Linux & Unix
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https://tldp.org/LDP/abs/html
The Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide by Mendel Cooper is a comprehensive, freely available textbook covering shell scripting from beginner basics to advanced techniques. Packed with heavily-commented examples, exercises, and deep UNIX lore, it has long been a go-to reference for anyone learning Bash on Linux and Unix systems.
https://lartc.org/howto/lartc.cookbook.ultimate-tc.html
A detailed technical guide from the Linux Advanced Routing & Traffic Control HOWTO covering the 'Ultimate Traffic Conditioner' script for managing network latency, upload/download balance, and QoS on Linux systems. It walks through the theory behind packet queuing on cable and DSL modems and provides ready-to-use tc (traffic control) scripts for achieving low-latency interactive traffic alongside bulk transfers.
https://rasmus.remotes.club/remotes2.html
A detailed technical walkthrough by Rasmus (of PHP fame) on setting up a shared shell server called remotes.club on a VPS, covering Debian configuration, user management, mail forwarding with Postfix, and DKIM signing. The guide is packed with verbatim command-line instructions and configuration snippets, making it a practical reference for anyone wanting to run a small community server.
https://tilde.town/~cmr
A minimalist tilde.town user page for 'cmr' rendered entirely in ASCII art, showcasing the creative text-based aesthetic of the tilde.town public Unix community. The page features elaborate ASCII illustrations including landscapes and structures, embodying the collaborative, terminal-native spirit of tilde culture.
https://joshstaiger.org/archives/2005/07/bash_profile_vs.html
Josh Staiger's concise technical explainer digs into the practical difference between .bash_profile and .bashrc on Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X, covering when each file is executed and why both exist. The piece includes a helpful tip on using a symlink to simplify shell configuration management, with reader comments adding real-world solutions.
https://devurandom.xyz/
The personal dev blog of /dev/urandom covers a wide range of technical topics including OS user interfaces, Linux, Rust programming projects, and retro computing history. Posts range from practical cheatsheets and small utility releases to thoughtful commentary on topics like the differences between Western and Japanese home computer markets.
http://9front.org/
9front is the official home of 9front, a fork of Plan 9 from Bell Labs, offering downloads, documentation, bug tracking, and community resources for this experimental operating system. The site features an FQA (Frequently Questioned Answers), manual pages, a wiki, and release announcements for a niche but dedicated OS community.
https://jelloeater.me/
Jelloeater's personal tech blog covers Linux, CLI tools, Android customization, and open-source software with posts ranging from Yazi keybinding rants to flashing LineageOS onto Samsung tablets. The site blends practical technical write-ups with personal musings, link dumps, and a healthy dose of command-line humor.
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https://jack---91.neocities.org/
Jack's personal Neocities site centered around Linux, free software, dotfiles, and the broader Unix philosophy, with a distinctly cyberpunk aesthetic. Visitors can find tutorials, wallpaper packs, dotfile configs, and posts from a self-described Arch Linux enthusiast who lives at the intersection of hacking culture and hardcore punk.
https://tilde.club/~mnw
Marcus Wilson's personal tilde.club page offers a snapshot of his life as a self-described 'IT Janitor' with a passion for GNU/Linux, open source software, and electronic music. He hosts two radio shows, one covering overlooked news on Anonradio and one featuring Creative Commons electronic music on Tilderadio, making this a charming intersection of free software culture and indie internet radio.