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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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Which Linux tool or command is surprisingly simple, powerful, and yet underrated?" (lemmy.ml)

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Which Linux command or utility is simple, powerful, and surprisingly unknown to many people or used less often?

This could be a command or a piece of software or an application.

For example I'm surprised to find that many people are unaware of Caddy, a very simple web server that can make setting up a reverse proxy incredibly easy.

Another example is fzf. Many people overlook this, a fast command-line fuzzy finder. It’s versatile for searching files, directories, or even shell history with minimal effort.

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[–] olafurp@lemmy.world 37 points 5 days ago (1 children)

You can change your hate to love by using vim

[–] jaxiiruff@lemmy.zip 8 points 5 days ago (3 children)

one of my favorite linux youtubers is named vimjoyer so maybe one day I will try to learn it

[–] Kornblumenratte@feddit.org 2 points 3 days ago

It's totally worth it. But be aware that you might get some :w sprinkled over your documents you are forced to write in other editors or word processors which does not speak vim...

[–] bishbosh@lemm.ee 4 points 4 days ago

I've liked helix a bit more. It takes less initial set up, and generally has the mentality of showing what you're about to change before inputting a change command.

[–] olafurp@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

I use vim mode everywhere I can and vim in the console, it took a bit of effort to learn but it was fun and satisfying. Highly recommend, I'm a vim user now for 7 years.