Don Watkins (He/Him/His)

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Franklinville, New York

Educator, entrepreneur, open source advocate, life long learner, Python teacher. M.A. in Educational Psychology, MSED in Educational Leadership, Linux system administrator, Follow me at @Don_Watkins .

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Open Source Star People's Choice Award Social Sharer Award 2014 Conversation Starter Award 2015 100+ Contributions Club Best Interview Award 2016 Best Interview Award 2017 Moderator's Choice Award 2018 Moderator's Choice Award 2019 Open education Author Comment Gardener Correspondent Contributor Club

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How to write a web service using Python Flask

Learn Python: 7 of my favorite resources

Over the years, I've honed my Python skills thanks to these open source resources.

How to turn a Raspberry Pi into an eBook server

4 key differences between Twitter and Mastodon

Mastodon is not a corporation. All of its instances are staffed and supported by each server's contributors. Here are a few other advantages.

Using Python in VS Code and Codium

If you're looking for a good, general-purpose, open source code editor with Python integration, then you might give Codium a try.

How I dock my Linux laptop

Docking a Linux laptop offers flexibility and a better video experience.

3 ways to use the Linux inxi command

I use inxi on Linux to check my laptop battery, CPU information, and even the weather.

How to create outlines in Linux with TreeLine

5 note-taking apps for Linux

Use these open source tools for jotting down notes.

Contributed Content

9 holiday gift ideas for open source enthusiasts in 2022

Our community contributors share their gift ideas for fellow fans of open source.

How to upgrade your Fedora Linux system with DNF

Happy birthday, Linux! Here are 6 Linux origin stories

Our contributors share their first Linux experience on the 31st anniversary of the Linux kernel.

Why the operating system matters even more in 2017

7 pieces of Linux advice for beginners

We asked our community of writers for the best advice they got when they first started using Linux.

3 open source password managers

Keep your data and accounts safe by using a secure open source password manager to store unique, complex passwords.

Education is essential to being a sysadmin, developer, or any type of IT professional

The ultimate back to school guide to open source for teachers

Learn how to incorporate open source principles and technology into the classroom.

Announcing the Opensource.com Correspondent program

Top authors on Opensource.com have new levels of access, support, and exclusive opportunities.

Authored Comments

Don Watkins

18 Nov 2022

Get verified on Mastodon with your website

Thanks Seth! I did this but I don't see the green check mark on my Fosstodon profile but maybe that's because there is so much activity there.

Don Watkins

14 Nov 2022

How to switch from Twitter to Mastodon

I really like your article.

Don Watkins (He/Him/His)

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