My personal Linux pet peeve is the complete anarchy around a user’s personal bin directory. I have to use and test on many different Linux distros so this annoys me more than most. Some people start with one major Linux distro and they stick with it all their lives. They don’t even change desktops. When you are writing software you can tell people “well it works on my system!” Well, you can, but that is … Your Personal Bin DirectoryRead more
Arch Linux
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How to install Jed on Arch Linux
Most Linux distros have Jed in their repos. You should install Jed whenever you set up a new Linux system. Many Linux utilities that launch a terminal based editor will default to Jed if they find it. If not they usually stick you with icky-nasty vi. The “approved” way rather sucks. Arch based distros like Manjaro provide pamac. Arch wants everyone to do everything by themselves. First you have to find the package you want … How to install Jed on Arch LinuxRead more
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How to Set Up an Arch Linux VM
Arch Linux is the Linux distro most people are talking about when you hear things like “expert friendly” and “unwelcoming.” When you go to sign up for their forum you receive a “warm and friendly” greeting. The reason their are so many forks of Arch Linux is because it doesn’t really have an installer. Not one any SuSE, Unbuntu, Mint, i.e. popular, Linux distro user would recognize. Eventually kids get past this stage of life: … How to Set Up an Arch Linux VMRead more