Posted on Jul 17, 2016
A Linux guru in the attached article stated fluxbox requires constant CLI usage. What is the most difficult Linux Desktop Environment to use?
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I'm looking into a DE that would force me to do more in the CLI.
https://www.linux.com/learn/how-keep-your-linux-skills-sharp-after-certification
https://www.linux.com/learn/how-keep-your-linux-skills-sharp-after-certification
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Arch Linux taught me so many things about just using linux on so many differentl levels.
I went with i3 as my window manager and tmux on the CLI. Learned so many different things from config files, automation of certain tasks, and usage of usb, and etc.
I went with i3 as my window manager and tmux on the CLI. Learned so many different things from config files, automation of certain tasks, and usage of usb, and etc.
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I'm looking into i3 right now simply because you've talked about it twice and I need something to try something new.
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SPC Thanh Nguyen
i3/arch linux or ubuntu/i3 helped optimize performance on my older computers. Sometimes I need something to tinker, changing up my workflow a bit. i3 may be intimidating to use at first, but once you config your "superkey" (e.g. "windows key" or "alt") then you're off to the cli to tinker for hours/days/weeks. Have fun!
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I would think installing and maintaining either an Arch Linux or a Gentoo Linux install in of itself might give you the usage of the CLI you are after.
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SSgt Mark Lines
SGT (Join to see) Agreed. The last time I tried, I had help from a long time Gentoo user, and my eyes kept rolling into the back of my head. I felt like a cave man!
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SPC Thanh Nguyen
SGT (Join to see) - my typically set-up is having an old laptop w/ wifi and install it natively, setup an ssh server on it so I can ssh into it. Then viola, I can access it from any other computer on the wifi. It effectively forces me to use the CLI. If you need to use the GUI interface, you'll probably be install X11 remotely and passing "certain arguments" into the ssh.
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