Tag: Debian
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The Evolution of Scripting and Compiling on Modern OS Ecosystems
As we navigate the current landscape of Operating Systems, a fascinating debate emerges around the integrated programming languages and compilers that come bundled with them. Consider Debian 12, which inherently provides a range of scripting languages out of the box. But what about compilers? Historically, compilers have not been included as part of default installations…
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Navigating the End of CentOS 7: Options, Opinions and Opportunities
As CentOS 7 reaches its end of life (EOL) on Sunday, an era in enterprise Linux computing is coming to a close. Users are now faced with the critical decision of choosing the right path forward for their systems. The announcement was anticipated, yet it has sent ripples through the tech community. The subsequent discussion…
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Debian y la tormenta en un vaso de agua del /tmp
El debate sobre el uso de directorios temporales (/tmp y /var/tmp) en sistemas Linux, especÃficamente en Debian, ha sido acalorado y complicado. Por un lado, tenemos a usuarios y desarrolladores que abogan por el cambio de /tmp a tmpfs para aprovechar mejor la memoria RAM y reducir el desgaste de los discos SSD. Por otro,…
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Debian’s /tmp Policy: A Modern Storage Debate
In the world of Linux, traditions often clash with new technological advances. Debian’s latest move to change the default behavior of the /tmp directory to use tmpfs is a prime example, igniting a debate among developers and system administrators. The transformation of /tmp into a tmpfs (temporary file system) means that by default, it operates…