MentalNet.xyz

Code Free or Die 😎 — dev'd in a bedroom, not for the faint of Linux

Self‑hosted No begging for server $ No trackers • No cookies I am the CDN

Welcome to my digital workshop. Nothing here is final — it’s a space for experiments, rough drafts, and half-broken prototypes stitched together with riffs, scripts, and daemon calls.

If you came looking for a polished portfolio, you’re on the wrong port. What you’ll find here are first runs, explorations, and code that exists to teach me what sticks and what falls apart.

Think of this as a sandbox where vibes collide with Linux systems and backend tinkering. Wander, break things, and see what resonates — the raw edges are part of the point.

⚽ Counter‑Attack Mindset

Possession is an illusion of control. This stack moves like 2016 Leicester City breaking lines—win it, launch Vardy, finish—and sometimes like 2001 Ventforet Kofu: chaotic, scrappy, cult‑classic energy. No bloat, no whiny server‑cost sob stories. Just steal ➜ vertical ➜ cut‑back.

1) Steal

Minimal overhead, maximal impact. If it slows down, it’s benched. Hard press, brutal riffs.

2) Vertical

Direct lanes, fewer hops, faster deploys. Think Vardy sprinting behind lines.

3) Cut‑Back

Killer ball delivered raw. Even Kofu bags one of these.

🏴‍☠️ Giant Killers Roll Call

Respect to the 2015–16 Leicester City Foxes—proof that structure + belief carve through sterile possession. That title run was a perfectly timed counter.

And for the lols: 2001 Ventforet Kofu. J2 struggle arc, zero glam, maximum spirit. If you’ve ever shipped code on a potato server and still went end‑to‑end to score, you’re in that lineage.

Press & Pinch

Take the space they gift you. Tight code, tighter lanes.

Vertical Over Pretty

Direct routes > ornamental build‑up. Lower latency, higher threat.

Cut‑Back Finish

Ship clean, deadly outputs. No cosmetic dependencies.

🎸Music: From Extreme to Experimental

My musical journey spans the spectrum from brutal extremes to modern innovation. I'm passionate about exploring sound in all its forms, with a particular focus on the raw intensity of underground music.

Extreme Metal & Hardcore

From the blast beats of death metal to the dissonance of black metal, from the brutality of hardcore these genres form the foundation of my musical identity.

Slam Death Metal/Brutal Death Metal/Old School Death Metal Grind/Hardcore

Modern Underground

I also embrace the innovation happening in modern pop/hip-hop-influenced underground scenes, where genre boundaries blur and new sounds emerge.

Cloud Rap Trap Plugg Hyperpop Experimental/Vaporwave
"Music is at its best when it pushes boundaries, challenges norms, and creates spaces for authentic expression."

🐧Linux & Open Technology

Linux isn't just an operating system -- it's a statement about how technology should work. As a dedicated Linux user, I believe in systems that are:

Open -- transparent in design and operation
Customizable -- adaptable to specific needs
Community-driven -- built by users, for users
Free -- in both senses: free speech and free beer

This server runs on Linux, naturally, showing the power of open-source solutions for personal infrastructure.

Spotlight: I'm the creator of Spark Linux, a developer-focused, server-oriented Linux distribution based on Alpine Linux. Check out the Spark Linux project page to learn more!

💻Coding & Development

Code is poetry written for machines. Through programming, we create worlds, solve problems, and bridge the gap between human intention and digital execution.

My coding interests include web development, system scripting, automation, and experimenting with various languages and paradigms. Like the technical precision of extreme metal, good code requires discipline, creativity, and attention to detail.

This website itself is a playground for my coding experiments -- minimalist yet expressive, like a well-crafted mosh riff.

✊Freedom of Expression

At the core of my interests in music, technology, and code is a fundamental belief: freedom of expression is essential. Whether it's the unfettered artistic expression in extreme metal, the liberation of open-source software, or the creative freedom of writing code, I advocate for spaces where ideas can flow freely.

I believe in:

Digital privacy and ownership of personal data, that providers requesting data for analytics should make sure the data is anonymized or non-sensitive to the users
Artistic freedom without corporate or social constraints
Open knowledge and the democratization of information
Community-driven alternatives to monopolistic platforms

"The freedom to express, to create, to share, and to listen -- these are the cornerstones of a vibrant culture and society."

🔄Current Projects

Here are some of my active projects. Explore them to get a better sense of what I'm working on.

Spark Linux ⚡

A developer-focused, server-oriented Linux distribution based on Alpine Linux with sensible defaults and pre-configured tools. Currently at version 0.2 (Beta).

Features include: pre-installed XFCE4 desktop environment, lightweight footprint (under 700MB), spark-dock Docker management tool, and more.

View Spark Linux ⚡

Last.fm Music Widget

A custom-built Last.fm integration that displays my recent listening activity and generates album art collages from my music history.

View Widget

PHPSD 🖥️🔥

A cursed retrocomputing AI frontend that serves Stable Diffusion images to browsers as ancient as Internet Explorer 4. Built with pure PHP, no JavaScript. Why? Because I can.

Legacy meets lunacy. Most devs would scream. I laughed and made it work.

View PHPSD on GitHub

Fun AI Image Research - August 2025

Making Umamusume Look Like A Sega Saturn Game: Stable Diffusion AI and GIMP

View The Science of Making Umamusume Memes 😎

Soccer Match Simulator - August 2025

A soccer simulator that I made, based on SEGA's J.League Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurō!

▶ Soccer Match Simulator

My Recent Listening

Check out what I've been listening to lately:

My eBay Store

Metal Value eBay Store: Selling used CDs at a discounted price of $3.50 each, 25% of proceeds go to charity. Be br00tal for a cause \m/

Visit My eBay Store