today's howtos
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How to generate random numbers in Bash
Random numbers have a wide range of applications all across programming. Testing for functionality is a big part of it. Generating unique IDs, passwords, or other random strings of characters is another big use case. There are several ways of generating random numbers in Bash, and today we will check them out.
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Its about time: OS Fingerprinting using NTP
Most current operating systems, including many small systems like IoT devices, use some form of NTP to sync time. NTP is lightweight and reasonably accurate in most use cases to synchronize time across the internet with millisecond accuracy [1]. Some protocols, like PTP, are more accurate but are designed for local networks and may require special hardware on the host [2]. Smaller systems with less stringent accuracy requirements sometimes use SNTP, a variant of NTP.
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Install fsuae Amiga Emulator via snap package on Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distributions, Xubuntu
After experiencing issues trying to install the Amiga Emulator fsuae, I decided to install fsuae using the snap package instead.
I have experienced slow installation and performance issues using other snap packages in the past, but was surprised at how quickly this snap installed and also the performance of emulating the Amiga itself.
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How to deploy Kubernetes on VMware with vSphere Tanzu [Ed: It would not be secure on top of proprietary software controlled by a close NSA partner]
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How to install Discord on Fedora | FOSS Linux
Discord is a messaging application. It is a social media platform where users communicate through text messages, video calls, and voice calls. Users can also share media and files on private chats and servers. Servers, in this case, refer to Discord’s way of referring to communities. Discord also supports screen sharing, an essential feature to be included in such a platform.
Another essential feature of this application is that it enables one to organize their server with categories and channels. This makes the server very tidy, making the information accessible. It is similar to Whatsapp and telegram.
Discord is a timely benefit application to many communities since it enables them to expand their projects, reach out to more people, and maintain a community of fans and followers. It is an all-in-one voice as well as text chat used by gamers. It is free, secure, and works on both desktops and phones. Discord is not open source; however, they provide a Linux client; hence many Linux users rely on it.
This app is available on various platforms, such as Windows, macOS, and Linux. This article has been tailored to walk you through the multiple steps needed when installing Discord on Fedora. Several ways can be used to install Discord in Fedora:
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ripgrep-all (rga): search text on any file - RS1 Linux Tools
ripgrep-all is a search tool that wraps ripgrep (a powerful grep alternative) and enables it to search in pdf, odt, docx, movie subtitles, images, etc.