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How mouse-less can you make Linux? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 3 weeks ago by HEXN3T@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/linux@programming.dev
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macOS is my favourite operating system. Finder in column view with arrow keys to navigate, combined with space for file preview, is incredibly fast and intuitive. Trackpad integration also results in less hand movement. I'm building a Linux (Bazzite) desktop, though, and I've set my sights on the stars.

nnn looks to be an incredible file manager, and was a great recommendation. It looks even more capable than Finder, albeit without scrolling/zooming previews, thanks to macOS having unmatched trackpad functionality. Not to mention Spotlight, which makes opening apps trivial--especially with Alfred available as well. I want to go beyond mere file management, though.

File managenent, browsing, gaming, everything. Just how much can you configure a Linux system to eliminate mouse usage? Shortcut guides welcome (I already know the major ones). I also have a keen interest in tiling window managers, but I've not delved that deep yet. I don't know how to set one up.

Guess I'm forced to learn Emacs/Vim/similar.

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[–] schizo@forum.uncomfortable.business 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'd like to argue the other way: jump into whatever you find interesting and do stupid shit.

Unless this is a computer that your job relies on or whatever, then it doesn't matter how much shit you break, as long as you're learning what to not do next time.

It's pretty much how everyone who is all 'oh no! be very careful and take small steps!' started, but they've just forgotten about having done that.

(I've broken so much shit both personally and professionally, but it just served to make me less stupid in the future. Or uh, at least unlikely to do the same stupid thing twice.)

[–] HEXN3T@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

[–] schizo@forum.uncomfortable.business 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm more of a fan of :(){ :|:& };: personally.

(don't run that unless you want to crash your shit)