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Who I Am
- Software developer, heavily interested in performance and optimization and systems engineering.
- I also specialize in Linux and other operating systems.
About CRNX.net
- This is my personal site and I use it to write about technology topics, from programming and system engineering topics, to also different useful tech tools.
- Nonetheless, this site isn’t only about tech, but also about my main interests: plants, gardening and hydroponics, as well as my other hobbies.
- In CRNX you’ll also find information about my different projects, from climate controlled preservation rooms to categorization systems and advanced hydroponics.
Latest Posts
An Introduction to Linux Init Systems and their evolution through time
January 17, 2025
An init system (short for “initialization system”) is the parent of all userspace processes on a Unix-like operating system, from System V to systemd, the history and evolution of init systems.
The history and evolution of Linux distros
January 17, 2025
The history of Linux, from the days when Linux Torvalds released the version 0.01 of the Linux Kernel and the first distros that shaped Linux, to the era of rolling releases, distributed and containerized distros and embedded Linux.
Building a room for long term art and technology preservation
January 17, 2025
This article lists a series of guidelines, temperature and humidity conditions and preservation materials intended to preserve art pieces and technology over large periods of time.
Automating content layout in WordPress with Block Patterns
January 16, 2025
With Patterns you can turn your site into a magazine, where different posts and pages have wildly different layouts and reuse these layouts at will.
Learning Git from the start with an example project
January 16, 2025
This article contains a step-by-step, example project that shows how to create a Git repository from scratch, make the first commit, navigate around the repo, and perform fundamental operations like staging, committing, branching, and merging.
Advanced Git topics and commands
January 16, 2025
Advanced Git operations, from Stashing changes with git stash, and Tagging releases with git tag to Cherry-picking with git cherry-pick, Undoing commits with git revert and git reset.
Git tutorial: Version Control From the Ground Up
January 16, 2025
Git is an essential tool. In this guide, we’ll look at what Git is, why it matters, and how to get started using it. By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of Git basics and an established workflow you can apply to any project.
Searching Inside File Contents Using Linux Commands
January 16, 2025
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of searching inside file contents using Linux commands. By mastering tools like grep, awk, sed, and others, you can perform efficient and targeted searches, even in complex scenarios.
Searching Inside Files and Comparing Their Contents Using Linux Commands
January 16, 2025
By combining file with tools like grep, cmp, and diff, you can create efficient workflows for searching and comparing files in Linux. These methods are invaluable for debugging, auditing, and managing files in development and system administration tasks.
How to add colors to your Linux shell and prompt
January 15, 2025
In this guide you’ll learn how to use the Linux and macOS syntax to add color to your shell and prompt: colorizing the bash sell.
The Linux Command Timeline
January 15, 2025
The following article is a Timeline of Linux Commands. Of course, before Linux even existed, there was Unix. This article will offer you a timeline of commands, from the early 70s into the mid 2020s.
The history and evolution of Unix, GNU and Linux commands
January 15, 2025
Before Linux existed, there was Unix. This article goes through the history and evolution of the commands that today we consider the cornerstone of the Linux terminal experience.
The file Command, Complete Guide and Cheat Sheet
January 15, 2025
The file command is one of the most useful tools for not only finding files but also searching through their contents. This is a complete guide and cheatsheet for the file command.
The World Recorder: how to capture the state of the world or an era at a given point in time
January 14, 2025
The World Recorder is a concept for a system intended to create a snapshot of a region or and era at a given point in time.
Rsync Daemon Guide and Cheat Sheet
January 14, 2025
The Rsync Daemon operates as a server, enabling efficient synchronization and transfer of files. Unlike standard Rsync operations over SSH, the daemon provides fine-grained control via a dedicated configuration file.
