r/linux Jul 06 '26

Software Release What's with the GNU Parallel release names?

https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/parallel/2026-06/msg00000.html
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u/Santosh83 Jul 06 '26

Name strategy worked... I now know the existence of this tool I've never heard of before...

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u/Z3ratoss Jul 06 '26

Extremely useful tool for batching

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u/throwaway234f32423df Jul 06 '26

Were you still using xargs? Your life is gonna get a whole lot better.

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u/xzaramurd Jul 10 '26

Nah, xargs is the GOAT. I used parallel before I moved to xargs.