Linux on Ivan Hawkes

Install Debian 13 (Trixie)

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Instructions for a quick start getting all my usual software and setup on a fresh Linux install.

Installing Armbian 26 on my ODROID-HC2

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A brief set of instructions on installing Armbian 26 on an ODROID-HC2 machine. It includes setting up Samba and Docker + Portainer.

After nearly a decade of faithful service I was thinking about giving my aging ODROID-HC2.

Installing Raspberry Pi OS (Bookworm) on my Raspberry Pi 2b

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A brief set of instructions on installing Raspberry Pi OS (Bookworm) on my Raspberry Pi 2b. It includes setting up Samba and Docker + Portainer.

I was going to use the latest version (Trixie), but unfortunately there are no Docker sources for it right now.

Installing Nginx using Docker and Portainer

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Quick instructions on getting Nginx up and running again for my site using Docker and Portainer.

WD MyBook Live vs Raspberry Pi as a Linux Server

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000

I’ve spent a lot of time in the last few months playing around with low power Linux based devices. As power becomes more expensive, and computers push out more heat and noise I find myself looking for ways to enjoy the comforts of always-on-service without paying the heat and noise toll.