danie10 , to Random
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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/

palordrolap ,

The trash one is a little outdated and won't necessarily put the trashed file where the user's GUI file manager would put it.

gio trash FILE and kfmclient move FILE trash:/ are the compatible commands under GNOME and KDE respectively. Derivatives generally use one or the other.

Unfortunately, the KDE one is somewhat tricky to do with an alias, what with the parameter being in the middle. I am also unsure as to whether it has a force option. Web results are inconclusive and I'm on a GNOME derivative.

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/

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/

tux0r ,
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I wonder why you list the window managers/desktop environments separately. One would think that all Arch-based distributions (“distros”) support most window managers anyway?

ManyRoads OP ,
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@tux0r I list them, so I know which distros emphasize which window Managers/Desktop
Environments. Generally distros provide excellent clues to learn from... As for sameness, it is difficult to achieve design & implementation objectives if you don't know how someone created a particular setup. New tools and tricks appear all the time.

und so geht es...oder?

I personally write-up what I learn and share it. Not everyone does that, though. I can assure you, it's Free and worth every penny. Seriously though, you are free to wander my writings to check the details and understand more of what I do with what I discover, assuming that is of interest.

https://eirenicon.org/knowledge-base/

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 OP ,
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No. It is becoming available along side of x11 on many Linux distros.

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/

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

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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