rdate connects to an RFC 868 time server over a TCP/IP network, printing the returned time and/or setting the system clock.
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Category: Utilities
Alternatives to popular CLI tools: cal
We spotlight alternatives tools to cal, a utility for displaying calendars on the command-line.
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khal – calendar program
khal is a calendar program for the terminal for viewing, adding and editing events and calendars.
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ncal – displays a calendar
ncal offers an alternative layout, more options and the date of Easter. ncal is free and open source software.
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cdwe – cd with env vars
cdwe is an open source simple configurable cd wrapper that sets env vars per directory, based on a config file.
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Excellent Utilities: noti – notification tool
noti is a small tool written in Go that monitors a command or process and triggers a notification.
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mcron – replacement for Vixie cron
mcron (Mellor’s cron) is a 100% compatible replacement for Vixie cron. It’s free and open source software written in Scheme.
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Jobber – run commands to a schedule
Jobber is a utility for Unix-like systems that can run arbitrary commands, or “jobs”, according to a schedule.
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Alternatives to popular CLI tools: cron
This article spotlights alternative tools to cron, a daemon to execute scheduled commands.
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cronie – daemon to run scheduled commands
cronie contains the standard UNIX daemon crond that runs specified programs at scheduled times and related tools.
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fcron – daemon to run scheduled tasks
fcron is a scheduler. It aims at replacing Vixie Cron, so it implements most of its functionality. Free and open source software.
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bcron – cron system
bcron is a cron system designed with secure operations in mind. It’s free and open source software written in C.
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anacron – periodic command scheduler
Anacron is a periodic command scheduler. It executes commands at intervals specified in days.
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systemd – array of system components
systemd is a suite of basic building blocks for a Linux system. It’s free and open source software written in C.
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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple Archive Utility
Archive Utility creates and decompresses .zip files and other compressed files. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives.
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Alternatives to popular CLI tools: strings
Alternative tools to strings, a utility that prints the sequences of printable characters in files.
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stringsext – search for multi-byte encoded strings in binary data
stringsext is a Unicode enhancement of the strings tool with additional functionalities.
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13 Best Free and Open Source Linux Markdown Editors
Markdown is a plain text formatting syntax created by John Gruber in 2004. We feature our recommended open source Markdown editors.
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sad – Space Age seD
sad is a batch file edit tool. It will show you a really nice diff of proposed changes before you commit them.
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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple Keychain Access
Keychain Access stores your passwords and account information, and reduces the number of passwords you have to remember and manage. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives.
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