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Links 02/09/2023: PostgreSQL 16 RC1 Released



  • GNU/Linux

    • Server

    • Audiocasts/Shows

    • Kernel Space

      • Linux Plumbers Conference (LPC)Linux Plumbers Conference: Power Management and Thermal Control MC CFP

        The Power Management and Thermal Control microconference focuses on power management and thermal control infrastructure, CPU and device power-management mechanisms, and thermal control methods.

        In particular, we are interested in improving the thermal control infrastructure in the kernel to cover more use cases and utilizing energy-saving opportunities offered by modern hardware in new ways.

        The goal is to facilitate cross-framework and cross-platform discussions that can help improve energy-awareness and thermal control in Linux.

        The current list of topics proposed so far includes the following:

    • Applications

      • Medevelligoogle: Google For Linux Users

        Ligoogle is a search engine designed specifically for Linux users, providing them with a simple, fast, clean, and user-friendly interface. It's a highly efficient search tool that allows users to find the information they need quickly and easily.

      • Linux LinksBest Free and Open Source Software August 2023 Updates

        August 2023 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.

      • Linux Links8 Best Free and Open Source Functions-as-a-Service

        Here are the best Functions-as-a-Service (FaaS) solutions, sometimes known as serverless. Free and open source goodness.

      • MedevelLockKnife: Unlock Old Android Passwords

        LockKnife is a command-line tool written in Bash that helps you recover Android lock screen passwords of an Android device. It is a convenient terminal-based tool that is easy to use with interactive prompts.

        LockKnife supports Android devices with USB debugging enabled and automatically connects to the device using ADB.

      • MedevelEasyspider is a Free Open-source Self-hosted Distributed Web Crawler

        Easy Spider is a fascinating project that was created in 2006 to facilitate distributed web crawling.

    • Instructionals/Technical

      • COBOL Programming on Linux: Installation Guide & First Program

        COBOL (also known as “Common Business-Oriented Language“) is a high-level programming language that first appeared in 1959 to meet the business data processing needs of companies and organizations. It was particularly designed for business applications and handling large-scale data processing, and despite its declining popularity,

      • FOSSLinuxThe ultimate Pop!_OS home server setup guide

        In an age where digital autonomy and personal data control have become paramount, setting up a home server stands out as a wise decision. Leveraging the power and user-friendliness of Pop!_OS for this purpose ensures a smoother journey. Whether you're looking to centralize your files, run web services, or delve into other server-related activities, Pop!_OS offers a versatile foundation.

      • Barry KaulerMysterious inaccessible folder

        Posting about this here, in case anyone else stumbles upon it and wonders what is going on.

        Forum member caramel reported this: [...]

      • Barry KaulerMime handling for Void Linux .xbps packages

        Making a start to support Void Linux .xbps packages in Easy. The *.xbps package file will be recognised, displaying in the file manager with an appropriate icon and action when left-click or right-click offer to install. Here are the commits:

      • VituxCentOS 8 Initial Setup and Basic Configuration

        In this guide, we will show you the CentOS 8 Server initial setup and Basic Configuration after its installation. There are some basic primary configurations that you need to do to ensure the new CentOS 8 server is ready to host your applications and services.

      • APNICMonitoring my home network

        Guest Post: Setting up a home network monitoring stack built with Telegraf, Grafana and Raspberry Pi.

      • Red HatHow we ensure statically linked applications stay that way

        While glibc's highly configurable name€ resolution and character set handling features offer an advantage when it comes to system configuration and installed content, there are limitations when it comes to statically linked applications. This article summarizes the current state, recent improvements, and plans for moving toward truly statically linked applications.

        Although dynamic linking has advantages, making it the default choice for situations where binary compatibility is guaranteed (i.e., many€ Red Hat Enterprise Linux€ components), static linking is still useful in many situations such as: [...]

      • DaemonFC (Ryan Farmer)Theme Windows Application in Wine With .msstyle Files. foobar2000 Looks Better. Spek Accoustic Analysis Tool is in Debian Again. | BaronHK’s Rants

        Theme Windows Application in Wine With .msstyle Files.

        While I was playing around with foobar2000 2.1 Preview builds on Wine in Debian 12 with KDE, I ran into the usual issue trying to display the media library.

      • How To Install PHP Ubuntu

        Welcome to our guide on how to install PHP on Ubuntu. PHP is a popular server-side scripting language that is used to create dynamic and interactive web pages. It is widely supported and compatible with various operating systems, including Ubuntu.

        PHP works in conjunction with a web server to process PHP code and generate HTML content, which is then displayed on the user’s web browser. By installing PHP on your Ubuntu system, you’ll be able to run PHP scripts and build dynamic websites or web applications.

      • How To Install PHP 8 On Ubuntu

        PHP is a popular scripting language used for web development. With the release of PHP 8, developers can take advantage of its numerous improvements in performance and features. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing PHP 8 on Ubuntu.

        Ubuntu is a widely used operating system for both servers and desktops. By following this tutorial, you will be able to install PHP 8 on your Ubuntu system, enabling you to leverage the latest enhancements in PHP development.

      • Using Raspberry Pi Pico W For a Bluetooth Low-Energy Application

        With the advent of version 1.5.1, the Raspberry Pi Pico SDK now supports Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) on the Raspberry Pi Pico W development platform. As expected, following the announcement of Bluetooth support, a number of Pico Bluetooth examples based on a port of BlueKitchen’s BTstack became available. The Raspberry Pi Pico SDK ported example code retains the original BTstack C language format. However, most of the BTstack-based Pico Bluetooth examples that can be found in the public domain have been realized in MicroPython or Arduino. With that, the object of this discussion will be to produce a working C-language Pico Bluetooth Low-Energy example developed under Ubuntu 22.04 LTS using Visual Studio Code and the latest Raspberry Pi Pico SDK toolchain. You can obtain the example project source code from the EDTP Electronics download site.

      • How to Mine Bitcoin on Linux

        Bitcoin is a digital currency that has taken the world by storm. Many tech-savvy users are interested in Bitcoin mining, which is the process of earning Bitcoin as a reward for contributing computing power to the Bitcoin network. Bitcoin mining on Linux is possible, but it takes some technical know-how to get started. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know to start mining Bitcoin on Linux.

      • How To Install PHP In Linux

        Installing PHP on a Linux system is a fundamental step to enable web development and server-side scripting capabilities. PHP, which stands for Hypertext Preprocessor, is a popular scripting language used for creating dynamic web pages and applications. With PHP, you can seamlessly integrate server-side code with HTML, enabling you to build robust and interactive websites.

  • Distributions and Operating Systems

    • The Register UKantiX 23: Anarchic for sure, but 'design by committee' isn't always the best for Linux
      The latest release of antiX is Linux how it used to be, in the good way. It's not the friendliest, but it does everything – and, wow, it's fast.

      The "proudly antifascist" antiX project has released its latest edition, based on Debian 12. This release is codenamed Arditi del Popolo – "the People's Daring Ones" – after a 1920s Italian antifascist group formed to oppose Mussolini's regime. antiX is not, as the name might imply, opposed to the X window system: its main editions are graphical, with a choice of environments (although there is a super-minimal, text-only edition if that's what you want).

    • Gentoo Family

      • Genpatches Supported Kernel Versions

        As part of a an effort to streamline developer capacity, the maintainers of gentoo-sources and genpatches have decided to limit past kernel versions to a maximum of 3 years post initial release.

    • Fedora Family / IBM

      • LinuxiacRocky Linux Confirmed to Remain 1:1 Fully Compatible with RHEL

        In a statement about OpenELA, Rocky Linux confirmed its commitment to remaining a 1:1 fully compatible€ drop-in replacement to RHEL.

      • Fabio Alessandro Locati: Red Hat Certified Specialist in Managing Automation with Ansible Automation Platform

        A few weeks ago, I passed the Red Hat EX467 exam, which allowed me to become Red Hat Certified Specialist in Managing Automation with Ansible Automation Platform. As of today, this is the newest Red Hat exam on Ansible. You can notice this from the version of Ansible Automated Platform that this exam uses: 2.2.

        An aspect that is already clear by looking at the objective is that this exam is completely complementary to the EX294 exam.

      • Remi ColletRemi Collet: PHP on the road to the 8.3.0 release

        Version 8.3.0 Release Candidate 1 is released. It's now enter the stabilisation phase for the developers, and the test phase for the users.

        RPMs are available in the php:remi-8.3 stream or in the remi-php83 repository for Enterprise Linux€  7 (RHEL, CentOS) and as Software Collection in the remi-safe repository (or remi for Fedora)



        The repository provides development versions which are not suitable for production usage.

      • Remi ColletRemi Collet: PHP version 8.1.23 and 8.2.10

        RPMs of PHP version 8.2.10 are available in remi-modular repository for€ Fedora ≥ 36 and Enterprise Linux ≥ 8 (RHEL, Alma, CentOS, Rocky...) and in remi-php82 repository for EL 7.

        RPMs of PHP version 8.1.23 are available in remi-modular repository for€ Fedora ≥ 36 and Enterprise Linux ≥ 8 (RHEL, Alma, CentOS, Rocky...) and in remi-php81 repository for EL 7.

      • Fedora MagazineFedora Magazine: Fedora Linux Flatpak cool apps to try for September

        Flatseal is a graphical utility to review and modify permissions from your Flatpak applications. This is one of the most used apps in the flatpak world, it allows you to improve security on flatpak applications. However, it needs to be used with caution because you can make your permissions be too open.

        It’s very simple to use: Simply launch Flatseal, select an application, and modify its permissions. Restart the application after making the changes. If anything goes wrong just press the reset button.

      • Red HatAutomate message queue deployment on JBoss EAP

        For decades now, software projects have relied on messaging APIs to exchange data. In the Java/Java EE ecosystem, this method of asynchronous communication has been standardized by the JMS specification. In many cases, individuals and organizations leverage Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (JBoss EAP) to act as message-oriented middleware (MOM), which facilitates the management of message queues and topics.

        Messaging ensures that no messages are lost as they are transmitted from the client and delivered to interested parties. On top of that, JBoss EAP provides authentication and other security-focused capabilities on top of the management functions.

    • Debian Family

    • Canonical/Ubuntu Family

      • OMG UbuntuI Think Ubuntu 23.10 is Making a Mistake

        Current daily builds of Ubuntu 23.10 only includes a handful of apps by default. These cover only the most basic of basic computing needs. This is the same install everyone gets.

        For anything else the idea is that we, the user, fire up the Software Store (though the new one isn’t included yet) and install what we want ourselves.

        As an idea, it’s not without merit.

        But in practice, I think it’s a potential misstep.

      • Top 10 Best Themes for Ubuntu in 2023



        Ubuntu themes are one of the most popular ways to customize and enhance the look and feel of your Ubuntu desktop. Themes can change the appearance of various elements, such as windows, icons, fonts, colors, sounds, and more. Themes can also improve your user experience by making your desktop more attractive, comfortable, and productive.

        There are many themes available for Ubuntu users, ranging from simple and elegant to colorful and flashy. Some themes are designed to mimic the style of other operating systems, such as Windows or Mac. Some themes are created to offer a unique and original design that reflects your personality and preferences.

        In this article, we will show you the top 10 best themes for Ubuntu in 2023. We have selected these themes based on their popularity, quality, compatibility, and features. We will also provide you with the installation instructions and download links for each theme. So, without further ado, let’s get started!

      • 10 Best Dark Themes for Ubuntu Linux - Asiana Times
    • Devices/Embedded

      • Notebook Check ArmSoM-p2 pro: Banana Pi subsidiary releases tiny Rockchip RK3308B-S powered single-board computer
        ArmSoM has released the p2 pro, stylised as the ArmSoM-p2 pro on its website. Please note that ArmSoM is a Banana Pi subsidiary that produces single-board computers (SBCs) like the BPI-6202 and BPI-CM2. As CNX Software notes, the ArmSoM-p2 pro appears to be a re-branded BPI-P2 Pro, which Banana Pi introduced in March.

        Thus, the ArmSoM-p2 pro is a tiny single-board computer that is only just wide enough to contain a 40-pin GPIO header. Additionally, the board's GPIO header supports ADC, I2C, SPI, UART, twin line out connections and a single SPDIF out. Moreover, the 40-pin header can handle eight microphone inputs or one PDM/I2S input. For reference, the ArmSoM-p2 pro measures 65 x 52.5 mm and weighs 30 g, in part thanks to the following ports...

      • CNX SoftwareESP32-S3-BOX-3 devkit comes with 2.4-inch display, dual microphone, PCIe expansion connector

        Espressif Systems has launched an update to their ESP32-S3-Box development kit for online and offline voice assistants with the ESP32-S3-BOX-3 devkit that still features a 2.4-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 320×240 resolution, two microphones, a built-in speaker, and a USB-C port, but replaces the PMOD connector by a PCIe connector for various expansion modules. The open-source ESP32-S3 development kit is powered by the ESP32-S3 SoC with AI extensions and can be used to implement all sorts of solutions using the company’s ESP-SR, ESP RainMaker, and Matter solutions such as an offline voice assistant, a chatbot powered by ChatGPT, a handheld gaming console, a tiny robot, a Matter-compatible Smart Home hub, and more.

      • ArduinoArduino and AWS team up to bridge hardware and cloud for business

        Today, Arduino officially announced its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), offering a new path for the future of edge hardware and cloud services. The new partnership will provide Arduino products and Arduino Cloud customers more options to integrate AWS into IoT projects.

      • Tom's HardwareRaspberry Pi Pico Powers Handcrafted Wooden Fight Stick

        RealHowl has created a handcrafted case for a custom fightstick that uses a Raspberry Pi Pico as its main controller.

  • Free, Libre, and Open Source Software

    • Web Browsers/Web Servers

      • Mozilla

        • The Register UKFrom browser brat to backend boss: Will WASM win the web wars?

          Beginning in 1995 and for decades after, JavaScript was the only game worth playing when it came to web-based scripting. While incredibly versatile, JavaScript had its limitations, especially regarding performance-intensive tasks. As the web evolved, so did the demand for more power, speed, and flexibility in web applications. Enter WebAssembly (WASM).

        • MozillaMozilla Localization (L10N): Localizer Spotlight: Victor Ibragimov (Tajik locale)

          Hello World!

          My name is Victor Ibragimov, and I am from Dushanbe, Tajikistan (One of Five Central Asia Countries).

          On September 3, 2023, I celebrate my third year as a member of the Mozilla community, starting from September 3, 2020!

        • Ten Four FoxCameron Kaiser: August patch set for TenFourFox

          The next patch set has landed, bringing the TenFourFox security base up to 115ESR. This includes the usual new certificate roots and updates to pins, HSTS and TLDs, as well as applicable security updates such as a full pull-up to the browser's SCTP support (not that this is frequently used in TenFourFox but rather to make future patches a little more tractable). On the bug fix side there is an update to the ATSUI font blocklist (thanks Chris T) and a wallpaper for a JavaScript-related crash on apple.com (thanks roytam1). Finally, basic adblock has been made stricter and is now also targetting invasive fingerprinting scripts. This adds a bit more overhead to checking the origin but that all runs at native C++ speed, and ensures we're less likely to get bogged down running JavaScript that we'd really rather not.

    • SaaS/Back End/Databases

      • PostgreSQLPostgreSQL 16 RC1 Released!

        The PostgreSQL Global Development Group announces that the first release candidate of PostgreSQL 16 is now available for download. As a release candidate, PostgreSQL 16 RC 1 will be mostly identical to the initial release of PostgreSQL 16, though some more fixes may be applied prior to the general availability of PostgreSQL 16.

        The planned date for the general availability of PostgreSQL 16 is September 14, 2023. Please see the "Release Schedule" section for more details.

        Upgrading to PostgreSQL 16 RC 1

        To upgrade to PostgreSQL 16 RC 1 from earlier versions of PostgreSQL, you will need to use a major version upgrade strategy, e.g. pg_upgrade or pg_dump / pg_restore. For more information, please visit the documentation section on upgrading:

        https://www.postgresql.org/docs/16/upgrading.html

    • Programming/Development

      • PHP 8.1.23 Released!

        The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.1.23. This is a bug fix release.

        All PHP 8.1 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

        For source downloads of PHP 8.1.23 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

      • PHP 8.3.0 RC 1 available for testing

        The PHP team is pleased to announce the release of PHP 8.3.0, RC 1. This is the first release candidate, continuing the PHP 8.3 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.



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