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  • GNU/Linux

    • Desktop/Laptop

      • TechRadarLinux is cool now - but why?
        It’s official: Linux distros now run on 3% of global desktops - a figure that even rises to 7%, if we’re counting devices running Chrome OS.

        The news comes courtesy of new Statcounterdata, deriving its findings from tracking code embedded in browsers. Curiously, “desktops” also includes laptops, as it’s difficult to separate them given the nature of the telemetry.

        The past year has seen Windows drop from 76.33% of overall market share to 68.23%, while MacOS has seen a sharp rise from 14.64% to 21.32 percent, leaving Linux, ChromeOS, and the nebulous “unknown” category to make up the remaining 10.5%.

    • Instructionals/Technical

      • Linux Host SupportHow to Install Tar.gz on AlmaLinux 9

        If you are asking what is Tar.gz, then the tar file is an archive that contains files and folders into it, while the gz stands for the compressed file format.

      • FOSSLinuxFix: A Deep Dive into EFI Directory Errors After Grub-Install

        In the Linux environment, encountering errors during or after installing a bootloader like GRUB can be frustrating, especially when it involves the EFI directory. A common error is the 'Cannot Find EFI Directory' after running grub-install. The issue can occur due to several reasons, from incorrect booting mode to issues with the EFI System Partition (ESP). This guide aims to demystify these EFI directory troubles.

      • Own HowToHow to Install Chrome on Arch Linux

        Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browser nowadays, it supports Windows and Linux OSes such as : Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Opensuse.

      • ID RootHow To Install FirewallD on Fedora 38

        In this tutorial, we will show you how to install FirewallD on Fedora 38. As a Fedora 38 user, you have access to a powerful firewall solution called FirewallD. This dynamic and efficient firewall not only provides robust protection but also offers easy configuration and management.

      • ID RootHow To Install Python and PIP on Debian 12

        In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Python and PIP on Debian 12. For those of you who didn’t know, Python, renowned for its readability and ease of use, has become the language of choice for diverse applications, including web development, data analysis, and artificial intelligence.

      • FOSSLinuxHow to install and use the Ping command in Linux

        One of the most fundamental tools for testing and diagnosing network connectivity in any operating system is the Ping command. In Linux, Ping is often used by system administrators and users alike to troubleshoot internet connection problems, check the availability of websites, servers, or devices, or even measure network performance. But how do you install and use it?

      • Linux CapableHow to Install Neovim on Pop!_OS

        In the comprehensive universe of text editors, Neovim emerges as an unrivaled tool. It has gained significant traction among developers for its open-source nature and substantial improvements over Vim. Core to Neovim’s appeal is its key distinguishing features: Recognizing these unique features, installing and mastering Neovim can significantly boost your coding efficiency.

      • Linux CapableHow to Install GitHub Desktop on Pop!_OS [Ed: Don't do it. It's proprietary spyware controlled by a company that attacks GNU/Linux, including Pop!_OS]

        GitHub Desktop, an intuitive platform for managing Git repositories, has won the favor of many developers for its user-friendly interface, ability to simplify complex Git commands, and enhanced productivity through automated tasks. Despite its remarkable features, it’s worth noting that an official version is unavailable for Linux users.

      • dwaves.deFileZilla file assoziation

        the otherwise EXCELLENT (S)FTP client has no per default (GNU Linux) settings for file association. . /usr/bin/pluma %f html /usr/bin/pluma %f txt /usr/bin/pluma %f jpg /usr/bin/gimp %f png /usr/bin/gimp %f bmp /usr/bin/gimp %f webp /usr/bin/gimp %f

      • DebugPointHow to Install Jupyter Notebook in Debian or Ubuntu Linux

        A simple tutorial on how to install Jupyter Notebook in Ubuntu or Debian Linux. Jupyter Notebook is a powerful web-based interactive dev tool which allows you to create and share live code, visualizations, and interactive data.

      • The New StackHadolint: Lint Dockerfiles from the Command Line

        The dirty little secret regarding containers is that it’s not always as easy as you might expect to to be.

      • Linux HintInstall Snort Intrusion Detection System in Ubuntu

        Comprehensive tutorial on how to install and get started with the Snort IDS (Intrusion Detection System) in Debian-based Linux distributions including Ubuntu.

    • Games

    • Desktop Environments/WMs

  • Distributions and Operating Systems

    • BSD

      • DragonFly BSD DigestCoBUG on the 22nd

        The Colorado BSD Users Group (CoBUG) is planning to meet on the 22nd of this month.

    • Gentoo Family

      • ELisp ebuilds good practices

        Check load path

        Some Elisp package compilation failures are caused by not setting the loadpath correctly. It mostly happens when you compile source from a directory that is not the current working directory.

    • SUSE/OpenSUSE

      • Dominique LeuenbergeropenSUSE Tumbleweed – Review of the weeks 2023/27 & 28

        Dear Tumbleweed users and hackers,

        The vacation season is upon us, and the number of requests to Tumbleweed is slightly lower than normal. Nevertheless, there is a constant flow of updates coming your way. Due to my slacking off last week, this review again spans two weeks. In total, 11 snapshots have been published in this time (0701, 0703…0710, 0712, and 0713)

        These 11 snapshots brought you the following changes:

        • GStreamer 1.22.4
        • Network Manager 1.42.8
        • linux-glibc-devel 6.4
        • MariaDB 11.0.2
        • Mozilla Firefox 115.0 & 115.0.1
        • Python 3.11.4 & 3.12.0b3
        • KDE Gear 23.04.3
        • KDE Frameworks 5.108.0
        • GNOME 44.3
        • Linux kernel 6.4.2 (lockdown accidentally not enabled)
        • wine 8.12
        • Protobuf 23.4
    • Fedora Family / IBM

      • Hari RanaOpt-in Telemetry and Asking Users for Feedback May Not Work in Practice

        Telemetry is one of the biggest controversial topics in the Linux community. Many people believe that telemetry is entirely meaningless, because developers can “just” ask their users. Some people also argue that users can opt into telemetry if they want to participate, but most of these users are in consensus that opt-out telemetry shouldn’t be there in the first place.

        However, I don’t believe that asking users or explicitly opting into telemetry helps to a degree where developers and designers can form educated conclusions, as both methods share many issues regarding gathering data accurately. In this article, we’re going to explore the issues around asking users and opting into telemetry, and then I will explain why opt-out telemetry is a better approach to gather accurate data and forming educated conclusions.

      • CentOSOpen To All

        Growing a community and making it easier for folks to contribute is a critical element of success. We are excited by the interest in working with the CentOS project.

        Since Spring 2023, the CentOS Board and members of the community have been working on a set of guidelines to help define what success means for CentOS and its deliverables. Building community and contribution has been a part of the guidelines from day one.

      • Jeff GeerlingI was wrong

        Basically, the GPLv2 says there can be "no restrictions" placed on any use of the source code provided to any user of the software with its license.

        Red Hat's EULA says that Red Hat reserves the right to terminate your business relationship (the Red Hat Subscription) if you redistribute the source code.

        This doesn't restrict your right to share the source code that has been previously provided, since you are still free to do so.

      • Slashdot2023-07-14 [Older] AlmaLinux No Longer Aims For 1:1 Compatibility With RHEL
      • Slashdot2023-07-12 [Older] SUSE Will Fork Red Hat Enterprise Linux
    • Debian Family

      • Sparky GNU/LinuxISO MinimalGUI i686

        There is iso image of Sparky 7.0 MinimalGUI i686 available to download. As you know, Sparky 7 still supports i686 architecture (32 bit), but I created only MinimalCLI (text mode) i686 iso image before.

    • Canonical/Ubuntu Family

      • Ghacks Linux Mint 21.2 has been released: here is what is new
        A new version of the popular Linux distribution Linux Mint is available. Linux Mint 21.2 is available on download servers, but the official website has not been updated to announce the new release.

        Linux Mint 21.2 is the second Linux Mint 21 point release. The original version was released in August 2022 and Linux Mint 21.1 followed in December of the same year.

        Upgrades are, as usually, not enabled yet, but they should not pose problems for most users if the built-in Upgrade Tool is used. Standalone ISO images are already available for all three flavors, Cinnamon, Mate and Xfce, on the official download mirrors.

    • Mobile Systems/Mobile Applications

  • Free, Libre, and Open Source Software

    • David Humphrey: Time vs Size

      I've been thinking about how much I favour measurements in time vs. size and how the shift to a chronological perspective allows me to overcome my fear of engaging with large tasks. This week a few things have overlapped in my mind to reinforce this idea.

      First, during my summer holidays I've been binge-watching the Escape to Rural France YouTube channel, where Dan Preston is restoring a burnt-out château ruin (the Château de Chaumont). € My eldest daughter has long been a fan of various château restoration channels, which is partly why I suspect this series ended up in my YouTube recommendations. € "Dad, you'd love this," and she's right. € I initially watched one episode, then another, and now I'm hooked. € The task he's taken on is enormous, and the hubris and total disregard for practicality is what makes it so engaging.

    • MedevelSiYuan: Self-hosted Note-Taking App for Teams

      A privacy-first, self-hosted, fully open source personal knowledge management software, written in typescript and golang.

    • Open source supports 27% of UK tech economy

      Research from OpenUK, a not-for-profit representing the British open source market, found that the sector contributed an estimated €£13.59bn to the UK economy in 2022. The tech sector as a whole contributed €£50.71bn to the UK economy, according to government figures.

      Open source refers to tech projects that rely on open collaboration and transparency from communities of developers.

      The UK has produced a number of notable firms in the sector, including Canonical, which developed the Linux-based operating system Ubuntu.

    • SaaS/Back End/Databases

      • PostgreSQLHigh-Performance SQL Cluster Engine PGSpider 3.1.0 released

        We have just released PGSpider v3.1.0.

        PGSpider is High-Performance SQL Cluster Engine for distributed big data.
        PGSpider can access a number of data sources using Foreign Data Wrapper(FDW) and retrieves the distributed data source vertically.
        Usage of PGSpider is the same as PostgreSQL. You can use any client applications such as libpq and psql.

    • Content Management Systems (CMS)

      • WordPressDesigned with WordPress

        The Gutenberg project has aimed to revolutionize how we manage web content as much as Johannes Gutenberg did the printed word. The project’s roadmap is comprised of four unique phases: With the upcoming release of WordPress 6.3, Phase 2 of the Gutenberg project is coming to a close; a journey worth celebrating. This video is […]

      • WordPressPeople of WordPress: Allison Dye

        The People of WordPress goes to the US to feature Allison Dye, who uses the software in her work and disability-advocacy.

    • Programming/Development

      • HackadayAsk Hackaday: Learn Assembly First, Last, Or Never?

        A few days ago, I ran into an online post where someone pointed out the book “Learn to Program with Assembly” and asked if anyone had ever learned assembly language as a first programming language. I had to smile because, if you are a certain age, your first language may well have been assembly, even if it was assembly for machines that never existed.

      • Python

        • Linux HintPandas Insert Row

          Python provides various functions to insert/add rows in Pandas DataFrame. To add rows in Pandas DataFrame we can use the append() method or loc operator.

        • Linux CapablePython: Generate Random Numbers with Examples

          Python offers built-in capabilities for generating random numbers. This guide will detail these functionalities, providing a range of examples to demonstrate their practical applications. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced programmer, this guide will be useful for understanding and implementing random number generation in Python.

        • Linux CapableUnderstanding the Python List index() Function

          Python is a versatile language with a wide range of built-in functions and methods. One such method is the index() method for lists. This method is used to find the position of an element within a list.

      • Shell/Bash/Zsh/Ksh

        • Linux CapableGuide to ‘Bash if else’ with Examples

          In the realm of programming, decision-making is a fundamental concept. It’s the backbone of logic in any code, and Bash scripting is no exception.

  • Leftovers

    • Ruben SchadeFight or flight mode in your computer chair

      If your job entails sitting or standing at a computer all day, or if you have a home office, how do you orient yourself? Assuming you have a choice.

      I’ve never liked having my desk against a wall, as so much furniture is designed to be. It makes optimum use of limited space, but it means my view away from the computer monitor is of a wall. If you live in a rental, that’s probably going to be a plain white wall devoid of artwork. It’s… grim!



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