New story! A Simple Overview of GRUB Bootloader Configuration

Understanding the intricacies of the Linux boot process and the GRUB bootloader configuration is essential for system administrators, developers, and Linux enthusiasts who want to harness the full potential of their operating systems.

New story! Fooyin 0.8 Music Player Introduces Advanced Search

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Oct 17, 2024 7:41 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
Fooyin 0.8 Linux music player expands ReplayGain support, adds smart playlist features, and introduces advanced search options.

New story! Open-sourcing of WinAmp goes badly as owners delete entire repo

The owners of WinAmp have just deleted their entire repo one month after uploading the source code to GitHub. Lots of source code, and quite possibly, not all of it theirs. The deletion happened soon after The Register enquired about the seeming inclusion of Shoutcast DNAS code and some Microsoft and Intel codecs.

New story! Turn Your Android Phone into a Ham Radio with this Open-Source Project

A clever hack to make your phone more useful!

New story! Kumquat – An Allwinner V3s embedded system board with isolated CAN, Ethernet and ESP32 for WiFi and Bluetooth

The Kumquat runs on Buildroot Linux with a mainline kernel and can be programmed with various programming languages making it a great alternative to traditional PLCs.

New story! Survival game Valheim adds a new feast mechanic and The Bog Witch in testing

The excellent survival game Valheim is getting ready to expand again, with a new update available for testing that adds in The Bog Witch and a whole new feast mechanic. Valheim has Native Linux support and it's Steam Deck Verified you can buy it on Humble Store or Steam.

New story! 2 Easy Ways to Access Python from R

  • LinuxLinks.com; By Steve Emms (Posted by sde on Oct 17, 2024 1:00 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Linux, Python
This roundup picks the finest software which lets you access Python from R.

New story! Wow, we can play minecraft mobile on Linux PC!

or Minecraft fans, especially the Bedrock edition, the experience of playing on Linux often poses its own challenges. Minecraft Bedrock Edition was originally designed to run on platforms such as Windows, Android, and iOS, making it difficult for Linux users to enjoy it without a special solution.

New story! NVIDIA Posts Linux Patches For GPU Direct RDMA For Device Private Pages

Building off the existing Linux support for GPU Direct RDMA / Peer-To-Peer DMA functionality, a set of patches were posted by NVIDIA today enabling this P2P DMA support to also work for device-private pages.

New story! Bash IF AND: Using the AND Operator in Bash If Statements

In Bash scripting, conditional statements like “if” allow you to execute code based on a given condition. However, there are often cases where you need to check multiple conditions at once, and this is where the AND operator comes in handy. Understanding how to use the AND operator in Bash can make your scripts more powerful and efficient.

New story! FWS-2290 is a Compact Desktop Network Appliance with Intel N97 for Security Solutions

The FWS-2290, recently launched by AAEON, is a desktop network appliance powered by Intel’s N-series processors, specifically the Intel Processor N97. Designed for UTM and VPN applications, it integrates features such as Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology, AES-NI, and Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O.

New story! Wow! Google is Working On Running a Native Linux Terminal App on Your Android Device!

If you use a smartphone, you've probably come across Android or are reading this on a device that has it. At its core, Android is powered by a heavily modified version of the Linux kernel and the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).

New story! How to Open Certain URL Links in Specific Web Browsers

This tutorial shows how to configure Ubuntu or other Linux to redirect certain URLs or domains to specific web browser, while leaving all others open in the default browser.

New story! ATT and Broadcom may settle VMware support case

Fresh filing sees Broadcom admit it discounts deeply – music to the ears of all Virtzilla users coming off contract. AT&T and Broadcom appear to be close to settling their legal dispute over the provision of support services for VMware software.

New story! Intel & AMD Form An x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group

Intel and AMD have jointly announced the creation of an x86 ecosystem advisory group to bring together the two companies as well as other industry leaders -- both companies and individuals such as Linux creator Linus Torvalds.

New story! Unitree G1 and H1 Humanoid Robots Now Available for Ordering

The distributor RobotShop recently featured the Unitree G1 and the more advanced Unitree H1 general-purpose humanoid robots. Both models are equipped with 3D LiDAR and a depth camera for sensing and offer multiple degrees of freedom for mobility. Additionally, the H1 provides an optional upgrade to the Jetson Orin NX for increased computing capabilities.

New story! Nginx Proxy Manager 2.12 Overhauls API Schema and Validation

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Oct 16, 2024 11:54 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
Nginx Proxy Manager 2.12 is now available! Fixes critical CVEs, updates API, and adds new DNS plugins. Here's more on that.

New story! Someone made a Raspberry Pi Proxmox VM manager, and you can too

There's a near-limitless number of uses for a Raspberry Pi, and it's always a blast to see what people are doing with them. While some people get the idea for a project and grab a Raspberry Pi to turn it into a reality, others get the hardware first and then figure out what to do with it.

New story! Why Fedora Is My Favorite Linux Distro for Productivity Tasks

Fedora is a modern and sleek Linux distro designed for workstations. Learn why it's become my go-to system for productivity tasks.

New story! Ubuntu 25.04 Codename Revealed as Development Begins

Ubuntu 24.10 may have only just been released, but development on the next version is getting underway and the codename for Ubuntu 25.04 revealed.

New story! New Linux Variant of FASTCash Malware Targets Payment Switches in ATM Heists

North Korean threat actors have been observed using a Linux variant of a known malware family called FASTCash to steal funds as part of a financially-motivated campaign.

New story! Ubuntu 24.10 Developer Preview Released For Snapdragon X1 Elite Laptops

Following last week's release of Ubuntu 24.10, today Canonical announced a developer preview of an Ubuntu 24.10 Linux build targeting Qualcomm Snapdragon X1 Elite laptops.

New story! The 4 best Linux desktops based on GNOME - and what I most like about each one

I've been a fan of GNOME since the beginning when it was fresh and exciting. Although GNOME still stands as one of the best desktop environments on the market, it doesn't mean there aren't other developers and teams who've figured out how to improve on the OG.

New story! Errands – manage your tasks

  • LinuxLinks.com; By Steve Emms (Posted by sde on Oct 16, 2024 3:03 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Linux, Python
Errands is billed as a “Todo application for those who prefer simplicity”. It’s free and open source software.

New story! Best Linux Distro: How to Choose Guide for Every User

Choosing the best Linux distro can be a daunting task with the sheer variety of options available. Whether you’re a beginner looking for the best Linux desktop distro, an intermediate user wanting more control, or a power user seeking the best Linux flavor, there is something for everyone in the Linux world.

New story! Intel, AMD, team with tech titans for x86 ISA overhaul

  • The Register; By Tobias Mann (Posted by bob on Oct 16, 2024 1:19 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: Intel
Linus Torvalds, Broadcom, Dell, HPE, and Lenovo on the list. The shape of the x86 instruction set architecture (ISA) is evolving. On Tuesday, Intel and AMD announced the formation of an ecosystem advisory group intended to drive greater consistency between the brands' x86 implementations.

New story! MSI MS-CF17 is a 3.5-inch fanless single board computer with Intel Raptor Lake-P SoC

The MSI MS-CF17 is a fanless 3.5-inch single board computer powered by the Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake-P series with options for embedded and industrial SKUs. The MSI MS-CF17 3.5? single-board computer supports the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise operating systems, with Linux support available on request.

New story! VirtualBox 7.1.4 Adds Initial Support for Linux Kernel 6.12 and Other Linux Changes

Oracle released today VirtualBox 7.1.4 as the second maintenance update in the VirtualBox 7.1 series of this powerful, free, open-source, and cross-platform virtualization software for Linux, macOS, Solaris, and Windows.

New story! 5 Windows-Like Linux Distros You Should Try Out

Are you tired of Windows but scared of Linux? But what if Linux looked like Windows and offered a user-friendly terminal-free user experience? Here are five Linux distributions offering a Windows-like experience so you can smoothly make the jump to Linux!

New story! GCC 15 "Stage 1" Feature Development Ending Next Month

Richard Biener of SUSE published a GCC 15.0.0 status report for outlining the current development state of the GCC 15 open-source compiler as it works its way toward the stable GCC 15.1 release in the early months of 2025.

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