| by Scott Kilroy

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 me know. Also if you think something I’ve mentioned could be done better I would welcome the feedback.

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10 trillion downloads are crushing open-source repositories – here’s what they’re doing about it

Companies are treating these repositories like content delivery networks – now the Linux Foundation and colleagues are saying enough is enough. Here’s the plan.

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Get Amazon Prime for 6 months totally free if you’re age 18-24 – here’s how

Amazon’s Prime for Young Adults plan gets college students and other young people a big break on the membership. Here’s what to know.

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Should You Be Worried About Copy Fail Linux Exploitation?

It’s been patched, but cloud and container users should update sooner than later.

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Go Away Microsoft! The Netherlands is Quietly Building Its Own GitHub Replacement

The self-hosted, FOSS-only platform is still in the pilot phase, but government agencies are already signing up.

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Your job search is getting riskier, says LinkedIn – 9 ways to tell real listings from scams

One in three job recruiters has been impersonated by scammers, according to a new LinkedIn survey. Here’s what to look out for and how to stay safe in your search.

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How to Recover Deleted Files in Linux Before They’re Gone

The post How to Recover Deleted Files in Linux Before They’re Gone first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .You deleted a log file mid-session, a running process is still writing to it, and ls shows nothing, but the
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All Linux gamers should take the latest Bazzite release seriously – here’s why

Want the best possible out-of-the-box gaming experience on Linux? The latest Bazzite distro delivers.

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Fedora 44 made me forget I was using Linux – in the best way

The latest release from the Fedora Project is now available, and it includes a long list of refinements that make this one of the best versions yet.

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This weird Pixel feature is one of my favorite tools – too bad Google may remove it soon

Leaks hint that the next Pixel lineup will lose the thermometer for “Pixel Glow” LEDs

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Orion for Linux adds a content blocker and download manager

A new beta build of Orion for Linux is available, with the v0.3 update ready for ‘broader, real-world use and feedback’, according to Kagi, the company behind it. Orion for Linux is a native GTK4/libadwaita web browser powered by WebKitGTK,…

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Kindles are on sale right now – these are the models I recommend most

Amazon has some sneaky Kindle deals live ahead of Mother’s Day weekend, including the Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft. Here are our favorites.

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The Latest Quirky and Creative Linux Distros

This month we explore Zenclora OS 2.0, MocaccinoOS 26.03, NebiOS 10.2, and CachyOS 260308.

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Is the Ghost CMS Ready to Replace WordPress?

Ghost is a powerful CMS for beginners and professionals who want to grow a business around their content.

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Exploring the Matrix Communication Protocol

Corporate communication platforms might be convenient, but they put your privacy at risk. The Matrix open communication standard offers a different approach.

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Linux Magazine Full Feed 2026-05-05 13:12:46

This month we explore the top FOSS, including the ultimate FTP client, a 6502 Assembly Environment, and open source levels for Doom.

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Prime Numbers

As I write this, the San Francisco Superior Court has denied Amazon’s motion for a summary judgment on a claim in its defense of a State of California lawsuit alleging anticompetitive behavior.

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Harden Your Systems with OpenSCAP

If you’re operating a large collection of Linux servers, OpenSCAP can help with regular auditing and system hardening.

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Open Source Machine Translation Service

Run your own machine translation service with Argos Translate and LibreTranslate.

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Malware Problems in Linux App Stores

Fake cryptocurrency wallets in the Snap Store have cost users hundreds of thousands of dollars. A community project aims to create more transparency for Snap package users.

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Share Data Between Small Low-End Devices

With memcached, you can establish communication between Arduinos, Pi Picos, handhelds, and other small microcontrollers.

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