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This guide is part of a series, be sure to check out the other parts as well. Part 1 - Introduction to Bash, Variables, Comments, User Input Part 2 - If/Else Statements, Looping Part 3 - Functions in Bash Part 4 - Creating Menus in Bash (This Page) In this part, we will be covering how to create menus in Bash scripting on Linux. We will first cover a basic menu that is really simple to set up and use but also flexible and works for most cases. We will also go over a more advanced menu that offers a very different user experience which is more like a GUI, just in the terminal instead. ...

Have you been following our Beginner’s Guide to Bash Scripting series? If not, check it out. I do most of my programming in all languages using Visual Studio Code (VS Code) on Linux. I enjoy how easy it is to use as well as some of the integrations it offers, but also the extensions that are available. For Bash, there are quite a few extensions available that will extend VS Code to make your coding more efficient and error-free. We are going to take a look at 3 of those Bash extensions today. ...

If you want to start a fight between Linux users, just ask them what Linux distro is the best, such as Ubuntu and Manjaro. Sure, you will see some commonality in the answers but you’ll also see a lot of arguments over rolling release and LTS. So, in this post, we will compare Manjaro, a rolling release, and Ubuntu, an LTS Linux release. Both of which rank highly on DistroWatch. For this comparison, we will use Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Manjaro 22.0 GNOME Edition. Why not Ubuntu 22.10? Because it isn’t LTS and it’s also not the version that a typical new Linux user would download. ...

This guide is part of a series, be sure to check out the other parts as well. Part 1 - Introduction to Bash, Variables, Comments, User Input Part 2 - If/Else Statements, Looping Part 3 - Functions in Bash (This Page) Part 4 - Creating Menus in Bash Welcome back to Part 3 of our Beginners Guide to Bash Scripting. In this guide, we’ll be talking about functions in bash scripting. ...

GCC which stands for GNU Compiler Collection, is a collection of compilers for many different languages on Linux. For example, GCC can compile source code from C, C++, Fortran, Go, Objective C, and more. GCC is compatible with a long list of architectures, such as i386, ia64, ARM, and more. Is GCC Just for Linux? No, GCC is not limited to Linux. GCC stands for GNU Compiler Collection and is developed by the Free Software Foundation as part of the GNU project. GCC supports many different operating systems including Linux but also supports other platforms such as Solaris, Microsoft Windows, macOS, and many others. So, GCC is not just for Linux, but it is also available for a wide range of other operating systems. ...

This guide is part of a series, be sure to check out the other parts as well. Part 1 - Introduction to Bash, Variables, Comments, User Input Part 2 - If/Else Statements, Looping (This Page) Part 3 - Functions in Bash Part 4 - Creating Menus in Bash In this part, we will be covering the following topics related to Bash scripting on Linux. If/Else Statement Loops Being able to control the flow, do comparisons, make decisions and loop are all core parts of any programming or scripting language. Bash offers all of these and if you’re already familiar with other programming and scripting languages, you will pick up the syntax pretty easily. Let’s jump in with if/else statements, you will find many example bash scripts below to help you. ...

Maybe you came to EndeavourOS from another Linux distro like Ubuntu or Manjaro and you are used to having a graphical software package manager. On Manjaro you have pamac which is a really nice counterpart to pacman and AUR command line package managers like yay. When you install EndeavourOS, you may quickly realize that you don’t have a graphical package manager by default. In this post, we will explain step by step, how to install pamac on EndeavourOS. ...

Are you tired of manually performing repetitive tasks on the command line? Well, have no fear because bash scripting is here! This beginner’s guide to bash scripting will take you from a basic command line user to a bash scripting pro in no time. Say goodbye to manual labor and hello to automation. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, this guide will provide you with the fundamentals of bash scripting and how to use it to streamline your workflow. So, grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into the exciting world of bash scripting! ...

One of the most popular benefits of running an arch-based Linux distribution like Manjaro or EndeavourOS is access to the Arch User Repository, also known as the AUR. Linux distributions typically come with an included software repository which users can easily install software from, and Manjaro is no different. It includes an official software repository that allows access to thousands of software packages. The AUR repository on Manjaro extends this software inventory even further. ...

Many of us remember the Y2K bug, where all computer systems were going to crash and destroy the world. Obviously, that didn’t end up happening, thanks to the hard work of programmers and systems admins around the world. The Y2K bug had to do with how dates were used in computer programs. In the early days of computing, storage space was important, so programmers had to write very efficient code in order to not use unnecessary storage space. The difference between 2023 and just using 23 was huge back in that day. By the time the year 2000 rolled around, storage space wasn’t as expensive and programmers didn’t need to worry about a difference between 2023 and 23 anymore. ...