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How to Install Linux

Nov 5, 2022 · 4 min read · Linux Documentation

A Linux installation guide for standard Windows users. You will need the following: Check your software works on Linux Backups USB stick Spare computer Peace of Mind Now for the steps in detail: Check your software works on Linux Change your software to Linux software before you switch operating systems. If you need a …

Linux vs the MSP

Jun 22, 2022 · 2 min read · Memoirs Linux

I was working on the tech-support frontdesk from my flat when my girlfriend-at-the-time asked how to watch films on Linux. I was maybe 30 minutes into some bullshit ticket, and probably watching a crappy web-interface load. [ 00:00 seconds ] I turned to her, stared for a moment, and thought 'popcorntime'. This program …

I Will Prove vim is Easy

Jun 16, 2022 · 2 min read · Prattle Linux Memoirs

It's literally three commands: i to insert text Escape to not insert text ZZ to save and exit An old girlfriend once asked me if she could write a website. This came out of the blue - she had no experience with computers beyond installing Sims. "Is it easy?", she asked. I said "yes", then showed her: 1 2<BODY> 3 <H1> …

Windows Cannot Error

Apr 23, 2022 · 2 min read · Linux Memoirs

I started the entire path to Linux due to a single Windows Error message. My little netbook couldn't handle the massive book I was writing (pictures every two pages, tables and formatting galore, et c.). I needed a real PC. A friend kindly gifted me her old computer parts. She handed me a plastic bad full of plastic …

The Sleep Command is Great

Apr 3, 2022 · 1 min read · Linux

Using a command-line interface allows all manner of expression that clicking a list of buttons could never achieve. But for all the nice tools in bash, the one I use most often to make my life easier is just sleep. Want to shut down the computer and leave, but don't want to shut off the music just yet? 1sleep 5m; sudo …

Bash is worse than it needs to be

Mar 24, 2022 · 2 min read · Linux

I love bash, but it's worse than it needs to be. Earlier today I was updating a script, and had to create lines of text in a file. It was working fine with echo, and using \n to place a new line into what I made. However, on the server, this stopped working. Same script, same operating system, same updates, same …

Small Utilities I Like

Mar 5, 2022 · 4 min read · Linux

Standard Linux stat Show file info. 1stat little_programs.md 1 File: little_programs.md 2 Size: 5277 Blocks: 16 IO Block: 4096 regular file 3Device: 805h/2053d Inode: 6554954 Links: 1 4Access: (0644/-rw-r--r--) Uid: ( 1000/ ghost) Gid: ( 1000/ ghost) 5Access: 2022-02-21 20:48:37.840867061 +0100 6Modify: 2022-02-21 …

aerc: a pretty good email client

Feb 24, 2022 · 2 min read · Linux Review

Pronounced 'ark', this programme lets you send email from the terminal. I wrestled with neomutt (an awful CLI email client) to send emails in the terminal, and found aerc a comparative breath of fresh air. aerc begins with sensible defaults, and a wizard to help you set up your email quickly. Just tell it your email …

Fun Terminal APIs

Jan 26, 2022 · 2 min read · Linux FOSS

These are some commands you can do from any Linux terminal. They all run through someone else's server, so any information you send will be visible to the owner. Get the Current Weather curl wttr.in It's best to open the terminal full-screen here to see the full result. You can also do a city. For some reason, the …

Overview: Void Linux

Jan 13, 2022 · 6 min read · Linux

It's the little things that make me feel comfy. Services are Simple Systemd is fine, but I have to look up how to make a new unit file every time, and then input the path to the executable, which is generally some script I've written. With Void's runit, the service file is the script. There's nothing to learn or look …