Destination Linux 188: BASH vs ZSH vs FISH: What Is The Best Linux Shell?
Aug 26, 2020
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This podcast discusses the debate between BASH, ZSH, and FISH shells in Linux, highlighting features, plugins, and the rise of the fish shell. They also explore phishing attacks, server setups, and announce a gaming night for the Destination Linux community.
Exploring the potential switch to ZSH for improved usability in Unix shells.
Introducing the game 'Spiritfair' with its unique management gameplay and emotional narrative.
Highlighting the significance of the /etc directory in Linux for system configurations.
Introducing the broadcasting tool 'Butt' for streaming audio over the internet.
Encouraging community engagement with DLN through patron support and diverse content offerings.
Emphasizing the value of the journey in open-source exploration on the DLN platform.
Deep dives
Exploring the Best Unix Shell and ZSH Switch
Discussing the potential switch to ZSH from various Unix shells, such as exploring the best Unix shell and considering ZSH for its usability. Highlights include insights on a new Kali Linux release with surprising changes.
Game Pick: Spiritfair - A Meaningful Adventure
Introducing the game Spiritfair by Thunder Lotus Games, providing insights into its management style gameplay involving care for spirit friends and navigating them towards the afterlife. Emphasizing its dark yet emotionally resonant premise, complemented by beautiful hand-drawn visuals.
Understanding /etc Directory in Linux
Exploring the significance of /etc directory in Linux as a crucial hub for system configurations and operations. Key features include storing SSH setup, FSTAB configurations, user definitions in shadow files, and more for system integrity and management.
Tool Tip: Broadcasting with Butth - A Networking Tool
Introducing the broadcasting tool 'Butt', designed for streaming audio over the internet using protocols like IceCast. Details its functionality in capturing audio from devices like microphones and sending them as high-quality streams, demonstrating practical use cases such as podcast setups.
Conclusion and Community Engagement
Ending with a call for engagement from the community, encouraging patron support, discussing DLN swag offerings, community forum and chat options, and highlighting the diverse content available on the DLN platform for open-source enthusiasts.
Patron Post Show and DLN Store Reminder
Encouraging patron engagement for access to exclusive post show content and DLN store offerings, including swag like t-shirts, hoodie, mugs, stickers, and an array of open-source merchandise to represent DL love.
Join DLN Community for Interactive Open-Source Fun
Promoting engagement in the DLN community through discourse forum, telegram group, and Discord server to join interactive discussions, game sessions, and open-source content exploration.
Destination Linux Website Exploration
Directing audience to destinationlinux.net to explore a wide range of open-source content like podcasts, YouTube channels, articles, and more for an enriching open-source experience.
Closing Remarks and Community Engagement
Concluding the episode with a thoughtful reminder that the journey is as valuable as the destination itself and encouraging the audience to delve into open-source goodness on the DLN platform.
Post Show Interaction Announcement
Inviting patrons to join the post show for interactive discussions, while allowing cameras and microphones, to engage with the hosts and enjoy the behind-the-scenes interaction.
Engagement with DLN Community and Audience Interaction
Encouraging the audience to participate in the post show by enabling cameras, microphones, and interactive discussions with the hosts to foster a sense of community and engagement.
On this week’s episode of Destination Linux, the DL Roundtable meets to discuss the subject of Quality Control in Linux! Do we have a good system or is the recent Boot Hole patch a vision of things to come? Then we'll check in with System76 and some reimagining of the keyboard. We take an outdoor adventure in the gaming section and our popular tips/tricks and software picks. Plus so much more, coming up right now on Destination Linux.
00:00 Intro
00:44 Welcome to DL186
01:06 Lower Deck
01:48 What Ryan has been up to
02:46 What Noah has been up to
07:11 What Michael has been up to
10:05 Digital Ocean https://do.co/dln
11:34 Community Feedback: Linux Mint's System Reports
12:47 Noah's suggestion to the Linux Foundation to help with Tech Support in Linux
13:59 What does the Linux Foundation do?
16:33 Send Us Feedback: comments@destinationlinux.org
17:06 News: System76 Reimagining The Keyboard
22:26 Security Advisory: Snapdragon Vulnerabilities (Android Users Need To Update)
25:21 Bitwarden https://bitwarden.com/dln
26:56 Topic of the Week: Quality Control in Linux
41:21 DLN Game Fest on August 30th at 4PM Eastern!
43:48 Linux Gaming: Camp Canyonwood
45:18 Tip of the Week: /boot
47:17 ShellShock Added to DLN Game Fest by Patron Request
48:19 Software Spotlight: ProtonMail Bridge
48:52 Become a Patron of Destination Linux ( https://destinationlinux.network )
50:15 DLN Store ( https://destinationlinux.network/store )
50:39 Join the DLN Community! (Ryan made Noah give up on the "being hip" stuff this week lol) ( https://destinationlinux.network/contact )
52:14 More Great Content at DestinationLinux.Network ( https://destinationlinux.network )
52:33 Journey itself . . .
52:39 Preview of the Patron Post Show ( https://destinationlinux.org/contribute )
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