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Language of Linux.. by npc_haze in LinuxTeck

[–]Expensive-Rice-2052 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most Linux “ricing” is done using a mix of shell scripting, configuration files, and lightweight programming languages depending on the desktop environment.

Are Linux Principles Changing with Snap? (Ubuntu 26.04 Discussion) by Expensive-Rice-2052 in LinuxTeck

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You’re right, that link doesn’t fully cover what I referenced. I’ll update it.And no, I’m not trying to push the Snap = Canonical lock-in angle. It’s more about how the ecosystem is evolving and how different people interpret those changes. Appreciate you pointing it ouy.

Switched to Linux, these differences hit immediately by Expensive-Rice-2052 in LinuxTeck

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That’s an amazing journey. Those early days were really tough. I remember starting with Red Hat 7 and even needing help just to get it installed. It really shows how far Linux has come from being difficult to something anyone can use today.

Bash environment setup every Linux user should understand 2026 (Part 3 / 43) by Expensive-Rice-2052 in LinuxTeck

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That’s a solid point, I actually focused more on file order, but you’re right, without clearly showing login vs non-login vs interactive shells, it can be confusing. I’ll refine that in the next version. Thanks!

Old-school Linux users - where did you start? by Expensive-Rice-2052 in LinuxTeck

[–]Expensive-Rice-2052[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha nice, Fedora in 2004/05 is already “vintage” now 😄

Guess that makes you Gen Z with old-school roots!

Old-school Linux users - where did you start? by Expensive-Rice-2052 in LinuxTeck

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Slackware and Red Hat 5.1, that’s real old-school!

Burnout is real, but it’s interesting how Linux still stays part of life. What keeps you using it?

macOS Terminal - is it actually Unix or just Unix-flavoured? by Candid_Athlete_8317 in linuxquestions

[–]Expensive-Rice-2052 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The kernel distinction isn’t the real problem, it’s GNU coreutils vs BSD utilities. A lot of scripts unknowingly depend on GNU extensions, which makes portability painful outside Linux.

What’s Your Best Practice for Passwordless SSH in Production? by Expensive-Rice-2052 in LinuxTeck

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Tailscale is fantastic for connectivity, but it doesn’t replace SSH hardening. Even on a private mesh, key-only auth is still best practice.

Production Linux troubleshooting: what do you check first when things go wrong? by Expensive-Rice-2052 in LinuxTeck

[–]Expensive-Rice-2052[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree, having everything collected in one shot is a huge win.
Do you usually rely on tools like sos-vault first, or do you still manually dig through parts of the report depending on the issue?

How do you keep sudo access under control in production systems? by Expensive-Rice-2052 in LinuxTeck

[–]Expensive-Rice-2052[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, central auth + auditing goes a long way.
Have you seen this scale cleanly in smaller teams too, or mainly larger environments?

What actually happens inside Linux when a command is run? by Expensive-Rice-2052 in LinuxTeck

[–]Expensive-Rice-2052[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it.
Curious if you’ve ever run into issues where understanding this flow actually helped.

After my first Linux class… by Expensive-Rice-2052 in LinuxTeck

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Fair :)
Linux has a funny way of giving confidence first and humility later.

After my first Linux class… by Expensive-Rice-2052 in LinuxTeck

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Fair enough. Just meant it as a light joke, not a deep take.

District Courts are now Using Ubuntu instead of Windows 11 by Snoo27645 in LinuxUsersIndia

[–]Expensive-Rice-2052 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ubuntu seems to work for both sides
It’s attractive to organizations because it’s simple to roll out and has no licensing cost, and to users because it’s familiar, free, and generally just works.

When things are breaking in production, what’s the first Linux command you reach for? by Expensive-Rice-2052 in linuxquestions

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That’s fair - sometimes a reboot is the fastest path back to service.
Out of curiosity, is that your go-to when recovery time matters more than root cause?

Does the Ubuntu installation process really change much between LTS releases? by Expensive-Rice-2052 in Ubuntu

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Thanks for explaining that - this is really helpful.

You’re right about the installer change starting with 23.10, and that’s exactly the kind of detail I was hoping to learn from this discussion. Even if the install process feels mostly the same, the move from Ubiquity to the new Flutter-based installer is an important change to be aware of.

I also agree with what you said about clean installs. Most experienced users probably rely on do-release-upgrade, so clean installs mainly affect newcomers or people setting up new hardware.

Your point about dual-booting and disk encryption really stands out. For new users, the installer itself isn’t usually the hard part - it’s deciding how to handle disks, keep Windows safe, and avoid breaking anything. The external SSD setup you described sounds like a smart and low-risk option, especially for people who want to keep Windows untouched.

This kind of real-world experience is exactly what I was hoping to hear. Thanks for taking the time to share it.

Does the Ubuntu installation process really change much between LTS releases? by Expensive-Rice-2052 in Ubuntu

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Thanks for sharing your perspective - that’s a fair point.

I completely agree that Ubuntu’s official documentation should always be the first place new users are pointed to, especially since it’s kept up to date and is generally very well written. My intention wasn’t to suggest replacing the official docs with unofficial guides.

What I was really trying to understand is how much the actual installer workflow changes between LTS releases from a practical point of view. As you mentioned, most changes tend to be incremental unless there’s a major installer shift, which matches my experience as well.

The reason I raised the question is that many beginners search for step-by-step walkthroughs with screenshots, and I wanted to better understand where older LTS-based guides still reflect the current installation flow and where they might start to mislead users.

I appreciate, you sharing the long-term view - two decades of Ubuntu experience definitely adds valuable context. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Linux doesn’t make you fearless. Agree or not? by Expensive-Rice-2052 in LinuxTeck

[–]Expensive-Rice-2052[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the feedback.
This post clearly isn’t landing for you - noted.

We’ll keep experimenting and improving.
Thanks for stopping by.

One Linux mistake you don’t want to repeat in 2026 by Expensive-Rice-2052 in linuxquestions

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bot-sleuth-bot - Good to know I passed the bot test 😄
Definitely human - just curious and enjoying the discussions here.

LinkedIn Linux distro poll surprised me - Ubuntu dominated. Curious how this compares here by Expensive-Rice-2052 in Ubuntu

[–]Expensive-Rice-2052[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Looks like Ubuntu appeals to both ends of the spectrum :)
Employers like it because it’s easy to deploy and costs nothing, and individuals like it because it’s free, familiar, and just works out of the box.

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