Real time’s time arrives

A work in progress for more than 20 years, real-time support in Linux’s mainline kernel may at last be "good enough for all practical purposes."

Ethical hacking with TryHackMe’s Capture the Flag series

TryHackMe’s Capture the Flag puzzles are a useful source for users who want to learn about ethical hacking and penetration testing.

Managing containers with MicroOS, Cockpit, and Podman

If you want to run containers without the hassle of managing the host operating system, openSUSE MicroOS has you covered. Combined with Cockpit as a web interface, running and managing Podman containers has never been easier.

Hybrid approaches gain in appeal

Which is better: distributions that develop using point releases or those that use rolling releases?

Time controlled or remote Raspberry Pi 5 boot

In addition to enhanced performance, the Raspberry Pi 5 also comes with some new hidden functions, including options for time-controlled and remote start-up and shutdown.

FSF Blogs: Keep putting pressure on Microsoft

Source: Planet GNU

The Top Ten Open Source News Stories We Covered in 2024

Here are the stories we published that you liked the best in 2024. Some of them surprised us when they started getting gazillions of reads. Others didn’t.
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12 Best Free and Open Source TypeScript-Based Web Content Management Systems

Here are our favorite TypeScript-based web content management systems. They are all free and open source software.
The post 12 Best Free and Open Source TypeScript-Based Web Content Management Systems appeared first on Linux Today.

Want to See Pinned Ubuntu Dock Apps in the Application Grid?

You may have noticed (or not) that if an app is pinned to the Ubuntu Dock you don’t see a shortcut for it in the applications grid. This approach is by design to avoid duplication since the dock is always visible (by default) so those app shortcu…

GNU Artanis: MVC in GNU Artanis

Source: Planet GNU

How To Create Desktop Shortcuts on Kubuntu

This tutorial will show you how to create desktop shortcuts on Kubuntu. Kubuntu is a computer operating system based on Ubuntu with KDE Plasma Desktop technology. Here we use Kubuntu 24.04 LTS “Noble Numbat” which has been released this year. This cove…

How to Create Users using Shell Script in Linux

Creating users in Linux/Unix is ​​a straightforward task. However, adding multiple users across multiple servers can be a time-consuming task, so you can automate this with a shell script to …

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9 Dashboard Tools to Manage Your Homelab Effectively

See which server is running what services with the help of a dashboard tool for your homelab.

How to Install Sigil 2.3.1 in Ubuntu 24.04 / Linux Mint 22

This is a step by step guide shows how to install Sigil ePub ebook editor (v2.3.1 so far) by either using Flatpak package or building from the source tarball. Sigil is a popular free and open-source ePub ebook editor that works in Windows, Linux, and macOS. However, it does not provide official packages for Linux. […]

Building Virtual Worlds on Debian: Harnessing Game Engines for Immersive Simulations

by George Whittaker

Introduction

The creation of virtual worlds has transcended traditional boundaries, finding applications in education, training, entertainment, and research. Immer…

FOSS Weekly #24.52: Holiday Special Tuxmas Days

The last newsetter of 2024

9 Major Annoyances With Linux That Look Like a Thing of the Past in 2025

It is a breeze to use Linux in 2025 with all the major annoyances gone. And, here’s why.

AI Image Upscaler ‘Upscayl’ 2.15 Added Multiple Languages & TTA Mode

Upscayl, the popular free open-source AI image upscaler, announced new 2.15 released at Christmas! The release improved user experience for enlarging and enhancing low-resolution images by new AI module and improved module selection dialog. Instead of choosing from drop-down box, it now shows a pop-up screen. From where you may choose between modules with image […]

StackLok Is Making Security ‘Boring’ for Open-Source AI-Assisted Devs

StackLok’s new CodeGate software removes many of the pain points and security traps for those developing using AI tools.
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Mixxx 2.5 Open-Source DJ App Released with Qt 6 Port, Improved Controller Support

Mixxx 2.5 open-source and free DJ software for performing live mixes is now available for download with Qt 6 port, improved controller mappings, and many new features. Here’s what’s new!
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