Coreutils – Rejected Feature Requests
The Coreutils project has a page listing feature requests that have been rejected. Access to the page is currently forbidden. (gnu.org)
Linux Doctor is a read-only Linux diagnostic tool that runs safe checks, explains what’s wrong in plain English, and provides copy-paste fixes while never modifying the system unless the user explicitly opts in. Each run produces a single most-useful action (START HERE), a health score (0-100) with a trend sparkline, and a diffed history showing what’s NEW, FIXED, or unchanged since the last run. The same checks power a CLI, a web dashboard and a Tauri desktop app; distribution options include npx/npm, AppImage, .deb/.rpm and packaging for immutable distros. Fixes print a dry-run first and require a second opt-in to execute. Checks are extensible via drop-in files and a Pro add-on runs with the user’s privileges.
The tool is designed as a diagnostics doctor, not an always-on monitor: it reads existing system sources (journalctl, systemctl, df, smartctl, etc.) and returns conclusions - what failed, why it matters, and a recommended command to fix it. Findings carry stable IDs and severity levels for reliable history, ignore rules, and actionable evidence. Coverage includes memory, CPU load, disk and inode pressure, filesystem/RAID health, services, certificates, ports, containers, logs, updates, firmware, secure boot/TPM, networking, timers, and more, making it useful for quick triage, pre-bug-report checks, or daily health checks.
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The Coreutils project has a page listing feature requests that have been rejected. Access to the page is currently forbidden. (gnu.org)
Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders have jointly criticized tech billionaires and called for reforms in artificial intelligence regulation. They argue that AI development should be more accountable and equitable. (nytimes.com)
Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, accusing him of unlawfully initiating the conflict and causing civilian casualties. Massie, a Republican critic of the Trump administration, has clashed with party members and is leaving office after losing a primary. (npr.org)
The Iran war has cost the Pentagon an estimated $38.1 billion through August 1, averaging about $246 million per day over five months. The conflict is expected to continue adding billions monthly and is projected to raise inflation by 0.5 percentage points by early 2027. (cnbc.com)
The U.S. economy shows positive indicators, but uncertainty remains due to global conflicts, tariffs, and AI development. Inflation has eased but remains high, hurting household finances and limiting economic growth prospects. (reuters.com)
California is implementing measures to limit health care spending to improve affordability. The state aims to control rising costs in the healthcare sector through new policies. (axios.com)
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