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Can you name these Linux distributions?

Given a visual clue and a very brief description, how many of the Linux distributions represented here can you identify?

The Linux command that you should never say out loud

  • Computerworld; By Sandra Henry-Stocker (Posted by rlinke on May 14, 2016 5:19 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
There's a Linux command that can help repair mistakes in the commands you type. Just don't say its name where your boss or customers can hear you.

A postlude on Pi Day

  • Computerworld; By Sandra Henry-Stocker (Posted by rlinke on Mar 15, 2016 3:02 PM EDT)
  • Groups: Linux
One simple command on a Linux system lets you calculate pi to as many digits as you have the patience to wait for.

9 really odd Linux commands

  • Computerworld; By Sandra Henry-Stocker (Posted by rlinke on Feb 22, 2016 5:23 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Linux
Here are nine commands that do some very unusual things on Linux systems. Some could actually prove useful.