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Rust-based fish shell has just released a new version, landing a catch of improvement sure to reel in (I’m sorry) those seeking out a bash alternative. Fish 4.2.0 (go on; go leave the obvious comment) ...

Ubuntu 25.10 no longer includes a Startup Applications utility, you can still auto-start apps, scripts and commands at login in the latest release – it’s just a bit more involved than before. Easy ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. As developers navigate their way around the technical landscape, they inevitably run into terms ...

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Looking to try modern Rust-based replacements for classic Unix tools on your Ubuntu system? Say hello to oxidizr, a lightweight command-line utility designed to help you experiment with safer, ...

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The Mac Terminal app is your window into macOS's UNIX underpinnings. Here's how to customize the appearance of Terminal in macOS. The UNIX operating system standard goes back decades. To 1970 in fact, ...