Understanding the Linux startup process

If you want to troubleshoot startup issues, you need a clear understanding of how Linux boots.

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KDE Plasma Prepping for Next Release With Qt 6-Only Master Branch

The master branch for the KDE Plasma repos was made Qt 6-only, seeing that Plasma 5.27 has already been shipped. Learn more here.
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Next-Generation Metaverse Gaming: The Next Frontier

The debut of metaverse gaming has already made massive hype in the worldwide gaming sectors nowadays. Learn more here.
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How to Install and Use Vuls Vulnerability Scanner on Ubuntu 22.04

In this tutorial, you will install Vuls – an open-source and agent-less vulnerability scanner – on an Ubuntu 22.04 server. You will also set up Vuls by creating the configuration file and building Vuls databases via the command-line tools provided by V…

FSF News: Right to repair advocate Elizabeth Chamberlain to keynote FSF’s LibrePlanet

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA — March 2, 2023 — The Free Software
Foundation (FSF) today announced the director of sustainability at
iFixit, Elizabeth Chamberlain, as its closing keynote for LibrePlanet
2023, the fifteenth edition of the FSF’s confere…

Right to repair advocate Elizabeth Chamberlain to keynote FSF’s LibrePlanet

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA — March 2, 2023 — The Free Software
Foundation (FSF) today announced the director of sustainability at
iFixit, Elizabeth Chamberlain, as its closing keynote for LibrePlanet
2023, the fifteenth edition of the FSF’s conferenc…

NixOS Series 2: How to Install NixOS on a Virtual Machine

I recommend using NixOS on a virtual machine before you replace it as your primary operating system. Here’s how.
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Pop!_OS Is Working on a New Text Editor Based on Vim, VS Code

System76 has been busy adding things to its upcoming COSMIC DE on Pop!_OS; it recently shared what it was up to for the month of February.
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FFmpeg 6.0 Brings new Radiance HDR Image and WBMP Support

Learn about the new features in FFmpeg 6.0, including video and audio processing, codec enhancements, and compression improvements.
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Linux Mint 21.2 Promises Better Support for Flatpak Apps

In Linux Mint 21.2 “Victoria,” the devs promise better support for Flatpak apps as well as for apps using GNOME’s libadwaita library. Learn more here.
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‘Sticky Notes’ is a New Notes App for GNOME Desktops

If you need help staying on top of your to-dos, make a note to check out Sticky Notes, a new productivity app that hit Flathub this week. Built using GJS…

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Distribution Release: Armbian 23.02

Armbian 23.02 is the latest release from a project providing a lightweight Linux distribution optimised for custom ARM, RISC-V or Intel hardware, with fully-featured Xfce, GNOME or Cinnamon-based desktop. This version upgrades the Linux kernel to the …

FOSS Weekly #23.09: Fedora 38 and GNOME 44 Features, NixOS Guide and More

April will see the release of next versions of Ubuntu and Fedora. March will have next version of KDE and GNOME.

Learn Python Control Flow and Loops to Write and Tune Shell Scripts – Part 2

The post Learn Python Control Flow and Loops to Write and Tune Shell Scripts – Part 2 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .In the previous article of this Python series, we shared a brief introduction to Python, its command-line…

Ubuntu Media Center: How to turn your Ubuntu system into a media center

In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of turning your Ubuntu system into a media center. We’ll cover everything from installing the necessary software to configuring your system for optimal performance. By the end of this gui…

Getting Started with Python Programming and Scripting in Linux – Part 1

The post Getting Started with Python Programming and Scripting in Linux – Part 1 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .It has been said (and often required by recruitment agencies) that system administrators need to be proficient…

Ubuntu Remote Access: How to access your Ubuntu system remotely

Have you ever wished you could access your Ubuntu desktop or server from another location, such as your home or office? With remote access tools, you can easily and securely connect to your Ubuntu system from anywhere in the world. In this article, we …

SSDFS Is a New Linux Filesystem for NVMe ZNS SSDs

To complement NVMe ZNS SSDs, a new Linux file system “SSDFS” has been proposed to be included in the kernel. Learn more here.
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Ubuntu Plans for Minimal ISO Images for Desktop Workloads

Canonical plans to introduce a minimal ISO image of 140MB in size for minimal workloads on Ubuntu desktops.
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