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Nostalgic Gaming On Linux With Good Old Games

By Andrew Powell 31/07/2014 Gaming

Thanks to the recent Linux support provided by DRM-free classic games provider, GOG.com, getting that nostalgic kick on Linux has never been easier. In this article I'll also detail a few of my favourite classic games that are now available to play in Linux. It's not all nostalgia, though. Some of…

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How to Force cp Command to Overwrite Without Confirmation in Linux

In this guide, we’ll focus on the cp command and show you how to force it to overwrite files without asking for confirmation on Linux.

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The Last Thing the EU Needs Is Its Own Linux Distro

OK, that was clickbait, a distro like that would be great,” our man in Italy answered when we asked about the headline. “Point is, it may be irrelevant, unless…

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10 Python Built-in Functions That Will Simplify Your Code

Simplify your Python code with these 10 built-in functions. Learn how to leverage these powerful tools to improve your coding efficiency and effectiveness.

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Fastfetch 0.40 Released with Expanded Hardware Detection

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