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Arch Linux-based SystemRescue 11 live Linux toolkit for system rescue and recovery tasks has been released today with a newer kernel, new packages, and various enhancements.

Venturing beyond the well-trodden paths of mainstream distributions, I've delved into the realm of lesser-known alternatives that promise distinctive and inventive approaches in 2024. While your preferences may differ, I invite you to explore my curated list of the top 3 most promising distributions in 2024. Although not universally recognized, these distributions are expected to bring noteworthy contributions marked by genuine creativity. Without prolonging the anticipation, let's dive into their introduction.

Level 3 Support is the highest tier of technical support a hosting company can provide you with. Unlike level 1 or 2, level 3 support can be provided only by the most knowledgeable, skilled, and tenured professionals. Additionally, they need to have extensive knowledge of tools and resources to resolve your issue directly.

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 […]

This is a detailed article we created for new users on how they can get apps and software on their favourite Linux distribution.

EndeavourOS Galileo Neo comes with Linux kernel 6.7.1, an improved installer, and KDE Plasma offline options fixes.

SparkFun has just unveiled the latest addition to its BlueSMiRF lineup – a compact and advanced wireless module that maintains the familiar form-factor of its predecessors. Designed for seamless compatibility, it effortlessly integrates with Arduino boards and other devices featuring 6-pin serial connectors, enhancing its utility in a wide range of applications. According to the […]

Ubuntu 24.04, like its predecessors, supports IPv6 by default. However, there are times when you might need to disable IPv6, whether for compatibility reasons, testing purposes, or specific network requirements. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps to check if IPv6 is enabled on your system, how to disable it, and how to verify that it has been disabled.

It takes more than open source, it takes open standards and consensus Opinion Today, thanks to Android and ChromeOS, Linux is an important end-user operating system. But, before Linux, there were important Unix desktops, although most of them never made it.…

Bryan Poerwo of EndeavourOS announced today the release of the Galileo Neo update to the EndeavourOS Galileo release bringing a new kernel for better hardware support and some bug fixes.

After hitting one billion downloads in May 2023, Flathub, the home of hundreds of apps and games for Linux, reached another huge milestone, one million active users (and growing).

Flathub emerges as Linux's preferred app store with a one million active users milestone.

The release of Linux kernel 6.7 introduces various security features and updates. One notable improvement mentioned in the article is the update to the crypto subsystem, which focuses on reducing the use of insecure and obsolete crypto hashing algorithms. Removing SHA1 support for signing kernel modules or importing X.509 certificates and eliminating MD4 and MD5 hashing raises important security concerns. This highlights the Linux community's commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the robustness of the platform.

PrestaShop is an open-source e-commerce web application written using Symfony PHP framework. It allows you to design, build, and host an online store to sell products, receive payments, and manage all related aspects. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Prestashop on a Rocky Linux 9 server.

Celebrating 2023's successes, Budgie Desktop sets ambitious goals for 2024, focusing on the Wayland transition and Budgie 11.

Gentoo-based Redcore Linux Hardened 2401 rolls out with Linux kernel 6.6, PipeWire by default, and a new Sisyphus backend.

Yazi is billed as a blazingly fast TUI file manager with asynchronous support. This is free and open source software.

Consul is a modern platform for service discovery that allows you to register services via DNS and HTTP interface. It also offers a Service mesh feature that enables secure connections via TLS and provides authorization between services.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to fix the ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error that can happen both when accessing other websites as well as when trying to access your own website. This error shows up when trying to access a webpage and your connection to it gets refused by the server. However, this error can sometimes occur even though the server is not refusing your connection.

Understanding and managing the firewall on your Ubuntu 24.04 system is crucial for ensuring the security and efficiency of your network. A firewall acts as a gatekeeper, controlling inbound and outbound traffic based on predetermined security rules. Ubuntu 24.04 comes equipped with ‘ufw’ (Uncomplicated Firewall), a user-friendly interface for managing iptables, the default firewall tool on Linux. Whether you’re a seasoned system administrator or a curious user, this guide will walk you through the essentials of using the ufw firewall, including installation, configuration, testing, and more.