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Links 15/06/2023: Big Browser Update in PCLinuxOS



  • GNU/Linux

    • Audiocasts/Shows

      • Tux DigitalLinux Out Loud 66: Hardware Budget

        This week, Linux Out Loud chats about how we work out hardware budgets. Welcome to episode 66 of Linux Out Loud. We fired up our mics, connected those headphones as we searched the community for themes to expound upon. We kept the banter friendly, the conversation somewhat on topic, and had fun doing it.

      • Linux in the Ham ShackLHS Episode #507: Not1MM Deep Dive

        Hello and welcome to the 507th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode we have special guest Mike, K6GTE, to discuss his project called Not1MM.

    • Instructionals/Technical

      • Linux CapableHow to Install ModSecurity 3, Nginx, OWASP CRS on Debian 12/11/10

        ModSecurity, the crown jewel of web application firewalls (WAF), stepped up its game with the release of its third iteration, ModSecurity 3. As a pervasive open-source project, it equips users with the necessary tools to shield applications from a variety of security threats.

      • 240 Linux Keyboard Shortcuts & Terminal Shortcuts (PDF)

        Are you tired of sifting through countless menus and options to perform simple tasks in Linux? In this post, we've compiled a list of Linux keyboard shortcuts that will help you work efficiently and effortlessly.

      • FOSSLinuxMastering the ‘for’ command in Linux with practical examples

        The 'for' command is one of the fundamental building blocks in Linux scripting. It allows you to automate repetitive tasks, making your workflow more efficient and less error-prone. Whether you're a system administrator or a power user, mastering the 'for' command can significantly boost your productivity in Linux.

      • Linux LinksAlternatives to popular CLI tools: time

        This article spotlights alternative tools to time, a simple tool that provides timing statistics about a program run.

      • Linux.orgLFCS – Understanding PXE Boot

        The Preboot Execution Environment (PXE), commonly referred to as 'pixie', is a means to boot from a Network Interface Card (NIC) to the network. Once booted, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server gives an IP Address to it. Configurations from the DHCP Server will cause the PXE client to contact another server for instructions, in this case a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) Server.

        In our case, the file downloaded to the client will be a menu.

      • FOSSLinuxPop!_OS for web developers: Tools, frameworks, and best practices

        As the web development landscape continues to evolve, so do the tools and operating systems that developers use to create dynamic, user-friendly websites and applications. Among various Linux distros, Pop!_OS has emerged as a preferred choice for many web developers, thanks to its robust features and seamless user experience.

      • Linux Shell TipsHow to Set Static IP Address in Ubuntu

        If you're a network administrator or a tech-savvy individual, you're probably aware of the importance of having a static IP address. Unlike a dynamic IP

      • Linux Shell TipsHow to Permanently Set $PATH in Linux

        Unlocking the full potential of your Linux system involves understanding the importance of the $PATH variable, which serves as a roadmap for your operating system

      • Linux Shell TipsHow to Completely Uninstall Java on Ubuntu

        Uninstalling Java from your Ubuntu system may seem like a simple task, but it involves more than just removing the package.

      • Richard W.M. Jones: I booted Linux 292,612 times

        And it only took 21 hours.

        Linux 6.4 has a bug where it hangs on boot, but probably only 1 in 1000 boots (and rarer if using Intel hardware for some reason). It’s surprising to me that no one has noticed this, but I certainly did because our nbdkit tests which use libguestfs were randomly hanging, always at the same place early in booting the libguestfs qemu appliance:

        [    0.070120] Freeing SMP alternatives memory: 48K
    • Games

  • Distributions and Operating Systems

    • PCLinuxOS/Mageia/Mandriva/OpenMandriva Family

      • PCLOS OfficialBig Browser update

        The following Web Browsers are available in the PCLinuxOS Software Center. How many web browsers are in your distribution's software repository? basilisk-browser-2023.05.01-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmbrave-browser-1.52.122-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmcatalyst-browser-3.4.9-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmchromium-browser-113.0.5672.126-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmchromium-ungoogled-browser-114.0.5735.106-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmfalkon-23.04.2-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmfelida-browser-0.2.4-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmfifo-browser-1.2.2-1pclos2022.x86_64.rpmfirefox-114.0.1-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmgoogle-chrome-browser-114.0.5735.133-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmiridium-browser-2022.04.100-1pclos2022.x86_64.rpmlibrewolf-browser-113.0-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmmicrosoft-edge-browser-114.0.1823.43-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmmin-browser-1.27.0-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmnaver-whale-browser-3.21.192.15-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmopera-browser-99.0.4788.65-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmotter-browser-1.0.03-1pclos2022.x86_64.rpmpalemoon-browser-32.2.0-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmpalemoon-browser-gtk3-32.2.0-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmslimjet-browser-39.0.3.0-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmthorium-browser-111.0.5563.111-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmtor-browser-bundle-11.5.8-1pclos2022.x86_64.rpmulaa-browser-114.0.5735.90-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmvivaldi-browser-6.1.3035.75-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmwaterfox-classic-browser-2022.11-1pclos2022.x86_64.rpmwaterfox-G-browser-5.1.8-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpm

    • Debian Family

      • Jonathan Carter: CLUG Talk: Running Debian on a 100Gbps router

        Joe has worked in the internet space for quite some time, and co-founded companies like Teraco, Frogfoot, Amobia, Octotel and Atomic Access. Through all of these he’s done interesting and noteworthy work, which I’ve only seen some glimpses of before in the few moments we’ve interacted at CLUG events.

        It was nice seeing a lot more detail of a project that I wouldn’t even know about if he didn’t give this talk.

      • Russell CokerRussell Coker: Do Not Use …

        When I connect my Desklab USB-C monitor [1] (which has been vastly underused for the last 3 years) into a Linux system the display type is listed as “DO NOT USE – RTK“.

        One of the more informative discussions of this was on Linux Mint forums [2] which revealed that it’s a mapping for an code that shouldn’t be used. So it’s not saying “don’t use this monitor” it’s saying “don’t use this code”. So the Desklab people when they implemented a display with an RTK chipset should have changed the ID field from “RTK” to something representing their use. On Debian the file /usr/share/hwdata/pnp.ids has the IDs and you can grep for RTK in that.

        Also for programmers, please use more descriptive strings than “do not use”, when I was trying to find this on Debian code search [3] it turned up hundreds of pages of results which was more than a human can read through. If the text had been something that would make sense to a user such as “OEM please replace with company name” it would have made it very clear to me (and all the other people searching for this) what it meant and the fact that Desklab had stuffed up. So instead of wondering about this for years before eventually finding the right Google search to find the answer I could have worked it out immediately if the text had been clearer.

    • Canonical/Ubuntu Family

  • Free, Libre, and Open Source Software

  • Leftovers

    • Helsinki TimesHomes are most frequently burglarized during summer and holiday seasons - how to prepare

      Although the number of home burglaries has significantly decreased over the past decade, hundreds of break-ins still occur, especially during the summer months. It is crucial to lock your home, even if it is unoccupied for a short period of time. With the highest probability of burglaries happening in July and August, it is essential to take measures to ensure the security of your home, whether you're simply running errands or embarking on a longer summer vacation.



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