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Thu, 05/09/2024 - 22:20
As implied by the name, RAW files have not been processed. By taking pictures in raw format the photographer is not committing to the conversion software that is built into the firmware of the camera.
Thu, 05/09/2024 - 22:20
For quite a while now, we’ve had image-based Fedora Linux variants—starting with Fedora Atomic Host and Atomic Desktop. The original variants evolved into Fedora CoreOS, Fedora IoT, a whole family of Fedora Atomic Desktops, and the awesome Universal Blue project. Bootable containers make it much simpler to create and collaborate on image-based Fedora systems. Here’s […]
Thu, 05/09/2024 - 22:20
The recent discovery of a backdoor in XZ Utils , a widely used Linux tool, raises concerns about the security of the open-source ecosystem. While the open-source community successfully reacted to remove the malware , this event highlights the presence of spies within their midst and the need for stricter security measures.
Thu, 05/09/2024 - 22:20
The Fedora Project announced today the general availability of the Fedora Asahi Remix 40 distribution developed in close collaboration with Fedora Asahi SIG and the Asahi Linux project for Apple Silicon Macs.
Thu, 05/09/2024 - 22:20
rEFInd is a modern and highly customizable boot manager for UEFI and EFI-based machines that can be easily installed on any new Linux system.
Thu, 05/09/2024 - 22:20
I recently installed Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on my notebook. Since I also have other distributions like TUXEDO OS, I need to access the GRUB bootloader menu to choose which one to boot during startup.While the functionality of the default GRUB theme is undeniable, I found its appearance a bit dated (though you may disagree). This led me to explore ways to customize it for a more stylish look. My goal was to create a visually appealing experience from the moment I boot my system all the way to the desktop environment.Let's explore how to customize GRUB to enhance your overall Linux visual experience!
Thu, 05/09/2024 - 22:20
Red Hat introduces Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI, featuring open-source Granite models and InstructLab for easy AI deployment.
Thu, 05/09/2024 - 22:20
The chroot Linux command is a shorthand for “change root”. We use it to change the apparent root directory for a running process and its children. Chroot runs a command with a specified root directory and is executed by the superuser, commonly known as the root user on many Linux systems. In the following paragraphs, we will explain the syntax of the command, describe the options within the command in more detail, and show you real-life examples used daily by Linux system administrators.
Thu, 05/09/2024 - 22:20
The Fedora Project team announced the general availability of Fedora Asahi Remix 40. This new release brings the recently launched Fedora Linux 40 operating system to Apple Silicon Macs.
Thu, 05/09/2024 - 22:20
Linux Lite developer Jerry Bezencon announced today the Release Candidate (RC) version of the upcoming Linux Lite 7.0 distribution for those who want to help with testing and report issues before the final release hits the streets.
Thu, 05/09/2024 - 22:20
Openterface Mini-KVM - An Open-Source KVM Solution
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 22:20
We are happy to announce the general availability of Fedora Asahi Remix 40. This release brings the newly released Fedora Linux 40 to Apple Silicon Macs. Fedora Asahi Remix is developed in close collaboration with the Fedora Asahi SIG and the Asahi Linux project. It was unveiled at Flock 2023 and first released later in […]
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 22:20
Fedora Asahi Remix 40 is now available, bringing Fedora Linux 40 to Apple Silicon and offering KDE Plasma 6 as a top desktop choice.
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 22:20
The FreeBSD team is developing a new graphical installer for FreeBSD, aiming to make installation and setup process easier for beginners.
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 22:20
DietPi recently released version 9.3, followed by Open Beta v9.4.0, with both updates introducing new features, enhancements, and bug fixes to the lightweight Linux distribution. DietPi: DietPi is a lightweight and optimized OS based on Linux, specifically designed for single-board computers and small-scale devices. It aims to provide a minimal and efficient environment for running […]
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 22:20
PeerTube 6.1, a decentralized video platform, brings account import/export, original video file preservation, and more.
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 22:20
Gaupol is a free and open-source subtitle editor that allows anyone to easily create or edit subtitle files and supports multiple subtitle formats.
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 22:20
Documenting how an application works, its purpose, and its intended usage is really important, even if it is just a simple shell script we are talking about. To ease code maintenance in the most basic cases, documentation can be embed directly inside scripts. In this tutorial we learn how to include Pearl’s Plain Old Documentation syntax (POD) in bash scripts, and how to convert it to various formats using pod2 utilities such as pod2man and pod2html.
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 22:20
In this article, you will discover different ways to install the Telegram desktop client on Linux, including steps to enable dark mode.
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 22:20
Discover a step-by-step guide on how one can search for files containing specific text (or strings) on Linux without using any external tools.