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Fun Linux Opinion

Why I Use Linux

I use Linux for many reasons. These best reasons may help you understand why..

David Both
July 16, 2024August 9, 2024
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Fun Vim

My favorite Vim color schemes

Customize Vim to use the color scheme that works best for you.

Jim Hall
July 12, 2024July 7, 2024
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Command Line Fun

Play a fun math game with Linux commands

Use these commands to generate random numbers for a fun math quiz game.

Jim Hall
June 17, 2024June 18, 2024
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Command Line Fun Problem Solving

Use ‘grep’ to solve a 2-dimensional word puzzle

Regular expressions match patterns and help you solve problems.

Jim Hall
May 26, 2024May 22, 2024
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Fun Programming

My first programming language

Apple BASIC was how I first learned how to write my own computer programs.

Jim Hall
May 18, 2024May 25, 2024
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Bash Fun Programming

Learn Bash by writing a number guessing game

Learning a new programming language can be a fun exercise.

Jim Hall
April 14, 2024April 5, 2024
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Fun Linux Terminal

Retro-Fun with CRT

Discover what using old CRT systems was like for us old-timers or relive the days when you used one. The Cool Retro Term (crt) terminal emulator is for us. It’s useful and fun at the same time.

David Both
March 24, 2024March 24, 2024
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Hardware

How I got RGB Lighting Working on my Corsair Keyboard

A good keyboard is important to your health and productivity. It can be fun, too.

David Both
February 25, 2024February 20, 2024
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Code

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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