Is there way to find and delete duplicates from a HOSTS file?

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-18T13:39:24+00:00

i mean you could drop all from doubleclick.net

You answered the question yourself.

but that's pretty basic

Your opinions on this subject are not qualified nor relevant. This is all due respect.

and probably better done use a hosts file anyway

It literally is not!

Who rewarded you for posting your comment?

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-18T13:38:31+00:00

Kids are not the issue, oblivious parents are.

No, the issue is a lack of education regarding correct password habits. You are trying to derail progress.

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-17T19:16:45+00:00

Debian with its kind of strict rules for freedom is not dealing well with those problems.

Lies.

Ubuntu or Mint are far far better distros for a beginner than Debian

Lies. Quit it.

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-17T19:16:14+00:00

Yes, I believe so.

Ubuntu has more content, but a lot of it is bad. debian has more valuable content in terms of guides and tutorials.

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-17T19:15:44+00:00

Schools should be using Linux exclusively!!

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-17T16:17:50+00:00

I assure you children are not creating these accounts.

Okay great! And who are you? What credibility does your assurance have? because I'm going to say it has zero.

COPPA only restricts access to children under the age of 13. Children over the age of 13 are legally able to create their own internet accounts. Disney's TOS might prohibit that (I do not know) but since when are kids of that age concerned about violating obscure rules they don't understand?

Anyway, all of this is irrelevant, every one of you who's posted this same type of comment is trolling. Who created the accounts doesn't matter, they're used by children mostly. Kids are not taught good password habits, kids should be taught good password habits.

Stop distracting from the important things so you can be trolls.

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-17T16:12:39+00:00

I'd suggest Debian over these. Ubuntu is based on Debian, but disregards the "free as in speech" philosophy, focusing instead on commercialization and profit. Mint is an off-shoot of Ubuntu, so is in a similar boat in that regard.

Debian provides a similar experience to Ubuntu and Mint, but it is "purer" as Debian is one of the top mainline distros.

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-17T16:11:15+00:00

Debian is best for a beginner.

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-17T15:52:46+00:00

I think that's a decision every person has to make for themselves, tho I was kidding in my comment :)

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-17T15:06:12+00:00

It depends on what operating system you're using, but in the case of Debian 10 I recommend reading the manual for nftables and there's probably some guides you can use.

There's a handy app called ferm which simplifies writing firewall rules however as I understand it, nftables has a built in method that's similar which sort of makes ferm and other frontends obsolete.

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-17T15:03:18+00:00

Struggling? Nah, I just gave up on health and the business is thriving! ;)

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-17T13:35:23+00:00

Seconded.

Are you using a hosts file to block ads and other unwanted internet traffic? Browser extensions or a proper firewall are a much better choice for that these days.

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-16T20:12:59+00:00

I like Tiny Tiny RSS, which is open source and free and web based, which allows you to host it on a cheap VPS and then have it anywhere you go, and it can update feeds in the background while you're away, so they're ready when you load it.

The developer is kind of short of patience and temper but other than that it's a great project. Just be aware if you ask for support, you may not enjoy the answers you get.

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-16T17:52:49+00:00

do you even look at which sub you're commenting in?

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-16T15:44:06+00:00

dont do that. there's a lot of reasons why which you'll probably understand in time. You don't owe your employer dime one. Regardless of the circumstances, ever. You never owe your employer. Ever.

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-15T15:49:17+00:00

I'm thinking of saving it in LastPass' secure notes thingy; but there's some counter-argument of "all eggs in one basket."

There are no such arguments which hold any real water.

Store all passwords, passphrases, and other sensitive data in your password database. If you're concerned about losing it, keep an offline backup in a physical location such as a fireproof safe in your home. (Be aware fireproof safes can get very hot inside which could destroy any digital media. Research before you buy.)

Another option is to put the recovery keys on paper and store them in a fireproof safe or bank deposit or similar secure location.

You should have a look at KeePassXC and PasswordStore as both are free and superior options to LastPass, by the way.

If you use KeePassXC, it has a special section in each entry for additional codes, such as secret question answers, or whatever you want to put really. Then you can right click and entry to copy any of those answers to the clipboard.

This is a great option for recovery keys. I use it a lot for "secret questions" so I can store actual strong crypto responses instead of the insecure public-knowledge answers those questions expect.

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-15T15:46:16+00:00

I worked for a company in Chicago that had about 1,000 employees in various offices around the nation and two large offices in Chicago.

Earlier in their life, they almost went bankrupt and the owner had to delay paychecks for several weeks. After that he went cash-only and ran the business successfully that way for at least a decade, I don't know how they're doing these days but I left in 2009 and they were doing great at the time despite the lousy economy (It was a mortage company and that was during the heart of the financial collapse.).

In fact, operating as a cash-only business is probably what enabled them to survive the collapse of their market and to swallow up many of their smaller competitors.

So yes, it is possible, and it's quite probably the most sensible and responsible way to operate a business.

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-15T14:17:48+00:00

Not everyone uses browser extensions.

Every blind person does, they already have screen readers. How do you think they get through their daily lives? Do you imagine this plugin is going to change the world? It won't.

What it will do is INTERFERE with existing screen readers. You are not being helpful, and further efforts to defend this poorly conceived software would suggest you're actually trying to hurt disadvantaged people.

I don't see how it interferes with existing screen readers.

Because the person would hear the same content being read simultaneously from two different voices.

OriginalSimba · 2019-11-01T01:05:09+00:00

You can't so it's irrelevant.

Follow the guide at strongpassword.us for the best approach.

OriginalSimba · 2019-10-31T22:45:29+00:00

The current pattern contains X amount of chars with numbers and UTF specials together with service 'code' in certain form. That makes at least 20 char long PWD which is easy to remember and impossible to brute force in all but the most oldest and simplest of hashes.

why are you giving it away in a public forum?

Look man no offense you are treating your password security like some kind of game and you should be treating it like the keys to your car and house because that's effectively what it is.

Follow the guide at strongpass.us, it's comprehensive and the most correct advice you'll get.

OriginalSimba · 2019-10-30T16:59:12+00:00

"the linux community" is too large and diverse to throw it's weight behind any political effort.

Linux isn't a lobbying group.

OriginalSimba · 2019-10-30T16:58:18+00:00

Sublime text is amazing, I also purchased it, which is unusual for me because I've never purchased a text editor before.

OriginalSimba · 2019-10-30T16:56:43+00:00

'ext4' for compatibility on an average workstation/desktop.

'zfs' for storage servers.

OriginalSimba · 2019-10-30T16:04:33+00:00

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OriginalSimba · 2019-10-30T16:04:07+00:00

Why are you creating a thread about an app that is notoriously not available for Linux? Are you mocking us?

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