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Ansible: Reintegrating /etc/rc.local in Linux systems that use Systemd as their init system

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For years, /etc/rc.local has been a staple in Linux administration, providing a straightforward means to execute scripts or commands automatically upon system startup. However, with the transition to newer init systems like systemd, the /etc/rc.local script is no longer executed at boot time. Ansible tasks that restore the /etc/rc.local script The following Ansible tasks will create and configure /etc/rc.local and also ensure its execution by Systemd at boot time.

Arch Linux: Preserving the kernel modules of the currently running kernel during and after an upgrade

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One potential issue when upgrading the Arch Linux kernel is that the modules of the currently running kernel may be deleted. This can lead to a number of problems, including unexpected behavior, system crashes, or the inability to mount certain file systems (e.g. the kernel fails to mount a vfat file system due to the unavailability of the vfat kernel module). The Arch Linux package linux-keep-modules (also available on AUR: linux-keep-modules @AUR), written by James Cherti, provides a solution to ensure that the modules of the currently running Linux kernel remain available until the operating system is restarted. Additionally, after … Continue reading →