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1. GNU/Linux Permissions and Ownership

   Learn how to determine and set permissions and ownership for file system objects on a GNU/Linux system.

2. Anki as Learning Superpower: Computer Science Edition

   Great tips on how to optimize Anki use for learning math and computer science.

3. GNU/Linux Drive, Partition, and File System Management

   Learn how to manage drives, partitions, and file systems in GNU/Linux.

4. We Need to Talk About GitHub

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

5. Regular Expressions and the grep Command

   An introduction to regular expressions and the grep command.

6. 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.

7. GNU/Linux Package Management

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

8. 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?

9. GNU/Linux System Initialization

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

10. 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?