Best of Linux — April 2024

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   CheatSheet: Linux Commands for DevOps

   A comprehensive guide to essential Linux commands for DevOps professionals, covering over 50 commands with practical examples.

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   Watercooler·2y

   Linux is the GOAT!!!

   Linux is highly regarded as the greatest of all time (GOAT) in the world of operating systems. It offers numerous advantages over other systems and holds a significant position in the technology industry.

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   Watercooler·2y

   killall

   Learn how to terminate multiple processes at once using the killall command.

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   Watercooler·2y

   Switching to linux

   Discover the benefits of switching from Windows to Linux and find out which Linux distribution is ideal for beginners.

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   Lobsters·2y

   I AM SO DISAPPOINTED WITH UBUNTU 24.04 😡

   Ubuntu 24.04 LTS has removed the ability to install deb files using the official graphical software center, which has caused frustration among users. Canonical has not fixed this bug and it is suspected to be a deliberate move. The removal of deb packages in favor of snaps is also a concern.

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   Watercooler·2y

   Linux is free

   Linux is a free operating system that offers numerous benefits to users.

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   Watercooler·2y

   Just Linux Things.....😏

   Explore the world of Linux with its powerful commands and customizable desktop environment.

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   Hussein Nasser·2y

   Fundamentals of Operating Systems

   Learn about the fundamentals of operating systems and how the OS kernel works to build efficient software.

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   Watercooler·2y

   Saw way too may Linux memes in the squad lately 😂

   The post includes funny Linux memes that have been circulating in the squad recently.

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    Watercooler·2y

    Being Programmer and not using Linux

    Highlights the importance of using Linux for programming and explores the benefits it offers.

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    David Heinemeier Hansson·2y

    I could have been happy with Windows

    Discover the author's journey of transitioning from Mac to Windows for web development, finding a compelling alternative and falling in love with a quirky hardware called Framework. Learn about the pros and cons of running Linux on Windows.

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    Watercooler·2y

    Just another linux meme...

    A post featuring a Linux meme with an image and text.

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    Hacker News·2y

    FyshOS/fynedesk: A full desktop environment for Linux/Unix using Fyne

    FyneDesk is an easy to use Linux/Unix desktop environment built using the Fyne toolkit. It follows material design principles and is designed to be easy to develop. The desktop does work without the runtime dependencies but the experience will be degraded. You can compile FyneDesk using the same dependencies as Fyne and for a full desktop experience, you will also need external tools like arandr, xbacklight or brightnessctl, connman-gtk, and compton installed. To set up FyneDesk as a selectable desktop option in your login manager, you can run specific commands.

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    freeCodeCamp·2y

    How to Use Piping and Redirection in the Linux Terminal

    Learn the basics of piping and redirection in Linux. Discover how to redirect the output and input of commands, count files and directories, and sort lists of files and directories. Combine piping and redirection for powerful commands.

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    omg! ubuntu!·2y

    Ubuntu 24.04 Beta Released, This is What’s New

    Ubuntu 24.04 beta has been released, showcasing notable changes since the last LTS release, including improvements to the installer, app changes, and the use of the latest Linux kernel.

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    Lobsters·2y

    My new home server

    The author shares their experience setting up a new home server with specific requirements and software.

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    Hacker News·2y

    mhx/dwarfs: A fast high compression read-only file system for Linux, Windows and macOS

    DwarFS is a fast high compression read-only file system that achieves very high compression ratios for redundant data without compromising on speed.

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    Watercooler·2y

    Could never be me, but, I use Arch btw.

    The post discusses the use of Arch as an operating system and includes the phrase 'Could never be me'.

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    Phoronix·2y

    Godot's Vulkan Backend Seeing Better Performance, 10~20% Reduction In Frame Times

    Improved performance and reduced frame times observed in Godot's Vulkan backend.

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    freeCodeCamp·2y

    How to Add Aliases to Terminal Commands in Linux and Mac

    Learn how to add aliases to terminal commands in Linux and Mac. Save time and boost developer productivity by creating shortcuts for repetitive commands. Find out how to create dynamic aliases and multiple command aliases, as well as how to delete aliases.

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    Community Picks·2y

    Ubuntu MATE 24.04 LTS is More Ubuntu Now

    Ubuntu MATE 24.04 LTS release features Linux kernel 6.8, MATE Desktop 1.26.2, and a few app updates. It adopts some features from the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS release and makes a few changes to the desktop environment.

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    Watercooler·2y

    Story Time

    The author shares a funny story about opening a JAR file in Linux using the "Allow executing file as program" option.

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    System Weakness·2y

    Hosting Multiple Websites on a Single Nginx Server

    Learn how to host multiple websites on a single Nginx server with one IP address. Create document roots, create website content, create Nginx configuration files, restart Nginx, and update DNS settings.

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    Community Picks·2y

    What Happens When Linux Runs Out of Memory?

    Linux reacts to running out of memory by selecting a process to kill based on a calculation that considers memory usage and CPU time.

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    Hacker News·2y

    Release v4.6.0: The end · pivpn/pivpn

    Release v4.6.0 marks the end of PiVPN's journey. The project's purpose has been fulfilled, and it will no longer be maintained.

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