How do I create a file in another directory without changing directories?

I’m taking a Linux class. Currently working on the command line and after rereading the chapter over and over, I don’t understand how to do this.

The question is:

Without changing directories, and using a single command, create a file called January that contains a calendar for January 2021 in your Jan sub directory. Indicate the command below.


This is probably something basic for people who know how to work on the command line but I don’t know how to do it, some help would be greatly appreciated!

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Free & Open Source Photo Software

I’m looking for free and open source photo software that can detect duplicate photos plus do basic photo editing.

I have well over 20,000 photos and I know there are duplicates but it would be very time consuming to go through every one. Thank you for your help and your advice.

Is there such software available?

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Simplest way to remotely access SSH for a headless Linux server?

I'll be deploying some small rigs for friends and was wondering what the general consensus is for a simple remote SSH setup. My current home server runs wireguard which I use to SSH into from wherever I'm at, but that requires being local to the device for initial setup. It's been rock-solid for the 1+ year it's been running.

So I guess my question is how can I setup a Linux server such that after I ship it is then able to be plugged in and ready for me to remote SSH into it?

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I play games, but when will /if Linux be able to play triple a noscripts?

I know some steam games do work with Linux but as a gamer and video editor, when will I be able to run Linux on my main machine and not have to worry about compatibility. I truly think Linux is the future and community-driven software is better for everyone. I just want to know when I can stop dual-booting Linux and Windows

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gnome-disk-utility changes LUKS partition key PBKDF on passphrase change.

I had a luks partition using non default pbkdf settings. I used the disk utility to change the passphrase. Then luksDump showed the pbkdf settings changed to default values.

Might be a concern to some cause I would had never guess something other than the passphrase had changed.

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Thanks to all maintainers for this great gift

Every time I interact with a Windows/any Apple environment, I feel especially grateful to have this well maintained gem that is (GNU/)Linux. Not only is it super well made, it also helps me believe in humanity where otherwise I see mostly greed and new disgusting mechanisms restrict freedom and monetize peoples actions (I still cannot get over the fact that win10 comes with mfking candy crush by default).
Therefore, a big shoutout to all the maintainers who spend their spare time making other peoples lives better!

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RSS Guard implements Feedly via plugin

Guys, just short announcement. I am working on Feedly plugin for RSS Guard (and as majority of users are Linuxers, posting here).

Here is some initial "documentation" with screenshot. Development CI builds are compilling RN and will appear here, as usual.

Right now, things are bit unstable but feel free to file a bug report if something comes up. :)

Cheers.

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Mitigating Memory Safety Issues in Open Source Software
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GoogleOnlineSecurityBlog/~3/TwyzOIWSR5s/mitigating-memory-safety-issues-in-open.html

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Mabox Linux 21.02 released - Manjaro spin with OpenBox
https://maboxlinux.org/mabox-21-02-foltest-is-here/

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LFS for final year project (Focus on CTF)

Hi, I am currently a 3rd year student in Computer Science(Security) and will be doing my fyp project on the next semester. I've been thinking of building a linux system with focus on Capture The Flag(CTF) tools and features. This means that I would like to compile most used tools into the system. I have been using Ubuntu and Kali for 2 years and are quite comfortable with it. What do you think about my idea? It is possible? Practical? Thank you in advance!

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BeagleV – The First Affordable RISC-V Computer Designed to Run Linux
https://beagleboard.org/beaglev

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Drew DeVault's take on rewriting everything in rust
https://drewdevault.com/2021/02/09/Rust-move-fast-and-break-things.html

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Tiny Core Linux v12.0 released
http://forum.tinycorelinux.net/index.php/topic,24798.0.html

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Maybe someone here will appreciate this

Someone on my team asked me to approve the PURCHASE of a secureCRT license. I literally had a good laugh after asking the requester why we are paying money for a terminal emulator. His response is that secureCRT will drive efficiencies when having multiple terminals open.

I asked this requester if they had heard of Linux and realized it’s available for free. Will support countless terminal windows across multiple tty’s or even desktops, if that’s their thing.

That wasn’t good enough so I asked them if they heard of putty and it’s ability to support multiple profiles.

I ended up approving the ONE HUNDRED TWENTY NINE USD purchase so someone can feel the perceived comfort of their preferred emulator.

Thought there may be some of you who can appreciate that conversation, as much as I did...

I’ll go back in my hole now.

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2020 LinuxQuestions.org Members Choice Award Winners
https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-news-59/2020-linuxquestions-org-members-choice-award-winners-4175690667/

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Alternative to Onedrive?

Hi. I am trying to switch Windows to Linux as my default OS again. I was using Onedrive free version (5gb) to storage my documents and pictures. What are the best alternatives to Onedrive for Linux? I am running Xubuntu.

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Unlock software freedom one by using better tools
https://blog.williammanley.net/2020/05/25/unlock-software-freedom-one-by-using-better-tools.html

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How to switch to PipeWire while using Sway

1 Install PipeWire. Gentoo-specific example:

emerge --ask media-video/pipewire

Ensure that the pulseaudio USE flag is enabled.

2 Edit /etc/pulse/client.conf and replace the following line:

; autospawn = yes

With:

autospawn = no

3 Add the following line to your sway configuration:

exec --no-startup-id pipewire

4 Restart your system and launch sway with dbus-launch:

dbus-launch --exit-with-session sway

(I placed this command in a bash noscript named s, you could edit sway's entry in your display manager.)

5 Verify that PulseAudio is not running, and pipewire-pulse is:

pactl info > >(grep "Server Name")

The output of this command should be similar to the following:

Server Name: PulseAudio (on PipeWire 0.3.21)

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Regardless of how hard it is to get used to. What desktop environment do you think is the most efficient?

Regardless of getting used to it, what environment is your favorite/ think is the most efficient for productivity.

When first installing a distro I installed KDE, because It felt the most similar to Windows.

However, now I want to try something different and was wondering what is the "best" environment. I don't care, that I'll have to get used to it. Sell me your desktop environment!

edit: I didn't expect so many responses, damn. Well thanks to everyone for giving me your opinion

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CloudLinux Expands Extended Lifecycle Support Beyond CentOS
https://www.itprotoday.com/linux/cloudlinux-expands-extended-lifecycle-support-beyond-centos

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Simple noscript to round your bottom corners ;)
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