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apt-get hold back packages on Ubuntu / Debian Linux

Posted: 05 Aug 2020 03:49 AM PDT

How do I hold back packages on an Ubuntu / Debian Linux to prevent updating of a specific package? How can I blacklist package updates using the apt command/apt-get command?

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bashtop – Awesome Linux resource monitor that shows usage and stats for processor, memory, disks, and network

Posted: 04 Aug 2020 04:21 AM PDT

There is a new kid in town for resource monitoring on Linux called bashtop. As the name suggests, the entire tool coded in the bash script itself that displays usage and stats for CPU, RAD, HDD/SSD, network, and other resources. Let us see how to install and use bashtop, which is an awesome Linux resource monitor. You don't need a Linux desktop to install it. You can also install this app on macOS/FreeBSD provided that you meet software requirements.

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