This text introduces a new Unix tools track for learning Rust, designed to make the language concepts stick by rebuilding familiar Python programs. The core idea is to leverage existing understanding of Python idioms and directly compare them to their Rust equivalents. This approach helps learners grasp Rust's syntax and unique features, such as iterators, Option, and Result types. For instance, Python's runtime exceptions for invalid input are reframed in Rust as returnable types, making error handling explicit and compiler-enforced. The track emphasizes pure, testable functions, mirroring professional Rust tool structuring. Exercises cover common Unix utilities like wc, head, tail, cat, tr, grep, cut, uniq, sort, sed, and a capstone project, "top_words." Each exercise builds upon foundational Rust concepts, particularly iterators and handling different data types. The direct comparison with Python code snippets is highlighted as a key benefit for contextual understanding. Learners are encouraged to start with the free wc and head/tail exercises to experience the practical, test-driven learning process. The author hopes this track will guide users from passive learning to active Rust development. Future tracks, including one on Rust lifetimes, are also mentioned.