How to Install Munin Monitoring Tool on Debian 12
Munin is a free and open-source system and network monitoring tool that displays system metrics in graphs through a web browser. This tutorial will show you how to install the Munin monitoring tool on Debian 12.
Tails 6.1 Released: Enhancements in Security and User Experience
New in Tails 6.1: Tor Browser 13.0.13 and Thunderbird 115.9.0, as well as major fixes, including Persistent Storage enhancements.
Building a “Hello World” AppImage on Linux
AppImage is a format for distributing portable software on Linux without needing superuser permissions to install the application. It allows developers to package desktop applications in a way that they can run on various Linux distributions. This tutorial demonstrates how to build a basic “Hello World” AppImage, providing a straightforward example of how to bundle and distribute software in the Linux ecosystem.
chess-tui – text-based chess game
There are many open source chess clients for Linux. What’s unusual about chess-tui is that the program has no fancy graphics.
Red Hat tries on a McKinsey cap in quest to streamline techies' jobs
Some staff are worried – can't think why. Mutterings of alarm are emerging from the cloisters of Red Hat after the world's largest management consultancy was hired to help the IBM subsidiary focus engineers on their highest-value work.…
Redis Goes From Open-Source to Fauxpen and the Forks Have Already Started
Redis is only the last in a line of companies that have lately dropped open-source licenses in favor of proprietary open-source lookalike licenses. In this case, a fork has already happened that just might end up being real competition for Redis.
Tails 6.1 Released with Security, User Experience Enhancements
Tails 6.1 has been released as the latest version of the renowned Linux distribution focused on privacy and anonymity. This critical analysis will delve into the release's key updates and improvements, discuss the implications for security practitioners, and explore potential long-term consequences.
How to Install Resilio Sync File Sharing Tool on Ubuntu 22.04
Resilio Sync is a proprietary peer-to-peer file synchronization tool for Linux, FreeBSD, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS, Amazon Kindle Fire, and NAS devices. It is a reliable file-sharing and syncing tool developed by Resilio, Inc.
The Journey of Linux’s ext2 Filesystem Comes to an End
The 30-year-old ext2 filesystem is marked as deprecated in the upcoming Linux kernel 6.9 for lacking dates support beyond 2038.
UXL Foundation readying alternative to Nvidia's CUDA for this year
An open standard challenger appears
The UXL Foundation is readying its open standard accelerator programming model, touted by some as an alternative to Nvidia's CUDA platform, for "a spec release in Q4."…
Tails 6.1 Is Out to Mitigate the RFDS Intel CPU Vulnerabilities, Fix More Bugs
The Tails 6.1 amnesic incognito live system, a portable operating system that protects you against surveillance and censorship, is now available for download as the first update to the latest Tails 6.0 series.
How to Install Plausible Analytics with Docker on Ubuntu 22.04
Plausible is an open-source web analytics alternative to Google Analytics. It's lightweight and privacy-focused web analytics that can be used for multiple industries such as startups, freelancers, and bloggers.
FIREBAT T8 Plus Mini PC Running Linux: Benchmarks
This article benchmarks the FIREBAT T8 Plus Mini PC. The tests are run using the Phoronix Test Suite unless otherwise stated. We compare the FIREBAT’s benchmarks with a couple of other tiny computers.
Build custom images for Testing Farm
Article delves into the reasons for utilizing your custom Test Farm images and explores potential automation methods with Hashicorp Packer.
Uninstalling Snapd on Ubuntu
Removing snapd from Ubuntu can be an essential step for users who prefer a leaner system or wish to rely exclusively on traditional package management tools like APT. Snap packages and the Snap package manager offer a convenient way to distribute and install applications across various Linux distributions. However, not everyone finds the additional layer beneficial, leading some to opt for its removal. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for safely removing snapd and its associated packages from your Ubuntu system.
Canonical Introduces 12-Year Support for Ubuntu LTS Releases
Canonical announces 12-year support for Ubuntu LTS, including 14.04 LTS, with the Legacy Support add-on for Ubuntu Pro. Here's more on that!
7 Better USENET Readers for Linux
USENET is the oldest social media network still accessible today. Learn some of the best readers for browsing USENET in Linux today.
KDE Plasma 6.0.3 March’s Bugfix Release is Here
KDE Plasma 6.0.3 streamlines the desktop experience with critical bug fixes in the system monitor, SDK, and startup sound settings.
Blender 4.1 Officially Released with Quality-of-Life and Performance Improvements
The Blender Foundation released today Blender 4.1 as a new update to its powerful, free, open-source, and cross-platform 3D graphics computer software for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows systems.
Blender 4.1: Where Quality Meets Efficiency in 3D Design
Blender 4.1 3D creation suite releases with game-changing performance boosts and quality-of-life improvements. Here's more on that!
KDE Plasma 6.0.3 Is Here to Fix Some X11 Regressions and Various Crashes
Two weeks after KDE Plasma 6.0.2, the KDE Project released today KDE Plasma 6.0.3 as the third of five planned maintenance updates for the latest KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment series addressing more of those pesky regressions, crashes, and bugs.
Crafting Minimal Ubuntu Images for Embedded Brilliance
In the vast and evolving landscape of technology, embedded systems stand as silent yet powerful pillars supporting an array of applications, from the simplicity of a digital watch to the complexity of autonomous vehicles. These dedicated computing behemoths often operate within constrained environments, necessitating an operating system that is not just robust but also refined in its minimalism. Enter Ubuntu, a versatile and widely acclaimed Linux distribution, which emerges as an unexpected yet fitting candidate for this purpose.
Fedora 41 with Proposal to Adopt DNF5
DNF5 can replace the current package manager in Fedora 41, as the proposal has been made and is pending approval.
Fedora Linux 40 Beta Released with GNOME 46, KDE Plasma 6, and Linux Kernel 6.8
The Fedora Project announced today the release and general availability for download of the beta version of the upcoming Fedora Linux 40 operating system featuring some of the latest GNU/Linux technologies.
UrBackup – client/server backup system
UrBackup is billed as an easy to set up client/server backup system. It can make image and file backups with both data safety and a fast restoration time.
Linux Admins Beware: Malvertising Campaign Exploiting PuTTY Puts Security at Risk
A malvertising campaign has been discovered that deploys a fake PuTTY client to deliver the Rhadamanthys stealer, a dangerous malware . The attackers exploit the trust placed in PuTTY as a widely used SSH and Telnet client by presenting a counterfeit website through malicious ads that appear at the top of Google search results. Let's examine this significant security threat targeting Linux admins more deeply, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and robust Linux security measures.
In At Least Two Nations Windows is Now Measured at 2% "Market Share" (Microsoft Really Does Not Want People to Notice That)
To many people around the world "computer" means "smartphone" i.e. Android (Linux), not Windows
Announcing Fedora Linux 40 Beta
Fedora Linux 40 Beta is available for download and testing. Help us find and eliminate bugs so they don't make it into the final release!
GNOME 46 Arrives in openSUSE Tumbleweed & Aeon
GNOME 46 is available in Tumbleweed's stable repositories just six days after its launch. The Aeon edition also adopts it.
Creating a modern open-source forum in 2024
This is a small guide on what tools and extensions we used to create the FOSS Outpost forum. It could be helpful for any folks out there who want to create a modern forum suitable for 2024 standards, all using open-source software.
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