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  • čas přidán 22. 06. 2024
  • To quote the wise old Bender B. Rodriguez- I'm back, baby!
    This is my first video back after a few weeks away. What have I been up to and what's next? Watch the video to find out? Or just skip around to the chapters... whatever. You know what you want, you're CZcams viewers.
    I appreciate each of you for watching my videos. Do any of you even read video descriptions? I bet most folks don't. I mean, honestly, I get it. So many CZcams video descriptions are basically nothing but affiliate links at this point. What's up with that, anyway? Maybe if CZcams funded us better we'd feel inclined to, you know, not do that? At the same time, what is this rampant consumerism doing to the "vibe" for CZcamsrs? Particularly with the coming rise of AI, how likely is it that in the next few years, most CZcamsrs will be reading AI-written scripts with AI-written ad-reads and AI-derived shopping lists for you all to follow. I have some serious concerns that the zeitgeist will be impacted. Shoot, the upload is almost done.
    Speaking of consumerism run amok, I suppose I have an obligation to share my support links. You can find the direct links at support.linux.mom, which contains an up-to-date list. At the moment, I've just launched a Ko-Fi as well: ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains. There's other places too, but let's be honest, I'm just hoping someone actually read this far.
    Tell you what, if you read this far into this description, go ahead and leave me a comment with "I understand". That way I'll know this was worth it.
    Ack! I almost forgot the damn chapters and hashtags- do they even do anything anyway?
    00:00 Should I even call it an introduction? Does it matter?
    01:04 It's my basement!
    02:45 Madness takes its toll... retro madness.
    03:44 Supporter-only livestreams as a thank you for my supporters
    #linux #vintagecomputing #CeciNestPasUneHashtag
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Komentáře • 157

  • @VeronicaExplains
    @VeronicaExplains  Před rokem +40

    I suppose I should "pin a comment" like the cool kids do with all of the places to support me.
    My new Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/veronicaexplains
    Patreon: patreon.com/VeronicaExplains
    Merch store: vkc.sh/merch
    Most of the nerdy shirts I wear on the channel you can buy from my merch store. Thanks all!

  • @AldrickTanith
    @AldrickTanith Před rokem +24

    I'm glad you are feeling better Veronica. It's good to have you back!

  • @drivers99
    @drivers99 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Mr. Ed reference?! “Test your backups” T-shirt?!
    Subscribed

  • @23jodys
    @23jodys Před rokem +3

    Printing a label for the box of label maker parts? PERFECTION!

  • @liquidsonly
    @liquidsonly Před rokem +2

    A label maker! Once you get a label maker, nothing, no thing, is left unlabelled.

  • @Kehvarl
    @Kehvarl Před rokem +6

    Great to see you back, Veronica! I'm looking forward to videos from the new space about fun and quirky old operating systems and programming languages. Plus more Linux tips!
    I understand.

  • @ActionRetro
    @ActionRetro Před rokem +1

    Glad you're feeling better, and quite a nice iMac you have there!

    • @VeronicaExplains
      @VeronicaExplains  Před rokem +1

      Thanks! If only I can remember to pronounce it "Bond-eye" instead of "Bond-ee"! :P

    • @ActionRetro
      @ActionRetro Před rokem +1

      @@VeronicaExplains 😂🦘

  • @bobbyfried7478
    @bobbyfried7478 Před rokem +8

    your one of my favorite tech vlogs. i love the nerdy things you do. glad your feeling better and hope you can continue to educate.

  • @outrotipo4193
    @outrotipo4193 Před 23 dny

    Amazing job Veronica. You are an inspiration! I hope to grow up to explain tech as well as you do someday. Kudos for the amazing job, hope you get all the support you deserve -- which, in my opinion, is a lot!

  • @michael49789
    @michael49789 Před rokem

    Hi Veronica!
    I understand. 😉 BTW: I like descriptions below the videos. I read them all. 😀
    Have found your channel by searching for new videos about GrapheneOS.
    I wish you and your family only the best.

  • @Grizzz1y
    @Grizzz1y Před rokem +1

    Glad your better. Did not know about your background until now. I was a COBOL programmer years ago, around the time of Windows 286! Worked for a casino in Las Vegas writting software for the office and gambling functions. Also worked for a furniture company in Las Vegas where I modified COBOL code to include rack and bin warehousing to interface with office accounting, sales and cashier functions. I am retired now and living in Arkansas.

  • @us8330
    @us8330 Před rokem

    I was sick too, and my voice was disappearing.
    I am very glad to hear from you again!!

  • @gessecarneiro5010
    @gessecarneiro5010 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I really love your channel. I discovered it recently and its become as my favorite tech channel on youtube. Keep doing this great job, Veronica. Greetings from Brazil.

  • @tmbrwn
    @tmbrwn Před rokem

    Whoa - we've missed you! Welcome back! I'm glad you took the time to recover. :)

  • @eleknagy1087
    @eleknagy1087 Před rokem

    I really enjoy Public Service Announcement shirts!
    I look forward to all the future content, perhaps even an episode of Veronica Explains about testing backups??
    Thank you for your time!

  • @Tamhvm
    @Tamhvm Před rokem +3

    Welcome back and thanks for your informative and fun videos! Hope everyone at home is feeling much better.
    For now, focus on what is really important, and then you can slowly speed it up from there.

  • @travisb1757
    @travisb1757 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for your high-quality and entertaining videos. Keep up the good work! Glad y'all are doin better.

  • @KalleJillheden
    @KalleJillheden Před 9 měsíci

    I just now found this channel. Love your humor Veronica! Subbed!

  • @tuskiie
    @tuskiie Před rokem

    youre channel is so refreshing and i love seeing an insight into tech before my time :)

  • @lilfluff6159
    @lilfluff6159 Před rokem

    Oof, as someone currently fighting through some sort of sinus bug, I'm glad to hear you're doing better. Can I just say, that's a nifty desk even before the LEDs. Looking forward to the things you've described. Old programming languages sounds like a fun topic. Even though my first computer was an Apple //e and then a PC XT I am often surprised just how much I missed of what was going on in the 80s. The 70s I can understand, I was still a bit too much of a wee little kid then, but I was obsessed with the //e and then the PC XT in the 80s.
    Also, I understand.

  • @jamesmedlicott6234
    @jamesmedlicott6234 Před rokem

    I understand too. I particularly enjoy watching your informative linux videos.

  • @givemecoffeeee42
    @givemecoffeeee42 Před rokem +1

    I understand!!
    Glad to know that you are better! Is wonderful to have you back and wish you all the best!! 😊

  • @KeritechElectronics
    @KeritechElectronics Před rokem

    Hey, nice to see you back! I had an infection too, probably XBB1.5 ("Kraken") which caused me to lose my voice almost completely and while it's pretty much back, it's not perfect and there's still dome harmonic distortion in it ;).
    Nice to see your work on the studio and other projects :)
    Music, musings and mutilations? Nice.
    I love your channel. Keri on!

  • @robbylock1741
    @robbylock1741 Před 9 měsíci

    Good to see you back! But more important great to hear you are over whatever it was.

  • @canonicallytrans
    @canonicallytrans Před rokem

    Thanks for the update, glad you are feeling better

  • @680x0
    @680x0 Před rokem

    I understand... and I'm glad you're feeling better. Looking forward to more of your content, whether above or below ground. :-)

  • @Brunomerez
    @Brunomerez Před rokem +1

    Glad you're back! Your channel is very refreshing to see compared to the usual in tech/linux youtube. Keep it up!

  • @PenguinRevolution
    @PenguinRevolution Před rokem

    The Basement space looks awesome Veronica. I can't wait to see what you do with it. I'm actually working on something over my garage right now for my content creation (if I can ever get it finished).

  • @ComradeNags
    @ComradeNags Před rokem

    Easily one of my favorite Cobol devs. I'm gonna need to learn peer tune now

  • @Alex-bu9pl
    @Alex-bu9pl Před rokem

    I loved GEOS for my C 64! Used it exclusively before I left the Commodore ecosystem!
    Anyway, enjoy the basement set up!

  • @diegotrabazo8760
    @diegotrabazo8760 Před rokem

    You have built an original, fun and interesting channel, so it's nice seeing you are back. Of course, as time passes and more work is put on an activity it's only natural that you feel that a permanent space is necessary for it, or maybe better equipment, etc. It's the same for me with sports, for example. A small start is a win, many times

  • @ZijZijnZijnZoons
    @ZijZijnZijnZoons Před rokem

    Glad you are doing better! I think I am getting closer to getting my C64 running BTW.

  • @elmestguzman3038
    @elmestguzman3038 Před rokem

    Glad to have you back in action. Cant wait for the new content and see more of the new space. btw what is you favorite Voyager episode?

  • @KM-sv4dh
    @KM-sv4dh Před rokem

    I'm glad to see you back Veronica, I missed your retro editing style.

  • @enphour7960
    @enphour7960 Před rokem

    Veronica, glad your back and healthy. Looking forward to new content.

  • @dylan.t180
    @dylan.t180 Před rokem

    Hope you’re family are doing well welcome back 🎉

  • @KyzerSusie
    @KyzerSusie Před rokem

    Glad to see you back, and I hope you're feeling better.

  • @imhemish
    @imhemish Před rokem

    Somehow coincidence on that disease part and the "good antibiotics", i too got sick and tired lately. Btw nice basement "set"

  • @TheDevarshiShah
    @TheDevarshiShah Před rokem

    waiting for entire room tour once done! :)
    the gadgets, the apps, to the desk, chair and all nicknecks!

  • @enigmaster84
    @enigmaster84 Před rokem

    Glad to hear you're feeling better! I can't wait to see your new "youtubery set" ;p
    Also, ST Voyager!

  • @epotnwarlock
    @epotnwarlock Před rokem +1

    if we can make requests, I would love a COBOL tutorial, I'm curious how you can set up a local environment that could mimic the old/legacy mainframes and what compiler can be used? is it even possible (ie simple/painless) on widows?

  • @Jopekos
    @Jopekos Před rokem

    Good to see you again Veronica! I hope you are well.

  • @cristianleandrollanosa.1821

    I understand; Great to see you back!

  • @penchanter6194
    @penchanter6194 Před rokem

    Thanks for this update!! *HUGz*

  • @stacksmasherninja7266

    excited to have you back ! patiently waiting for what's next

  • @jsking306
    @jsking306 Před rokem

    Welcome back. Hope you, and your family, continue to feel better.

  • @answerman9933
    @answerman9933 Před rokem

    The animation reminds me of what I would see in courtroom computer reenactments of crimes.

  • @JohnGMeadows
    @JohnGMeadows Před rokem

    So sad to hear what you folks had to go through!! Welcome back!

  • @davey820051
    @davey820051 Před rokem

    So happy to see a new Veronica vid! Clap on, clap off. :=}

  • @carltondoorman9145
    @carltondoorman9145 Před rokem

    I love your channel! I'm looking forward to more Linux lessons. :)

  • @aa-au
    @aa-au Před rokem

    During the Premiere you asked who is building what, and what was your first computer, or something like that. My first computer was a CoCo and BASIC was the love of my programming.This extended briefly to my Atari ST, but have not programmed since the early 90s. I have programmed COBOL for large companies in the 90s as part of my real job, then selling/repairing Apple computers, parts and peripherals for the past 25 years. I'd like to get out my CoCo and get back into BASIC programming, but I have to find her first... thanks for listening.

  • @jamesschaefer9554
    @jamesschaefer9554 Před rokem

    As of the time of this comment, I noticed you have 56k subscribers to this CZcams channel.
    Loving those dial-up vibes.

  • @ItsKingMyles
    @ItsKingMyles Před rokem

    That StarCraft reference was the best!!!

  • @esra_erimez
    @esra_erimez Před rokem

    I was wondering where you had gone to, and here you are! Glad your feeling better.

    • @VeronicaExplains
      @VeronicaExplains  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! I'm alive and well, just had to fight off the Zerg Queens for a moment.

    • @esra_erimez
      @esra_erimez Před rokem

      @@VeronicaExplains I remember when my dad and I were playing Starcraft and I asked him if those were Zergs, his response was, "Those aren't Zerglings, they're blood puddles".

  • @nicedev8189
    @nicedev8189 Před rokem

    I love your channel!

  • @LeftoverBeefcake
    @LeftoverBeefcake Před rokem +1

    I understand. And welcome back! My theory is that you've been away building your own awesome Linux distro. ;)

  • @draygosmith
    @draygosmith Před rokem

    Glad you're all feeling better!

  • @Marc42
    @Marc42 Před rokem

    Very appreciated update from the Linux Mom! 😊

  • @wachsmalstift
    @wachsmalstift Před rokem

    The subtitles at the start are amazing

  • @thatjpwing
    @thatjpwing Před rokem

    Glad to hear the family is healthy again!

  • @vicmac3513
    @vicmac3513 Před rokem +2

    They're not just "damn" hashtags and chapters. Very useful and helpful for re-runs later.

    • @VeronicaExplains
      @VeronicaExplains  Před rokem

      Oh absolutely they are very useful!

    • @eDoc2020
      @eDoc2020 Před rokem

      Sometimes I don't feel like watching a long video but if there are chapters available I will still watch the "most interesting" parts. If there are more people who do this that means you could be getting more views because of them.

  • @Andoresu96
    @Andoresu96 Před rokem +1

    Glad youre feeling better! Cant wait for the olde open source knowledge to come!

    • @VeronicaExplains
      @VeronicaExplains  Před rokem

      I'm glad I'm feeling better, too! Thanks for the support! There'll be some fun videos coming up soon!

  • @brads2041
    @brads2041 Před 11 měsíci

    Wow COBOL. My tech college degree, in 1989, was taught in COBOL. I did one small project at a job after I graduated only because I begged someone to do so. Never touched it again.

  • @hiddenyid4223
    @hiddenyid4223 Před rokem

    love the rhymes. Dr. Suess style.
    "course, hoarse, of coarse"....

  • @sorcererstan
    @sorcererstan Před rokem

    Yay, retro computers! I can't wait!

  • @ralacerda12
    @ralacerda12 Před rokem

    Glad to see you back!

  • @glenngenoway7990
    @glenngenoway7990 Před rokem

    Great to see you back! 🎉

  • @garycroftsmicroscopy
    @garycroftsmicroscopy Před rokem

    Sorely missed welcome back

  • @trevorford8332
    @trevorford8332 Před rokem

    Thanks, I love retro computers, programming languages in particular Quick Basic and Delphi aka qb64 and lazarus. Used to be my favourite pass time at one time.

    • @VeronicaExplains
      @VeronicaExplains  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the support! And I have some fun plans in store for qb64.

  • @abandoninplace2751
    @abandoninplace2751 Před rokem

    i like the opening cut of Veronica's chair % speedrun.

  • @GreatOldOne
    @GreatOldOne Před rokem

    Ah, COBOL. I still remember using coding layout forms / sheets. Gotta’ get them columns right. 😂

  • @junebug9320
    @junebug9320 Před rokem +1

    oh damn, I need to check my backups

  • @lucasvanegas8475
    @lucasvanegas8475 Před rokem +1

    Hello Veronica! Your videos about linux are the best on CZcams, I've learned a lot. Linux is awesome and so are you. ;)

  • @NahumOchoa1
    @NahumOchoa1 Před rokem

    More doggo please. Glad you’re feeling better.

  • @jimcabezola3051
    @jimcabezola3051 Před rokem

    Happy to see you again!

  • @JeromeChan
    @JeromeChan Před rokem

    Glad to see you back.

  • @BenState
    @BenState Před rokem

    Nice EPI!

  • @awalden
    @awalden Před rokem +4

    My husband and I really enjoy your channel! Thanks for all your hard work... we are both wishing you much success in the future! 🌈♥

  • @RandyWF5X
    @RandyWF5X Před rokem

    COBOL. the only college course that actually got me an IT gig 😂

  • @lungaphakathi9915
    @lungaphakathi9915 Před rokem

    Welcome back!!

  • @ws_stelzi79
    @ws_stelzi79 Před 9 měsíci

    Hey everything is cooler with LEDs - even in Summer when it is hot. 😇😜🤨

  • @EricFraga
    @EricFraga Před 10 měsíci +1

    I understand :)

  • @alan_core
    @alan_core Před rokem

    Welcome Back!!! :=)

  • @supergg2k
    @supergg2k Před 11 měsíci

    I understand!

  • @kev515
    @kev515 Před rokem

    Welcome back Veronica, we've missed you

  • @TheGreyfox199
    @TheGreyfox199 Před rokem

    Your video presence was definitely missed!

  • @trueriver1950
    @trueriver1950 Před 9 měsíci

    Patient: Doctor, doctor, I keep thinking I'm a pony
    MD: how long have you had this problem?
    Patient: well I was a little horse a few weeks ago

  • @henrykhenrykowski2745

    I understand. :)

  • @fhunter2158
    @fhunter2158 Před rokem +1

    I understand

  • @MarkTengPhoto
    @MarkTengPhoto Před rokem

    Young people need to see this video because they think being a CZcams influencer is all glamorous and parties. They do not see the many lines of COBOL in the background!

  • @user-ni3ds2hn2g
    @user-ni3ds2hn2g Před rokem

    Hi Veronica,
    (Previous post got deleted because it conatained an internal link.) Loving your channel.
    About the 3:15 point, you put out a request for vintage software. How about RPG II (Report Generator Program) that IBM developed for its System/3/32/34/36 line of min-computers? If memory serves, IBM was looking for a terse, lightweight, business language to replace COBOL at the time. Imagine, if you can, COBOL and Assembler having a baby, and you're on the right track.
    Also, I'd be interested in your take on the Fish Shell as a replacement/augmentation for bash.
    Thanks.
    ~ tEP

  • @ronm6585
    @ronm6585 Před rokem

    Thanks.

  • @radical_ans
    @radical_ans Před rokem +1

    I very much appreciate the clapper.

  • @PonderLust
    @PonderLust Před rokem

    You should sell a bobble head that responds to "Hey, Veronica, explain me this . . . "

  • @davidwalz3317
    @davidwalz3317 Před rokem

    haha the 3d modeling of the office, classic

  • @kaitlyn__L
    @kaitlyn__L Před rokem

    Hell yeah, Solarized htop

  • @voidmind
    @voidmind Před rokem

    Nice mouse pad!

  • @stefanalecu9532
    @stefanalecu9532 Před rokem

    Hey, have you considered restarting your Linux commands series? I like the way you explain things even when I know these commands and it would be a shame if you left the series in its current abandoned form

    • @VeronicaExplains
      @VeronicaExplains  Před rokem +1

      It's hardly abandoned! I have several Lil' Linux Lessons in the works. I don't want to drop them all at once- algorithm concerns and all. Don't worry, more are coming!

  • @eDoc2020
    @eDoc2020 Před rokem

    Side note, am I the only one who sent a fax while watching this? Modern technology is amazing.

  • @jeffreyphipps1507
    @jeffreyphipps1507 Před rokem

    Ooh! Cover Nevada COBOL!