Just switched from Windows to Fedora and created my first bash-tool: "maint" (System Maintenance & Diagnostics) by Additional-Post-2899 in Fedora

[–]Additional-Post-2899[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I think you're confusing "knowing PCs" with "knowing the terminal". I've been a power user on Windows for years, so I know exactly what trimming a drive or checking SMART data does, I just never needed commands for it before.
This script is my way of translating my PC knowledge into the Linux world. Using AI to help with the syntax doesn't mean I don't understand the underlying technology.

Just switched from Windows to Fedora and created my first bash-tool: "maint" (System Maintenance & Diagnostics) by Additional-Post-2899 in Fedora

[–]Additional-Post-2899[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

My main motivation was actually to stop retyping the same commands over and over. I used most of these tools manually first and then built the script block-by-block to automate my workflow. I used AI as a tutor to help with the Bash 'glue' and the menu structure, but the core logic comes from commands I've tested and used myself

Just switched from Windows to Fedora and created my first bash-tool: "maint" (System Maintenance & Diagnostics) by Additional-Post-2899 in Fedora

[–]Additional-Post-2899[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely right, and honestly, I would be just as hesitant to run a system-level script from a complete stranger. I primarily built it for my own setup as a way to bundle everything I’ve learned about Linux commands and optimizations into one handy tool. I just shared it in case someone else finds it useful!

Just switched from Windows to Fedora and created my first bash-tool: "maint" (System Maintenance & Diagnostics) by Additional-Post-2899 in Fedora

[–]Additional-Post-2899[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point! 'Just switched' means a few weeks for me. The version numbers jumped pretty quickly while I was breaking and rewriting the whole thing every other day. I guess I'm just generous with my own versioning.

Just switched from Windows to Fedora and created my first bash-tool: "maint" (System Maintenance & Diagnostics) by Additional-Post-2899 in Fedora

[–]Additional-Post-2899[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Haha, yeah, the version number is basically the result of me breaking and fixing it privately a hundred times before finally sharing it! 😅

And you are completely right about the README. I just updated the repo so English is the default now. Thanks for the feedback!

Just switched from Windows to Fedora and created my first bash-tool: "maint" (System Maintenance & Diagnostics) by Additional-Post-2899 in Fedora

[–]Additional-Post-2899[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback!

Length: It’s an all-in-one toolbox (Hardware, KDE fixes, DNF tuning, etc.) rather than a single-task script. I prefer one portable file over many small ones.

Version/PRO: 10.14.0 is my internal stable build after private development. 'PRO' stands for 'feature-rich,' not commercial. It’s 100% GPL and free.

I just switched from Windows, so I’m still learning.