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What r/linuxquestions is talking about this week

r/linuxquestions has 410,865 members and 53 posts in the last 24 hours, with about 19.7 comments an hour right now. From the Redlisten index, refreshed daily.

410,865members
53posts in the last 24 hours, newest 32 min ago
19.7comments an hour right now, newest 56 min ago
241points on the top thread this week

Words coming up in r/linuxquestions this week

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Top threads this week

  1. Has Linux made anyone else lose patience for other technology, or am I just crazy?

    Linux. It just does what it's told, and that's it. When something doesn't work, yes I still get a little fustrated, but I also understand why and can usually fix it. However, I've noticed now...

    241 points157 comments3 d ago
  2. what's one Linux command or trick you wish you had learned sooner?

    There are so many useful Linux commands and little terminal tricks that can save time, but some are surprisingly easy to overlook when you're starting out. Sometimes one simple shortcut can...

    139 points162 comments6 d ago
  3. Why do certain Linux users dislike GNU?

    I've heard of certain Linux distributions which reject the usage of glibc entirely, but what's the main reason the rejection of GNU entirely within certain corners of the Linux community (which,...

    111 points217 comments1 d ago
  4. Do you think that there exists a person that has used linux from birth and has no idea how to use for example windows?

    Im really intruigued by this matter, beacause im thinking of a hyphothetical scenario where they go to work at a company thinking that they know how to use the computers there just for them to all...

    74 points199 comments6 d ago
  5. what's the most annoying Linux problem you've spent hours trying to fix?

    One thing I love and hate about Linux is how a seemingly small issue can turn into an entire evening of troubleshooting. A flickering display, broken drivers, missing dependencies, or an...

    56 points192 comments6 d ago
  6. How to start learning the foundamentals of linux+networking for cybersecurity

    Hi, I'm 16 years old and in my third year of high school studying computer science. I'd like to learn cybersecurity, and it seems like a great choice to start with Linux, networking, and things...

    53 points23 comments2 d ago
  7. Do you pay/donate for open source software you use?

    I think open source software is great, but it's not free, someone has to pay to develop it. With proprietary software either you pay or get out, with open source it's your choice to pay for the...

    46 points97 comments6 d ago
  8. Wait flatpaks are insecure??? Or is the person i saw say this stupid

    I dont even remember where i saw it but it was like a meme that said “use appimage, or use an insecure flatpak” Im far from a smart linux user so id just like to know if flatpak are truly...

    45 points66 comments7 d ago
  9. How can I try linux without nuking my ssd?

    Like I wanna make the switch into Linux, I’ve already researched distros and I decided on mint. Anyways I’m kinda nervous when it comes to installing it on my laptop since I don’t wanna nuke my...

    32 points83 comments4 d ago
  10. how to exit 'cat' command on terminal? q is not working (its just duplicating q), exit is not working. how to quit cat command without exiting terminal. How to get out of cat

    Need help on this plz

    25 points112 comments3 d ago

Newest posts

  1. Formating a usb drive with ext4.
    1 points0 comments32 min ago
  2. How do you use linux??
    1 points0 comments1 h ago
  3. How do you figure out whether a Linux problem is caused by the distro, desktop environment, or hardware?
    1 points0 comments2 h ago
  4. Does anyone know of an audio player that allows you to change pitch/tempo and equalization on the fly similar to Xion for Windows?
    1 points0 comments3 h ago
  5. What linux distro should i use?
    1 points0 comments3 h ago
  6. linux drive not recognised as boot drive after removing and reinstalling the drive into the computer
    1 points0 comments3 h ago
  7. Recommendations for packages/modules for every kind of MFA?
    1 points0 comments5 h ago
  8. AI helped me fix an issue I had with a driver in the linux kernel. Should I open a pull request ?
    1 points0 comments5 h ago
  9. QuietRSS Removed After Ubuntu 26.04 Upgrade - Any Way to Get It Running Again?
    1 points0 comments6 h ago
  10. Duda con dualboot
    1 points0 comments6 h ago
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