$ Who am I?

Hello there! I'm cowmonk. I'm passionate about open-source software, the Linux ecosystem, and building things from the ground up. This space is where I document my journey, share what I learn, and showcase my work.

My philosophy is rooted in the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) principle, much like the tools I admire (DWM, suckless utilities, etc.). I believe in understanding the core of how things work, hence my adventures with Linux From Scratch.

When I'm not staring at a terminal, you might find me online or doing some other hobbist nerdy things such as getting into the nitty gritty of audiophile things.

$ My Projects

[ LearnixOS ]

I was the founder of the github and project, most of the projects are under my old github profile. It's a Linux-based operating system designed for both beginners exploring Linux for the first time and advanced users seeking a lightweight yet powerful OS for daily use.

Learn More ->

[ CowOS ]

Unlike LearnixOS this is NOT Linux-based. This is a Unix-like Operating System that's programmed from scratch in C.

View Github ->

$ Other Things I Find Interesting

  • Linux From Scratch: The masochist's dream OS.
  • Suckless Software: Exploring tools that aren't bloat.
  • Vim: More than just an editor, it's a way of life.
  • Torrenting: Does anyone actually pay for anything they don't own?
  • C: Yes I don't like garbage collectors, how can you tell?
  • Audio Gear: Not a music producer, I just like listening to high quality audio.
  • Gym: If you can't go into a pool and instantly sink, then you haven't made it in life yet.

Feel free to check out my blog for more detailed write-ups on some of these topics.

$ Credits

Thank you to bacalhau for providing the server + subdomain for this website! For anyone that sees this website, please head over to his website. And if you have any spare change, I would encourage you to donate since all his services that he provides are 100% free, and (allegedly) safe.