FOSS Weekly #24.02: Mixing AI With Linux, Vanilla OS 2, and More

Unwind your new year celebration with new open-source projects, and keep an eye on interesting distro updates.

Network Configuration on Debian

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of establishing a basic network setup on a Debian-based Linux operating system, ensuring your server maintains a reliable and stable network connection. The basic setup includes setting a static I…

How to Set Up a Web-Based SSH: A Step-By-Step Guide

Here’s how to set up web-based SSH with Docker. This tutorial breaks down the steps to easily turn your browser into a terminal console.
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23 Best Open-Source Text Editors for Linux in 2024

In this article, I am examining the best open-source text editors commonly used in Linux on both servers and desktops.
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How to extract RAR files in Linux using command line tools

Opening RAR files in Linux via the command line is a straightforward process. This guide shows you how to install necessary tools like ‘unrar’ or ‘rar’ and use simple commands to extract or manage RAR files, enhancing your file handling capabilities in…

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How to Manage Clipboard Contents With CopyQ in Linux

In this blog post, we’ll explore what CopyQ is, how to install CopyQ in various Linux distributions, and how it can make your life easier when it comes to copying and pasting stuff.
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System76 Updates Thelio to Offer New AMD Threadripper CPUs

If you’re looking to get the most power for your desktop, System76 has what you need by way of a Thelio desktop powered by the Zen 4 AMD Threadripper.

Steps to Install Dart Programming Language on Debian 12, 11 or 10

This guide discusses the steps to install the Dart programming language on Debian 12, 11, or 10, which includes stable, testing, or dev branches for those that require multiple versions for certain use cases.
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Chromium Merges Code for Native VA-API Acceleration With Wayland

The latest Chromium browser code has integrated Video Acceleration API (VA-API) support for the Linux Ozone/Wayland platform.
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5 Top Open-Source Microsoft 365 Alternatives for Linux

In this article, we have put together some of the best open-source Microsoft 365 alternatives that offer a vast array of productivity features and can be deployed on a Linux machine.
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OpenTofu is going GA

Today is a big day for OpenTofu! After four months of work, we’re releasing the first stable release of OpenTofu, a community-driven open source fork of Terraform. OpenTofu, a Linux Foundation project, is now production-ready. It’s a drop-in replacement for Terraform, and you can easily migrate to it by following our migration guide. Read more […]

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Ubuntu 22.04 Users Can Now Upgrade to Linux Kernel 6.5

You can now upgrade to Linux kernel 6.5 in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS — no PPAs, additional repos, or edge packages required. Ubuntu routinely back-ports newer Linux kernels from “interim” releases to its latest long-term support release. The Linux 6…

17 Best RSS Feed Readers for Linux in 2024

RSS feeds enable you to see when blogs or websites have added new content, so you can get the latest headlines, videos, and images within a single interface, immediately after being published, without necessarily visiting the news sources (you have tak…

How to Install VSCodium IDE in Ubuntu 22.04 & 24.04 [4 Ways]

This is a step by step beginner’s guide shows how to install VS-Codium IDE in Ubuntu, using 4 different ways. VSCodium is a free and open-source software binaries of VS Code. It’s NOT a fork, but a community-driven, freely-licensed binary distribution of Microsoft’s editor VS Code. The VSCodium project was born due to: Microsoft’s vscode […]

How to Use Tiling Assistant on GNOME Desktop?

Wondering how to use tiling windows on GNOME? Try the tiling assistant. Here’s how it works.

How to set permanent DNS Nameservers in Ubuntu

Setting permanent DNS nameservers in Ubuntu is essential for a stable network connection. This guide explains how to configure DNS settings using Netplan or resolv.conf, depending on your Ubuntu version, to ensure your system consistently uses your pre…

How to install necessary hardware drivers on Linux Mint

Installing important drivers in Linux Mint is crucial for getting the most out of your hardware. This guide provides detailed instructions on identifying and installing key drivers, from graphics and sound to Wi-Fi and printers, enhancing your Linux Mi…

Guide to Installing MySQL 8.0 on AlmaLinux 9 and 8

This guide shows two methods to install MySQL 8.0.x on AlmaLinux 9, 8 utilizing the default appstream or importing the MySQL community RPM and installing the latest stable version.
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Put Bluetooth Battery Levels in Ubuntu’s Quick Settings Menu

A new GNOME Shell extension makes it easier to check Bluetooth battery status in Ubuntu 23.10. Emphasis on easier as we can already see battery level for connected Bluetooth devices from the Settings > Power pane, no extensions required. But out of sig…