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Welcome to Linux Consultant

This site is a collection of tips, examples and small chunks of code I’ve used over the years as I’ve worked with Linux. Mostly the items found here are for my own use but I’ve made the site public in the chance that it will help other people. If you find something useful please let […]

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Keychron Built Open Source Firmware for Gaming Mice, and Linux Users Stand to Gain the Most

Built on Zephyr RTOS and licensed under GPL-3.0, the firmware is scheduled to ship first on the Keychron G6 HE next year.

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FSF Blogs: A warm thank you and welcome!

Source: Planet GNU

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GNU Binutils 2.47 Released with New RISC-V Features, Linker Improvements, and Reproducible Builds

by George Whittaker

The GNU Project has officially released GNU Binutils 2.47, the latest version of its essential collection of binary development tools for Linux and other Unix-like …

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FOSS Weekly #26.31: Ubuntu 26.10 Features, OpenUK, Graphene Trouble, Vibe Coded Linux and More

Ubutnu 26.10 is shaping up nicely.

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And Folks, We Have a Vibe Coded Linux Distro!

Don’t get your hopes high; there are many rough edges and incomplete features.

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COSMIC 1.5.0 Released with Improved Multi-Monitor & hybrid-GPU Support

COSMIC Epoch, the default desktop environment for Pop!_OS, released the new 1.5.0 version just a week since the last version. The new version of this free open-source Linux Desktop includes mostly bug-fixes and stability improvements for better multiple monitor setup and hybrid-GPU laptops support. It fixed the panel applet rendering issue with frosted-glass effect, which […]

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GCC Compiler Bans AI Code Contribution But Sensibly

The GCC Steering Committee adopted a new AI policy this week, with a review planned for early 2027.

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TiDB: Build a MySQL-Compatible Distributed SQL Database on Linux

The post TiDB: Build a MySQL-Compatible Distributed SQL Database on Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .This tutorial shows you how to install TiDB using TiUP, start a local cluster, connect to it with the MySQL
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Distribution Release: NethSecurity 8.8.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Davide Marini has announced the release of NethSecurity, a major update of the project’s OpenWRT-based firewall distribution, with MultiWAN, deep packet inspection, VPNs and threat prote…

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“Oopsies!” FreeBSD Devs Say There’s Still GPL in the Kernel

FreeBSD thought it had scrubbed all GPL code, but a few kernel leftovers remained.
The post “Oopsies!” FreeBSD Devs Say There’s Still GPL in the Kernel appeared first on FOSS Force.

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Mosaic is an i3-style auto-tiling extension for GNOME Shell

Mosaic brings i3-style automatic tiling to GNOME Shell without asking you to choose it permanently. Turn it on when you want windows to arrange themselves, turn it off when you want floating windows back. The extension works with GNOME 45 and up, addin…

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Distribution Release: MakuluLinux 2026-07-28

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Jacque Montague Raymer has announced the availability of a major new release of MakuluLinux, a Debian-based desktop Linux distribution with deeply integrated artificial intelligence feat…

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Good News Gamers! GOG is Officially Coming to Linux

They have hired someone to bring the GOG GALAXY client to the platform.

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Ubuntu Now Has a Rolling Release Model! But Not For The Distro

A new virtualization stack is being introduced that gets updated every six months.

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Install Driver for XBox One Controllers in Ubuntu 26.04

Got a Xbox One controller? It works in Linux out-of-the-box, but only for basic use and you need to connect through a USB cable. If you want to use your Xbox One controller in Linux wirelessly through bluetooth or wireless adapter, and want more features for better experience, then you need to install a third-party […]

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Dash to Dock v106 Added GNOME 51 Support & Explained Why “scroll over icon” Doesn’t Work

Dash to Dock, the popular Gnome Shell Extension that brings out the bottom dock launcher out of overview, released new 106 version a few days ago. The new version of this extension that’s default in Ubuntu (known as Ubuntu Dock) added the upcoming GNOME 51 support, and explained why the “scroll over icon” switching workspace […]

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lazygit: Manage Git Repositories from the Linux Terminal

The post lazygit: Manage Git Repositories from the Linux Terminal first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Every command in this guide was tested on Ubuntu 26.04 and RHEL 10. You’ll learn how to install lazygit, understand
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How to Prepare for the LFCA Certification Exam (Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate)

The post How to Prepare for the LFCA Certification Exam (Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate) first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .If you’ve been looking for a structured way to get started with Linux and IT infrastruc…

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Distribution Release: ZimaOS 1.7.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. IceWhale Technology has released ZimaOS 1.7.0, the latest stable version of the company’s independently-developed, Linux-based operating system for personal servers and network-attached …

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FSF Events: Learn email self-defense: Hands-on GPG with GNU/Linux with Greg Farough and Heshan de Silva-Weeramuni

August 14, 2026 at 17:30 EDT.

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