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    This blog post explains how to use `/proc/$PID/fd` to list open file descriptors for Linux processes, helping in resource management. It guides on finding a process's PID, using `ls -l` to display file descriptors, and elaborates on `lsof` for more details. Installation instructions for `lsof` across different Linux distributions are also provided, emphasizing its utility in system administration and development.
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    Explore the playful `sl` command in Linux, which turns the common typo — mistyping `ls` as `sl` — into a fun ASCII train animation across your terminal. Instead of an error, `sl` (Steam Locomotive) entertains you with a moving train, serving as a cheerful reminder of the typo, making mundane terminal interactions engaging. This post covers installation, usage tips, and customization options across various Linux distributions.
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    Explore the "lsd" command, a modern enhancement of the Linux 'ls' command, featuring colorful icons and customizations for efficient navigation. Built with Rust, this tool offers both aesthetic appeal and performance gains, with easy installation methods for various Linux distributions and customization steps to set it as the default command in terminals. Ideal for system administrators and developers seeking a more engaging terminal experience.
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    Discover "`exa`," a Rust-based command-line tool that serves as an upgraded version of the traditional `ls` command in Unix-like systems. It features improved formatting, colorful outputs, file icons, and Git integration, adding more informative and aesthetic enhancements to file listing tasks. Installation varies across Linux distributions, with specific commands provided for systems using `apt`, `dnf`, or `zypper` package managers.
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    The article introduces "sl" (Steam Locomotive), an amusing terminal utility that animates a steam locomotive across your screen upon mistyping 'ls' as 'sl'. While it doesn't improve productivity, it offers a light-hearted break from coding sessions. Installation instructions are provided for various Linux systems using package managers like apt, dnf, and zypper. Alongside, other entertaining commands like `cowsay` and `fortune` are discussed, promoting the playful element of the Linux community.