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First Look at Fedora 43

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Fedora 43 Released

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Why I love Cool Retro Term

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Fedora 43 set for release October 28, 2025

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Setting up OBS Studio to record videos

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Free Office Software That Works

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Empowering Communities with WordPress:

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Why Linux Is the Hidden Engine Behind Modern Tech

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Code Community Fun

Temporary fixes that become permanent

We asked our community for their stories about a “quick fix” that became a permanent one.

Jim Hall
April 13, 2024April 11, 2024
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Bash Code Linux System Administration

Parsing config files with Bash

Separating config files from code enables anyone to change their configurations without any special programming skills.

David Both
March 12, 2024March 2, 2024
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Bash Code Command Line

Using logical operators on the Bash command line

Add powerful logic to the command line with control operators in compound commands.

David Both
January 28, 2024January 21, 2024
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Holiday snow on your terminal

I live in Minnesota and we haven't gotten a lot of snow yet, so I figured I'd add a little "holiday cheer" by writing a...

Jim Hall
December 19, 2023December 19, 2023
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Code Linux

Interview Hack: AI saves the day(and ears)

I love interviews. It’s a great way to get to know a person and it’s often a great way to learn. One of the most...

Don Watkins
December 19, 2023December 18, 2023
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Code License Linux

Why sysadmins should license their code for open source

One of the best ways I know to give back to the open source community that provides everyone with incredible programs is to make programs...

David Both
December 13, 2023December 14, 2023
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“systemd for SysAdmins” Now Available

May 13,2025

My latest book — a #1 New Release on Amazon — “systemd for Linux  SysAdmins” is now available from my publisher, Apress, and on Amazon.

2nd Edition now Available

All three volumes of this best-selling second edition of my Linux Self-Study course are now available from Apress and Amazon. See the details of this 3-volume self-study course.

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