Best of Linux — November 2023

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   ByteByteGo·2y

   A Crash Course in Docker

   Docker is a container platform that simplifies deployment of applications in the cloud. It was created in 2013 and uses lightweight containerization to achieve isolation. Docker images are different from virtual machines as they share the host operating system kernel, making them more lightweight and portable. Kubernetes is not necessary to use Docker effectively.

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   Hacker News·2y

   The bash book to rule them all

   A curated list of questions to determine if the bash book is suitable for the reader, covering topics such as 'cd' as a builtin command, redirect issues, and avoiding the 'Argument list too long' error.

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   It's Foss·2y

   8 Websites Linux Users Should Have bookmarked

   ArchWiki ArchWiki is a platform for all kinds of information. Explainshell is an interesting portal that helps you identify the arguments used in a command in one go. Crontab.guru is a handy website for creating cron jobs and schedules to automate things.

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   Hacker News·2y

   The bash book to rule them all

   Discover various aspects of bash scripting, including built-in commands, error messages, and differences between shell constructs in a curated book.

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   The New Stack·2y

   Penetration Testing with Kali Linux as a Docker Container

   Learn how to run penetration testing using Kali Linux as a Docker container. Install Docker, pull the Kali Linux image, deploy the container, install pen-testing tools, commit changes, and run penetration testing.

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   Phoronix·2y

   Distrobox 1.6 Released For Easily Launching New Distros Within Your Terminal

   Distrobox 1.6 is a tool that allows creating containers of Linux distributions within your terminal. It adds support for Lilipod, improves NVIDIA GPU/driver integration, and has various other refinements and bug fixes.

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   Adventures in Nodeland·2y

   You are not updating Node.js

   The article discusses the lack of Node.js upgrades, the usage of Node.js on different operating systems, and the common problem when deploying Node.js at scale.

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   Lobsters·2y

   Why did Linux choose Rust but not C++?

   Linux chose Rust over C++ as the second language for the project due to C++'s complexity and unstable standard library. Rust offers advantages for kernel programming and the popularity of Rust may have influenced the decision. The BSDs also stick with one language for kernel programming for various reasons.

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   The New Stack·2y

   Project Bluefin: A Linux Desktop for Serious Developers

   Project Bluefin is an enhanced version of Fedora Silverblue, tailored for those who find traditional Linux desktops less reliable. It aims to provide a maintenance-free desktop experience. The project focuses on providing a reliable platform for software engineering and development, offering tools and features for both developers and end users.

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    It's Foss·2y

    What is the Super Key in Ubuntu Linux?

    The 'super key' in Ubuntu Linux is a key on the keyboard that activates various functions and shortcuts in the operating system. It is called the super key because it was introduced to replace the meta key, which was used in the Emacs editor. Pressing the super key in Ubuntu displays the activities overview and allows users to switch between applications and perform other actions. Learning keyboard shortcuts can greatly improve productivity in Ubuntu.

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    It's Foss·2y

    10 YouTube Channels Linux Users Should Explore

    A list of 10 YouTube channels that Linux users should explore for learning Linux, staying updated with news, and getting entertained on Linux-related topics.

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