My Linux distribution recommendation guide for various users:
* Arch/Gentoo: Elitist, technically skilled, enjoys challenges.
* Debian: Experienced, values stability and customization.
* Fedora: Enthusiastic, early adopter, embraces new technologies.
* Ubuntu or Mint: Beginner-friendly, user-friendly, values ease of use.
* FreeBSD or OpenBSD or NetBSD: You know what you want in life. Nuff said.
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I am a Visual Studio Code (VS Code) user convince me to use vim.
Can you list programming languages where array indexing does not begin at zero?
How do you pronounce mysql?
Oh youβre a software developer? Name every programming language π€π¨π½βπ»
Is it possible to install two database engines, mysql and PostgreSQL, on the same #linux or #unix server?
me think of this every time I write something in C or PHP π


OpenAI's Mira Murati: "some creative jobs maybe will go away, but maybe they shouldn't have been there in the first place" And you stole everything from creative people who provided free texts, images, forum answers, etc. To date, your company has refused to acknowledge any credit. Rich people truly live in their bubble and have zero sympathy for fellow human or their livelihood.
Google is getting passive aggressive: Google clamps down on VPN workarounds for cheaper YouTube Premium subscriptions: The common thread between these cancelations is that the users used a VPN workaround to subscribe to Premium at a cheaper rate than the one applicable to their region. For example, someone from EU or USA will choose Indian or Argentinian VPN to get lower price for YouTube Premium. So now they are cancelling


He escaped: Neofetch developer archives all his repositories: "Have taken up farming" #linux #unix #opensource #developers


FYI, there is a bug in systemd. So, running: "systemd-tmpfiles --purge" will delete your /home/ in systemd version 256. #linux
Source: and

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David Bremner (@bremner@mathstodon.xyz)
Content warning: systemd-tmpfiles, deleting /home

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Devuan GNU/Linux (@DevuanOrg) on X
systemd-tmpfiles, deleting /home
"systemd-tmpfiles --purge" will delete /home in systemd 256
tested with systemd-tmpfiles --dry-run --purge on @debian

Android users, what's stopping you from switching to iOS (iPhone)? Be honest.
Hrmmm, secure your OpenSSH server, you must, young Padawan. Three simple steps to follow, there are:
00) Password Authentication, a weakness it is. SSH Keys, use you must
01) Root Login, a vulnerability it presents. Restrict it, you shall
02) OpenSSH, updated it must be kept
Remember, young Padawan, security a journey is, not a destination. Vigilant, you must remain. See https://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/linux-unix-bsd-openssh-server-best-practices.html for more info. #unix #linux
Whatβs that one invaluable skill you believe every tech newbie should learn? π€
Muskβs X demands money from laid-off employees, claims they were overpaid π


Given the choice between using a graphical user interface (GUI) or a command-line interface (CLI) app for completing tasks on your #macOS, #Linux, #FreeBSD or Unix desktop, which would you prefer? Why?
What is your LEAST favorite #linux or #unix command? π€
Me: People are the worst. I hate em.
Me on LinkedIn: outgoing team player who thrives in collaborative environments.
Me also when applying for jobs: i love working with people and i am very sociable.
#Unix or #linux desktop from the 90s. Awesome aesthetic π₯


New update from Google just dropped. YouTube users running an ad blocker can no longer watch a video thanks to Google's latest move.


9to5Google
YouTube videos are skipping to the end for users with ad blockers [U]
Some users with adblockers installed have noticed that videos are skipping straight to the end all of the sudden.
