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Console #193 -- An Interview with Alain of Planify - Task manager for GNU/Linux

Console • 531 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Open Source Development Programming Linux
  1. Planify is a task manager designed for GNU/Linux, inspired by popular task managers like Things 3 and Todoist.
  2. Planify's developer, Alain, started the project as a way to create a task manager with a nice design and good functionality for Linux users.
  3. Planify is free to download and is maintained through donations, with a focus on design, detail, and user-friendly elements.

Tech Layoffs Hit Linux: Red Hat Laying Off 760 Employees

The Lunduke Journal of Technology • 5165 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Tech industry Layoffs Linux
  1. Red Hat, the largest Linux company, is laying off 760 employees to focus on doing fewer things better
  2. Q1 of 2023 had a record number of tech layoffs, over three times more than during the Dot Com Bubble Burst in 1999
  3. There are concerns about how these layoffs will affect Red Hat's success, potential future layoffs, and impact on smaller Linux firms
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The very first interview about Linux with Linus Torvalds - Oct 28, 1992

The Lunduke Journal of Technology • 5165 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Interview Linux Operating Systems Programming Open Source
  1. The first interview about Linux with Linus Torvalds was published in a small E-Mail newsletter in 1992.
  2. The newsletter was significant as it was the first written specifically for Linux and contained the first interview ever with Linus Torvalds about Linux.
  3. Linus Torvalds started working on Linux after taking a UNIX and C course at university, and the system evolved from a terminal emulator to a UNIX-like system.

MCU land #11: Linux toolchain for Cortex-M

lcamtuf’s thing • 1166 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Coding Hardware Development Linux Programming
  1. Setting up a Linux toolchain for Cortex-M microcontrollers can be challenging but beneficial.
  2. When setting up the toolchain, ensure to get the Cortex-M cross-compiler, CMSIS library, and Device Family Pack.
  3. Compiling and programming the device requires additional steps like using the newlib C library and flashing the binary onto the chip.

​​DIY Photo frame

Rahul’s Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🕹 Technology DIY Linux Software
  1. Built a DIY photo frame using Raspberry Pi and a portable monitor for better image control.
  2. Software setup is not easy for beginners, but allows for customizing photo display and adding features like clock and metadata.
  3. Advantages include control over displayed images, support for multiple galleries, and advanced features for automation.

A journey into the Linux proc filesystem

The Personable Engineer • 3 HN points • 15 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Linux Processes Operating Systems Processes
  1. The "/proc" folder in Linux is a pseudo-filesystem that provides access to kernel data structures, allowing tools like ps and top to query data about processes and the kernel.
  2. By exploring the proc filesystem, you can gather useful information about processes, such as executable files, threads, environment variables, process owner, and more, even without tools like ps or top.
  3. The proc filesystem also offers insights into kernel information, such as the kernel version, configurations, and system uptime, providing a deeper understanding of the system's inner workings.

In the garden with NixOS and XMPP

Type Classes • 100 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🕹 Technology Messaging Linux
  1. The post discusses a project involving NixOS and XMPP, focusing on setting up a server for sending messages to oneself.
  2. It delves into systemd service configuration and how to follow along if you have a NixOS server or just want to explore what NixOS is capable of.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to Type Classes for a 7-day free trial to access the full post archives and learn more about the project.

A brief history of my experience with Linux

Arraybolt's Archives • 58 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Operating Systems Linux Software Development Programming Open Source
  1. The author's journey with Linux started from a young age on Windows, then moved to testing different Linux distros like KXStudio and ChaletOS.
  2. Experimenting with different distros in virtual machines and on physical hardware led to the discovery and preference for Ubuntu-based distros like Kubuntu and Lubuntu.
  3. Eventually, the author transitioned to contributing to Ubuntu development, experiencing the joy of being part of a community and making a positive impact.

Making hyper-minimal Ubuntu virtual machines with debootstrap

Arraybolt's Archives • 0 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Software Linux Installation Customization
  1. Consider using debootstrap to create minimal Ubuntu virtual machines for specific use cases.
  2. Using a manual installation approach provides more control over the software installed in the VM.
  3. Customize the Ubuntu VM with essential packages, bootloader setup, network manager, and other configurations to make it fully functional.

System Call Tracing

Certo Modo • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Performance Linux Tools Troubleshooting
  1. System calls are how programs interact with the operating system to request and manage resources like memory and files.
  2. System call tracing allows real-time observation of running processes to understand resource usage and behavior.
  3. Tracing tools like strace and perf can help diagnose issues in production systems but come with a performance impact, requiring caution in usage.

How to Get an SRE Role

Certo Modo • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Engineering Skills Interviews Systems Linux
  1. To excel in an SRE role, focus on developing important character traits like emotional intelligence, resilience, and assertiveness to stand out as a candidate.
  2. Coding skills are essential for an SRE position; expect to be tested on tasks like file I/O, data structures, and program efficiency, so practice coding and explaining your solutions.
  3. Understanding systems knowledge and experience is crucial; be prepared to discuss Linux internals, troubleshooting tools, and system administration basics in interviews to showcase your expertise.