Why I Wrote the Linux Cookbook, Second Edition

Spoiler alert: “Most tech authors don’t write to make money. We write to share cool stuff.”
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Last of Original SCO v IBM Linux Lawsuit Settled

Well, that took long enough! But, what’s this? The lawsuit still lingers on in one last case from the company that bought SCO’s Unix operating systems.
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How to Install Xubuntu Desktop on Ubuntu 20.04

In this article, learn how to install the Xubuntu desktop on Ubuntu 20.04 One of the wonderful things about the Linux operating system is its vast array of customization options. If you are using a system with a graphical user interface, you can tweak almost anything – the desktop background, wallpaper, icons, and even installing […]

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How to Remove a Directory in Linux

We’re going to show you how to remove a directory in Linux. Like most other basic commands, these will work on most Linux-based distros, including CentOS and Ubuntu. The most common usage is on cloud servers. Generally, you’ll use the “rm” command to remove files and directories in Linux. But, there are different use cases […]

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LXD 4.20 Containers Released, Provides Ability for Live Migration

LXD 4.20 is the newest release of LXD’s next-generation system container managers. Technically LXD is a REST API that connects to libxlc, the LXC software library.
LXD users will be happy to see in this release the initial implementation of live …

How to Mount Bitlocker Encrypted Windows Partition in Linux

Struggling with mounting BitLocker encrypted Windows partition inside Linux desktop? Here’s a step-by-step procedure to help with that.
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find: 25 Basic find Commands to Search for Files in Linux with Examples

The find command in Linux/Unix is known to be one of the most important and frequently used commands for searching files and directories. It supports different arguments and options for finding files and directories. Even if you can find files and folders in Linux via GUI it will be more friendly and easier to use, […]

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How to Check and Repair a File System in RHEL Linux

RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) is famed for its integration of file system administration utilities upon its installation. These utilities make it possible for the Linux file system to retain a healthy performance status. Learn how to check and repair…

How to Install the Etherpad Collaborative Web Editor on Rocky Linux 8

Etherpad is an open-source online editor providing collaborative editing in real-time in the browser. In this tutorial, we will install Etherpad on a Rocky Linux 8 server, using the MariaDB database to store our data. We will also use Nginx as a reverse proxy for the application and install an SSL certificate using Let’s Encrypt […]

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pkgin, a NetBSD Package Manager

pkgin is a NetBSD package manager aimed at being an apt / yum-like tool for managing pkgsrc binary packages. It relies on pkg_summary(5) for installation, removal, and upgrade of packages and associated dependencies, using a remote repository. Learn mo…

How to Install Linux Kernel 5.15 on Debian 11 Bullseye

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to install the latest 5.15 Linux Kernel on Debian 11 Bullseye using the Debian Experimental repository with APT pinning.
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How to Install GNOME Shell Extensions Easily and Quickly

By default, GNOME Shell has a set of features that are determined by the developers. GNOME Shell extensions are tiny pieces of software code, written by third-party developers, that enhance or add functionality to a GNOME desktop. Learn to install GNOM…

Install Third-Party Software and Multimedia Codecs with Fedy in Fedora 35

This guide explains how to install third-party software and multimedia codecs with Fedy in Fedora Linux 35 desktop.
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How to Install Zoom in Fedora Linux 35

In this guide we are going to explore how to install Zoom Client on Fedora 35 Workstation. Zoom Meetings is a proprietary video teleconferencing software program developed by Zoom Video Communications. The free plan allows up to 100 concurrent participants, with a 40-minute time restriction. Users have the option to upgrade by subscribing to a […]

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How To Speed Up DNF Package Manager In Fedora, RHEL, CentOS, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux

This guide explains how to increase package download speed using DNF package manager in Fedora, RHEL and other RPM-based systems.
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Google Unveils Knative 1.0 Serverless Computing Platform

Google has announced the stable release of Knative 1.0, designed to create an infrastructure serverless computing deployed on top of a container isolation system based on the Kubernetes platform. In addition to Google, companies such as IBM, Red Hat, SAP, and VMware are also involved in the development of Knative. The release of Knative 1.0 […]

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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro is a timeline-based video editing software application developed by Adobe Inc. The software is published as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud licensing program. What are our recommended open-source alternatives?
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openSUSE Leap vs Tumbleweed: Which One to Use?

If you are new to SUSE, it is easy to get confused between Tumbleweed and Leap. Learn the difference between the two and which one should you use.
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How to Install OpenEMR Medical Office Workflow Software on Ubuntu 20.04

OpenEMR is a Medical Office Workflow Software that is available as open-source software for Linux. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of installing OpenEMR on an Ubuntu Server 20.04.
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Terminator – A Terminal Emulator to Manage Multiple Terminal Windows on Linux

Terminator is a Linux terminal emulator, which is released under General Public License and is available for GNU/Linux operating systems. The application program lets you use multiple splitted and resized terminals, all at once on a single screen simil…