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The six-month-long development cycle of the upcoming GNOME 47 desktop environment kicked off and the release schedule was published suggesting a final release date of September 18th, 2024.

Linux, the powerhouse behind countless servers and desktops worldwide, relies heavily on an initialization (init) system to bootstrap user space and manage system processes after booting. Traditionally, this role was fulfilled by SysVinit, the standard init system derived from the UNIX System V operating system. However, the evolving complexity and needs of modern computing systems have led to the development of systemd, which has increasingly become the default init system for many Linux distributions. This article explores the transition from SysVinit to systemd, discussing the intricacies and implications of this pivotal change.

First big update of the go-to Linux for newer Macs. Lagging the mainstream edition by a couple of weeks, the Asahi-flavored version of Fedora 40 is here – redolent with KDE Plasma 6.…

The KDE Project released today KDE Frameworks 6.2 as the latest stable update to this collection of more than 70 add-on libraries to Qt that provide a wide range of commonly needed functionality for the KDE Plasma desktop environment and KDE applications.

Highlighting some of the key changes Collabora worked on with Valve to improve the system update tooling on SteamOS, including the move to Desync, making applying system updates significantly faster and more reliable.

The Document Foundation announced today the general availability of LibreOffice 7.6.7 as the seventh and last maintenance update in the LibreOffice 7.6 office suite series for productivity environments.

System76's Darter Pro offers an open concept, minimalist design, and powerful performance. Price starts at $1199.

The recent release of AlmaLinux 9.4 , closely aligned with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.4 , presents Linux admins and infosec professionals with an enhanced open-source enterprise Linux solution. AlmaLinux 9.4 is built directly from RHEL's open-source source code, demonstrating the community's ability to deliver prompt updates. Let's explore this release's implications, long-term consequences, and impact on security practitioners.

The step-by-step guide to encrypt the home folder in Ubuntu 24.04, 23.04, or 22.04 with practical examples.

phpMyAdmin is a free and open-source tool for managing and administering MySQL servers. It allows you to manage MySQL data from a web browser, and you can manage databases, tables, columns, indexes, relations, users, permissions, etc., from a single dashboard UI on your web browser.

Make your travel planning a breeze with Linux. Explore 5 useful travel tools that can simplify your trip preparations and keep you organized.

The Rocky Linux release engineering team announced the general availability of Rocky Linux 9.4 as yet another free alternative to the latest Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 operating system.

Mixxx 2.4.1 open-source, free, and cross-platform DJ software for performing live mixes is now available for download with improved controller support and many bug fixes.

Learn to install Java on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) quickly with our easy-to-follow step-by-step guide.

Now that Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) is officially open for development, Canonical has published the first daily build ISO images for early adopters, application developers, and general public testing.

Ubuntu Unity 24.04 arrives along with new little sibling, Ubuntu Lomiri. Ubuntu Unity Noble Numbat is out, and alongside it, a very much not long-term-supported new variant of the distro: Ubuntu Lomiri.…

FreeFileSync is a folder comparison and synchronization application that creates and manages backup copies of files.

This article explains how to create a new sub-directory in Linux using the mkdir command. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, understanding this basic file system operation is essential for managing directories and organizing files effectively.

Killport is a Linux command-line tool that allows users to quickly kill processes listening to a single or multiple ports.

This tutorial will guide you through the basics of the sudo command, which enables a permitted user to execute a command as the superuser or another user, as specified by the security policy in the sudoers file. We’ll explore not only the installation and basic usage of sudo but also dive into configuring detailed permissions through the sudoers file, ensuring both flexibility and security in administrative operations.