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Top 10 (September 3-9)

Here are our most popular articles from the past week:

8 great Python libraries for side projects

These Python libraries make it easy to scratch that personal project itch.

Linux users: How long has it been since you last used Windows?

Has it been ten years since last you used Windows, or ten seconds?

Through the looking glass: Security and the SRE

7 open source tools for rugged DevOps

Use these tools to build security testing into the software development process.

5 tips to improve productivity with zsh

The zsh shell offers countless options and features. Here are 5 ways to boost your efficiency from the command line.

Turn your vim editor into a productivity powerhouse

These 20+ useful commands will enhance your experience using the vim editor.

8 Linux commands for effective process management

Manage your applications throughout their lifecycles with these key commands.

What a shell dotfile can do for you

Learn how to use configuration files to improve your work environment.

6 open source tools for writing a book

These versatile, free tools are all you need to write, edit, and produce your own books.

U.S. makes renewable energy software open source

Two open source alternatives to Flash Player

Adobe will end support for Flash Media Player in 2020, but there are still a lot of Flash videos out there that need to be watched. Here are two open source alternatives that…