Best of LinuxJune 2023

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    Avatar of bytebytegoByteByteGo·3y

    EP63: Linux file system explained

    The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) was introduced to bring order to the Linux file system. By implementing a standard like the FHS, the software can ensure a consistent layout across various Linux distributions. To become proficient in this standard, you can begin by exploring. Utilize commands like "cd" for navigation and "ls" for listing directory contents.

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    Moo! There is a Cow in My Linux Terminal

    Cowsay Cowsay is a popular tool that gives you a cow in the terminal. By default, cowsay provides several options to tweak the look and appearance of the ASCII cow. You can also add the cowsay options to make it better: f Using a colorful cow with lolcat and its rainbow effects on texts.

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    binpash/try: "Do, or do not. There is no try." We're setting out to change that.

    GitHub - binpash/try: "Do, or do not. There is no try" Description lets you run a command and inspect its effects before changing your live system. Please note that is a prototype and not a full sandbox, and should not be used to execute commands that you don't already trust on your system.

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    How to Run a Large Language Model on Linux (and Why You Should)

    Large language models (LLMs) can process natural language and give appropriate responses which can fool you into thinking that a human has replied. Dalai is a free and open-source implementation of Meta's LLaMa LLM and Stanford's Alpaca. The easiest way to install Dalai on Linux is to use Docker and Docker Compose.

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    Avatar of itsfossIt's Foss·3y

    Bash Basics #1: Create and Run Your First Bash Shell Script

    This tutorial series is for absolute beginners to the Linux terminal. Bash is the most common and universal shell and hence start learning shell scripting with bash. If you are a regular desktop Linux user, this series will help you understand most shell scripts you come across while exploring various software and fixes.

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    Avatar of linuxhandbookLinux Handbook·3y

    System Calls in Linux: An Overview

    When a program requires a system resource, it sends a request for that resource to the kernel by making a system call. The system calls are divided into five categories: Process management system calls, device management system call, and file system calls. Here are some of the most popular system calls of each category.

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    The Best Gnome Extensions For Developer Productivity

    Gnome is an open-source Linux-based distro desktop environment. There are tons of extensions available from the Gnome community. Choosing the right Gnome extension(s) can be tricky, and a tad overwhelming.