What Useful CLI Programs Should I Install on My Old Mini PC?
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ChillPanda2023
I recently set up AntiX Core on a super old mini PC, and I'm looking for recommendations on useful CLI programs to install. So far, I've added tmux and htop for their practicality, and neofetch for a bit of flair. I'd love to hear your suggestions for other utility programs, text and file editors, aesthetic enhancements, or anything that could boost usability.
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Check out this great list of TUI applications [here](https://github.com/rothgar/awesome-tuis). They really enhance the terminal experience.
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If you want more efficient editing, try nvim with plugins. For command line, fzf (fuzzy finder) is awesome. I also recommend man or tldr for simplified command use. TLDR is a lifesaver for beginners, and you can install it easily to get quick command summaries.
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Zoxide, eza, bat, and ripgrep are some other handy tools you might want to check out. They really enhance your command line toolkit.
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You might want to install these: mc (Midnight Commander), nano or micro for text editing, links for browsing, and nvim if you're into more advanced editing. Also, don’t forget to explore zsh for your shell!
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Don't forget to regularly back up your data and try new stuff in a VM. And make sure you understand commands before hitting Enter to avoid mishaps!
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