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In the realm of web servers, Apache stands as a towering figure, renowned for its versatility and reliability. When combined with Debian, a powerful and stable Linux distribution, Apache becomes an even more formidable tool for web hosting. This article aims to guide you through the process of configuring Apache on Debian, ensuring you harness the full potential of this combination.

Kubernetes has revolutionized the way we think about deploying, scaling, and operating application infrastructures. For those using Ubuntu or Debian systems, mastering Kubernetes management is crucial. In this article, we dive deep into the world of Kubernetes, focusing on the use of kubectl, the command-line interface that allows you to run commands against Kubernetes clusters. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, this guide aims to enhance your Kubernetes management skills on Ubuntu/Debian platforms.

Expect the former in a Linux Mint point release later this year. Two of the most popular "traditional" – read Windows-like – desktops happened to land the same version number at once.…

This article introduces projects available in Flathub with installation instructions. Flathub is the place to get and distribute apps for all of Linux. It is powered by Flatpak, allowing Flathub apps to run on almost any Linux distribution. Please read “Getting started with Flatpak“. In order to enable flathub as your flatpak provider, use the instructions […]

The EST-PoE-32 is a pocket-size development board offering Power-over-Ethernet support along with wireless connectivity for IoT projects and Smart Home solutions. Furthermore, the device supports a wide voltage input and offers multiple GPIOs for integration. The device utilizes the ESP32-WROOM-32E processor similarly to the M5Stack ESP32 Ethernet. This dual-core Tensilica LX6 processor, operating at 240MHz, […]

This article descibes how to find an application to add to your ostree based system (such as Silverblue and Kinoite) using rpm-ostree. One of the main benefits of the Fedora ostree-based systems is the immutability of the system. Not only is the image read-only, it’s also pre-built on the Fedora servers. Thus, updating a running […]

Firefox 121, freshly in beta test, will default to the protocol too. Red Hat reckons Wayland is now mature enough to take over as the only display server in the forthcoming RHEL 10.…

New features are great and all, but maybe fix some of the issues too? The developers are revolting – at least, it seems that way if an increasingly fractious thread regarding Microsoft's .NET MAUI is anything to go by.…

Check if file block cloning is on and disable it – or upgrade to 2.2.1 ASAP A data-destroying bug has been discovered in a new feature of OpenZFS 2.2.0, as found in FreeBSD 14 among other OSes.…

The 'Azure RTOS' used in millions of Raspberry Pis is now FOSS Microsoft is open sourcing the realtime operating system that it acquired with Express Logic, donating it to the Eclipse Foundation.…

FriendlyELEC has just launched a NAS kit built around a System-on-Module based on the high-performance Rockchip RK3588 SoC. Some key features of this device include its 2.5GbE port, dual HDMI ports, dual MIPI DSI ports and four M.2 Key M slots This embedded device features the Rockchip processor seen this month in the Banana Pi […]

Wim Taymans is a Fedora contributor and the creator of PipeWire, the system service that takes audio and video handling under Linux to the next level. Combining the power of PulseAudio and JACK, and adding a video equivalent of those audio services, allows Linux to become a premier content creation platform for audio engineers and […]

Linux systems are renowned for their robustness and efficiency, making them a preferred choice for servers, desktops, and embedded systems. However, with great power comes the need for effective monitoring and maintenance. Performance monitoring is a critical aspect of system administration, ensuring that all processes and resources are functioning optimally. In this article, we'll delve into three essential tools for monitoring Linux performance: top, vmstat, and iostat.

Earlier and later versions may be affected – worth your while reading the advisories. Updated A data-destroying bug has been discovered following the release of OpenZFS 2.2.0 as found in FreeBSD 14 among other OSes.…

Elecrow has launched a new LoRaWAN device this month, utilizing Semtech technology and featuring a mini PCIe form-factor. It is designed for a variety of IoT applications, including smart city infrastructure and industrial automation, among others. At the core of the module is the Semtech Network’s SX1302 LoRaWAN baseband chip, a significant upgrade over previous […]

Linux, an immensely powerful and versatile operating system, sits at the heart of countless applications, from tiny embedded devices to massive servers. A pivotal aspect for any user, whether a seasoned system administrator or a curious enthusiast, is understanding its boot process and runlevels. This article aims to demystify these concepts, illuminating the path Linux takes from power-on to a fully operational state, and explaining the intricacies of its runlevel system.

Gitea is an open-source code-hosting solution based on the Git platform. This article will cover installing and configuring Gitea on a Debian 12 server and setting up your first Git repository.

DietPi v8.24 was released a few days ago and it introduced support for a couple of Single Board Computers including the Orange Pi Zero 3, ROCK 5A and the ASUS Tinker Board 2. Additionally, there were other enhancements and bug fixes for other embedded devices. DietPi: DietPi is a lightweight and optimized OS based on […]

The Banana Pi BPI-R4 is a high-performance, open-source router board, equipped with MediaTek Filogic 880 SoC and designed to cater to a wide range of networking applications requiring multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports and wireless connectivity. A key feature of the BPI-R4 is its MediaTek Filogic 880 chipset, a premier network processor that enhances both wired […]

You may never have heard of it, but you almost certainly use it, possibly many times a day New versions of this amazingly versatile tool, used in most streaming video services and devices, don't come along very often.…