GNU Taler news: GNU Taler 0.13 released

We are happy to announce the release of GNU Taler v0.13.

screen @ Savannah: GNU Screen v.5.0.0 is released

Screen is a full-screen window manager that multiplexes a physical

terminal between several processes, typically interactive shells.

The 5.0.0 release includes the following changes to the previous

release 4.9.1:

Rewritten authentication m…

Qt App Update Roundup: Calligra, Haruna, and Kdenlive

A couple of Qt-based apps popular with Linux users, not just those running KDE Plasma, recently received some notable updates. Rather than putting out a post for each, I figured I’d collate them in a single post to. Plus, they all kind of link (s…

Linux Market Share Hits New High

For the first time, the Linux market share has reached a new high for desktops, and the trend looks like it will continue.

Enable Zram in Ubuntu for Better Performance on Limited RAM

This is a step by step tutorial shows how to enable zram Kernel module and use as Swap device for better system performance in Ubuntu 24.04 PC/laptop with limited RAM. As you may know, Ubuntu usually includes a swap space. It works like MS Windows’ “virtual memory”, that uses the hard disk for additional memory […]

6 Best Open-Source Password Managers for Mac in 2024

Explore the top open-source password managers available for Mac users. Find the best one that suits your needs and secure your online accounts effectively.
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12 Best Free and Open-Source Linux Renderers

There is a large selection of open-source rendering software to download. To provide an insight into the quality that is available, we have compiled a list of our favorite rendering software.
The post 12 Best Free and Open-Source Linux Renderers appear…

Microsoft Hands Mono Over to the Wine Project

Microsoft has handed Mono, the open-source .NET framework, over to the Wine project — a move that’s surprising if only as a reminder that Mono still exists! An announcement was added to the official Mono website earlier today, with Microsoft…

Run a Google Search From the Linux Command Line With Googler

To Google from the command line can be an efficient way to look up something on Linux. Jack Wallen shows you how with the help of Googler.
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Germany’s Sovereign Tech Fund Puts Over $750K Into FreeBSD Infrastructure Projects

The FreeBSD Foundation will organize and manage the projects that STF is funding, which mainly focuses on security.
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Distribution Release: 4MLinux 46.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. 4MLinux is a small Linux distribution with four areas of focus: system maintenance, multimedia, server, and games. The project’s latest release is version 46.0 which no longer features a…

FSF News: Thank you Odile Bénassy for four years of service on the FSF Board of Directors!

BOSTON (August 27, 2024) — Free Software Foundation (FSF) Board Member Odile Bénassy has stepped down from the Board after four years of service.

Thank you Odile Bénassy for four years of service on the FSF Board of Directors!

BOSTON (August 27, 2024) — Free Software Foundation (FSF) Board Member Odile Bénassy has stepped down from the Board after four years of service.

4MLinux 46 Mini Linux Distro Released with New Apps, Integrated LAMP Server

4MLinux 46 mini Linux distribution is now available for download with integrated LAMP server, new apps, GTK 4 support, and more. Here’s what’s new!
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How To Use Startpage as Search Engine on Ubuntu 24.04

This tutorial will help you switch search engine from Google to Startpage.com on Ubuntu 24.04 “Noble Numbat”. This is a continuation to the previous tutorial Switch to DuckDuckGo to give you more good alternatives. We pick Startpage here because in rea…

UxPlay: Mirror iPhone/iPad Screen on Ubuntu Desktop

Mirroring refers to displaying a device’s screen on another device’s display in real-time. It is a handy feature whether you are troubleshooting issues, presenting, playing games, or wanting to enjoy your media on a bigger screen. While Android users benefit from multiple ways of mirroring their screens on Ubuntu, Apple users lack that leverage. So, […]

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Linux Distribution deepin 23 Officially Released

by George Whittaker

Introduction
“We don’t consider simply adding or removing a few upstream applications, modifying the language, wallpaper, or adjusting the application layout to be …

Calligra 4.0 Office Suite Is Here with Qt 6 Port, New Sidebar Design, and More

Calligra 4.0 open-source office and graphics suite is now available with a Qt 6 port and a major UI overhaul featuring a new sidebar design. Here’s what’s new!
The post Calligra 4.0 Office Suite Is Here with Qt 6 Port, New Sidebar Design, and More appe…

FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, August 30, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, August 30 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

How to Install and Use iostat on Debian 12

iostat is a command-line tool used in Linux to monitor system input/output (I/O) device loading by observing the time devices are active in relation to their average transfer rates.