7 Linux command-line tips for saving media file space
Have media files on your computer? You can likely reclaim significant disk space by storing that data in more space-efficient file formats. This article demonstrates how to use Linux line commands to perform the most common space-saving conversions. I use line commands because they give you complete control over compression and format conversion features. Also, you’ll need to use line commands if you want to write scripts. That...
3 interesting ways to use the Linux cowsay command
Most of the time, a terminal is a productivity powerhouse. But there’s more to the terminal than commands and configurations. Among all the outstanding open source software out there, some of it has been written just for fun. I’ve written about fun commands before, but this article is about just one: the venerable cowsay command. read more Powered by...
Implement client-side search on your website with this JavaScript tool
Search is a must-have for any website or application. A simple search widget can allow users to comb through your entire blog. Or allow customers to browse your inventory. Building a custom photo gallery? Add a search box. Website search functionality is available from a variety of third-party vendors. Or you can take the DIY approach and build the entire backend to answer search API calls. read more Powered by...
How I use data to connect with my open source project’s contributors
Open source projects need developers to survive, and one of the primary sources of developers is a project’s user base. I’m involved with the openEuler project, where understanding the conversion rate of contributors from user to developer is a key metric. This article takes a look at the open source community from a hierarchical perspective, hoping to provide a new dimension to observe a community’s health through...
Linux tips for using cron to schedule tasks
Making things happen on a regular and predictable schedule is important on computers. It’s important because, as humans, we can sometimes be bad at remembering to do things reliably because we get distracted, have too much on our minds, or we’re on holiday. Computers are really good at doing things on a schedule, but a human has to program the computer before the computer takes action. read more Powered by...
Why now is a great time to consider a career in open source hardware
It has become commonplace in the software industry for programmers of all flavors to build careers writing code that releases to the commons with open source licenses. Industry headhunters often demand access to the code to vet future employees. Those that focus their career on open source development get rewarded. According to payscale.com, Linux sysadmins earn more than their Windows counterparts, indicating better pay and job...
