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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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BSD Release: NetBSD 11.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The NetBSD project has announced the release of NetBSD 11.0, the 19th major release of the highly portable operating system. The new version includes a port to the RISC-V architecture, b…

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Distribution Release: Archcraft 2026.08.01

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Aditya Shakya has announced the release of Archcraft 2026.08.01, the latest stable release of the project’s Arch-based lightweight and fast Linux distribution. This release adds the Sway…

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Synex 13 u11 Released With Multiple Desktop Options

The Argentinian Linux distribution continues its minimalist approach with updated packages, new COSMIC changes, and support for multiple desktop environments.
The post Synex 13 u11 Released With Multiple Desktop Options appeared first on FOSS Force.

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Faugus 2.0.4 added User Themes Support for Those Don’t Like Adwaita

Faugus, the free open-source application for running Windows games and Steam games in Linux, released new 2.0.4 (and 2.0.5) a few days ago. This simple and lightweight community-patched Proton based application added many new features, minor improvements, and bug-fixes in the past week. Since version 2.0.0, it added SteamGridDB interface mode that automatically download icons, […]

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Shotcut 26.7.30 Released with New Elements & Option to Choose GPU

After a few week of 26.7.16 pre-release testing, Shotcut 26.7.30 was finally released for Windows, Mac and Linux users. The new version of this free open-source Qt and MLT based video editor is the latest stable release that features built-in emojis, new video filter, and various fixes. First, the new version introduced a new shake video […]

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Distribution Release: 4Mlinux 52.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The 4MLinux minimal distribution has published a new release, version 52.0. The new version includes several key package updates, simplified wireless network configuration, better suppor…

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New Attack Puts Arch’s AUR Into Lockdown… Again

Arch Linux’s AUR faces a fresh security scare, prompting another round of lockdown measures from the project’s DevOps team.
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GNU nano 9.2 Adds New Buffer Synonym and Fixes Crashes

This update of the nano terminal editor brings crash fixes, key-binding restoration, and a small but useful option tweak.
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Install Realtek Wifi Drivers in Ubuntu 26.04

Missing Wi-Fi drivers in your Ubuntu PC or laptop? If you happen to have Realtek Wi-Fi adapter, this tutorial may help! Linux has out-of-the-box driver support for the most modern network adapters. But, there are always some devices lack of properly support due to various reasons. Thanks to the open-source community, there are always a […]

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Exploring Kittens With Kitty Terminal Emulator

Kitty terminal’s functionality can be enhanced with kittens. You can create your own or use the default ones.

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Starling is a new Linux desktop built using AI in six months

Some Linux desktop environments were developed over decades, others in just a few years. Starling, which made the rounds online this week, claims to have been built by just one person in six months using AI coding tools. What’s more, a preview bu…

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Resources 51 Beta Added PowerPC CPU Temp & More AMD NPU Monitoring

Resources, the popular system monitor app that’s default in Ubuntu 26.04, released the Beta for the next 51 version yesterday. As the version number indicates, the new Resources 51 aims to be the default system monitor app for the upcoming GNOME 51 desktop environment. The new version of this free open-source application introduced an experimental […]

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15 Linux Interview Questions and Answers for System Administrators

The post 15 Linux Interview Questions and Answers for System Administrators first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Most Linux interview lists recycle the same 10 questions from a decade ago, and many of the “official” …

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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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