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November 3, 2022 | by Arround The Web

FSF Blogs: October GNU Spotlight with Amin Bandali: Twelve new GNU releases!

Source: Planet GNU

November 3, 2022 | by Arround The Web

LibreOffice 7.3 Gets Last Maintenance Update, Users Urged to Upgrade

LibreOffice 7.3.7 includes 28 bug fixes that address last remaining issues reported by users or discovered by the LibreOffice developers. Learn more here.
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November 3, 2022 | by Arround The Web

Syslog Tutorial

Syslog is a protocol that communicates using port 514 via UDP and allows hosts to transmit logs to Syslog servers over the IP networks.

November 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Linux cd Command Tutorial for Beginners (8 Examples)

The cd command is one of the most frequently used commands in Linux, as it’s used to change directories (one of the most basic command line operations). While most users restrict themselves to the basic usage of cd, there are many other features the to…

November 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

How to Compare and Merge Text Files on Linux

Comparing text files requires time, effort, a large monitor and a good amount of patience, or simply just the right tools to do it without any of the aforementioned. If you are an editor that has to deal with multiple versions of a text file, or a deve…

November 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

How to Compare and Merge Text Files on Linux using Desktop Tools (part 2)

This post is a response to the overwhelming comments about Meld (and other tools) on my previous article on text files comparison and merging tools. While my intention wasn’t to focus on code text only but to also present something useful to word edito…

November 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

How to Compare Three Files in Linux Using diff3 Tool

In one of our earlier tutorials, we discussed a Linux command line utility – dubbed diff – that allows you to compare two files line by line. But what if the requirement is to compare not two, but three files? Yes, there exists a Linux command line uti…

November 3, 2022 | by Arround The Web

Ardour 7.1 Open-Source DAW Brings Quick Audio Exporting, Usability Improvements

Ardour 7.1 is here only two weeks after the release of Ardour 7.0 to introduce yet another new feature called Quick Audio Export among several other improvements. Learn more here.
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November 3, 2022 | by Arround The Web

How to Install AUR Packages in Arch Linux

This article will show you how to use the yay command to install packages from AUR (Arch User Repository) in Arch Linux.
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November 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Linux sdiff Command Tutorial for Beginners (6 Examples)

Here at HowtoForge, we have already discussed multiple command line utilities that are focused on finding file differences. But there are several more such tools, and in this tutorial, we will discuss on such command dubbed sdiff using some easy to und…

November 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

How to do line-by-line comparison of files in Linux using diff command

In Linux, the diff command can be used to compare two files, but the thing is that there’s a slight learning curve involved with this utility. If you don’t know how diff works, and are looking for quick tutorial to get started, look no further, as in t…

November 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Linux Command Line Navigation Tips: The Basics of pushd and popd Command

In this article, we will be discussing how you can have a faster navigation experience on the Linux command line using the pushd and popd commands.

November 3, 2022 | by Arround The Web

How to build Ansible execution environment images for unconnected environments

Create a defined, consistent and portable environment for executing automation jobs on air-gapped or disconnected systems.
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November 3, 2022 | by Arround The Web

Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Corel PDF Document Writer

Corel PDF Document Writer converts documents, emails, images, and other file types into a PDF for viewing and sharing. Learn more here.
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November 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Linux dirname command explained for beginners (4 examples)

Are you a new Linux user? Does your work involve shell scripting? If your answer to both these questions is yes, the tool we’ll be discussing here will likely interest you. The name of the tool is dirname, and it’s mostly used in situations where-in yo…

November 3, 2022December 2, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Linux pwd Command Tutorial for Beginners (with Examples)

The pwd command, like ls and cd, is one of most frequently used Linux utilities. Regardless of the kind of user you are (newbie or pro), you’ll find yourself using this command line tool a lot. So in this tutorial, we will quickly discuss the basics of…

November 3, 2022 | by Arround The Web

How to Display Login Screen in External Monitor in Ubuntu 22.04 | 22.10

Have multiple monitors connected into your Ubuntu machine? Here’s the quick tip shows you how to configure which one to display the login screen. It’s quite easy to set primary display in Ubuntu with default GNOME desktop. However, the login screen is always sticking to the built-in display in my laptop. In case you use […]

November 3, 2022 | by Arround The Web

Mastering the Art of Vim: Five Tips to Improve Your Nerdiness

While Vim’s future prevalence is debated, the consensus remains that it provides a powerful development environment. Here are five useful tips and tricks to improve your nerdiness and powerfully traverse text documents and code.
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November 3, 2022 | by Scott Kilroy

Linux command line navigation tips and tricks – part 1

If you’ve just started using the command line in Linux, then it’s worth knowing that it is one of the most powerful and useful features of the OS. The learning curve may or may not be steep depending on how deep you want to dive into the topic. However…

November 3, 2022 | by Arround The Web

What Closed-Source Software Developers Can Learn From Open Source

According to Josep Prat, open-source engineering director at Aiven, phishing attacks and compromised open-source applications are now a clear and constant danger for developers and the community. Learn more here.
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