Date: 2018feb5 OS: Linux Q. Linux: what are some hardware analysis tools? A. Inxi - The `inxi` command is a general tool SMART - smartmontools package which includes `badblocks` command. - GSmartControl (Gnome) - disKMonitor (KDE) - Gnome Disk Utility (Gnome) Hard Disk Parameters - `hdparm` command can: - test thruput - reduce power consumption - assign passwords MemTest86 - Can test memory, run it from a boot disk HardInfo - The `hardinfo` gives details about all hardware in a GUI Checkbox - `checkbox` can test hardware components Stress Test - The `stress` command will push things to the limits, if you want Based on an article in December 2017 Linux Magazine, page 24.