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Try these Linux bash aliases for more efficient use of the command line

For those who don’t know, bash aliases allow you to create unique command shortcuts. So, a simple word can be used to run a more complex command which may have a lot of additional parameters, e.g. just type the word ‘update’ to execute an update com ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/try-these-linux-bash-aliases-for-more-efficient-use-of-the-command-line/

ManyRoads , to Linux
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This posting is intended to function not only as a tutorial but, also, as a review and commentary on my ‘long-term’ use of spectrwm as my primary window manager (long-term, meaning at least one month of daily use).

https://eirenicon.org/spectrwm-review-tutorial/

readbeanicecream , to Fediverse
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You already knew that is a great replacement for and can be used with . You also already knew that kbin was a great replacement for . But did you know that kbin can filter by and ; making it a great replace for and ? Learn more at:
https://unofficial-kbin-guide.surge.sh/filter-bar/

ManyRoads , to Linux
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ManyRoads , to Linux
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"Middleweight champ MX Linux 23 delivers knockout punch...
Debian 12-based version should be your first choice for a non-systemd distro"

https://www.theregister.com/2023/08/03/mx_linux_23/?td=rt-3a

readbeanicecream , to Fediverse
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Is decentralization the future of social media? Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter created an opportunity for a new kind of social platform.
https://www.engadget.com/is-decentralization-the-future-of-social-media-194554192.html

ManyRoads , to Linux
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I have been looking around and found a few new Distros which I plan to test and perhaps use. These are all Arch based.

Exodia (dwm, bspwm) Arch Distro:
https://exodia-os.github.io/exodia-website/?ref=news.itsfoss.com

CachyOS (gnome, kde) Arch Distro:
https://cachyos.org/

XeroLinux (Stable base Arch):
https://xerolinux.xyz/

ManyRoads , to Linux
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"How to make Conky work on SwayWM and I presume on other Wayland desktop systems, as well.

https://eirenicon.org/conky-on-wayland-swaywm/

ManyRoads , to Linux
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ManyRoads , to Linux
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SwayWM/ Wayland Tutorial.

This is a fairly lengthy tutorial, it includes relevant dotfiles, etc. and is Free.

https://eirenicon.org/sway-on-debian/

ManyRoads , to Linux
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Now for something a bit different...

"Best weird and wonderful niche Linux distros in 2023"

https://www.techradar.com/best/best-weird-and-wonderful-niche-linux-distros

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