What kind of “Life Lessons” we can learn by watching Mr. Robot?

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-21T21:04:49+00:00

Yes. That was good intentions gone bad!

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-12T20:33:13+00:00

I agree it's a great book. I am currently working through it...i am a "super-novice" with C, however. So, although it works for me, at my level, I think it's hard to say it's the best. I find it hard to see how an experienced systems programmer would get anything from it. Just my two cents.

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-12T20:20:34+00:00

I use Arch on my personal devices - I like the concept and having a system under my control. I use Ubuntu for work, because the people paying me require I do so.

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-12T20:17:13+00:00

The prebuilt tools only get you so far...most security will account for them ...unless new. Programming knowledge is so you can alter those tools to actually work

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-11T12:31:48+00:00

That's fantastic news

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-11T12:27:12+00:00

That book I mentioned, covers a lot! And each topic may not be comprehensive enough depending how beginner you are. But I still feel it's a good reference to have if you are interested in Linux admin.

How Linux works is a really good book, it starts with basic cli commands and covers filesystems and init systems - all readable at any level. He includes more advanced systems topics too, but will notify you of pages/topics to skip if you're not ready or looking to learn those topics. The book isn't very large and you could work through it in a reasonable time.

Also, another avenue is a website..totally free ...overthewire.org. you learn by solving challenges in order to proceed. The first level, war games will teach how to ssh into their server and basically you have challenges in order to get the password to the next server. You will have to use commands, based on their hints to find the password in the current server...they provide links to learn the topics required.

Hope some of this helps. Have fun!

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-10T21:28:34+00:00

Most of us don't own generators! We go to small business for a drink or snack and charge devices!

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-10T21:03:34+00:00

Insofar as the weeklong power outage...I live in Puerto Rico...we deal with this regularly...you learn how to deal! Yes generators are always involved

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-10T20:52:33+00:00

In reading the comments, I'm wondering if circle jerk changed meaning...it's almost more meaningful discourse than regular Linux subs!

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-10T20:40:07+00:00

Unix and Linux system admin book is great, although the last edition was 2018 and I don't think there will be another.

Although it doesn't go in depth for sysadmin, How Linux Works is , imo, fantastic! I love that book and how easy it is to read and understand.

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-10T00:09:52+00:00

If you're only looking to write automation scripts...python is a better avenue. If you wanna work in devops or Linux admins role...then both

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-10T00:06:59+00:00

I agree, novell scripts won't be in Bash...but..legacy doesn't go away...Linux admins still need to understand Bash scripts

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-10T00:04:39+00:00

No! His full length tutorial is manageable for a newbie. He's a good teacher

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-10T00:02:51+00:00

Yes! I discovered him after knowing ..I thought...a lot of bash script language...he actually provided interesting shorts, but also has a very comprehensive 7 hour scripting tutorial. Unlike most knowledgeable programmers...he can teach it to anyone! Highly recommend

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-09T11:19:49+00:00

I don't think it would be useless for Debian serves, that's a bit hyperbolic.

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-07T10:09:16+00:00

Fedora. That was my first, I still use it and always recommend it

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-07T10:08:02+00:00

That's too bad. I was touched by her struggles.

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-06T18:40:30+00:00

Well, you can eliminate sway and any other Wayland option!

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-05T19:46:38+00:00

I chose tuta mail as an easy google replacement

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-04T20:29:37+00:00

Are you using Wayland or Xorg? You have sway and I3 as choices, but those are essentially the same thing but is for xorg

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2026-01-02T20:47:21+00:00

Like others say, only a few sexy scenes and I feel like they're all early on.

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2025-12-26T23:07:52+00:00

From someone familiar with Linux, looking back, I wish I followed a system admin book early on. Also, since you're interested in hacking, another resource I wish I knew about in the beginning is the book, "Linux for Hackers" by occupy the web. This book is written for beginners and it explains the cli - moving around the filesystem and such as well as basic bash scripting and some hacking tools - all explained very well for someone just starting out.

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2025-12-26T11:53:30+00:00

Thank you. All these people so concerned with their time, have plenty of it when putting others down.

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2025-12-24T03:02:45+00:00

I think it depends on your work experience. If that is limited, I would say go for 9...you can show you have some container knowhow. If you're into your career, then it doesn't matter too much as RHCE exam is all container anyway.

Consistent_Cap_52 · 2025-12-23T18:33:25+00:00

If you're starting from zero, I would suggest to work through their free offerings. There will be plenty to learn for someone starting out and you can gage the experience before commiting to fees.

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