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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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[–] youngGoku@lemmy.world 10 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)
chmod +x ./install.sh 
./install.sh

Hmm usually not a secure practice to do this

[–] 0000@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

What's the alternative to doing this? Is it safer to read the script first and then execute it as

sh ./install.sh?

[–] youngGoku@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago

Read the official docs to build from source.

[–] wowwoweowza@lemmy.ml 1 points 11 months ago

I have a great deal to learn…

[–] YIj54yALOJxEsY20eU@lemm.ee 5 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Do you listen to Linux Unplugged podcast? They just mentioned this lol

[–] wowwoweowza@lemmy.ml 4 points 11 months ago

Thank you! I shall start listening!

[–] null@slrpnk.net 3 points 11 months ago

And if you don't listen to LUP, you should really listen to LUP. And all the other Jupiter podcasts.

[–] faethon@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Looks like a pretty straightforward install! And a fun project to have a personal message space with friends. It includes the ability to launch gameoso you could maybe set it up as a personal lobby for gaming buddies.

[–] wowwoweowza@lemmy.ml 1 points 11 months ago

I’m ready to do something lower tech — retro.

I’m a big fan of this old BBS game called Space Trader — I loved it. Hoping to get one going.

[–] lautan@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 months ago

It's a good idea. I recommend it.