The Linux Dev

Tweeting out the best Linux posts from Part of the @ThePracticalDev family ❤️

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

A laptop that shipped with only Ubuntu 14.04, a college "Linux gang" secretly swapping Windows for open-source in the lab, and a journey that eventually landed on Arch Linux with Hyprland. A great Linux origin story.

{ author: Nishant Mishra }

https://t.co/zkWCrLIykg

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Immediate feedback for typo-prone fingers. Building a tiny Linux tool that plays a “FAHH” sound whenever you type a command that doesn’t exist. A fun look at simple shell hooks and adding playful audio feedback to the CLI.

{ author: @topo444042922 }

https://t.co/71hrtmSN47

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Stop manually setting your display variable every time you connect to a Linux machine. A simple Bash script to automate X server connections on Windows.

{ author: @wolfeamngsharks }

https://t.co/J9wfmXdLdk

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Need a virtual display on Linux but don't want to use a dummy plug? This dev shares a software-only solution to create virtual outputs. 🖥️🐧

{ author: Foxes }

https://t.co/bJbn2mdTWk

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Manual labs are slow. This guide shows how to automate local VM setups using Vagrant, Libvirt, and Ansible for a better DevOps learning environment.

{ author: @ken_mwaura1 }

https://t.co/80dojB44Om

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Debugging Linux is an adventure. This developer documents their ongoing troubleshooting process for a mysterious black screen issue on XFCE4.

{ author: Ingo Steinke }

https://t.co/CILFf01SCV

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Why buy a router when you have a Raspberry Pi 4? Here is a guide to setting up OpenWRT to turn your Pi into a capable home router.

{ author: faaizz }

https://t.co/0qsvWgeAhp

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

The first CVE for Rust in the Linux kernel has arrived. Here is a deep dive into the "unsafe" code that caused it and what it means for memory safety discussions.

{ author: @blackanger }

https://t.co/en1KjiuBBF

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Struggled 1.5 days to open remote access to Redis on Oracle Linux. The fix: bind 0.0.0.0, protected-mode no and requirepass #DEVCommunity #Linux
https://t.co/pdK1WS3z4s

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

After 1.5 days on Oracle Linux I learned remote Redis needs bind 0.0.0.0, protected-mode no, requirepass in redis.conf and port 6379 open #DEVCommunity #Linux
https://t.co/pdK1WS3z4s

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Exploring true Linux on phones beyond Android: compatibility layers vs mainline kernels, app support and real-world usability.

{ author: @SBehdani } #DEVCommunity #Linux
https://t.co/H38ghvCCDH

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Run Kali Linux on any 4GB PC from a USB with persistence: no install, zero cost. Simple steps for students to build a portable lab #DEVCommunity #Linux
https://t.co/P7s5UCnWjZ

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Explore key Linux commands for user and permission management, session monitoring, authentication, and keeping services running reliably. #DEVCommunity #Linux
https://t.co/JIEA8JfOM5

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Manage Linux user permissions with group accounts. Discover commands to create, update, and audit group settings for secure access. #DEVCommunity #Linux
https://t.co/lJSe2L7HZL

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Vim minimizes SSD wear by writing changes to a temporary file before renaming it, thus altering the inode and reducing write amplification. Check out tail -F for more insights. #Linux #TechTips

https://t.co/AAec7XSTny

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Wrapping up Day 10 of our RHEL 9 series: a clear recap of pwd, mkdir, grep, pipes and more. Review your command-line skills. #DEVCommunity #Linux
https://t.co/YEef5sQ1iB

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Install figlet to create ASCII art, then add a splash of color with lolcat. Customize your .bashrc to show a greeting and system info. #Linux #DEVCommunity

https://t.co/UYucHT9yNt

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

50 real-time Linux commands for sysadmins and DevOps. Examples to kill high-mem processes, check ports, view logs and more. #DEVCommunity #Linux
https://t.co/L2C7TcC34K

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Basic Linux file and directory permissions: how rwx bits work, viewing rights, and using chmod, chown and chgrp with octal modes. #DEVCommunity #Linux
https://t.co/ErzxOk4C4g

[The Linux Dev @TheLinuxDev]

Day 29 of the Linux scripting series shows how to use if, elif, else in bash. Follow simple examples to check files and compare values in your scripts. #DEVCommunity #Linux
https://t.co/nztCMin6Ul