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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Accidentally typed 'sl' instead of 'ls'? Install this and get a steam locomotive to run across your terminal. (github.com)

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or be boring and alias sl=ls

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[–] [email protected] 30 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If we're sharing silly useless projects, I quite like "activate linux", the configurable watermark inspired by "Activate Windows".
It's unfortunately not a strictly terminal based goof, but wanted to share anyway.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 23 hours ago

This isn't useless. It serves a purpose.

It's for interns who fat finger commands to force them to slow down and be more intentional and verify their commands before pressing enter.