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2024-11-27 15:41:33

Poll: What beverage fuels your coding and IT problem-solving sessions? Please boost for wider reach. TIA.

2024-11-18 12:33:58

Question: What’s an Australian Linux users favourite DE?
Answer: MATE

2024-11-18 12:26:20

What is your favourite thing about #Linux?

2024-11-18 04:37:34

admin it. you love htop. i do.
#linux #unix #opensource
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2024-11-16 08:00:39

Tabs or spaces? 🤔

2024-10-10 09:48:40

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haha. that is funny.

2024-10-10 09:30:37

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The message "I am not affiliated with WP Engine in any way, financially or otherwise" on their login page seems unnecessarily defensive and childish. It doesn't paint the project in a positive light and feels like the CEO needs to reconsider such choices. I understand that life is hard and not kind to many, so I'm not going to bash him, but please get help if you get agitated so easily. It is not worth it, my friend. I speak from experience.
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2024-10-10 09:04:16

How check or see laptop battery health in Linux https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/check-see-laptop-battery-health-in-linux-command/
#Linux #opensource #hardware
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2024-10-08 01:26:03

This article explains the new features in Python 3.13, compared to 3.12. Python 3.13 was released on October 7, 2024. https://docs.python.org/3.13/whatsnew/3.13.html

2024-09-28 07:50:31

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fair enough.

2024-09-28 07:45:58

Some of you asked me to run this poll. Please keep the discussion civil and tech-oriented without throwing mud on developers. Remember, we all are human, so please be nice. Now, the poll: Does anyone wanna use the Snaps app format on the #Linux distro? Anybody? 🥺

2024-09-21 12:10:40

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haha. that is true.

2024-09-14 16:19:38

Uptime's the heartbeat,
Downtime the dreaded silence,
Sysadmin's vigil.

2024-09-13 11:30:09

You don't need to use third-party apps or websites to find DNS information. All you need is the command line, and you can get all the information required to report or debug problems. DNS plays a critical role in modern apps and infrastructure; hence, all developers and sysadmins must know how to use these commands to resolve issues faster. #Linux / #UNIX: DNS Lookup Command https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/unix-linux-dns-lookup-command/

2024-09-11 17:32:13

I am saying hi at 11 pm so you all see this as a sign to switch to free operating systems like Debian or Mint #Linux. 💥

2024-09-11 01:01:26

Have you ever rebooted the wrong server in production? #Linux #Unix

2024-09-10 04:40:52

Need a listening ear? I'm your guy, always here. 😊
Got a bug in your code? That'll be $199/hour.
Security flaw? Yikes, that's $499/hour.
Need to vent about life as a software engineer? Let's cry together, $1000 for 15 minutes.

2024-09-08 11:30:45

Now that Mozilla Firefox is adding AI directly to its browser, are there any browsers without AI or LLM? I don't want anything to do with the current LLM and AI, which I strongly believe stealing from artists, and all AI companies are freeloaders. It is a bit disappointing to see open-source software adopting something like this. https://blog.mozilla.org/en/products/firefox/firefox-news/ai-services-on-firefox/

2024-09-06 14:51:51

If a particular product shut down today, what product would be categorized as "nothing of value was lost"? 🤔

2024-09-05 18:47:44

Poll: Do you believe we are living in the matrix?

2024-09-05 14:59:07

Learn PHP, it is getting some serious attention and funding. Open-source framework Laravel has raised a $57 million Series A from Accel https://fortune.com/2024/09/05/laravel-raises-57-million-series-a-from-accel/ #opensource #php

2024-09-05 03:28:23

If you're starting out in programming, sysadmin, or DevOps, don't feel bad if you're constantly Googling the basics.
Even seasoned pros like myself, with years under our belts, turn to Google every single day for the simplest things.
The human mind is great, but it forgets many things. It's basic human nature. So, don't feel bad about such stuff :)

2024-09-03 10:55:06

Fuck you Sama and your shity AI company. You are stealing from artists plain and simple. Nobody asked you to do this. Nothing of value will be lost today if your company shuts down. OpenAI is begging the British Parliament to allow it to use copyrighted works because it's supposedly "impossible" for the company to train its artificial intelligence models without using copyrighted material — and continue growing its multi-billion-dollar business — without them. https://futurism.com/the-byte/openai-copyrighted-material-parliament

2024-09-01 15:23:47

Damn, the second season of The Rings of Power is fantastic. It has the perfect balance of action and drama. The first season was quite slow, but towards the end, it picked it up. But the second season is not slow. It is like watching those LOTR movies. Each episode is exciting. And boy, Sauron's character is truly evil. I love it. Haha! If you have not watched it, give it a try. I rarely get excited about TV shows, but this one really deserves a watch. #LOTR

2024-09-01 12:52:45

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just treat fedi as email address and it will be easier to understand. I guess what they want is that algorithm effect which shows them spicy content 😌 lol

2024-09-01 12:41:40

So, how many of you are from Brazil 🇧🇷? Are you coming from X/Twitter and recently followed me here? Welcome, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🤗

2024-08-31 03:27:17

If you could delete one programming language permanently, which one would you delete? 🤔

2024-08-29 23:53:59

My first day as a software developer: “I am going to change the world.”
Ten years later: “I am lost and difficult to keep up with the current trends. I want to keep it simple.”
Fifteen years later: “I am tired, lost faith in the world and now want to work as a carpenter.”

2024-08-27 10:29:00

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FYI, German government is behind this fund
https://www.sovereigntechfund.de/

2024-08-27 10:21:59

Good news. Sovereign Tech Fund to Invest €686,400 in #FreeBSD Infrastructure Modernization https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/sovereign-tech-fund-to-invest-e686400-in-freebsd-infrastructure-modernization/ #unix #opensource

2024-08-25 11:28:42

What was your first programming language? And why?

2024-08-19 23:46:16

Is 32 GiB RAM enough these days for development machines powered by #Linux or #FreeBSD or #macOS ?

2024-08-19 05:55:45

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Please don’t take life advice from me 🙏

2024-08-19 05:53:21

If you give up learning IT topics like Cisco networking, Linux servers, or programming today, you’ll save yourself many headaches and regrets.

2024-08-18 14:50:33

Real developers:
✅ My doggo
✅ My Catto
✅ Men
✅ Women
✅ Frontend developer
✅ Backend developer
✅ Vim or emacs or any IDeE users with dark themes
❌ People who use light-themed editor or IDEs

2024-08-18 03:57:33

if you want new ideas, read old code.

2024-08-17 10:12:42

Them: Why not use Google Sheets or MS Excel as a Database?
Me: You are right. Go ahead and use it. Have a nice day.

2024-08-16 22:19:46

If AI replaced your current job in the IT industry (developer, sysadmin, infosec, etc.), what job would you switch to? Do you have any other additional skills beyond computers?

2024-08-16 21:47:04

me_irl
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2024-08-16 12:17:09

Running 26 Linux distributions as containers. How much RAM do you think it will consume? The answer might surprise you, my friends. Just 1.2Gi RAM used on the freshly rebooted machine. Of course, this is a test lab running Ubuntu fully patched 22.04 LTS. But you get the gist. This stuff is born for enterprise workload. Here is how to set up a lab using shell script for fun and profit https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/shell-script-to-set-up-an-lxd-incus-linux-containers-lab-for-testing-purpose/ #linux #devops #sysadmin #opensource
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2024-08-15 23:22:30

This is brutal. Cisco Systems to Cut About 7% of Staff in Second Round of Layoffs. That is 6000 jobs. Cisco has raced to take advantage of an industrywide shift into artificial intelligence https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/technology/cisco-layoffs.html

2024-08-15 19:04:43

Damn. YouTube now requires an account to view videos. It says, "Sign in to confirm that you're not a bot". Suppose I logged in to Gmail with no issues. This is what AI is doing. Every platform is getting closed source.
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2024-08-15 17:03:00

Open source will always win the battle

2024-08-15 13:57:30

Kim Dotcom’s Extradition to the U.S. Given Green Light By New Zealand https://torrentfreak.com/kim-dotcoms-extradition-to-the-u-s-given-green-light-by-new-zealand-240815/ Can the US government take action against all AI companies like Microsoft, Apple, OpenAI, FB, Anthropic, and others who are scanning the whole Internet without permission to train their shity AI? Not that I support what Kim Dotcom did, but the law should be applied equally to big and small artists too. Small artists must be protected when they depend on their books, art, music, videos, and text sales.

2024-08-10 19:57:34

Oh, so you can write code without using the mouse? Just keyboard shortcuts? Wow. 😮 great work. But why do you need a library to tell if a variable is even or odd? 🤔

2024-07-28 17:39:43

If you don’t understand recursion, reread this post again 🤭

2024-07-28 10:09:38

What is an IP Address? Wrong answers only.

2024-07-25 09:37:04

The great debate: Which# Linux desktop environment truly reigns supreme for productivity, aesthetics, or customization?

2024-07-25 03:48:25

How to Become a Farmer 🧑‍🌾
00. Learn Python
01. Write code day and night
02. Become a senior developer
03. Burn out solving problems
04. Finally had enough of this. Quit.
05. Become a farmer. Work with trees and animals and grow crops.
Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

2024-07-24 03:36:34

An unexpected guest in a data center: A deer is wandering around. Found on the bird site https://x.com/DCFurs/status/1087675381371494400
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2024-07-20 21:45:52

The CrowdStrike IT outage is a good reminder that if you don't have a disaster recovery (DR) plan in place, there will be consequences. There will be many meetings and discussions about the need for DR, but by the end of the year, it will likely be forgotten amidst the usual job cuts, new priorities, and questions about IT budgets. This cycle will continue until another IT outage strikes. I speak the truth and nothing else. If I'm wrong, correct me below. #sysadmin #IT

2024-07-20 14:25:38

I get messages like this a lot:
> Can u teach me python from basic 🙄pls
These individuals are mostly teenagers or in their early 20s and cannot afford paid courses. Are there any free, high-quality websites or books that I could legally share with them? TIA.

2024-07-19 19:25:37

CrowdStrike https://xkcd.com/2961/
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2024-07-19 08:59:30

Guys, I started working at the cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike. Today is my first day. Four hours ago, I pushed major code to production. I am so proud of myself 🧑🏻‍💻👍🥰

2024-07-19 01:04:13

😂 #programming #softwaredevelopment
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2024-07-13 10:34:12

Do you cover your webcam with a sticker or an inbuilt shutter for security and privacy reasons?

2024-07-09 19:42:10

wish me a good luck guys: i am upgrading arch #linux after 6 months of break 😓
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2024-07-09 19:28:13

Grammarly, by default, uses the text you type or paste into its app and website to train its AI. This feature is turned on by default, but it can be turned off. The company hides this information under the name "Product Improvement." Go to settings > privacy and turn it off. Or simple cancel delete the Grammarly from your phone. #privacy
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2024-07-08 22:00:46

Red Hat is working on a new scheme to replace the GRUB bootloader with a fast, secure, Linux-based, user-space solution: nmbl (for no more boot loader). You can just use #Linux kernel to boot https://pretalx.com/devconf-cz-2024/talk/W3AVCT/

2024-07-08 12:31:44

How much hard drive storage did your first home computer have? 🤔💾

2024-07-07 16:58:46

Linux terminal loves* you.
*Terms and conditions apply. See “man bash” for details.

2024-07-07 07:26:20

Do you agree?
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2024-07-06 09:35:51

User: I accidentally opened vim. How do you even quit this thing?
me: that's their adoption strategy. it's Hotel California of text editors

2024-07-05 22:34:21

Flash back to your coding beginnings! What's the first project you remember creating?

2024-07-05 07:00:02

The First Rule of Sysadmin —Don’t Tell Anyone You’re Good at It. Computer experts face a constant barrage of help requests; ‘run the other way’

2024-07-04 13:32:50

😅😂
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2024-07-02 10:28:32

1. Don't code when you're tired.
2. Don't login as root on your Linux/Unix boxes when you're tired, guys.
3. See # 1 again.
4. With time you will forget these rules again.
#programming #life #IT #devlife #wisdom

2024-07-01 23:10:39

Folks i built a new website. Can you please give me some feedback? Here is the url:
http://localhost:8080/
OK bye.

2024-07-01 17:32:58

If you are a new programmer, sysadmin, devops engineer, I just want you to know
me and all of my colleagues with years of experience
Google the most basic things *daily*

2024-07-01 04:07:14

every developer needs coffee and a few cookies (or biscuits) so they can do their development work more efficiently. it's literally the law, guys.

2024-06-30 17:32:23

Tell me you’re a Linux user without telling me you’re a Linux user 🐧 🧑🏻‍💻👇

2024-06-30 11:18:28

Ten-character #Linux or #Unix command? Pshaw! Real Linux and Unix wizards summon their magic spells by mashing the up arrow a thousand times. It's the ancient ritual of command-line mastery. Lmao.
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2024-06-29 09:09:12

Which one would you choose?
Fortnite
OR
Fortran

2024-06-28 07:34:32

I need to tell you something, guys. I keep accidentally closing Firefox or Chrome browser tabs when typing because I'm used to deleting words with [Ctrl]+[W] in Vim or bash. Ugh! Please send help! #linux #opensource

2024-06-27 19:11:28

Oops, did I just reboot the wrong server?! 🤦‍♂️
If you've ever experienced that heart-stopping moment, then you NEED to know about Molly Guard! This lifesaver package protects your #Linux machines from accidental shutdowns and reboots.
Learn how to install and use Molly Guard: https://www.cyberciti.biz/hardware/how-to-protects-linux-and-unix-machines-from-accidental-shutdownsreboots-with-molly-guard/ #sysadmin

2024-06-27 03:34:16

Which company profits despite consistently poor quality products? 🤔

2024-06-26 12:56:00

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.

2024-06-25 22:26:29

I am a Visual Studio Code (VS Code) user convince me to use vim.

2024-06-25 17:32:51

Can you list programming languages where array indexing does not begin at zero?

2024-06-25 17:20:57

Five unwritten rules of linux or unix sysadmin:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

2024-06-24 15:59:44

Why is the cat command popular, but the dog command is not popular on your #Linux machine? 🤔

2024-06-24 11:03:44

Some developers pronounce it “My Sequel” while others say “My Ess Que Ell.” In reality, they meant and wanted it to be “Post-Gres-Q-L.” 🏃🏽‍♂️‍➡️

2024-06-23 10:45:26

How do you pronounce mysql?

2024-06-22 16:13:25

Oh you’re a software developer? Name every programming language 🤭👨🏽‍💻

2024-06-22 14:31:17

Is it possible to install two database engines, mysql and PostgreSQL, on the same #linux or #unix server?

2024-06-21 18:41:43

me think of this every time I write something in C or PHP 👇
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2024-06-21 11:56:07

No more WFH. Please come back to the office for the amazing culture & benefits! It is mandatory now.
The office:
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2024-06-21 04:14:59

Which one are you on #Linux?
alias sudo=run0 #1
## OR ##
alias run0=sudo #2

2024-06-21 02:48:47

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.
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2024-06-20 20:17:25

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How about `exa` which is a modern replacement for ls command in rust for Linux/Unix https://www.cyberciti.biz/open-source/command-line-hacks/exa-a-modern-replacement-for-ls-written-in-rust-for-linuxunix/
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2024-06-20 20:10:40

Which #Linux, #FreeBSD, #macOS or #Unix command do you use to list files?

2024-06-20 16:43:14

stop doing “git add .”

2024-06-20 10:45:07

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
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2024-06-20 09:00:20

haha. can you please stop now?
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2024-06-20 05:38:41

The X Window System (X11, or simply X) turns 40 this June. Happy Birthday X Window System. It is still used by #Linux and #Unix users. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System

2024-06-19 13:30:48

He escaped: Neofetch developer archives all his repositories: "Have taken up farming" #linux #unix #opensource #developers
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2024-06-19 09:02:42

👔👞👗 🧑🏻‍💻 Does your office have a dress code?

2024-06-18 23:00:49

Nvidia becomes world's most valuable company https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyrr40x0z2mo
Yet, not a single AI company wants to pay for data they are using for training.

2024-06-18 10:44:37

FYI, there is a bug in systemd. So, running: "systemd-tmpfiles --purge" will delete your /home/ in systemd version 256. #linux
Source: https://mathstodon.xyz/@bremner/112615591101488528 and https://x.com/DevuanOrg/status/1802997574695080067
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2024-06-17 17:43:41

Finally. The US has sued Adobe over early termination fees and making subscriptions hard to cancel: The FTC took action after receiving numerous complaints from consumers across the country. https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/movies/the-us-has-sued-adobe-for-early-termination-fees-and-making-subscriptions-hard-to-cancel-165808358.html