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How to upgrade Ubuntu desktop to 20.04.1 (Focal Fossa) from Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or Ubuntu 19.10

You can upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS from either Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or Ubuntu 19.10.Ensure that you have all updates installed for your current version of Ubuntu before you upgrade.Confirm that you also have a network connectivity to one of the official mirrors or to a locally accessible mirror as there are no offline upgrade […]

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Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS Released, Available to Download Now

These release notes for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) provide an overview of the release and document the known issues with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and its flavors. For details of the changes applied since 20.04, please see the 20.04.1 change summary. The release notes for 20.04 are available as well. (…)Read the rest of Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS Released, Available to […]

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Dreamweaver Alternatives: 5 Open Source HTML and CSS Editors for Web Developers and Designers

There are several open source tools to design websites. Here are a few free alternatives to Adobe Dreamweaver.

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Easily Retrieve Lost Data Using Linux’s Data Recovery Process

Data recovery is often termed as a process of retrieving data that is lost. In other words, a lost data simply means the file cannot be accessed by both the user and the system. It is a nightmare that no tech-savvy would want to experience. This is bec…

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5 Steps to Upgrade PaloAlto PAN-OS Firewall Software from CLI or Console

PaloAlto releases software updates on an on-going basis. It’s essential that you stay current with the latest stable release of firewall. On a high-level the following are 5 easy steps to upgrade PaloAlto firewall: Pre-install: Verify current sof…

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Taskotron is EOL (end of life) today

As previously announced, Taskotron (project page) will be shut down today. See the announcement and its discussion for more details and some background info. As a result, certain tests (beginning with “dist.“) will no longer appear for new updates in Bodhi (in Automated Tests tab). Some of those tests (and even new ones) will hopefully … Continue reading Taskotron is EOL (end of life) today

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6 Reasons the Future of Software Is Open Source

According to a survey, 69% of IT leaders say that open source is extremely important to an organization’s infrastructure software plans.Open source has come a long way in the past 20 years. Back in 2001, Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer famously labeled L…

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Automatically shrink your VM disk images when you delete files (Fedora 32 update)

I’ve already written about this in 2017, but things got simpler since then. Time for an update! If you use virtual machines, your disk images just grow and grow, but never shrink – deleted files inside a VM never free up the space on the host. But you can configure the VM to handle TRIM … Continue reading Automatically shrink your VM disk images when you delete files (Fedora 32 update)

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Stay informed about QA events

Hello, this is a reminder that you can easily stay informed about important upcoming QA events and help with testing Fedora, especially now during Fedora 32 development period. The first obvious option for existing Fedora contributors is to subscribe to the test-announce mailing list. We announce all our QA meetings, test days, composes nominated for … Continue reading Stay informed about QA events

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Linux is the number one in-demand skill: Open source career trends

The trends of the open-source world are constantly changing and so are the open-source skills. According to a report shown by the open-source foundation in the year 2018, there is an increasing demand for employees that are open-source savvy. It also r…

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Step By Step Ubuntu 19.10 (Eoan Ermine) LAMP Server Setup

In around 15 minutes, the time it takes to install Ubuntu Server Edition, you can have a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP) server up and ready to go. This feature, exclusive to Ubuntu Server Edition, is available at the time of installation.The LAMP option means you don’t have to install and integrate each of […]

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Ubuntu 20.04 Screenshots Tour

This is screenshots of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS which is due to be released on April 23, 2020.The Ubuntu 20.04 codename is “Focal Fossa”. This is LTS Release and Every LTS release is supported for 5 years on the desktop and server. (…)Read the rest of Ubuntu 20.04 Screenshots Tour (8 words) © ruchi for Ubuntu […]

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The Best Tips for Lazy but Smart Linux Home Users

You have probably seen the abundance of smart homes and how they make life easier. These smart homes have been made possible by the Internet of Things and can help users turn lights on and off or play music just by the command of your voice.To make thi…

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Best Open Source Slack Alternatives for Team Communication

Here, we shall take a look at the best open source slack alternatives that you can choose to communicate with your team at work.

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Penguin Tux – An Interesting story behind Linux Mascot

Any personalized character associated with a group of companies, a corporation, entity, or team is called a mascot. Ever came to think of it how some of the world’s most recognizable brands, all have a mascot. Figures like The Michelin Man, Mr. Peanut,…

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Free and Open-Source Software 2020. Top 5 Interesting Facts

Open-source is taking the world by storm due to its unprecedented ability to unite developers and create a sense of community among programmers. It seems like everyone is ready to embrace the open-source mindset these days because the benefits of such …

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7 Best Linux Distros For Programmers

Linux distributions allow you to not only browse the web but also to work on any other necessary tasks. The Linux kernel is very flexible and it enables developers to make any modifications and contributions they want. Besides, Linux can run on any har…

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Top 7 Predictions for Linux and Open Source In 2020

When it comes to prediction for Linux and open source in 2020, there are already a lot to take in to consider that 2020 will be a very eventful year in the open source community. 2020 already looks like a year with so much to offer already, so, I will …

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Block php files from being uploaded (using nginx)

If you find people trying to upload php into your wordpress site you can add this to your nginx config file location ~* /(?:uploads)/.*.php$ { deny all; access_log off; log_not_found off; }

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Disabling kinetic scrolling in Firefox

In Firefox 70, there is a new feature called kinetic scrolling [1]. If you scroll the web page using trackpad (or possibly touchscreen), the scroll event will not stop immediately after releasing your fingers, but it will gradually slow down, as if a rotating wheel slowly stops. After using it for a short while, I … Continue reading Disabling kinetic scrolling in Firefox

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