Posts with category #Linux

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FreeBSD: The Path Not Taken, and Why It Matters

In a world where Linux trends like Flatpak and Snap dominate, FreeBSD remains steadfast in its own philosophy. Is it stubbornness, or a sign of a fundamentally different approach to OS design?

August 30, 2025

#Review #Linux #Open Source #Philosophy
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The Linux Superpower You're Not Using: Debugging the Impossible with strace

What do you do when a program fails with a cryptic error message, or just hangs? You could guess, or you could use strace to see exactly what it's doing. This is the story of Linux's ultimate problem-solving tool.

August 28, 2025

#Linux #Development
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The Tool That's on Every Senior Dev's Machine (And Why It's Not 'top')

For decades, 'top' was the standard for monitoring your system. Then a developer named Hisham Muhammad got frustrated and decided to build something better. This is the story of htop, the tool that's a beloved 'known secret' of the Linux world.

August 25, 2025

#Linux #Development #Open Source
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LinuxToys: Your New Swiss Army Knife for Linux Tweaks

Tired of spending hours on configuration? Meet LinuxToys, the tool that automates optimizations, installations, and fixes on your Linux system with just a few clicks.

August 22, 2025

#Linux #Open Source #Gaming #Development #Opinion
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My Favorite Linux Distros: Mint vs. CachyOS

A personal journey through the Linux world, exploring the stability of Mint and the performance of CachyOS, and what each offers for different needs.

August 21, 2025

#Linux #Technology #Opinion #Gaming #Development
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"This is Garbage": Linus Torvalds, a Meta Engineer, and the Brutal Reality of Linux Kernel Development

A look into the famously harsh feedback of Linus Torvalds and what it reveals about the Linux kernel''s meticulous development process.

August 21, 2025

#Linux #Open Source #Development #Ethics #Opinion #Technology
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Unlocking Linux Superpowers with eBPF and xstack

Dive into the world of eBPF, the Linux kernel's secret weapon for performance analysis, and discover how new tools like xstack are making it easier than ever to debug complex systems with almost zero overhead.

August 15, 2025

#Linux #Open Source #Development
38

Gaming Handhelds and the Ghost of Netbooks Past

A skeptical look at the booming gaming handheld market, questioning if it's doomed to repeat the same mistakes that killed the netbook, and why Linux might be its only saving grace.

August 15, 2025

#Gaming #Hardware #Linux #Opinion #Retro Tech
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Immutable Linux: The Silent Revolution That's Changing Everything

Fedora Silverblue, NixOS, and other immutable Linux distributions are quietly revolutionizing how we think about operating systems. Discover why this approach is gaining massive traction and what it means for the future of Linux.

August 13, 2025

#Linux #Open Source #Security #Technology
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Linux Gaming Revolution: How Valve's Steam Deck Changed Everything in 2025

The gaming landscape is shifting dramatically, and Linux is at the center of this revolution. From Steam Deck's massive success to Proton's incredible compatibility, discover why 2025 is the year Linux gaming finally went mainstream.

August 13, 2025

#Linux #Gaming #Technology