NAS in an easy and secure way.
A personal client for Lemmy sites that looks like old.reddit.
Transforms tkinter, Qt, Remi, WxPython into portable people-friendly Pythonic interfaces, especially if you primarily do CLI tools. Tries to make it easy to build GUIs for applications, because ordinarily the process sucks. Supports several toolkits, including QT, WxPython, and Remi (if you want to turn something into a webapp); you can switch between those toolkits with a single line. No callback functions, that's all handled for you. Has a built-in debugger.
Oneko is a screenmate for X written in C. It has different skins e.g. cat cat, dog dog, tora (striped cat) tora, Cardcaptor Xakura chasing your mouse cursor. Images used are .xbm (X bitmap) files.
A directory of things to make your system look awesome.
A site that has a rather large collection of screenshots of classic desktops and windows.