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APT – It’s likely that you’ve typed it hundreds, if not thousands of times. So why not use Nala to make things easier? Nala is a frontend for APT so that you can have prettier output, faster downloads of packages, and a history. Here’s how to use it.

Vecow’s “ESOM-MT-500” module runs Linux on MediaTek’s octa-core -A73 and -A53 i500 SoC with up to 4GB RAM and 16GB eMMC. A dev kit extends the module with 2x LAN, WiFi/BT, HDMI, MIPI-DSI/CSI, 2x USB, and mini-PCIe. Last week when we covered Vecow’s first compute module, the Elkhart Lake powered, Compact Type 6 VCOM-1600, we […]

Images are the fundamental component of docker. In this guide, we will discuss what docker images are, how to build them, how to manage them, and how to use them.

The possibilities for Raspberry Pi projects continue to perpetuate this Pi Day! The beloved single-board computer recently turned ten years old. To celebrate, we put together a list of recent Raspberry Pi tutorials written by members of the Opensource.com community.   read more

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Autodesk AutoCAD is computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting software. It’s used in industry, by architects, project managers, engineers, graphic designers, city planners and other professionals.

Linux kernel development boss Linus Torvalds’ prediction that Linux 5.17 would be released this week “unless something surprising comes up” has come to pass.

The IPFire Project released a new update to their popular IPFire hardened open-source Linux-powered firewall distribution based on the latest long-term supported Linux 5.15 kernel series.

Javier Jardón announced today the general availability of the Release Candidate (RC) milestone of the forthcoming GNOME 42 desktop environment for public testing.

In this article, we’ll explain how to enable Ubuntu Advantage on desktop machines and link it with your Ubuntu LTS installation so that you can enjoy this extended period of support.

The KDE Project announced today the general availability of KDE Frameworks 5.92 as the monthly update for March 2022 of this open-source collection of more than 80 add-on libraries to Qt providing common functionality for the Plasma desktop and related apps.

CVE-2022-0847, aka ‘Dirty Pipe’, describes a vulnerability that allows non-privileged user to inject their data into sensitive read-only files, including SUID processes that execute as root.

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Data logging can be done for various reasons. In a previous article, I wrote about how I monitor the electricity consumption of my household. The Raspberry Pi platform is a perfect match for such applications as it allows communication with many kinds of analog and digital sensors. This article shows how to log the CPU temperature of a Raspberry Pi and create a spreadsheet-based report on demand. Logging the CPU temperature won't require any additional boards or sensors. read more

Axis Communications on Friday published "Roadtest" as their initial patch-set for this new Linux driver testing framework.

One of Windows’ neatest features is PowerToys, Microsoft’s open-source add-on that lets you tweak your Windows desktop to your heart’s content. Being a Linux user, though, doesn’t mean you have to miss out.

I read a lot of books. I especially like to read books about computers, Linux, and the digital world we live in. I also enjoy reading books on the history of computing about and by and the people who helped make this digital world what it is today.

Zorin 16.1 has arrived, marking the first major update of the Linux distribution since August's release. Unashamedly user-friendly, with an interface unlikely to scare off Windows or Mac users, the most eye-catching element of the update is LibreOffice 7.3, replete with better Microsoft Office compatibility, improved performance, and tweaks for dark mode fans.

A list of 5 free suitable alternatives to Microsoft Office with features, comparison and details.

BIVROST unveiled a Linux-ready “Lite5” Mini-STX board based on Advantech’s 9th Gen Coffee Lake powered “SOM-5899” Basic Type 6 module and offering up to 96GB DDR4, 2x GbE, 2x HDMI, 8x USB 3.1 Gen2, and 5x M.2 slots. Poland-based BIVROST, which also offers a Pixelink PL-D755CU-BL industrial USB 3.0 camera, has launched a Mini-STX board […]