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NTP, or Network Time Protocol, is a networking protocol for time and clock synchronization on the computer network. In the following guide, I will show you how to install Chrony on an AlmaLinux 9 server. We will install Chrony as an NTP server and NTP client. Furthermore, you will also learn how to use the chronyc command line for managing and monitoring Chrony.

Banana Pi launched today, a mini router board built on the MediaTek MT7986 wireless networking System-on-Chip optimized for routers. The Banana Pi BPI-R3 Mini Router Board also supports wireless connectivity and starts at ~$78.95.   The product announcement indicates that this new router board integrates the MediaTek Filogic 830 SoC with a 12nm process. MT7986 […]

The next version, 'Trixie', is starting to take shape and boasts an additional official CPU architecture The first point release in the Debian "Bookworm" series is here, but version 12.1 is a modest bugfix. It might be time for even the ultra-cautious to start taking a look.…

ONLYOFFICE Docs is an open-source office suite that comprises collaborative editors for text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and digital forms, along with a PDF viewer and converter. In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to connect the instances of ONLYOFFICE Docs and Odoo using an integration app.

MSI has recently launched its Mini PC line-up, catering to a diverse range of industries such as SMBs, medical facilities, kiosks, and various commercial settings. These mini PCs are powered by the latest Intel Core processors, ensuring they can handle high-demanding applications with ease. MSI has launched four Mini-PCs, expanding their product line with the […]

Linux security is anything but stagnant. It's no secret that cybercriminals are exploiting the growing popularity of the OS and the high-value servers and devices it powers worldwide with new and evolving attacks such as malware and rootkits. Despite the reputation Linux has earned of being an exceptionally secure and stable OS , Linux malware is on the rise, and the number of new Linux malware variants reached a record high in the first half of 2022 , as researchers discovered nearly 1.7 million samples during this period.

The saga continues.

Kontron revealed this month two motherboards in mini-STX form-factor and equipped with i3 processors and N-Series processors. These devices are designed to continuously operate 24/7 and target medical, kiosks, digital signage and other commercial/industrial applications.      The product page specifies that the K3921-N mSTX can be configured with any of the following processors:  N50 […]

This long-term-support version of Linux Mint is a great Linux desktop for both beginners and experts.

The NanoPC-T6 is a single board computer based on the octa-core Rockchip RK3588 System-on-Chip. This SBC is equipped with interfaces including 2x HDMI output ports, 2x 2.5GbE for high-speed networking, 2x CSI connectors for camera integration and many other ports.   As mentioned above, the NanoPi accommodates the Rockchip RK3588 processor with the following architecture:  […]

Boundary Devices launched this month an embedded platform developed in partnership with MediaTek. The device features an octa-core Arm Cortex CPU, an audio DSP, an Arm Mali-G57 GPU for 4k video codecs and 3.7 TOPS NPU for deep learning, computer vision, etc. The datasheet for the Tungsten700 indicates that this board is built around the […]

Do distros even matter in the era of cloud and microservices? Register Kettle Linux is everywhere. Servers, phones, laptops, and more, whether people know it or not. And it's all over our headlines lately – for good reason.…

SolidRun launched today a new SD-WAN appliance built around the Marvell OCTEON CN9131 System-on-Chip designed for intelligent networking applications. Some of the key features of the SOLIDWAN CN9131 are its multiple ethernet ports and wide expansion ports. The Marvell CN9130 family is described as a versatile System-on-Chip solution based on Armv8 CPU technology, suitable for […]

For Zuck, open source is just another marketing phrase. For developers, it's the rules of the road. Opinion Meta's newly released large language model Llama-2 is not open source. Yes, I know Meta AI people proclaim: "Llama 2 [is] the next generation of our open source LLM available for research and commercial use." So what? It's not.…

Fleet is an open-source osquery manager that can be used to maintain secure workstations and servers, and keep an accurate inventory of all your devices. In this tutorial, you will install Fleet Osquery Manager on an Ubuntu 22.04 server.

OpenLDAP is a software implementation of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install OpenLDAP Server on an AlmaLinux 9, so you can get started with ease.

Today, the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is releasing the standard for Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol, a novel standard of communication protocol for group messaging. Why so many acronyms? Don’t speak in acronyms? We got you! So, the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is a body of volunteers that develops open standards and protocols […]

Understanding how to execute multiple commands at once in Linux can significantly improve your efficiency and productivity. This article will guide you through various ways you can run multiple Linux commands in a single line and even how to automate repetitive tasks.

Who needs a graphical desktop manager anyway? This week the Slackware Linux project is celebrating its 30th anniversary. It is the oldest Linux distribution that is still in active maintenance and development.…

SolidRun launched today a new SD-WAN appliance built around the Marvell OCTEON CN9131 System-on-Chip designed for intelligent networking applications. Some of the key features of the SOLIDWAN CN9131 are its multiple ethernet ports and wide expansion ports. The Marvell CN9130 family is described as a versatile System-on-Chip solution based on Armv8 CPU technology, suitable for […]