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Jack Wallen on converting Windows-saddled Mini PC "into a Linux powerhouse" and manual pages
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ZDNet ☛ I got tired of Windows 11, so I converted this Mini PC into a Linux powerhouse - here's how [Ed: You still waste money on a Windows licence because this company, Minix, hijacking the name of a real project, does not preload GNU/Linux]
If you're moving on from Windows, this compact powerhouse from Minix delivers more than enough performance with the right OS.
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ZDNet ☛ My 2 favorite tools for reading Linux manual pages the easy way
A man page is a manual page dedicated to a specific command, and every Linux distribution includes them. Man pages are a great way to get an in-depth look at how a command works.
Say, for example, you wanted to learn about the chmod command. You could either run a Google search (and risk being inundated with AI slop) or read the man page. Man pages can be a bit intimidating at first, but once you get used to the layout, you'll have no trouble with them.