Practical blockchain applications

After all the hype, we look at where blockchain is being used today outside cryptocurrencies.

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2025-03-26 13:27:52

This month in Linux Voice and Elvie.

Process monitoring with Python and Telegram

A simple Python script checks to see if a process is running and, if not, notifies the user via Telegram.

A modern find command

An update for the find command, fd offers significant improvements with many user-friendly options.

Ubuntu-Based Zorin OS 17.3 Is Now Available Targeting Windows 10 Users

Zorin OS 17.3 distribution is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 6.8 from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and featuring various improvements and updated components. Here’s what’s new!
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Zorin OS 17.3 Released with New Default Browser

The new Zorin OS 17.3 release is available to download and it includes a number of major changes – like a new default web browser. Based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Linux kernel 6.8, Zorin OS 17.3 offers “new features, strengthens your privacy, and e…

MPV 0.40.0 Released with NVIDIA RTX HDR Support [Ubuntu PPA]

MPV, the popular free open-source media player, released new 0.40.0 version after half an year of development. The new MPV release added NVIDIA RTX Video HDR support, which can be enabled by using –vf=d3d11vpp=nvidia-true-hdr option. And, HDR is now natively supported when using direct rendering (DRM) and dmabuf-wayland on Linux. The release added new clipboard […]

FSF Blogs: FSD meeting recap 2025-03-21

Check out the important work our volunteers accomplished
at today’s Free Software Directory (FSD) IRC meeting.

Install Subsonic to Create Your Personal Media Server on Linux

The post Install Subsonic to Create Your Personal Media Server on Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .If you’re looking for a powerful and easy-to-use media streaming solution, Subsonic is an excellent choice to access yo…

How to Set Up Auto-Restart for Failed Services on OpenRC

The post How to Set Up Auto-Restart for Failed Services on OpenRC first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .OpenRC is a fast and lightweight init system used by many Linux distributions like Alpine, Gentoo, and Artix. It helps
The po…

EU OS: A Bold Step Toward Digital Sovereignty for Europe

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A new initiative, called “EU OS,” has been launched to develop a Linux-based operating system tailored specifically for the public sector organizations of the European Union (EU). This community-d…

Linus Torvalds Acknowledges Missed Release of Linux 6.14 Due to Oversight

Linus Torvalds Acknowledges Missed Release of Linux 6.14 Due to Oversight

Linux kernel lead developer Linus Torvalds has admitted to forgetting to release version 6.14, attributing the oversight to his own lapse in memory. Torvalds is kn…

AerynOS 2025.03 Alpha Released with GNOME 48, Mesa 25, and Linux Kernel 6.13.8

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AerynOS 2025.03 has officially been released, introducing a variety of exciting features for Linux users. The release includes the highly anticipated GNOME 48 desktop environment, which comes with…

Xojo 2025r1: Big Updates for Developers with Linux ARM Support, Web Drag and Drop, and Direct App Store Publishing

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Xojo has just rolled out its latest release, Xojo 2025 Release 1, and it’s packed with features that developers have been eagerly waiting for. This major update introduces support for running Xojo…

Extension Manager Update Brings UI Buffs, Support for GNOME 48

If you’re an avid user of GNOME Shell extensions then a) you’re in good company, and b) you’ll be familiar with Matt Jakeman’s terrific Extension Manager app since it makes finding, installing and managing GNOME extensions terri…

AerynOS 2025.03 Released with GNOME 48, Mesa 25, and Linux Kernel 6.13.8

AerynOS 2025.03 Linux distribution is now available for download with the latest GNOME 48 desktop environment, Linux kernel 6.13.8, and more. Here’s what’s new!
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XZ Utils 5.8 Introduces Performance Improvements in the LZMA/LZMA2 Decoder

XZ Utils 5.8 open-source complete C99 implementation of the .xz file format is now available for download with performance improvements and new features. Here’s what’s new!
The post XZ Utils 5.8 Introduces Performance Improvements in the LZMA/LZMA2 Dec…

FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, March 28, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, March 28 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, April 4, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, April 4 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

Zoë Kooyman on Post-Stallman Changes at the Free Software Foundation (Part 2)

In this second of our two part interview, Kooyman talks about moves the foundation has made to remain resilient and relevant in an ever changing world where nothing is certain.
The post Zoë Kooyman on Post-Stallman Changes at the Free Software Foundati…