Your favorite linux projects for weekend

rodbiren, 8 months ago

If you have uncapped bandwidth you could run a syncthing relay server. Syncthing rocks as a file sync option and I host my own.

relays.syncthing.net/

Father_Redbeard, 8 months ago

Ooh…this is interesting. I’m going to look into setting this up. Thanks!

bloopernova, 8 months ago

Create a dotfiles repo in git. Gives you a way to track changes to your .bashrc or .zshrc

indigomirage, 8 months ago

That is the next item on my to-do list. I’ve already installed my own gitea container to run at home. Yes, I could use a public repo (set private) but I wanted I learn how to do this and besides, I wanted to cast a wider net for which files to store but not worry about inadvertently publishing something with passwords embedded…

bloopernova, 8 months ago

With extra bonus: write an installer script that symlinks the files to the correct place. Use Ansible, plain old Bash, or Python depending on your preference.

RanceMcGrew, 8 months ago

rcm

github.com/thoughtbot/rcm

rcm will do symlinking for you and is pretty awesome. Been using it for this purpose for years

Joker, 8 months ago

Or GNU stow.

indigomirage, 8 months ago

I’m waffling between that or just setting up a bare git repo. Am prepping a VM or two to explore the pros/cons of each approach and to dive into the implications.

It’s funny - this project idea seems to free bubbling up everywhere this past week. I’m sure I’m seeing the consequences of search algorithms, but on Lemmy, it’s nice to see what is a definite and pleasant coincidence.

lemmyvore, 8 months ago

When in doubt always do a git init . and a git add, git commit every once in a while. You’ll never regret it.

krash, 8 months ago

I didn’t really see the benefit of this besides having a snapshot or backup of my home folder for my use case (I don’t have that many config/text files that needs tracking), but I can recommend chezmoi for those interested.