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name: linux
description: Linux system administration, commands, file permissions, systemd services, and shell conventions. Use when working on Linux systems, sysadmin tasks, systemd, cron, file permissions, or shell operations on Linux.
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# Linux

- Use absolute paths in scripts.
- Set proper file permissions (principle of least privilege).
- Use systemd for service management.
- Log to syslog or journald.
- Use `cron` or systemd timers for scheduled tasks.