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How to Install a Specific Version of a Package in Ubuntu Linux
When you try to install any package from the repository, it will give you the most recent version, but you can also ask the repository to provide a specific version of the application.
Ubuntu 20.04.6 LTS Released to Re-Enable Support for Secure Boot Systems
Canonical, the maker of Ubuntu, announced today the release of Ubuntu 20.04.6 LTS as a refreshed installer media for Desktop and Server flavors that adds support for modern hardware and the latest security fixes.
Bash Loop Through Lines in a File
Bash treats each line as an element in a list. Understanding how to process the contents of a large data file one line at a time saves us from constantly opening them. There are many ways of reading each line using Bash.
Generate a "Word of the day" wallpaper on Linux
The best way to learn new words and phrases is to use them actively. The next-best way to learn new words is to be exposed to them as much as possible. And since the wallpaper that adorns my graphical desktop environment is what I stare at most of my waking hours, I thought that it'd only make sense to add words and phrases I want to memorize there.
How to Enable TRIM For SSD in Ubuntu
An SSD is one of the best investments that you will make when upgrading your PC. Learn how you can prolong it using TRIM in Ubuntu.
GitHub Copilot learns new tricks, adopts this year's model
Armed with GPT-4, Microsoft's AI 'pair programmer' can tag pull requests, parrot documentation, talk about code. Microsoft GitHub has trained its Copilot programming model to perform new tasks, making the already widely adopted AI assistant all the more unavoidable for developers.…
NVIDIA debuts Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit
Today, NVIDIA unveiled their latest Developer Kit based on the Jetson Orin 8GB module designed for Robotic and Smart Vision applications. This new development kit delivers up to 40 TOPs of AI performance and it can be preordered for $489.00. According to the product announcement, the new Dev Kit is only available with the Jetson […]
Linux Mint vs. Ubuntu: A Comprehensive Comparison
Need help deciding between Mint and Ubuntu? Let’s break down the key differences to help you choose the best distribution for your needs.
Firefox 112 Will Let Ubuntu Users Import Browser Data from the Chromium Snap
Firefox 112, the next major release of the popular open-source and cross-platform web browser, is currently available for public beta testing promising some exciting changes for Linux users.
GNOME 44: A User-Centric Release with Usability Improvements
GNOME 44 desktop environment enhances the Files and Settings apps, adds Bluetooth quick settings menu, reworks the login/lock screen, and more. Here's what's new!
Kubuntu Focus XE Gen 2 Linux Laptop Launches with 12th Gen Intel CPUs
Linux hardware vendor Kubuntu Focus has launched today Kubuntu Focus XE Gen 2 as the second generation of their Kubuntu Focus XE Linux-powered laptop with updated hardware components and other features.
How to Install KubeSphere on Ubuntu 22.04
Kubesphere free and open-source Kubernetes platform and cloud-native application management verified by CNCF. It's an enterprise-grade Kubernetes container platform with feature-rich and tailored for hybrid multi-cloud deployment.
What is GitOps? - Revolutionizing Deployment with GitOps Principles
In the rapidly evolving world of software development, GitOps has emerged as a game-changing approach, garnering significant attention and adoption across the industry. This paradigm shift seamlessly marries the power of Git, a widely-used version control system, with the principles of DevOps, revolutionizing the way development teams manage and deploy their applications.
Ubuntu 23.04 "Lunar Lobster": Best New Features
Learn about the new updates and features of the Ubuntu 23.04 "Lunar Lobster" release across desktop, official flavours and more.
Install Nginx on Fedora Linux
Learn how to easily install Nginx on your Fedora Linux machine in a few simple steps. Improve your web server performance and scalability.
Trisquel GNU/Linux 11.0 LTS Released with GNU Linux-Libre 5.15 Kernel, MATE 1.26
Trisquel GNU/Linux 11.0 LTS has been released by project lead developer Rubén Rodríguez Pérez during a live stream at the LibrePlanet 2023 conference organized by the Free Software Foundation (FSF).
Install Golang on Fedora Linux
Learn how to easily install Golang on your Fedora Linux machine in a few simple steps. Boost your programming skills and productivity.
Slice and Save Costs with Open Packet Broker
Enterprise data centers continuously monitor network traffic to improve performance, provide better customer experience, and identify threats. All these appliances or tools require only a portion of the network payload to meet the monitoring requirements. Modern Network Packet brokers use “Packet truncation” technique to optimize the processing of network traffic which involves the removal of […]
Russian developers blocked from contributing to FOSS tools
The war in Ukraine is bad and wrong… but does blocking these contributions help Ukraine? Opinion Code is being refused if it comes from developers in sanctioned Russian companies… but it's not clear if this is an effective move. Cui bono?…
Machine Learning in Linux: Stable Diffusion web UI
Stable Diffusion is a deep learning text-to-image diffusion model capable of generating photo-realistic images given any text input. In seconds you can create stunning artwork. Stable Diffusion uses a kind of diffusion model, called a latent diffusion model.
Tails 5.11 Amnesic Incognito Live System Switches to ZRam and Linux Kernel 6.1 LTS
Tails 5.11 amnesic incognito live system has been released today as a monthly update to this security-focused Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution aimed at preserving your privacy and anonymity while surfing the Web thanks to the latest Tor anonymous technologies.
Numpy: An Intro To The Foundation of Python Data Science
Python was conceived with one target in mind, simplicity. This simplicity has made Python one of the most popular languages today. However, Python developers have to sacrifice performance to make their lives easier. This performance sacrifice considerably impacts numerical and scientific computing, though! Luckily, NumPy is there to save the day!
Ubuntu Touch OTA-25 Arrives on March 24th as the Last One Based on Ubuntu 16.04
The UBports Foundation announced today a call for testing for the next software update of their Ubuntu Touch mobile operating system for Linux phones and tables, OTA-25, which will also be the last one based on the Xenial series.
How to Install Docker CE on AlmaLinux
Docker Community Edition (CE) is a free, open-source, and community-supported version of the Docker platform. Docker CE provides all the essential features to build, ship, and run container applications. It is designed for developers who are just starting out with containerization, as well as for small-scale development and testing environments. In the following tutorial, we will show you how to install Docker CE on AlmaLinux server.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: March 19th, 2023
The 129th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on March 19th, 2023, keeping you guys up to date with the most important things happening in the Linux world.
Tails 5.11 Boosts Memory Capacity with the Zram Kernel Module
Tails 5.11 has updated Tor Browser and Thunderbird versions and increased productivity thanks to the zram Linux kernel module.
Services and Users TRApped in Telescreen-Running Apps
TRApp, term that lends its name to this article, is short for "Telescreen-Running App". It sounds just like "trap". Any similarity is not purely coincidental.
Ansible Roles Tutorial For Beginners
In this article, let us learn what are ansible roles and how to use Ansible roles to create a structured project and distribute them. Next we will move on to discuss the advantages of using ansible roles over standard playbooks. Finally, we will see how to create Ansible roles and different methods to import roles in the playbook.
How to Install a Non-Snap/.deb Version of Firefox on Ubuntu 22.04
Having issues with Snap based Firefox? Then read the mentioned steps to ditch the Snap version of Firefox for the classic/regular Firefox on your Ubuntu 22.04 system.
STM32U5 Discovery Kit features 2.47' TFT round LCD
The STM32U5A9J-DK is a development platform featuring an low power Arm Cortex M33 with support for Arm TrustZone. This compact dev kit is equipped with 4GB of eMMC memory, MEMs sensors and on-board debugger/programmer. This new development kit features the 32-bit STM32U5A9J ultra-low power microcontroller from the new STM32U5 Series. STM32U5A9J — Arm Cortex M33 […]
How to Create a Sudo User on Ubuntu 22.04
In this blog post, we will explain to you how to create a sudo user on Ubuntu 22.04 OS. Sudo stands for either “substitute user do” or “super user do” and allows normal users to elevate the current user account to have root privileges temporarily. The difference between the sudo user and the root user is that the root user has id 0, has unlimited to the system, and can modify ANY file on it. Creating sudo user and granting privileges is a straightforward process. Let’s get started!
NordVPN’s Latest Move: Open Sourcing Linux Client Code
Want to safeguard your online activity? NordVPN’s Linux client and Libtelio and Libdrop libraries are now open-source. Learn more here!
Arch Linux-Based SystemRescue 10 Released with Linux Kernel 6.1 LTS
Arch Linux-based SystemRescue 10 live Linux toolkit for system rescue and recovery tasks has been released today with new options, new packages, and updated components for top-notch hardware support.
Machine Learning in Linux: ChatGPT – desktop application
For this review, we’re exploring a desktop application called ChatGPT. It’s a cross-platform tool built using Tauri, a framework for building tiny, fast binaries for all major desktop platforms. The ChatGPT project has no affiliation with OpenAI.
Mozilla released Firefox 111 with various vulnerability patches, improved Relay, and more!
Firefox is a free, open-source, cross-platform web browser developed by the Mozilla foundation with security and privacy in mind.Firefox browser receives updates and improvements constantly, and this time Mozilla could not wait more than a month from the release of version 110 to announce the release of Firefox 111.
John Deere urged to surrender source code under GPL
Farmers need a right to repairThe Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) has called upon farm equipment maker John Deere to comply with its obligations under the General Public License (GPL), which requires users of such software to share source code.…
Free-Teams-gate: Docker apologizes for shooting itself in the foot
Botched data deletion threat roils open source worlds. Container biz Docker on Thursday scrambled to bandage a self-inflicted marketing mishap, its ham-handed discontinuation of Docker Free Teams accounts.…
Fail2ban with Firewalld on Fedora Linux: Installation Guide
Learn how to easily install and configure Fail2ban with Firewalld for optimal security on Fedora.
New OnLogic Helix 401 integrates Alder Lake CPUs
OnLogic launched a fanless mini-PC based on 12th Gen Hybrid-Core processors for industrial IoT applications. The Helix 401 offers 4x 4K simultaneous displays, 2x GbE LAN ports and supports Red Hat Linux. The Helix 401 can be configured with any of the following Intel processors: Celeron 7305E — 5C/5T (1P+4E), Up to 1GHz; 8M Intel […]
New Talk: Richard Stallman Explains His Problem With Rust (Trademark Restrictions), Openwashing (Including Linux Kernel), Machine Learning, and the JavaScript Trap
Richard Stallman's talk is now available.(editor's note: Stallman's talk starts at 18:20 into the video.)
How to Configure Linux Mint 21 Automatic Updates
Keep your Linux Mint 21 up-to-date and bug-free with automatic updates. Learn how to set them up with our step-by-step guide.
Variables in Python: Concepts with Examples & Common Errors
This guide examples about Python variables with basic concepts, including various examples to define and store values in them.
Excellent Utilities: nvitop - GPU process management
nvitop is an interactive NVIDIA device and process monitoring tool and bills itself as “the one-stop solution for GPU process management”. Like nvidia-smi, nvitop is built on top of NVML, but the tool offers a lot more functionality. It’s free and open source software written in Python.
Open Source Initiative Extends Voting Period After Email ‘Typo’
Pushing the end of voting back by one day assures there will be no confusion about when the polls close, which could have cost some OSI members their votes.
How to Install OpenLDAP Server and Client on Rocky Linux 9
OpenLDAP is a software implementation of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). In this guide, you will install and set up OpenLDAP on a Rocky Linux 9 server. You will install the OpenLDAP server, configure the OpenLDAP server manually, and enable secure SSL/TLS on the OpenLDAP server.
OSI Email Mistake Could Affect Election Results
A seemingly unintentional factual error in a get-out-the-vote email sent by Open Source Initiative to its members could result in some members waiting until after the polls close to vote in the organizations current board of directors election.
Reg FOSS desk test drive: First beta of Fedora 38 drops
Spoiler: It's looking much better than 37 did at this stage. The Fedora project has released the beta version of Fedora 38. The Reg took it for a spin, and it handles well.…
Test GitHub projects with GitHub Actions and Testing Farm
Use Testing Farm to test project changes as soon as possible before the project goes out to the customers!
NordVPN Open Sources Key Modules for Community Collaboration
NordVPN released its Linux application, Libtelio and Libdrop, under open-source licenses to foster community involvement and innovation.
The npm registry's safe word is Socket
GitHub's JavaScript failings are someone else's opportunity. Exclusive Socket has found a way to protect developers from npm, GitHub's insufficiently safe JavaScript package manager, by wrapping it in a security blanket.…
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