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WebAssembly (Wasm) is a technology that has the chance to reshape how we build apps for the browser. Not only will it allow us to build whole new classes of web applications, but it will also allow us to make existing apps written in JavaScript even more performant.
In this article about the state of the Rust and Wasm ecosystem, I'll try to explain why Rust is the language that can unlock the true potential of WebAssembly.
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How to watch for releases of upstream projects
Do you want to know when a new version of your favorite project is released? Do you want to make your job as packager easier? If so, this article is for you. It introduces you to the world of release-monitoring.org. You’ll see how it can help you catch up with upstream releases. What is release-monitoring.org? […]
Modeling the Entire Universe
For this article, I want to look at the largest thing possible, the whole
universe. At least, that's the claim made by Celestia, the software
package I'm introducing here. In all seriousness though,
Celestia is a very well done astronomical simulator, similar to other
software packages like Stellarium. Celestia is completely open source and is
licensed under the GPL.
How to Install Pagekit CMS on Debian 9
Pagekit is modern, intuitive, modular, and flexible open source (MIT license) CMS built with Symfony components and Vue.js. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the Pagekit CMS installation process on a Debian 9 (stretch) operating system by using NGINX as a web server, MariaDB as a database server, and optionally you can secure transport layer by using acme.sh client and Let's Encrypt certificate.
A Line in the Sand
Linux Journal was born in one fight and grew through a series of others. Our first fight was for freedom. That began in 1993, when Phil Hughes started work toward a free software magazine. The fight for free software was still there when that magazine was born as Linux Journal in April 1994. Then a second fight began. That one was against all forms of closed and proprietary software, including the commercial UNIX variants that Linux would eventually defeat. .........................
New Ports Bring Linux to Arm Laptops, Android to the Pi
The latest Linux-related ports include an AArch64-Laptops project that enables owners of Windows-equipped Arm laptops and tablets to load Ubuntu. There’s also a Kickstarter project to develop a Raspberry Pi friendly version of Google’s low-end Android 9 Pi Go stack. Even Windows is spreading its wings. A third-party project has released a WoA installer that enables a full Windows 10 image to run on the Pi.
Python 3.8 alpha in Fedora
The Python developers have released the first alpha of Python 3.8.0 and you can already try it out in Fedora! Test your Python code with 3.8 early to avoid surprises once the final 3.8.0 is out in October. Install Python 3.8 on Fedora If you have Fedora 29 or newer, you can install Python 3.8 […]
Why I love free software
The Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) is a charity that supports and promote the use of free software. Their latest income and expense report for 2017, shows that much of their efforts focus on, beyond basic infrastructure costs, public awareness, legal work, and policy work.
Convert your Fedora Silverblue to HTPC with Kodi
Ever wanted to create a HTPC from old computer laying around. Or just have some spare time and want to try something new. This article could be just for you. It will show you the step by step process to convert a Fedora Silverblue to a fully fledged HTPC. What is Fedora Silverblue, Kodi and […]
Top 5 podcasts for Linux news and tips
Like many Linux enthusiasts, I listen to a lot of podcasts. I find my daily commute is the best time to get some time to myself and catch up on the latest tech news. Over the years, I have subscribed and unsubscribed to more show feeds than I care to think about and have distilled them down to the best of the best.
Here are my top five Linux podcasts I think you should be listening to in 2019, plus a couple of bonus picks.
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Drinking coffee with AWK
The following is based on a true story, although some names and details have been changed.
A long time ago, in a place far away, there was an office. The office did not, for various reasons, buy instant coffee. Some workers in that office got together and decided to institute the "Coffee Corner."
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RPi pseudo-clone features M.2 and PoE HAT support
SinoVoip unvealed a mid-range “Banana Pi BPI-M4” SBC that runs Android 8.1 or Linux or a quad -A53 Realtek RTD1395 SoC plus HDMI, M.2, WiFi/BT, 40-pin GPIO, PoE support, and 5x USB ports. SinoVoip is known for its Allwinner based SBCs, but last year it tried out a Realtek RTD1296 for its Banana Pi BPI-W2 […]
Getting started with the cat command
Cat is a fairly simple tool designed to concatenate and write file(s) to your screen, which is known as standard output (stdout). It is part of the GNU Core Utils released under the GPLv3+ license. You can expect to find it in just about any Linux distribution or other Unix operating environment, such as FreeBSD or Solaris. The simplest use of cat is to show the contents of a file. Here is an example with a file named hello.world:
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How to Install vTiger CRM on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
vTiger CRM is an Open Source Customer Relationship Management software for your business. It is specially designed for ease of use to allow business owners to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with customers throughout the entire process. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install vTiger CRM on Ubuntu 18.04 server.
How to build a WiFi picture frame with a Raspberry Pi
Digital picture frames are really nice because they let you enjoy your photos without having to print them out. Plus, adding and removing digital files is a lot easier than opening a traditional frame and swapping the picture inside when you want to display a new photo. Even so, it's still a bit of overhead to remove your SD card, USB stick, or other storage from a digital picture frame, plug it into your computer, and copy new pictures onto it.
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Odroid-N2 SBC has hexa-core Amlogic S922X and $63 to $79 price
Hardkernel announced an “Odroid-N2” SBC with a Cortex-A73 and -A53 based Amlogic S922X SoC plus 2-4GB DDR4, 4x USB 3.0, HDMI 2.1, an audio DAC, and a 40-pin header. Hardkernel unveiled its open-spec, Ubuntu-ready Odroid-N1 SBC a year ago with a Rockchip RK3399 SoC. Since it was scheduled for June shipment, we included it our […]
3 new ways to contribute code to Ansible
Ansible is the most active community in the configuration management space; according to GitHub's State of the Octoverse report, it was the seventh most contributed project of 2018.
Announcing the 2018 Open Source Yearbook: Download now
The fourth annual Open Source Yearbook looks back at 20 years of open source and rounds up hot new technologies and trends. Get your free PDF download of the 2018 Open Source Yearbook.
SMARC module taps high-end i.MX8 SoC with Linux BSP
The MSC SM2S-IMX8 is a Linux-supported SMARC module with a hexa-core i.MX8 SoC, up to 8GB LPDDR4 and 64GB eMMC, optional WiFi/BT, a dual GbE controller, plus 4K video, SATA III, PCIe, and optional -40 to 85°C. Avnet-owned MSC Technologies offers a variety of SMARC modules including the Intel Apollo Lake based SM2F-AL, the i.MX6 […]
Deploy a Django REST service on Openshift
In a previous article we have seen how to build a “To Do” application using the Django REST Framework. In this article we will look on how we can use Minishift to deploy this application on a local Openshift cluster. Prerequisites This article is the second part of a series, you should make sure that […]
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