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GIMP 3.0 RC2 Added New public API, Initial AppImage & Fixed 2.10 Migration

GIMP image editor announced the second release candidate for the next major 3.0 release a day ago on Friday! The new GIMP 3.0 RC2 fixed the issue migrating user’s 2.10 settings to GIMP 3.0. However, if you already used 3.0 RC1, then you need to delete those configurations first (backup of course), as otherwise RC2 […]

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| by Scott Kilroy

Illustrate Netflix profiles with a Go program

Netflix keeps track of who watches which program and when. In this month’s column, Mike Schilli whips up a Go program to analyze and draw fancy graphs of his viewing habits.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Tools and techniques for optimizing performance

When you’re tuning up Linux performance, you need to keep an eye on a number of components and parameters. This article describes some techniques for optimizing performance by tuning TCP/IP, reducing latency, and configuring NUMA-aware systems. You’ll …

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| by Scott Kilroy

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2024-12-28 03:03:36

Nate explores the top FOSS including the ultra-secure LibreWolf browser, new calibre features, an elegant GnuPG front end, and the graphically flawless evolution sim Thrive.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2024-12-28 03:03:33

Chronicler Zack Brown reports on the latest news, views, dilemmas, and developments within the Linux kernel community.

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| by Scott Kilroy

A puzzle simulation game

In Papers, Please, a multi-award-winning indie game, you check the credentials of people who try to enter the fictional state of Arstotzka. Because players are exposed to decision-making pressure, the game is more exciting than it sounds.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2024-12-28 03:03:22

Linux Mint 22 Cinnamon Edition and EndeavourOS Neo

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| by Scott Kilroy

Risk and Reward

The strange case of James Howells’s hard drive reached a judge this week, which should be cause for all of us to pause and reflect. In case you’re not familiar with the heart-rending tale, Mr. Howells had quite a sum of cryptocurrency back in 2013, wit…

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| by Scott Kilroy

An eccentric but effective distribution

This Linux-from-scratch distribution does things its own way.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Alternative metasearch engines

Alternative open source metasearch engines offer more privacy than mainstream search engines and can sometimes yield better results. While SearXNG is the best-known open source metasearch engine, 4get is a capable alternative worth checking out.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2024-12-28 03:03:15

This month in Linux Voice.

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Linux Magazine Full Feed 2024-12-28 03:03:14

In the news: Latest Cinnamon Desktop Releases with a Bold New Look; Armbian 24.11 Released with Expanded Hardware Support; SUSE Renames Several Products for Better Name Recognition; ESET Discovers New Linux Malware; New Linux Kernel Patch Allows Forcin…

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| by Scott Kilroy

Fischertechnik Maker Kit Car

Build a remote control car with the Fischertechnik Maker Kit Car, MicroPython, and ESP32 microcontrollers.

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| by Scott Kilroy

System configuration at the command line

A classic Debian tool, dpkg-reconfigure provides a convenient and efficient way to reconfigure previously installed packages.

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Print labels and index cards on Linux

Labels, stickers, and index cards can help you with all kinds of organizational tasks. A tailored solution for creating and printing can save you tons of work.

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| by Scott Kilroy

An open source multiplatform AirDrop alternative

LocalSend lets you quickly and conveniently exchange data between devices on the same wireless network without the need for cables.

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| by Scott Kilroy

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."

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| by Scott Kilroy

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.

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| by Scott Kilroy

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.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Hybrid approaches gain in appeal

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

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