New story! Counting Number of Files and Directories in a Specific Directory

Learn how to find and count the total number of file and directory occurrences in a specific directory using the find and wc commands.

New story! How to Move /var to Another Directory on a Full Partition

  • linuxconfig.org; By Lubos Rendek (Posted by linuxer on May 4, 2024 1:21 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
When the var partition full problem occurs, it can disrupt system operations and applications due to lack of space for logging, caching, and other dynamic data handling tasks that occur in the /var directory. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to relocate the /var directory to another partition to mitigate issues with space constraints. This procedure is crucial for maintaining the integrity and performance of your systems.

New story! How to run Podman containers under Systemd with Quadlet

Quadlet is a free and open source tool written in C which let us create and run Podman containers under Systemd. The tool let us declare containers, volumes, networks, and their relationships, using dedicated Systemd units.In this tutorial we learn how to use Quadlet to create Podman containers, networks and volumes, and how to create multi-container stacks.

New story! In May 2024 (So Far) statCounter's Measure of Linux 'Market Share' is Back at 7% (ChromeOS Included)

ChromeOS is not freedom but ChromeOS is also not Windows, so in other words it weakens Microsoft's grip on desktops/laptops, forcing Microsoft to lower licensing costs and thereby or thus destroying the revenue associated with Windows

New story! RHEL 9.4 Improves Security, Tackles Hybrid Cloud Complexity

Red Hat recently released its newest enterprise Linux distro, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.4 , which introduces several features designed to streamline the management of hybrid cloud environments. While RHEL 7.9 received four more years of support, RHEL 7 Extended Life Cycle Support (ELS) is a one-time extension and may not be seen with other RHEL versions. Thus, Red Hat urges users to upgrade to RHEL 9.4 . This latest version enhances management and automation capabilities while providing proactive support for building standard operating environments (SOEs) for distributed systems.

New story! How to Install Docker in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Ramces Red (Posted by damien on May 3, 2024 7:22 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Docker is a containerization utility that allows you to develop your application once and deploy it everywhere. Learn how you can install Docker in Linux.

New story! Nano 8.0 is here with effective new features

Learn about the new features of the nano 8.0 major release.

New story! Proton 9.0 Rolls Out with Improvements for Gaming on Linux

Proton 9.0 is now available with support for 'Dinogen Online,' 'The Finals,' 'Lord of the Rings: Gollum' and others with improved compatibility and features.

New story! Proton 9.0 Released with Support for THE FINALS, Lord of the Rings: Gollum

Valve released today Proton 9.0 as the latest stable release of this open-source compatibility tool for Steam Play based on Wine and additional components that lets you play Windows games on Linux systems.

New story! Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Released, Here’s What’s New

RHEL 9.4 is here updated with Python 3.12, PHP 8.2, Podman 4.9, new Identity Management features, enhanced security, and more.

New story! How the Linux Foundation aims to simplify multicloud networking

In a move to address the growing complexity of cloud networking, the Linux Foundation launched Paraglider, an open source initiative designed to simplify setting up and managing networks across multiple cloud providers.

New story! OpenTofu 1.7.0 Rolls Out with Important Enhancements

OpenTofu 1.7.0 Terraform alternative released with end-to-end state encryption, dynamic functions, and more.

New story! Disable IPv6 in Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

Need to disable IPv6 on your Linux system? Our guide provides clear steps for deactivating IPv6 temporarily or permanently on various Linux distributions.

New story! radion - internet radio TUI client

Internet radio (also known as web radio, net radio, streaming radio, and online radio) is a digital audio service transmitted via the Internet.

New story! How to Center Application Windows in Ubuntu

Discover a step-by-step guide to automatically centering applications in the Ubuntu system or GNOME-based DE with practical examples.

New story! LibreOffice 24.2.3 Office Suite Is Now Available for Download with 79 Bug Fixes

  • 9to5linux.com; By Marius Nestor (Posted by hanuca on May 3, 2024 1:52 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: Linux
The Document Foundation announced today the general availability of LibreOffice 24.2.3 as the third point release to the latest LibreOffice 24.2 office suite series fixing more than 70 bugs.

New story! RISC OS Open 5.30 arrives – with Raspberry Pi Wi-Fi support

Got an old Raspberry Pi spare? Try RISC OS. It is, literally, something else. The new version of RISC OS, the original native Arm OS, runs on eight or nine Arm-based platforms, including the Raspberry Pi Zero, 1, 2, 3 and 4 – and on that last two, this release supports wireless networking.…

New story! Linux File Types: Identification and Management

  • linuxconfig.org; By Lubos Rendek (Posted by linuxer on May 2, 2024 10:15 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Linux systems support various file types, each designated by a unique character in directory listings, crucial for system management. These characters, such as ‘-‘ for regular files and ‘d’ for directories, help users quickly discern the nature of each file at a glance. This tutorial will guide you through identifying and creating different types of files in Linux, providing practical skills for optimizing your workflow and enhancing your system’s organization. By mastering these concepts, you will gain a deeper understanding of how Linux structures its filesystem and how you can manipulate it to your advantage.

New story! 13 Best Free and Open Source Universal Access Tools

  • LinuxLinks.com; By Steve Emms (Posted by sde on May 2, 2024 8:27 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Linux
We have witnessed Linux software and distributions that have made strides to help make everyone socially inclusive.

New story! Using the Find Command to Search for Files by Size

  • linuxconfig.org; By Lubos Rendek (Posted by linuxer on May 2, 2024 6:38 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Understanding how to efficiently locate files by size on a Linux system is a critical task for both system administrators and casual users. In the following guide, we delve into the granular use of the Linux find command to search for files based on their size – a powerful skill for effective file management and disk space optimization.

New story! openSUSE Leap 15.6 RC Now Available

openSUSE Leap 15.6 RC is now available for download, including the long-awaited Cockpit for admin tasks.

New story! FIREBAT T8 Plus Mini PC Running Linux: Installing and Configuring Rhino Linux

  • LinuxLinks.com; By LinuxLinks (Posted by sde on May 2, 2024 3:19 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Linux
For this article in the series, we explore installing and configuring Rhino Linux on the FIREBAT. Rhino Linux is a rolling release Ubuntu-based distribution with Pacstall and the XFCE desktop environment at its core.

New story! Neofetch Journey Ends, Repository Now Archived

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on May 2, 2024 1:49 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
After nearly four years without new updates, Neofetch's future development has been officially discontinued.

New story! How to Install Nextcloud on Ubuntu 24.04

Learn how to install Nextcloud on Ubuntu 24.04 or have one of our Linux engineers do it for you, with any of our managed hosting plans.

New story! Netplan network configuration tutorial for beginners

  • linuxconfig.org; By Egidio Docile (Posted by linuxer on May 2, 2024 10:50 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Netplan is a utility developed by Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu. It provides a network configuration abstraction over the currently supported two “backend” system (“renderer” in Netplan terminology): networkd and NetworkManager. Using Netplan, both physical and virtual network interfaces are configured via yaml files which are translated to configurations compatible with the selected backend.

New story! GNU nano 8.0 Released with New Options and Various Improvements

  • 9to5linux.com; By Marius Nestor (Posted by hanuca on May 2, 2024 9:20 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: Linux
GNU nano 8.0 command line text editor for Unix-like operating systems is now available for download as a major update introducing new features and various improvements.

New story! Best Free and Open Source Software: April 2024 Updates

  • LinuxLinks.com; By LinuxLinks (Posted by sde on May 2, 2024 7:50 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Linux
April 2024 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.

New story! Managing BIND DNS Server Cache: Viewing and Clearing Cache

  • linuxconfig.org; By Lubos Rendek (Posted by linuxer on May 2, 2024 6:20 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
This article explores the process of managing the cache in a BIND DNS server, specifically focusing on how to view and clear the cache effectively. Managing cache is crucial for maintaining the performance and accuracy of DNS resolutions in your network. Efficient cache management ensures that your DNS server can handle requests rapidly while minimizing the likelihood of outdated or incorrect data affecting user queries. Furthermore, it assists in optimizing resource usage, which can significantly enhance the overall stability and reliability of network services.

New story! 10 Best Free and Open Source Virtual Keyboards

  • LinuxLinks.com; By LinuxLinks (Posted by sde on May 2, 2024 4:50 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Linux
There are several different kinds of keyboards for PCs. The most common type is a physical, external keyboard that plugs into your PC. But you can use a virtual keyboard with Linux instead of a physical keyboard.

New story! Cheat: Create a Cheatsheet for Your Favorite Command in Linux

Cheat is a Linux command-line tool that allows anyone to access the community cheatsheet or create their own personal cheatsheet in a sec.

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