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The rapture of the black T-shirt brigade was very short indeed. The kernel 6.6.6 version number delighted many a black-clad open source fan, but not for long. It's already been replaced with a more neighborly 6.6.7.…

Craft is an open-source, flexible, and feature-rich content management system for developers and content authors. This post will explain how to install Craft CMS with Apache and Let's Encrypt SSL on Ubuntu 22.04.

39% of workers in the US are freelancers. This isn’t necessarily your full time job, but can also be your passion project, your hobby, your second job, your side hustle or other. The rise in remote work and the creator economy have made freelancing easier than ever. Credit: Yahoo Finance But with freelancing, solopreneurs are […]

In the realm of technology, the fusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Linux operating system marks a significant milestone. Linux AI Assistants, leveraging the power of conversational AI, are transforming the landscape of productivity and assistance. This article delves into the intricacies of these assistants, unraveling their capabilities, applications, and the potential they hold in our increasingly digital world.

A mis-merged patch causing corruption on ext4 volumes is to blame. The Debian maintainers have identified a problem in kernel 6.1 that can cause corruption on ext4 volumes. As a result, the planned 12.3 release won't happen.…

Irish software projects gear up for latest iterations. Devs at well-loved distros Mint and Zorin are hard at work, with Mint 21.3 expected before the holidays, although Zorin OS 17 may take a little longer. Their respective betas show both are shaping up nicely and boast attractive desktops.…

Netdata is an open-source, extensible, and real-time monitoring system for servers, containers, and applications. Follow our guide to install Netdata with Nginx as a reverse proxy on the AlmaLinux 9 server.

Welcome to the exciting world of overclocking, a realm where the limits of computer hardware are pushed for greater performance. Particularly in the context of Linux, a versatile and powerful operating system, overclocking can unlock potential that many users may not realize exists. This article aims to guide you through the process of safely and effectively overclocking your Linux system to achieve maximum performance.

Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is a desktop-sharing protocol allowing you to control a computer remotely using the VNC client software. In this guide, I'll show you step-by-step how to install VNC Server on the Debian 12 server.

Config Server Security and Firewall (CSF) is an iptables-based firewall that provides high-level security to the Linux system. This tutorial teaches you how to install and manage CSF on a Rocky Linux 9 server.

This is release 0b11111111 (0xFF) – what could possibly go wrong? The 255th version of systemd is here, banishing support for split and unmerged /usr directories but enriching its UKI boot support.…

Syncthing is a secure and open-source file synchronization program for multiple platforms, such as Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Solaris, Darwin and BSD. In this tutorial, I will show you how to install Syncthing on a Ubuntu 22.04 server.

At Open Source Summit Japan, Linux developer Greg Kroah-Hartman recaps the current state and future challenges of kernel security, including the specter of government regulation and the essential pain of unceasing updates.

In Mozilla’s annual report we discuss how diversification is one of our main goals — investing in new features, new products and new companies. The team that works on Mozilla’s innovation projects are constantly working on innovation projects at various stages of development, including many that are exploring the vast AI opportunities out there. In […]

In the digital age, the security of sensitive information is paramount. Encryption is a critical tool in protecting data from unauthorized access. Among encryption tools, GnuPG (GPG) stands out for its robustness and versatility. This article delves into the world of GPG, guiding you through the process of encrypting and securely transferring files.

Insights tool aims to simplify conversion process, but it'll probably cost you. Red Hat has suggested that if customers are worried about the impending end of life for CentOS 7, they might wish to migrate to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) via its Insights service.…

There are still good, modern, graphical text editors that are not Electron-based One of the best FOSS text editors for Windows, Notepad++, is turning 20, while cross platform Geany just hit version 2.0 as it turns 18 years old.…

The Tokay Lite is described as an Edge AI camera, ideal for various applications like security, wildlife monitoring, or garden surveillance. It’s an ESP32-based development board that incorporates TensorFlow support, offering robust features for both hobbyists and professionals. The Tokay Lite appears to be powered by the same ESP32 microcontroller and it’s equipped with the […]

At Open Source Summit Japan, Linux and Git creator Linus Torvalds talked about Rust in Linux, Linux maintainer fatigue, and AI's future role in Linux and open-source development.

Armbian 23.11 Topi, the latest update of the Armbian Linux distribution for single board computers (SBCs), brings a range of enhancements, updates, and fixes. This release focuses on improving functionality and compatibility across a variety of embedded devices, offering new features and support to meet the evolving needs of the SBC community. Armbian: Armbian is […]