linux
The GNU in the GNU/Linux name doesn’t necessarily mean GNU software
GNU + Linux + X11/Wayland + many other components make up a good, libre OS that puts the user in control. Linux is a cool name but doesn’t signify ‘freedom’ or the original goal behind the hacker ecosystem.
What each word implies
- GNU = Software licensed under a (libre license)
- Linux = The core of the OS (kernel)
- UNIX = Proprietary (non-freedom giving) software
UNIX was a popular proprietary OS back in the day and today it implies proprietary software incarnate in the form of Windows/MacOS or standalone cross device apps/addons. So what’s GNU? - GNU’s Not UNIX :P, GNU’s not proprietary software.
links
- AT&T Archives: The UNIX Operating System
- Fedora GNU/Linux - Very well polished, with a great UX for new users.
- Arch GNU/Linux - Super minimal, up-to-date distro. An easy cli install-wizard
- Flatpak - Cross device app packaging format.
- ZSH - A cool shell you got to try!
- Devhints - TL;DR for developer documentation
- ZSH Syntax Highlighting - Fish like Syntax Highlighting
- Linux Mint - An easy beginner distro
- Sway Rice
- hacking clever people
- 1111111111111111111111111111111 & Unix Epoch
- Cool, but obscure X11 tools
- Pacgraph
- Firefox GNOME theme
- Modern UNIX - A collection of modern/faster/saner alternatives to common unix commands
- The Complete History of Linux (Abridged)
- You Should use PipeWire
- Basics of the Unix Philosophy
- git-send-email
- pass
- musikcube
- tar commands
- miniplayer
- flare
- numenvoice
- rclone
- generate ssh keys
- seahorse
- pacman auto update
- Jellyfin on my NAS
- thumbfast
- swayfx sway: but with rounded corners and shadows
- Kids need to experience software freedom, not just the idea of it
- Installing Linux on the Nintendo Wii!
- tmate
- grub in the style of minecraft
- nms
- where do your git files live
- self-hosted cloud gaming
- shell-time
- bupstash
- pass-otp
- tmux-browser
- Building Video Games For The Linux Terminal
- niri
- pipewire-screenaudio
- FOSS 101
- OS