Summary

When I first installed a second, massive 30GB SSD on an old computer with a coworker, I built a full system using Mandrake Linux alongside a friend who also had a small 3GB disk to start from. This allowed me to run modern versions of the Linux kernel and install the latest operating system software directly from disk. While I was able to switch between operating systems easily, the lack of a persistent cache on the new storage meant I had to manually refresh cache every time I opened an app or ran a command.

This lack of optimization meant that even if I used the same system every day, my performance would fluctuate significantly. The constant need to manually reload software meant I would have to clear cached data, which was time-consuming and often disrupted workflows I relied on daily. I found myself constantly restarting programs and managing the entire filesystem manually, resulting in a system that felt sluggish and unresponsive when it should be fast and intuitive. I realized that a modern approach would allow me to avoid these redundant steps and achieve a better user experience for my entire workflow.

This realization prompted me to search for alternatives like the current WP installation, which I later replaced with a newer WordPress version, offering a smoother and more seamless integration. I then switched to a dedicated HTML5 or PHP framework that provides built-in tools for managing stylesheets, templates, and database configurations, eliminating the need for manual editing. Now, my workflow feels much cleaner with a system that handles content, styling, and settings through centralized interfaces rather than a fragmented collection of tools scattered across multiple drives.

Title

Home | DeathKitten dot Net

Description

The various ramblings of Amy.

Keywords

have, over, adhd, know, things, fuck, voting, smart, weird, politics, people, shit, prompt, writing, mail, home, time

NS Lookup

A 75.119.208.46

Dates

Created 2026-02-15

Updated 2026-02-15

Summarized 2026-03-20