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In the heart of the digital age, the way we interact, transact, and process information has been continuously morphing, paving the way for innovative solutions to antiquated problems. Two such innovative veins—Linux and Blockchain Technology—are not just advancing in parallel, but are synergistically fostering a decentralized digital frontier.

DietPi v8.23 which was released this past week, introduced a variety of enhancements, specifically targeting devices like Raspberry Pi, ROCK5B, ROCK 4, and VisionFive 2, alongside several notable improvements and many bug fixes. DietPi: DietPi is a lightweight and optimized OS based on Linux, specifically designed for single-board computers and small-scale devices. It aims to […]

Virtualization has become a cornerstone of modern computing, offering a myriad of benefits from cost savings to improved efficiency and scalability. Among the myriad of options available for server virtualization, Ubuntu Server stands out as a powerful and versatile choice. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of using Ubuntu Server for virtualization, focusing specifically on two critical tools: Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) and Quick Emulator (QEMU).

There's nothing new about HashiCorp leaving the principle behind. Opinion At the Linux Foundation Members Summit in Monterrey, California, topic number one was artificial intelligence and open source. Number two was about HashiCorp dumping Terraform's Mozilla Public License (MPL) for the Business Source License (BSL) 1.1, the resulting OpenTofu fork, and how ticked off HashiCorp CEO David McJannet was about the Linux Foundation's support of OpenTofu.…

Umami is a very lightweight, open-source, self-hosted web analytics solution. It is a good privacy-focused alternative to Google Analytics and other paid analytic solutions. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Umami analytics on a Debian 12 server and use it to track websites.

Cockpit is a free and open-source server management console that makes it easy to administer your Linux servers via a web browser. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install and use Cockpit on Ubuntu 22.04.

Harbor is an open-source Docker image registry for cloud-native environments. In this guide, I will show you how to install Harbor Image Registry using Docker on an Ubuntu 22.04 server.

Plausible is an open-source privacy-focused analytics software to track your site's traffic. In this guide, we will install Plausible Analytics using Docker on a Debian 12 server.

Plus Linux Mint 22 to be based on Ubuntu 'Noble Numbat'. The creators of Linux Mint and the Cinnamon desktop are experimenting with the Wayland protocol – and so is the original developer of Xfce.…

OpenLiteSpeed is a lightweight and open-source version of the LiteSpeed Server developed by LiteSpeed Technologies. It supports Apache Rewrite rules, HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 along with TLS v1.3 and QUIC protocols. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install an OpenLiteSpeed Server on a Debian 12 machine.

Today, Mozilla announces the availability of its AI Guide, a community-driven resource, where developers can come together, ready to pioneer and drive generative AI innovations. In the spirit of a truly open web, Mozilla launches a tool that will evolve, just like the world of AI, which is messy, and poses complex questions that have […]

Upstream policy change for LTS kernels Ubuntu doesn't use. Canonical has addressed customer concerns over the reduction in long term support (LTS) of its code – but there is no real change here, and you'll still need Ubuntu Pro to keep the rest of the OS patched.…

Mozilla's review-check firm acquisition to bear fruit really soon. Firefox 119 is out with improved inter-device sync and PDF editing, but the next version looks likely to have a whole new ability.…

ICP Germany recently presented a Fanless embedded PC for high-performance applications such as machine vision, automation, IoT and industrial control. The MA1 is compatible with both NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Nano modules. Users have the option to configure the MA1 Fanless PC with NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8GB (10~20W), 16GB (10~25W) or the NVIDIA […]

Everyone uses Linux, and companies are willing to pay to develop it, but maintaining Linux's code? That's another matter.

New version of Debian-based live distro boasts added GNUstep, too Back in August, a new version of Window Maker arrived. Now there's a corresponding update to Window Maker Live, so you can try it out without installing.…

Holly Million faces scorn despite proven job record. Holly Million is replacing Neil McGovern as the executive director of the GNOME Foundation, although her colorful CV is leading to shocked reactions from some in the community.…

The last version to support x86-32 is currently expected early in November. Release Candidate 2 of FreeBSD 14 is out, and includes the newly released OpenZFS 2.2. So far, the OS is not looking radically different from version 13, but bigger changes are afoot.…

Launched just last month, the Dusun Pi4 is a feature-rich alternative to the popular Raspberry Pi 4. Powered by a Rockchip RK3568 with a 1TOPs NPU, this device emphasizes performance, extensive connectivity options, and ample storage capacity. Unlike the previously covered Home Assistant Green, which is based on the RK3566 SoC, the Dusun Pi4 (DSGW-290) […]

SB Components has launched a low cost and high quality audio expansion board compatible with the open-source Raspberry Pi Pico. The device provides multiple audio outputs, a small display and a microSD card for convenient storage. The Pico Audio Expansion board provides female headers to accommodate the low-cost Raspberry Pi Pico. Additionally, it provides two […]