Best of Linux — February 2024

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   DEV·2y

   Warp! - A new way to use your command line

   Warp is a new command line interface for Unix-like OSes that offers features like IDE-like functionality, built-in AI, collaborative terminals, terminal workflows, and customizable themes.

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   Collections·2y

   Warp: The Fast and Modern Terminal Emulator Built with Rust and AI

   Warp is a fast and modern terminal emulator built with Rust. It offers features like lightning-fast speeds, integrated AI for auto-suggestions and command completion, collaborative capabilities, IDE-style navigation, and block-based command grouping. Now available for Linux distributions!

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   DEV·2y

   3 Vim commands for blazingly fast navigation between brackets ⚡

   Learn Vim commands for blazingly fast navigation between brackets in programming files.

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   DEV·2y

   Aftermath of switching from VSCode to Neovim

   Exploring the value of deep learning and understanding of technologies, such as Web Components and Neovim, even if they may not be immediately used in projects.

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   Codemotion·2y

   5 Books on Open Source That Will Make You and Your Code More Free (as in Freedom)

   Discover a curated list of 5 books on open source that can enhance your knowledge and promote freedom in your code.

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   Godot·2y

   Dev snapshot: Godot 4.3 dev 3

   January has been busy on the development side for the upcoming Godot 4.3, and we now have a whole month’s worth of new features, important bug fixes and other refactorings for you to test. This dev snapshot includes the first implementation of many long-awaited improvements, such as single-threaded web exports, Wayland support for Linux, and Direct3D 12 support in official builds, with a caveat. The editor also received theme and UX improvements.

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   The New Stack·2y

   How to Use VS Code as Your Python IDE

   Learn how to use Visual Studio Code (VS Code) as your Python IDE. Install the necessary bits, create a Python app, and run it in the user-friendly VS Code IDE.

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   Phoronix·2y

   Distrobox 1.7 Improves NVIDIA GPU Support, Better Wolfi Containers

   Distrobox 1.7 brings improvements to NVIDIA GPU support and enhancements to Wolfi containers.

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   Theo - t3․gg·2y

   Microsoft Added Sudo To Windows (And I Love It)

   Microsoft has added a 'sudo' command to Windows 11, which is widely used on Unix-based operating systems like Linux and Mac OS. This command allows developers to run programs with higher security privileges or as another user. It is seen as a positive development for the developer experience on Windows.

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    omg! ubuntu!·2y

    This GNOME Extension Shows AirPods Battery Levels in Ubuntu

    A GNOME extension called Airpod Battery Monitor allows users to check the battery levels of their Apple AirPods or Beats wireless headphones in Ubuntu.

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    AWS Tip·2y

    Embarking on the Linux Journey: An In-Depth Introduction — Part 1

    Learn about Linux, the Linux kernel, the shell, system utilities, types of Linux operating systems, file creation/editing/copying/moving/removal, changing directories, checking directory details, making directories, and basic Linux commands for beginners.

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    Community Picks·2y

    Setting up a Windows 10 machine to feel like working on a linux

    Learn how to set up a Windows 10 machine to feel like working on a Linux system, including running Bash commands, setting up MobaXterm, and installing Node.js with Chocolatey.

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    KDnuggets·2y

    Master The Art Of Command Line With This GitHub Repository

    Learn the art of command line with a popular GitHub repository that provides essential command-line knowledge, covering basic commands, file and data processing, system debugging, and more. The guide is available in multiple languages and is perfect for beginners and experienced users alike.

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    David Heinemeier Hansson·2y

    Campfire is SaaS without the aaS

    Campfire is an installable chat system that aims to deliver a SaaS-like experience without the aaS. It has seen success in terms of sales and has been continuously improved with security updates and the addition of a Bot API.

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    omg! ubuntu!·2y

    It’s Game Over for Solitaire, Sudoku et al in Ubuntu 24.04

    Ubuntu developers have decided to stop shipping games in future installs. In Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Aisleriot Solitaire, Mahjongg, Mines, and Sudoku will no longer be included. Dropping these games frees up some space and the developers believe they are not representative of what Ubuntu and the wider Linux community has to offer to gamers.

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    Nick Janetakis·2y

    Hiding User Input in a Shell Script

    Learn how to hide user input in a shell script, useful for passwords, API tokens, and sensitive information. Two solutions are provided, one for Bash-like shells and another for POSIX compliance. The script includes a demo of both solutions.

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