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「意味なんかなくてもさ、たまにはいいことあるよ。」

NiHao, I am Ivon (/ˈaɪ.vən/) Huang, a Linux & FOSS enthuasist from Taiwan, Republic of China. I speak Chinese, Taiwanese, English and Japanese.

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This website primarily focuses on three main themes: “Linux and Free Software,” “Smartphones,” and “Humanities and Arts”:

  • Linux and Free Software: Exploring Linux system installation, everyday Linux usage, self-hosted cloud services, and virtualization technology.

  • Smartphones: Sharing free software apps for mobile phones, unboxing 3C products, Linux mobile phone systems, and information on rooting and jailbreaking.

  • Humanities and Arts: Discussing political issues, drawing and creating art, appreciating music, personal reflections, controversial issues in free software, NSFW topics, and ACG information.

In addition, I have some research experience in modern history, military aircraft, Eastern and Western philosophy, and English teaching.

Remember: Ivon’s opinions are not always right. Ihr verehrt mich; aber wie, wenn eure Verehrung eines Tages umfällt? Hütet euch, dass euch nicht eine Bildsäule erschlage!

To uphold the spirit of free software, I currently use Linux as my primary operating system. I prefer Debian-based systems, and have also used Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch Linux, openSUSE, Gentoo, and others. My preferred desktop environment is KDE Plasma. For mobile devices, I prefer the stock AOSP on Sony Xperia and Google Pixel.

This website aims to share only free and open-source software and solutions, using proprietary software only in rare cases.

Most of the articles are written by me. Sharing articles from Ivon’s blog (ivonblog.com) is welcome. Please cite the article URL and adhere to the Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license terms. For commercial use, please contact me. written by human, not by AI

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About Me
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Ivon is pronounced /ˈaɪ.vən/. Some say this word originated in France, Italy, or Russia, and the pronunciation varies. At least, that’s how I’ve called myself for a long time.

Born in Y2K, a Cancer. INFP-T.

Studied English in both undergraduate and graduate school. I adhere to the philosophy of Parrhesia (παρρησία), which means speaking the truth without deception, even at the cost of negative consequences. Speaking the truth is not just about freedom of speech; the revelation of truth is also in the public interest and a civic duty. Only by being honest with ourselves can we achieve liberation.

To be honest with oneself brings freedom. Studying free and open-source information technology is a good idea, and we shouldn’t forget to pay attention to the humanities while developing technology.

In terms of the humanities, studying human history is a very interesting topic. From ancient times to the modern era, the clashes and intellectual exchanges between civilizations have created the cruel yet beautiful world we know today. Therefore, I am not hesitant to express my views on political issues. Furthermore, advancements in human technology have also accelerated the development of military aircraft, creating beautiful planes. I love watching them soar through the air, glide across the ground, and leap across the water. Whether propeller-driven or jet-powered, they always present a view of the free blue sky. Even if those wings that soar through the sky eventually fall due to war flames, their magnificent image in my heart remains unchanged.

As for favorite musicians, there are too many to list, but I can give a few examples, such as Wu Bai, Lin Qiang, Chen Sheng, Li Zongsheng, Anpu, Loh Tsui Kweh Commune, Wang Feng and Baojia Street 43, Dou Wei, Omnipotent Youth Society, Li Zhi, Hirazawa Susumu, Yellow Magic Orchestra, The Flaming Lips, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, and many more. My taste seems somewhat eclectic, but I find works that capture the soul of the creator and reflect the pulse of society more memorable.

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This website is powered by the Hugo and Blowfish themes.

This website was established in 2022. Prior to that, I had activity on other platforms, and some articles are reposts of older posts, hence their older dates.

My current profile picture is a Spitfire Mk.IX created using Blockbench.

Past and present profile pictures:

Because I really like airplanes, I’ve created many 3D models using Blockbench. The airplanes featured on the homepage, from left to right, are: the Republic of China Air Force’s F-16B Block 20, the Finnish Air Force’s Bf-109G6, the Zero Fighter Type 52A, the Spitfire Mk.IX, the Type 1 Land Attack Bomber Type 24D, and the Pirocco Savoia S.21.

Please visit my Sketchfab to see more colorful 3D models.

The article’s default thumbnail is a photo taken with Minetest 5.6.0 + TEX-D2 texture pack. The previous tagline was a quote from Girls’ Last Tour: “Even in such a meaningless world, good things sometimes happen.” (意味なんかなくてもさ、たまにはいいことあるよ。)

The background image for my YouTube channel, featuring three characters: FreeBSD Daemon, Luanti Sam, and Linux Tux.

The background image for a Facebook fan page, featuring three characters from Minecraft, Kantai Collection, and Grand Theft Auto.

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