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1. We Need to Talk About GitHub

   Some timely advice regarding the perils of centralization, and a vision for a viable alternative.

2. Regular Expressions and the grep Command

   An introduction to regular expressions and the grep command.

3. Tourists on Tech’s Toll Roads

   The future of open general purpose computing is threatened, but there are people and products that can help sustain it.

4. GNU/Linux Package Management

   Learn how to manage packages on Debian and Fedora GNU/Linux.

5. Rented Future: The Dangerous Rise of Life as a Service

   People are being gradually conditioned to accept the idea that they no longer own their purchases. What would a post-ownership society mean for personal freedom?

6. GNU/Linux System Initialization

   Learn about initialization systems and the role they play in starting, stopping, and maintaining GNU/Linux systems.

7. How to Shop for a Used Laptop or Desktop PC

   Getting a nice computer can be expensive. A used computer is an affordable alternative, but what do you look for?

8. GRUB and the GNU/Linux Boot Process

   Learn about GRUB and its role in the GNU/Linux boot process.

9. GNU Health: The Fight for Our Rights in the Public Health System (2019)

   A discussion of how Free/Libre Software can benefit the public health system.

10. Checking File Types and Comparing Values With the test Command

    Learn how to perform a variety of tests with the test command.