Scientific computing with a crypto mining rig

Lots of retired Bitcoin mining computers are showing up on the second-hand market for cheap. Could these once-impressive machines have a second life in scientific computing or machine learning?

Getting started with the R data analysis language

The R programming language is a universal tool for data analysis and machine learning.

The rise of immutable distros

Immutable distributions offer a layer of added security. Bruce explains how immutable systems work and discusses their benefits and drawbacks.

A command-line system information tool

Neofetch displays system information about your hardware, operating sytem, and desktop settings in visually appealing output perfect for system screenshots.

An introduction to acoustic keyloggers

Is someone listening in on your typing? Learn more about how acoustic keyloggers work.

Setting Up a Robust Web Server on Debian

by George Whittaker

Introduction

In the realm of web servers, Apache stands as a towering figure, renowned for its versatility and reliability. When combined with Debian, a powerful…

TUXEDO Sirius 16 Unveiled as TUXEDO Computers’ First All-AMD Linux Gaming Laptop

TUXEDO Computers unveiled today a new all-AMD Linux gaming laptop, the TUXEDO Sirius 16, powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and AMD Radeon RX graphics, TPM 2.0, as well as up to 96 GB RAM.
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Nitrux 3.2.0 Unveils Aesthetic FHS, Simplifying Directory Structure

Nitrux 3.2.0 with Liquorix kernel 6.6.2 and Aesthetic FHS introduce a user-friendly directory structure and significant updates. Here’s more on that!linu
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PipeWire 1.0 Officially Released

PipeWire was created to take the place of the oft-troubled PulseAudio and has finally reached the 1.0 status as a major update with plenty of improvements and the usual bug fixes.

Distribution Release: Nitrux fefc905b

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Nitrux team have published a new version of the project’s Debian-based distribution. The project’s latest release, which is labelled “fefc905b” and referred to as 3.2.0 in the releas…

Tails 5.20 Brings Latest Tor Browser, Ditches AdGuard Filter List

Tails 5.20 releases enhanced privacy with the Tor Browser 13.0.4 update and improved email security with Thunderbird 115.5.0. Here’s what’s new!
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Greg Casamento: Objective-C end of life?? Not a chance…

Recently, I saw this article regarding ObjCs “end of life” from JetBrains.

The tiobe index seems to disagree. It’s also important to remember that jetbrains recently had to take down their AppCode application (which sucked) since it didn’t sell.

J…

Notepad++ Marks 20th Anniversary with New Release

The open-source text editor Notepad++ is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new release filled with some neat new features. In Notepad++ 8.6 (the 238th release since 2003, for those keeping count) the Windows-based code tool adds to its extensive …

FSF Events: FSF Free Software Community Meetup on December 15, 2023

We are inviting you to the first ever FSF Free Software Community
Meetup on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 18:45 to 21:00 (6:45 PM to
9:00 PM) EST.

Development Release: Qubes OS 4.2.0 RC5

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Qubes OS is a security-focused operating system which isolates key system components and tasks from each other. The project’s latest development snapshop, Qubes OS 4.2.0-rc5, includes th…

Switcheroo – Simple & Modern GTK4 Image Converter for Linux

Looking for app to convert your photo images into other formats? Try Switcheroo. For batch image processing, I’d recommend to use Converseen. However, stupid simple applications are always good choices for beginners. And, Switcheroo is one stupid simple app for converting photo images, while having modern look and feel in today’s Linux desktop. With it, […]

Rocky Linux 9.3 is Available for Download

The latest version of the RHEL alternative is now available and brings back cloud and container images for ppc64le along with plenty of new features and fixes.

Ultramarine Linux Flagship is a contender for desktop of the year

Looking for an elegant, highly configurable Linux desktop distribution? Consider my new go-to, which ships with a beautiful and user-friendly Budgie environment.

How to easily switch User Accounts in Ubuntu

Switching users in Ubuntu is a straightforward process. This guide provides detailed steps on how to change user accounts using both the graphical interface and command line, ensuring you can easily manage and switch between different users on your Ubu…

DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1047

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly: Review: GhostBSD 23.10.1News: Ubuntu Budgie may benefit from Wayland work happening in Xfce, Slackware streamlines 32-bit kernels, early issues with Free…