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If you're facing the end of Windows 10 and seeking a Linux alternative, the Deepin distro has evolved into something you might like. There's just one catch.

In this article, we will create a Bash script that checks if a specific partition is mounted. If it is not mounted, the script will attempt to mount it and then check again. This is crucial for ensuring that our script, which stores data into the partition, does not fill the system’s disk space when the partition is unavailable. By using this script with cron, we can automate tasks while maintaining system integrity.

The Liberux NEXX is a new smartphone that comes with decent specs and is designed with security and privacy in mind. Using Linux as the OS, the developers also hope to make a statement against the common practice of planned obsolescence and make the smartphone as future proof as possible.

The Raspberry Pi ecosystem boasts an extensive suite of operating systems, ranging from general-purpose distros like Ubuntu and Kali Linux to more specialized OSes like Batocera, LibreELEC, and OpenWRT.

We’ve already covered Raspberry Pi HAT+ boards with multiple M.2 sockets with various keyings including the Geekworm X1004 HAT+, Pineboards HatDrive! AI, and HatDrive! Dual with two sockets, and the Geekworm X1011 with four M.2 Key-M sockets.

The FreeBSD Foundation has begun receiving funding to work on zero-trust builds / reproducible builds. The work will hopefully be wrapped up in time for the major FreeBSD 15.0 release.

The upgrade path for Linux Mint 22.1 is now open! Here's a quick guide to help you out.

VirtualBox 7.1.6 is here with Windows 11 24H2 fixes, Linux kernel updates, enhanced GUI, and improved VM management.

Gaming has come a long way since the early days of Linux when it was far from easy. Still, you can expect to run into some issues, so it’s best to be prepared to you’re ready when you encounter them.

Toradex has introduced a new System on Module family to support projects requiring the SMARC standard. Featuring connectivity, advanced multimedia, and machine learning capabilities, the modules are compatible with Torizon Embedded Linux, offering long-term support and secure remote management.

Wine 10 has been released today as the latest version of this free and open-source compatibility layer that lets you run apps and games developed for Windows systems on Unix-like operating systems.

One of the opensource popular forum software NodeBB, is joining the fediverse. Starting with NodeBB v4.0.0, federation is a core feature.

In addition to the Wine 10.0 stable release today, making the day very exciting as well for Linux gamers is the first official SDL 3.0 release!

Hi, I’m Tapan. As the leader of Firefox’s Search and AI efforts, my mission is to help users find what they are looking for on the web and stay focused on what truly matters. Outside of work, I indulge my geek side by building giant Star Wars Lego sets and sharing weekly leadership insights through my blog, Building Blocks.

Linus Torvalds also announced he would award five random Linux kernel developers with his handmade guitar effect pedals. What, you may ask?

Clapper 0.8, a free and open-source media player, introduces Windows support, plugins for new features, media caching, a revamped UI, and more.

The Debian Long Term Support (LTS) team has released a security update for the 389-ds-base LDAP server, addressing several critical vulnerabilities.

Oracle released VirtualBox 7.1.6 today as the third update to the latest VirtualBox 7.1 series bringing support for the latest Linux kernel, many GUI improvements, and other interesting Linux changes.

Integrating traffic management, policy enforcement, and role-based access control, Red Hat Connectivity Link is a new technology from IBM’s Red Hat business unit that’s aimed at simplifying how enterprises manage application connectivity across distributed cloud environments. The technology is based on the open-source Kuadrant project, which combines traffic routing, security controls, and policy management capabilities that organizations typically handle through separate tools.

Along with recently announcing the Raspberry Pi 500 keyboard computer and the Raspberry Pi 5 16GB (review still forthcoming; the 16GB model only arrived last week), the Raspberry Pi Monitor debuted last month as their first foray into displays.