Best of UNIX — January 2025

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    I spent 18 years in the Linux console and I don't regret it

    The post explores the author's journey with Linux spanning over 18 years. It begins with their introduction to the OS in the early 2000s and continues to describe the learning experiences, nostalgic moments, and skills gained through using Linux without modern aids like the internet. It covers the transition from Windows to dual-boot setups, the acquisition of programming knowledge, the challenges faced, and the tools used. The author reminisces about university life and embedded programming, highlighting the long-term benefits of mastering the Linux console. The post concludes with reflections on the current state of Linux and the author's preferences for software and tools.

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    GGH is a Lightweight CLI to Recall Your SSH Sessions

    GGH is a lightweight CLI tool that helps recall SSH sessions and search your SSH configuration file. Compatible with Unix and Windows systems, it wraps SSH commands for easy session management without replacing SSH. The project is available on GitHub with installers for both operating systems.

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    yassinebenaid/bunster: Compile shell scripts to static binaries.

    Bunster transforms shell scripts into efficient, standalone binaries using the Go toolchain, ensuring performance, portability, and security. Currently supporting bash scripts, it plans to introduce custom features like modules and static asset embedding. Still in early development, Bunster welcomes contributions from the community and aims for full compatibility with bash by v1.0.0.

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    Operating System in 1,000 Lines

    Build a simple operating system from scratch in 1,000 lines of code, focusing on basic context switching, paging, user mode, a command-line shell, a disk device driver, and file operations in C. The process includes learning different debugging techniques essential for OS development. The book is ideal for those familiar with C language and UNIX-like environments.

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