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Some baby name problems

By Bob Mesibov 01/05/2015 Tutorials

No, these aren't homework problems from a computer science class. They're interesting head-scratchers based on a data-analysis project I worked on recently, with the data 'reimagined' here for simplicity but with the underlying problems intact. We'll start with boys and girls, which are text files…

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A "Track Changes" script for data cleaning

By Bob Mesibov 26/03/2015 Tutorials

The complicated-looking script at the end of this article is in two parts. The first part detects the changes made when a data table is edited, and reports the changes as a plain-text logfile. It's a straightforward bit of shell scripting based on the diff command. The second part of the script…

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5 of the Best System Monitoring Tools in Linux

System monitors are a vital part of keeping your PC in top shape. Learn some of the best system monitors that you can install on Linux today.

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Kdenlive Video Editor Introduces New Background Removal Feature

As we approach the new year, the Kdenlive team shared a preview of one of its most highly requested features: a modern background removal tool. Here's more on that!

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Ghostty – The Fast GPU-Accelerated Terminal Emulator for Linux

The terminal emulator landscape is undergoing a transformation, with developers reimagining the console to take advantage of modern hardware, GPU acceleration, containerized workflows, and even AI/LLMs in some cases. One of the latest entrants to this space is Ghostty, an open-source and cross-platform terminal emulator created by Mitchell Hashimoto, the co-founder of HashiCorp.

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Chimera Linux Hits Beta, It’s More than Exciting

Chimera Linux enters beta! It's a non-GNU, rolling release, systemd-free distro that embraces FreeBSD's essence and the KISS philosophy.

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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: December 29th, 2024

Check out this week’s hottest news and access all the distro and package downloads released this past week in the 9to5Linux weekly roundup for December 29th, 2024.

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Amarok 3.2 “Punkadiddle” Music Player Officially Released, Now Ported to Qt 6

Coming almost five months after Amarok 3.1, the Amarok 3.2 release introduces initial porting to the latest Qt 6 and KDE Frameworks 6 technologies.

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Best Linux Distro of 2024? There Is No Such Thing!

Looking for the best Linux distro of 2024? Well, I have news for you. There is no such thing! Here's why.

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Slackware-Based Zenwalk Current 2024 “Santa Claus” Edition Released

The new Zenwalk Linux 2024 "Santa Claus" edition: a stable Slackware-based ISO with Xfce 4.20, system upgrades, and the latest kernel.

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How to Append a Line After a String in a File Using sed Command

In this article, we’ll show you how to use sed to add a new line after a specific string in a file.

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How to Set Up an AI Development Environment on Ubuntu

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of setting up an AI development environment on your Ubuntu system.

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