Jeremy Garcia

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New York

Jeremy Garcia is the founder of LinuxQuestions.org and an ardent but realistic open source advocate. Follow Jeremy on Twitter: @linuxquestions

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Authored Content

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6 lessons we learned building Measure, a contributor relationship management system

The things you learn maintaining an open source project aren't always what you expect.

My 3 favorite Linux releases

What's your favorite Linux kernel release?

4 Firefox extensions to install now

The right extensions can greatly enhance your browser's capabilities, but it's important to choose carefully.

Top 5 Firefox extensions to install now

The right extensions can greatly enhance your browser's capabilities, but it's important to choose carefully. Here are five that are worth a look.

Top 5 Linux pain points in 2017

Poor documentation heads the list of Linux user woes to date. Here a few other common problem areas.

Community building with a Q&A vs. online forum

Working on building an online community? Here's how to choose the platform that's right for you.

Contributed Content

25 years of Linux in 5 minutes

Jeremy Garcia of LinuxQuestions.org and Bad Voltage (a podcast) delivers 25 years of Linux in five minutes: starting with Linux's first steps as "just a hobby" for creator…

Authored Comments

jeremy-garcia

8 May 2018

4 Firefox extensions to install now

To be fair, I pointed out the repercussions multiple times, and noted that everyone has a different risk profile and tolerance level for this kind of thing. I even suggested using dedicated profiles in some cases. The ToS is, sadly, pretty standard these days. Why they don't get more push-back in general is what's confusing to me. Also note that Grammarly can be used 100% plugin free, which is how I used it for this article.

jeremy-garcia

8 May 2018

4 Firefox extensions to install now

That error actually wasn't in the article as submitted, but was added during the editing process.