I remember the early days of my 20’s. So much was all about exploration. From IRC to Linux distros to mailing lists. It feels nostalgic.
Looking back now, I see the positive side of it. Getting lost, connected, lazying, or communicating has a positive side as well. When you are not looking for something, just visiting you are more calm and relaxed.
Sometimes magic happens when we do things without any aim, goal. The outcome can be surprising.
Most of my close friends came from that era, we still meet and talk. Just now it is no more distro wars, Lug meetups but life, health, family.
Those nights of hit and trial, compiling sound cards, evolution, and running after dependencies.
Time has changed, but relationships are intact.