[UPDATE] k3rmit terminal ~ tab feature
https://redd.it/c4bpn9
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I've been using Linux for almost a year now, and haven't managed to set up anything slightly advanced so far.

My brother tried to get me into Linux (Ubuntu to be specific) for years now, and since he didn't need his old Laptop anymore, he gave it to me for University and work. A lot of things were already set up, so I didn't really need to do anything to get it working in the first place! I had to change out quite a bit of hardware, but the software is basically the same as it was a year ago.

The thing is, I've thought about doing some modifications or random things like installing programs via Wine or setting up a dual boot environment, but have never managed to get it working and gave up relatively quickly, obviously leaving some "trash" behind because of the failed attempts. In the end I'll just say "Eh nevermind, better stop before I completely destroy everything", close everything related to it and move on. I am just starting to feel like Linux might not be the right OS for me! This wouldn't be a huge issue, but I am most likely going to study something IT related, and I feel like I should start getting into it soon.

Not looking for any particular advice here, just wanted to hear some opinions on it! If this isn't the right sub for discussions or stuff, I'll gladly post it somewhere else! =)

Edit: Thanks for all the kind comments!

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Winboot - A shell noscript that reboots directly into Windows from your Linux session, without having to select it from the grub menu. For all those times you forget to do it and your grub timer runs out. [UPDATED]

[https://github.com/semiismaili/Winboot](https://github.com/semiismaili/Winboot)

https://redd.it/c4d7ro
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Rocky experience with Guix System
https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20190624#guixsd

https://redd.it/c4f7zx
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Flatpak or Snap in general without an in depth comparison??

I would like to know your opinion on either you prefer flatpak or snap in general without an in depth comparison between the two which is already available online and is really not understandable...

https://redd.it/c43zef
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Your favorite Rich Text editor

I used sublime text for note taking and it's great, except that I like pretty, marked up text and inline pictures and what not right there in the editor. So I tried Typora and it's great as well, got everything I need, renders the marked up text right there in front of you. There is only one downside **THERE ARE NO VIM BINDINGS FOR TYPORA!** And it drives me nuts, it's like I'm missing a limb. Vim is like a drug, once you take it, you're hooked. Next thing you know, you have it in your editor, you use it in the console, you've enabled surfing keys in the browser, it's enabled for bash, in your IDE, everywhere. Your window manger has now vim-like key bindings for navigation, tmux is no exception. Vim seeps into every corner of your digital life. And there you are, unable or just unwilling to use anything that has no support for vim key bindings. Every time you have to touch that mouse while you type, you hate yourself a bit more and curse the gods that vim hasn't yet infected the app's developer.

So what's your favourite Rich Text editor that also supports vim, renders marked up text while you type and has a nifty sidebar for browsing files.

https://redd.it/c40v52
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Linux Experiences/Rants or Education/Certifications thread - June 24, 2019

Welcome to r/linux rants and experiences! This megathread is also to hear opinions from anyone just starting out with Linux or those that have used Linux (GNU or otherwise) for a long time.

Let us know what's annoying you, whats making you happy, or something that you want to get out to r/linux but didn't make the cut into a full post of it's own.

For those looking for certifications please use this megathread to ask about how to get certified whether it's for the business world or for your own satisfaction. Be sure to check out r/linuxadmin for more discussion in the SysAdmin world!

_Please keep questions in r/linuxquestions, r/linux4noobs, or the Wednesday automod thread._

https://redd.it/c4i3h3
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Today I released a remake of my no-bullshit screenshot program!

I've been working on a screenshot program that works on Linux, feedback is highly appreciated! [https://pixlys.com](https://pixlys.com)

https://redd.it/c4ib5e
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What made you switch?

I want to jump into linux as a 24/7 os (if possible), now, i know linux has a learning curve and also it is known for its open software and flexibility but besides that, for those who use linux as your main OS:

What made you swich?

How was your expiriences by learning how to use linux?

What other benefits brings up linux besides the obvious benefits of openness and customization?

https://redd.it/c4ixb9
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Raspberry Pi 4 on sale now from $35
https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspberry-pi-4-on-sale-now-from-35/

https://redd.it/c4j8lc
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What it takes to run a 32-bit x86 program on a 64-bit x86 Linux system
https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/linux/32BitProgramOn64BitSystem

https://redd.it/c4l0zd
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Linux Package Managers Compared - AppImage vs Snap vs Flatpak
https://www.ostechnix.com/linux-package-managers-compared-appimage-vs-snap-vs-flatpak/

https://redd.it/c4lbjr
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Security of HID devices in Linux?

I've read about closed source binary blobs in chipsets used in most peripherals, and attacks like BadUSB (2014) and the like.

Given the potential risk coming from the huge amount of cheap devices available on Amazon, I was wondering if there a way to efficiently protect Linux against this kind of attacks, other than disabling usb or whitelisting trusted devices?

https://redd.it/c4kuwq
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Introducing people.kernel.org
https://people.kernel.org/monsieuricon/introducing-people-kernel-org

https://redd.it/c4nbpb
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Raspberry Pi 4 is here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sajBySPeYH0

https://redd.it/c4nsoq
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Recursively converting your png images to lossless webp to free drive space

It took way longer than it should have for me to figure this out. webp images aren't compatible everywhere (Apple is the last holdout, I believe), but it has superior lossless compression compared to some of the other methods.

For those who may be interested, here are the commands I used. The first command recursively converts all png images in a folder and its subfolders into lossless webp images. The second command **recursively deletes** all of the png images in that folder and its subfolders. Be careful how you use that second command.

You'll need to install *imagemagick* to use the *convert* command.

>find . -name '\*.png' -type f -exec bash -c 'convert -quality 100 "$0" "${0%.png}.webp"' {} \\;
>
>find . -type f -name '\*.png' -delete

https://redd.it/c4n13c
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Pi 4: Switching from SD Card to SSD?

Since the Pi 4 has USB 3.0 port, I am wondering if it would be feasible to use an SSD connected [to an USB 3.0](https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-SATA-Drive-Adapter-Cable/dp/B00HJZJI84) as a data storage unit? Would this be faster and more reliable than the SD card? I've had SD card corruption issues in the past.

Also, would it be possible to forgo the SD card entirely and use a USB 3.0 connected SSD as the boot device?

https://redd.it/c4oqmr
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dePAC: transparent Proxy Auto-Config for CLI programs
https://github.com/creaktive/dePAC

https://redd.it/c4oqie
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Canonical's Statement on 32-bit i386 packages for Ubuntu 19.10 and 20.04 LTS
https://ubuntu.com/blog/statement-on-32-bit-i386-packages-for-ubuntu-19-10-and-20-04-lts?reee

https://redd.it/c4rup2
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"The @Raspberry_Pi website is running on a Pi4 server cluster with 72 cores, 72GB of RAM, that consumes less than 100W in 1/2 U of rack space that retails for under $1000"
https://twitter.com/Mythic_Beasts/status/1143045366675312641

https://redd.it/c4swrs
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Zorin OS source code nowhere to be found

ZorinOS is all over the news recently. It looks like a fairly nice distro, particularly for new users.

I was interested in looking at the code changes they made to some of the apps they forked (ie: gnome-control-center) and I've been looking for the source code, but with no success.

The only thing I've found was this GitHub organization but it only contains the source for their themes and GNOME extensions, and they don't even have that link in their website.

I am starting to get concerned. Are they violating the licenses of the stuff they forked? Are they even worth users' trust? Or am I just dumb and I just can't find it?

Also, some other people in various forums and subreddits have asked the same question in the past, with no answers.

https://redd.it/c4u50p
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