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The Heart of #Unix https://ericnormand.me/article/the-heart-of-unix #GoodReads

perfctl: A Stealthy Malware Targeting Millions of #Linux Servers https://www.aquasec.com/blog/perfctl-a-stealthy-malware-targeting-millions-of-linux-servers/ Stay safe, my friends!

@arrrg sadly, we are not there yet!

Check your password strength at the #Linux CLI easily:

echo "password" | cracklib-check
echo -n "password" | cracklib-check

FYI see https://www.cyberciti.biz/security/linux-password-strength-checker/ this page for more info.

How do you fact-check things on your #Linux or #Unix machine? Read documentation and config options:

man command4
info command2
commnand1 —help
cd /usr/share/doc && ls -l | less

@meatlotion haha. that is how you get 10k post on social media per month. haha.

What Excessive Screen Time Does to the Adult Brain https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle/2024/05/30/what-excessive-screen-time-does-to-the-adult-brain/ Too much screen time can impact our health in a myriad of ways, from eye strain and neck pain to social isolation and mental health, and in some cases, it may cause harm to our brains.

You can `readonly TMOUT=300; export TMOUT` to have bash (for CSH/TCSH try `set -r autologout= 5`) to you off automatically if you leave the shell idle for more than 5 minutes. The variable is read-only, so users can not change the value. See https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/linux-unix-login-bash-shell-force-time-outs/ for more info.

CUPS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Fix Available For #Linux. If not fixed yet, please apply it https://ubuntu.com/blog/cups-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-fix-available

Old habits die hard when it comes to using ifconfig vs. ip. that is the real reason.

@TritTriton shhh ... let me have some fun :P

Why do I still use "ifconfig" even though it's deprecated under #Linux?

Because "ip addr show" is just too much typing! I'm an old-school user, I like my commands short, sweet, and to the point. Besides, "ifconfig" still works, so why change? It's like using a rotary phone... sure, it's outdated, but it still makes calls!

But seriously, you should probably learn ip properly one of these days... https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/linux-ip-command-examples-usage-syntax/

Meanwhile, kids are asking on other social media why not use NodeJS instead of Java. Good god, we are doomed, aren't we?

@leyrer haha.

I recently saw an IBM presentation on how AI will help eliminate COBOL once and for all. Basically, they are trying to sell a tool that uses their WatsonX cloud service to convert COBOL to Java with the help of the current buzzword named generative AI. Let me tell you, COBOL has outlasted most of the tech that was invented since 1965 and I think it will outlast generative AI, too.

on linux you can do it as follows:

man 1 ls
# OR #
man 'ls(1)'

The last syntax is extra typing but does works.

Ever wonder what those numbers after command names were, as in date(1) or sshd(8)? Why does man xz(1) have that "(1)" at the end? It's not a typo! It's the section of the manual the man page is in. Learn how to navigate the man pages like a pro and find the info you need faster ⚡️ https://bash.cyberciti.biz/guide/Man_command #unix #linux #macos #freebsd

Facad is a new and ls-like tool. It is a colorful directory listing tool for CLI users with emoji-based files and directory icons. https://github.com/yellow-footed-honeyguide/facad?tab=readme-ov-file #linux #unix

Looking for a pay rise? Try datacentre construction. Experienced electrical installers can make six figure salaries working on datacentres. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24pvm8ly18o

I can't believe this. Is this Google money speaking? Mozilla's massive lapse in judgment causes a clash with the uBlock Origin developer.
https://www.ghacks.net/2024/10/01/mozillas-massive-lapse-in-judgement-causes-clash-with-ublock-origin-developer/