Exercise, Humor and Linux
June 5, 2009 by Clair Ching
Filed under Geeky Fun
Yes, even Linux geeks must go get some exercise! But of course, we’re not talking about your regular exercises here. 
Carla Shroeder has suggested several exercises in her blog entry: Practical Exercise Tips For Busy Linux Geeks. I couldn’t help but chuckle upon reading them because the way she wrote it was simply amusing. But she does have valid points.
My favorite suggestion from the list:
Network file transfers are like plastering bacon grease to your arteries. Using the good old-fashioned Sneakernet protocol adds more tens of feet of healthy walking to your day.
My co-workers and I often tell each other just use your USB drive to transfer files. Why bother with trying to set up Samba when transferring using a USB external hard drive or flashdrive is way quicker and it’s exercise. This is especially if you’re talking about sharing files with someone several feet away or in the floor below yours. If you get to take the stairs, then all the more exercise for you.
In addition, I guess that one could give help to someone personally by going to his/her respective area and teach him/her whatever commands is needed. Some users might ping you for some Linux help and you could type the help right away on the IM window. But going to his/her desk and showing the person how to figure out things might help both of you in the long run. Aside from having some face to face conversations, you transfer knowledge and get some exercise. 
Got some exercise tips you might want to share? We still have to keep fit, right?
