> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # FOSS Weekly #22.31: Tweaking Nemo, Tools to Understand Linux Commands and More - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/foss-weekly-22-31/ - Published: 2022-08-26T10:29:55.000Z - Updated: 2022-08-27T15:02:30.000Z - Description: This edition of FOSS Weekly focuses on two things: customizing the file managers and using different tools to understand Linux commands. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 I got an overwhelmingly positive response to the new newsletter format. A few FOSSers expressed concern about losing the personal touch in this new format. I assure you that it won't happen. Let's see what you've got in this edition of FOSS Weekly. **💬 In this week's issue:** - **Linux++**: Tools that will help you better understand Linux commands and bash scripts. - **News round-up**: A collection of news related to desktop Linux and applications. - **Tweaking file manager**: Learn to get more out of Nautilus and Nemo file managers. - And the usual newsletter elements like **memes**, **deals** and more. --- ## 🗞 Linux News Round-up - [Celluloid 0.24 release](https://itsfoss.com/celluloid-0-24-release/) gets a modern visual refresh with GTK4 and libadwaita - [CrossOver 22.0](https://itsfoss.com/crossover-22-release/) introduces a modern redesign along with essential technical improvements - Crunchyroll has [banned signups from users with Tutanota email addresses](https://itsfoss.com/crunchyroll-blocks-tutanota/) for a weird reason - Educational distro Escuelas Linux [released new versions](https://osdn.net/projects/escuelaslinux/forums/37215/46576/?ref=itsfoss.com) for 64 and 32-bit machines - Web-based server administrative tool [Webmin released version 2.0](https://www.phoronix.com/news/Webmin-2.0-Released?ref=itsfoss.com) - [GNOME wants your help](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-improve-tool/) to improve the user experience - Brian Kernighan, 80 years old co-developer of AWK, [added Unicode support to AWK](https://itsfoss.com/unix-awk-unicode/) [The 80-Year-Old Computer Scientist Who Termed ‘Unix’ Adds Unicode Support to AWK CodeBrian Kernighan is still active to add code contributions to his original project AWK in his 80s. That’s inspiring!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/08/brian-awk-creator.jpg)](https://itsfoss.com/unix-awk-unicode/) --- ## 🧠 What We’re Thinking About Windows users face issues while switching to Linux. What if the tables are turned? What problems a lifelong Linux user will face when switching to Windows or macOS? Here's an imagining of this 'hypothetical scenario': [What if a Lifelong Linux User Tried Windows or macOS for the First Time?Windows users face issues while switching to Linux. What if the tables are turned? What problems a lifelong Linux user will face while switching to Windows or macOS?![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsAbhishek![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/08/linux-windows.png)](https://itsfoss.com/linux-user-trying-windows-macos/) Your email provider owns your online identity by controlling your email address. You can’t port your email address to another provider, as with phone numbers. [Your online identity is owned by your email providerYour email provider owns your online identity by controlling your email address. You can’t port your email address to another provider as with phone numbers.![](https://www.ctrl.blog/assets/logo/logo-square.svg)Ctrl blogDaniel Aleksandersen![](https://www.ctrl.blog/media/hero/email-envelopes.1280x720.jpeg)](https://www.ctrl.blog/entry/email-identity-provider.html?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🌟 Getting More Out of File Manager A few weeks ago, I shared this [list of tweaks for GNOME's Nautilus](https://itsfoss.com/nautilus-tips-tweaks/) file manager. [13 Ways to Tweak Nautilus File Manager in Linux to Get More Out of it - It’s FOSSNautilus, aka GNOME Files, is a good file manager with plenty of features. You can further enhance your experience by using these extensions, tweaks and tips.![](https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-Logo-redsigned-without-name-270x270.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/customizing-GNOME-Nautilus-File-Manager.png)](https://itsfoss.com/nautilus-tips-tweaks/) A few readers wondered if something similar could be done with Cinnamon desktop's Nemo file manager. And hence this article came into existence: [15 Ways to Tweak Nemo File Manager in Linux to Get More Out of it - It’s FOSSNemo is a good file manager with plenty of features. You can further enhance your experience by using these extensions, tweaks and tips.![](https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-Logo-redsigned-without-name-270x270.png)It's FOSSsreenath![](https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/nemo-tweaks.png)](https://itsfoss.com/nemo-tweaks/) I know the titles for the two articles are almost identical. It's because the articles and tweaks are similar as well. Speaking of customization, here are a few more that may interest you: - 10 ways to [customize GNOME desktop](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-tweak-tool/) - 5 tweaks to [customize your terminal](https://itsfoss.com/customize-linux-terminal/) --- ## 🥳 Linux turned 31 31 years ago, Finnish student Linus Torvalds sent the email that started it all. Notice the words "**just a hobby, won't be big and professional like gnu**"? I am happy that he was wrong. ![The first Linux announcement](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/08/torvalds-first-email.png) The mail Torvalds sent to Minix user group Interested to know more? Read trivia about [Linus Torvalds](https://itsfoss.com/linus-torvalds-facts/) and the [Linux project](https://itsfoss.com/facts-linux-kernel/). --- ## 🐧 Tools to Help You With Commands and Scripts RTFM! Just kidding. I mean, the [man pages are always a great help](https://itsfoss.com/linux-man-page-guide/), but there are some other ways to get help to understand the commands. Here are a few of them: - [tldr](https://tldr.sh/?ref=itsfoss.com): A community-driven project that simplifies the man pages - [tealdeer](https://github.com/dbrgn/tealdeer?ref=itsfoss.com): Same as tldr but faster, written in Rust - [maybe](https://itsfoss.com/maybe-command-tool/): Run a command to see what it does to your filesystem without actually letting it do anything - [ShellCheck](https://itsfoss.com/shellcheck-bugs-shell/): A handy utility tool that warns you of possible syntax and simple logical errors, without executing your shell script - [explainshell](https://explainshell.com/?ref=itsfoss.com): An online portal that (tries to) explain complicated Linux commands - [Crontab Guru](https://crontab.guru/?ref=itsfoss.com): Another online portal providing a quick and simple editor for [cron schedule](https://itsfoss.com/cron-job/) expressions --- ## 🛍️ Interesting Deals and Offers [Humble Tech Book Bundle Get More Pi! 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Plus, pay what you want & support AbleGamers!![](https://cdn.humblebundle.com/static/hashed/03df0490a53d595fd930f9fff52038366d60a05d.png)Humble Bundle![](https://hb.imgix.net/f4ca0ad65f782f55ae1947e7cf50d1e2cd97279d.jpg?auto=compress,format&h=630&w=1200&s=de85ad11ae9d3a4eb73e2390ed1757bf)](https://www.humblebundle.com/books/tech-book-bundle-get-more-pi-diy-electronics-w-arduino-raspberry-pi-books?partner=itsfoss&ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 📺 What We're Watching Chris has rediscovered the Nix package manager from the independent [NixOS Linux](https://nixos.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) distribution: BTW, ~~I use Arch~~ we too have a [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEU9D6KIShdLeTRyH3IdSvw?ref=itsfoss.com), and you are welcome to subscribe to it :) --- ## 🛠️ Application of the Week [Blackbox is an Aesthetically Pleasing Terminal for Minimalists Linux UsersBlackbox is a new project in development that focuses on giving you a good-looking terminal emulator for your beautiful Linux setup.![](https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-Logo-redsigned-without-name-270x270.png)It's FOSSAnuj Sharma![](https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/blackbox-terminal.png)](https://itsfoss.com/blackbox-terminal/) --- ## 🤣 Linux Humor ![Surprised cat being shown a document meme Linuxified](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/08/itsfoss-linux-memes.png) --- ## ❤ Enjoying this newsletter? **Forward to a friend** and let them know where they can subscribe (hint: [it's here](https://itsfoss.com/#/portal/signup)). **Anything else?** Hit reply to send us feedback or say hello. **Join It's FOSS community!** Connect with like-minded people, seek help and suggestions - [check it out](https://itsfoss.community/?ref=itsfoss.com). 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