List Files in a Directory Python

To list files in a directory in Python, apply the “os.listdir()”, “glob.glob()”, “os.walk()”, “scandir()” functions or the “pathlib.Path.glob()” method.

Gary Benson: Which uninstalled package provides a file?

$ apt-file find guestmount
guestmount: /usr/bin/guestmount
guestmount: /usr/share/bash-completion/completions/guestmount
guestmount: /usr/share/doc/guestmount/changelog.Debian.gz
guestmount: /usr/share/doc/guestmount/copyright
guestmount: /usr/share/…

Python Dictionaries

Python “dictionaries” are a flexible data structure used in a broad range of applications and can be created via “curly braces {}” or “dict()” function.

Handling Externally Managed Environment Error With Pip in Ubuntu 23.10

Seeing an “externally managed environment” error while using Pip in Ubuntu 23.10? Here’s what you can do about this error.

Linux: Difference Between /dev/tty, /dev/tty0, and /dev/console

The post Linux: Difference Between /dev/tty, /dev/tty0, and /dev/console first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Linux / UNIX supports device files that are stored in the /dev directory. These aren’t actual files, rather, the…

Rhino Linux Unveils Its Adorable New Desktop

The fifth beta of Rhino Linux introduces the beautiful Unicorn Desktop, a visually pleasant and lightweight interface based on Xfce.
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Bluesky Social Just Took a Big Open-Source Step Forward

The hot new social network from Twitter’s founders, Bluesky Social, has open-sourced its client software. Here’s why that matters.
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System76 Updates Lemur Pro Linux Laptop With 13th-Gen Intel CPUs, DDR5 RAM

The refreshed Lemur Pro Linux laptop is packed with powerful 13th-Gen Intel “Raptor Lake” processors and Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Learn more here.
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GNOME Makes it Easier to Show Seconds, Weekday in Clock

It’ll soon be less effort to customize the clock applet in GNOME Shell. No, no — don’t close this post yet! I appreciate that extra clock options are far from…

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parallel @ Savannah: GNU Parallel 20230522 (‘Charles’) released [stable]

Subject: GNU Parallel 20230522 (‘Charles’) released [stable]

GNU Parallel 20230522 (‘Charles’) has been released. It is available for download at: lbry://@GnuParallel:4

Quote of the month:

  Recently learned how to use GNU parallel (from Cha…

Creating a bootable Windows 10/11 USB on Linux

Whether you’re setting up a dual-boot system or installing Windows on another machine, you might find yourself needing to create a bootable Windows USB stick using your Linux system. Though it might sound complex, the process is straightforward if you …

Xfce Screenshot Tool Can Now Save Screenshots in AVIF, JXL

As of Xfce version 1.10.4, users can now use the default screenshot utility to save screenshots as AVIF or JPEG XL.
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Compiling coreboot firmware

Coreboot lets you build your own custom firmware while learning more about Linux.

Reverse engineering a BLE clock

What do you do when all your Bluetooth clocks show slightly different times? With some reverse engineering, you can write a Python program to synchronize your clocks.

Graphical web browsing from the terminal

This Chromium port can run inside any console, with minimal resources, and is a great tool for making old computers really useful – and learning programming along the way.

Efficiently manage files with nnn

If you’re a Linux lover, you’ll know the command line is the slickest and most efficient way to interact with the system. Free yourself from point-and-click with the nnn command-line file manager.

Espanso: Text expander and more

Espanso is a cross-platform text expander that can do far more than simply replace text modules.

Meet Open Data Institute’s Lisa Allen

The Open Data Institute’s Lisa Allen explains why open data matters and what it will take for more widespread adoption.

Who’s Driving?

I happen to be writing this column on a day when the US Senate is conducting hearings on artificial intelligence (AI) and, specifically, whether a need exists for greater regulation.

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2023-05-22 14:42:27

With the demise of Twitter API access to the beautiful open source client, Harpy, Graham has spent the month on fosstodon.org, hoping Harpy’s developer brings their skills to the Fediverse.