Linux Matters Crafting Bookshelf Buddy
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Apr 15, 2025 Discover the fascinating world of Luddites and technological resistance at a vibrant event in London. Dive into the creative process behind 'Bookshelf Buddy,' a self-hosted audio player that promises an improved audiobook experience. The speakers discuss effective presentation strategies and the usefulness of tools like MAP for creating impactful slides. Additionally, learn about the evolution of user-friendly system monitoring tools designed specifically for Linux, enhancing resource tracking in desktop applications.
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Alan's First In-Person Talk
- Alan gave his first in-person talk for a long time at Monkey Gras 2025 in London.
- Despite last-minute slide editing and schedule delays, the talk was well received and well enjoyed by attendees.
Marp Simplifies Slide Creation
- Use Marp to create slides with dynamic image controls like blur and desaturation for better focus.
- Edit slides in VS Code with live preview to ease the slide creation process.
Mark Develops Bookshelf Buddy
- Mark is developing Bookshelf Buddy, a self-hosted audiobook player that reacts to USB insertions using fsnotify.
- It supports playing single or multi-file audiobooks with chapter navigation and remembers playback position via Audio Bookshelf API.
