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When working in a Linux terminal, you often encounter situations where you need to monitor the execution time of a command or limit its runtime. The time and timeout commands are powerful tools that can help you achieve these tasks. In this tutorial, we'll explore how to use both commands effectively, along with practical examples.

The Docs team is pleased to announce a workshop will begin September 2023. Attend and find out how you can help improve Fedora Documentation!

What comes next, and what the end of the 7.x release series really means. LibreOffice 7.6 is the latest – and last – fresh version in the 7.x release series of the FOSS office suite. From next year, the organization is moving to a date-based release cycle.…

In our tutorial, we will install OpenVPN on a Debian 12 server and configure it to be accessible from a client machine, and create a VPN connection between them to redirect all the traffic from the client through the OpenVPN server.

Sudo is an application that allows you to get root or administrator privileges on Linux and Unix operating systems. In this tutorial, you will learn how to integrate Sudoers and FreeIPA with two scenarios.

Clean, simple, quick, and an example of how less can give you more. There are legions of Ubuntu and Debian remixes out there, but most try to add stuff to the basic distro. Xebian is a refreshing change because it's simpler than its progenitor.…

SimplyNUC released details for their upcoming Onyx 4×4 NUC powered by the latest Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake H series processors. The company indicates that these devices can operate 24/7 in office workstations or in high-demanding applications including robotics, IoT networks among others. The product announcement highlights the diverse range of options available with the […]

In the intricate landscape of operating systems, two prominent players have shaped the digital realm for decades: UNIX and Linux. While these two systems might seem similar at first glance, a deeper analysis reveals fundamental differences that have implications for developers, administrators, and users. In this comprehensive article, we embark on a journey to uncover the nuances that set UNIX and Linux apart, shedding light on their historical origins, licensing models, system architectures, communities, user interfaces, market applications, security paradigms, and more.

Latest revision takes inspiration from TypeScript, Python, and GraphQL Fauna, which offers a distributed document-relational database service, on Tuesday introduced a new version of its Fauna Query Language, promising a better developer experience with less database code.…

Debian Bookworm without the controversial init – or the platform support, or the polish Devuan 5.0 "Daedalus" is derived from Debian 12 "Bookworm", but with the controversial systemd init replaced by the user's choice of sysvinit, openrc or runit.…

August 16 was an especially big 'Debian Day'. Debian is an island of stability and sanity in the constant swirling chaos of Linux and open source. Long may it continue to be.…

Debian Linux is 30 years old. Today, it remains one of the most dominant Linux distributions. Here's how it started and where its impact is still felt today.

Milk-V recently released specifications for the Milk-V Vega which is described as the first RISC-V 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch implemented on the FSL1030M network switch chip. The company also mentions that the device is built on an open-source Linux system. The product announcement highlights that the FSL91030M is based on the UX608 uCore by Nuclei […]

Bootlin recently released free and paid resources for the open-source BeaglePlay development board which was launched this year. The course goes over various Embedded Linux topics and targets hobbyists and professionals. The Embedded Linux training page indicates that some of the boards supported in this course are the BeaglePlay (TI AM6256 CPU), the BeagleBone Black […]

Linux Containers (LXC) are a lightweight virtualization technology that allows you to run multiple isolated Linux systems (containers) on a single host. Unlike traditional virtual machines, containers share the host system's kernel, providing efficiency and speed.

SSH, or Secure Shell, is a cryptographic network protocol for operating network services securely over an unsecured network. It's a vital part of modern server management, providing secure remote access to systems. SSH clients, applications that leverage SSH protocol, are an essential tool for system administrators, developers, and IT professionals. In the world of Linux, where remote server management is common, choosing the right SSH client can be crucial. This article will explore the 8 best SSH clients available for Linux.

Buyout offer is at €16 per share, compared to €30 at its 2021 IPO Linux-loving software house SUSE is to quit the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and become a private company again, just two years after it listed in 2021.…

TransFLAC is a command-line application that will convert FLAC audio files to lossy formats at a specified quality level.

PostgreSQL is an advanced and enterprise-class RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) that supports both SQL (relational) and JSON (non-relational) querying.

As Mark Surman steps into President role, Mozilla seeks a new Executive Director to lead its non-profit programs ___ Today, Mozilla is announcing the search for a new Executive Director to lead its non-profit movement-building programs.  Mozilla sees itself as both an instigator and collaborator in the effort to shift the tides of tech. We […]