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How to install MySQL Workbench on your Ubuntu system

MySQL Workbench is a powerful tool for database management and development. This guide provides detailed instructions on installing MySQL Workbench on Ubuntu, from adding the repository to configuring the software, ensuring a smooth setup for managing …

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Distribution Release: Emmabuntüs DE5-1.01

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Emmabuntüs, a Debian-based desktop Linux distribution originally designed to facilitate the reconditioning of computers donated to humanitarian associations, has been updated to version …

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FSF Blogs: LibrePlanet 2024: May 4 and 5, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA

The dates and location of LibrePlanet 2024 have been announced!

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FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, January 05, starting at 12:00 EST (17:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, January 05, from 12:00
to 15:00 EST (17:00 to 20:00 UTC)
to help improve the Free Software Directory.

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Surprise! Gentoo adds binary support – but there’s a catch

A new feature in the Gentoo team’s ‘elitist’ Linux distribution aims to make the OS slightly less challenging and considerably more efficient.

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Dev Gets Linux Screenshot App Shutter Working on Wayland

Longing to use the legendary Linux screenshot tool Shutter on Wayland? Well, now you can! Upstream, Shutter is still under semi-active development (2 releases last year). However, its developers are yet to officially add support for using the app under…

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FSF Blogs: Boost the FSF’s advocacy for free software in education: Help us reach our stretch goal

We’re thankful for the support we’ve received so far. Program manager Miriam Bastian shares some of the FSF’s recent efforts in education, the theme of our current fundraiser, and announces a new stretch goal.

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Luca Saiu: Languages and complexity, Part I: why I love Anki

Lately I have not been as active in GNU (https://www.gnu.org) as I would have liked—which I plan to change. Apart from work I was busy with happy family life next to E.; and, I guess, with contemplating the dismal state of the West as it descends f…

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Gentoo Linux Goes Binary… Sort of

The Gentoo team has announced there is now a centralized repository available for installing pre-compiled binary packages on the storied distribution.

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Exploring the Dynamic World of Linux Filesystems: Ext4, XFS, and Btrfs

by George Whittaker

Introduction

Linux, the open source operating system that powers countless servers, devices, and personal computers worldwide, owes much of its versatility to the …

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Shutter works on Wayland for Select Area & Window Screenshotsnullnullnull

For Ubuntu 22.04/23.10, Fedora & other Linux with Wayland, Shutter screenshot tool can finally take screenshots for selected area and app windows! Shutter is (or was) an excellent feature rich screenshot tool, with image editing and uploading support. It was one of my top favorite apps, but removed from Ubuntu repositories due to lack of […]

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How to use the “describe-images” Command in AWS CLI?

The describe-images command returns a list of different AMIs for a given account. It accepts multiple parameters as discussed by examples in this guide.

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How to Reboot Linux

Rebooting a Linux machine is a safe process to exit system programs without harming data. In Linux, we have various ways to restart/reboot the system.

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How to Install LXDE Desktop Environment on Debian 12

You can install the LXDE desktop environment on Debian 12 from the default repository or using the tasksel command. Read this guide for more details.

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How to Install GUI on Ubuntu Server

Sometimes, it is recommended to use a GUI to manage system resources and enhance performance. This guide covers how to get GUI on Ubuntu Server.

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How to Install and Configure rsnapshot in Linux

The rsnapshot is a rsync-based, incremental backup utility that helps with local and remote filesystem backups. The guide shows rsnapshot complete configuration.

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This Linux distro has a smart feature that vastly improved my workflow

If you’re looking for a fresh take on the Xfce desktop, Rhino Linux is a robust distribution with updates on an automatic rolling release.

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How to use the “describe-subnets” Command in AWS CLI?

To list subnets in AWS CLI, use the “describe-subnets” command. It describes all or specific subnets in a VPC and accepts multiple options for distinct actions.

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Using GDM Settings to Customize Login Screen in GNOME

Yes, even the GNOME login screen can be customized. Here’s a handy utility that makes things easier.

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How to Install Scribus 1.6.0 in Ubuntu 22.04 & 23.10

Scribus, the popular free open-source desktop publishing software, announced the new stable 1.6.0 release series on the first day of 2024! It’s been more than 4 years since the last stable 1.4.8, while 1.5.x release series is available as development branch. The new Scribus 1.6.0 includes many new features! If you have the default 1.5.8 […]

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