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18 of Linux software’s unsung stars

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“Here, we salute some of the things that make using Linux so
enjoyable.

01. Top

Do you want to know why your six-core CPU is running like a ZX
Spectrum?

Top, or its more colourful brother Htop, shows you just what is
hogging all of your CPU or memory, and lets you shut down errant
processes into the bargain. You may not need it often, but never
forget it’s there.


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