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Links 12/02/2023: Another, Likely Final, Linux 6.2 RC



  • GNU/Linux

    • Desktop/Laptop

      • Make Use Of6 Ways elementary OS Improves Accessibility on Linux

        On paper, elementary OS 7 was not a substantial release. The developers didn't drastically overhaul the desktop or introduce game-changing new features. In many ways, elementary OS 7 was about refinement.

        But it's a refinement that Linux needs. These are the little touches that turn a Linux-based OS from being powerful to being approachable. Despite its flaws, elementary OS is one of the most accessible versions of Linux, and here's why.

    • Audiocasts/Shows

      • Open Source Security (Audio Show)Josh Bressers/Open Source Security: Episode 362 – A lesson in Rust from Carol Nichols

        JoshandKurttalk to Carol Nichols about Rust. Carol is an authority on Rust and helps us understand how Rust works, why it’s different. Why Rust doesn’t have the same problems C and C++ have, and what the future of it all could look like. It’s a really fun show with some great questions from Carol along the way.

      • GNU World Order (Audio Show)GNU World Order 499

        **Okteta** hex editor, the **Oxygen** theme files, and the **palapeli** jigsaw

        puzzle emulator from the Slackware **kde** package set.

        shasum -a256=8dfc6fb57a3398c05c0e0f21976ea6952e63a87249af8abd922a57b36e701079

      • Kernel Podcast: S2E2 – 2023/02/12
        Summary

        The latest stable kernel is Linux 6.1.11, released by Greg K-H on February 9th 2023.

        The latest mainline (development) kernel is 6.2-rc7, released on February 5th 2023.

    • Kernel Space

      • Linux mailing listsLinux 6.2-rc8
        The 6.2 series continues to be fairly calm, and the only real reason
        for an rc8 is - as now mentioned several times - just to make up for
        some time during the holiday season. Not that we seem to really have
        needed it, but there was also no real reason to deviate from the plan.
        So here we are. And we did have a few late regression fixes, and a
        couple still pending that will hopefully make it during next week, so
        absolutely no harm done.
        
        

        Most of the discussion I see seems to have already been about future stuff, and I also already have one pull request for the next merge window in my inbox (and I won't mind more if they show up). But in the meantime we did have a scattering of the usual fixes, with networking, GPU and sound drivers being the most noticeable. As is usual.

        But there's other fixes in there too - both smaller driver subsystems and to various other code. See the shortlog below for details.

        Linus
      • Make Use OfLinux Kernel Releases Land, Fixing Frustrating Bugs

        The Linux Kernel Organization has released a number of kernel updates. While these releases aren't particularly groundbreaking, they offer a number of fixes that will make them essential updates for Linux users.

    • Applications

      • Linux Links7 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Internet Radio Apps

        There’s a wide range of free and open source software that lets you listen to internet radio. With so many different possibilities available it’s easy to get lost trying to find the right one for you.

        This article recommends our favourite terminal-based internet radio apps. We only include free and open source software.

      • Linux Links7 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Internet Radio Apps

        This article recommends our favourite terminal-based internet radio apps. Free and open source software only.

      • OMG! LinuxAudacious Music Player Preps Support for PipeWire - OMG! Linux

        Support for the PipeWire audio stack will be available in the next stable release of the lightweight Audacious music player.

        Developers working on the player have issued a beta build of Audacious that ships with optional support for PipeWire via a plugin. Since most Linux distributions, including big-names like Ubuntu and Fedora, default to PipeWire for audio handling this inclusion makes sense.

        Other changes in the Audacious 43 beta include a plugin providing Opus audio decoding, support for Qt 6 and GTK3 (though the client still defaults to GTK2 on Linux), and a number of rough edges smoothed out through bug fixes.

      • Ubuntu HandbookAudacious Music Player 4.3 Beta added PipeWire output & Opus Support

        The lightweight audacious music player announced the beta release of the next v4.3 a few days ago. Usually, the final release will be out in next or next few months with mostly no change since beta. So far, this beta release include the following new features.

      • OMG! Linux’Timer' is a No-Frills Countdown App for Linux - OMG! Linux

        Looking for a Linux timer app? Check out this useful GTK-based utility.

        It’s called Timer and —shock— it’s a timer app for Linux desktops. You can use it to create a countdown in hours, minutes, and seconds.

      • OMG! LinuxCeleste is a Promising New Cloud Sync Client for Linux - OMG! Linux

        Looking for a user-friendly way to sync Google Drive, Dropbox, and Nextcloud files on the Linux desktop?

        Check out Celeste. It’s a promising new file synchronization client for Linux desktops built in Rust and GTK4/libadwaita (meaning it runs fast and looks great).

    • Instructionals/Technical

      • Linux CapableHow to Install Golang on Fedora Linux

        Golang, also known as Go, is a cutting-edge open-source programming language widely used to develop scalable and highly efficient applications. Its concise syntax and ease of use make it a popular choice among developers.

      • Linux CapableHow to Install NVIDIA Drivers on Fedora 37 or 36

        For individuals looking to enhance their gaming or graphic design experience, it is crucial to have the fastest drivers possible. By default, most modern Linux distributions come with open-source Nouveau drivers installed.

      • Network WorldJoining lines of text on Linux | Network World

        There are number of ways to join multiple lines of text and change delimiters if needed. This article shows two of the easier ways to do this and explains the commands.

      • Network WorldManipulating text with awk, gawk and sed | Network World

        The awk, gawk and sed commands on Linux are extremely versatile tools for manipulating text, rearranging columns, generating reports and modifying file content.

      • Make Use OfHow to Install Metasploit on Ubuntu

        Metasploit is one of the most popular network penetration frameworks in the world and allows both newbies and professionals to easily exploit vulnerabilities in a huge variety of software and firmware.

        You can use Metasploit to test your own security, go after bug bounties, or wreak mayhem across the internet. Whatever color hat you're wearing, it's easy to install Metasploit on Ubuntu.

      • Make Use OfHow to Restore SteamOS on the Steam Deck Using Valve’s Recovery Image

        Valve hasn't locked down the Steam Deck, so you're free to modify it however you wish. That also means you're free to break things. What do you do if the situation goes sideways?

        You're in luck—Valve provides a recovery image that makes it easy to get your device back up and running. Here's how to restore SteamOS to its default settings and leave your Deck good as new.

      • Make Use OfHow to Install Rust on Ubuntu (the Easy Way)

        Rust is a programming language mainly associated with software development and is widely used on Ubuntu-enabled desktops. Rust draws its roots from C++ and promotes safety, concurrency, and speed. The programming language has made its niche in technology, especially in memory management.

        You can safely use the language to develop gaming engines, browsers, and operating systems. If you’re an Ubuntu fan, you'll probably want to use Rust on your favorite OS. We'll show you how you can install Rust on Ubuntu.

      • Make Use OfHow to Install a Supervised Home Assistant Server on Ubuntu

        There are two Home Assistant versions that you can install on a regular Linux distro. You can either install the supervised version or choose the non-supervised version of Home Assistant, based on your requirements and experience with Linux.

        While non-supervised installation is quick and easy, the supervised version requires several additional steps. But if you want to experience the full power of Home Assistant on Ubuntu or Debian, you must go for the supervised version. Let's see how you can set up a Supervised Home Assistant server on Ubuntu.

      • Make Use OfHow to Install a Desktop Environment/GUI in Ubuntu Server

        If you've just installed Ubuntu Server for the first time, you may want a familiar user interface, perhaps similar to Ubuntu Desktop. Here's how to set up a graphical user interface and install a desktop environment on your Ubuntu server.

      • Make Use OfHow to Access Your Google Drive Account on Ubuntu

        Google Drive provides 15GB of free storage space, making it a good option for backing up and syncing files. Accessing your Google Drive account on Windows and macOS is easy, but using Google Drive on Ubuntu works a little differently.

        It's not hard to access your Google Drive files in Ubuntu; however, you must know how to do it. Here are a few ways to access the coveted Google Drive on your favorite Ubuntu version.

      • Make Use Of6 Ways to Pre-Configure Your Raspberry Pi Installation Before Booting

        Installing an operating system on a Raspberry Pi is straightforward enough, but one element can be frustrating: configuration.

        Network settings, username and password, SSH access, etc., must all be configured once the OS is up and running. Once or twice isn’t so bad, but if you have multiple Pis, or regularly reinstall the operating system, things can get repetitive.

        Wouldn’t it be easier is you could pre-configure the Raspberry Pi OS and get started as soon as it boots? Here are X ways you can do that.

    • Games

    • Desktop Environments/WMs

      • K Desktop Environment/KDE SC/Qt

        • KDEKDE Frameworks 5.103.0

          KDE today announces the release of KDE Frameworks 5.103.0.

          KDE Frameworks are 83 addon libraries to Qt which provide a wide variety of commonly needed functionality in mature, peer reviewed and well tested libraries with friendly licensing terms. For an introduction see the KDE Frameworks release announcement.

          This release is part of a series of planned monthly releases making improvements available to developers in a quick and predictable manner.

      • GNOME Desktop/GTK

        • OMG! LinuxGNOME Devs Working on New Background Apps UI - OMG! Linux

          GNOME devs want to make it easier to monitor and control background apps in GNOME Shell.

          So to this end, they’re exploring a new ‘Background Apps’ feature in the Quick Settings menu.

          Paired with a background app monitoring portal, the effort gives modern Linux apps a graceful way to surface their activity — “hey, I’m doing stuff while you can’t see me” — so users are aware of what’s happening on their system even if all app windows are closed.

          This new ‘background apps’ menu also gives users a way quit apps running in the background without needing to re-open the app, and include a shortcut to the App Settings panel where, if needed, permission to run in the background can be removed.

  • Distributions and Operating Systems

  • Free, Libre, and Open Source Software

    • Events

      • Computer WeeklyOh, Canada - Open Infrastructure Summit gathers

        Not Las Vegas, not Barcelona, not Orlando, not San Francisco and not even France’s nice Nice or London’s ‘OMG that’s too far away’ fabulous ExCeL convention centre.

        This time its Vancouver.

        Pardon? No, no really, the Open Infrastructure Summit (OpenInfra to its friends) is being held June 13-15, 2023, at the Vancouver Convention Centre overlooking Vancouver Harbor.

    • Programming/Development

  • Leftovers

    • France24'It is my duty to give back,' says foreign student helping quake survivors in Turkey

      Nearly a week after the deadly earthquake in southern Turkey, foreign students Abdelaziz, Ahmed Ali, Yassir and Mustafa are helping survivors of the quake in the city of Gaziantep. They say they are happy to give back to the country that has given them so much, and that they have fallen in love with.

    • France24Live: Death toll tops 30,000 in earthquake hit Turkey and Syria

      The death toll from the catastrophic earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria has now reached approximately 33,000 reports stated Sunday, with the UN warning that the final number could rise by "double or more". Also on Sunday, a new UN convoy arrived in Syria to deliver deperately needed international aid. Follow FRANCE 24 for live updates.

    • LRTA dune opens up in southern Lithuania

      Another continental dune will be unveiled in Lithuania’s southern region of Dzūkija.

    • TwinCities Pioneer PressTurkey detains building contractors as quake deaths pass 33K

      Turkish justice officials are targeting more than 130 people allegedly involved in shoddy and illegal construction methods after a pair of earthquakes collapsed thousands of buildings in southeast Turkey and northern Syria six days ago. Rescuers extricated more survivors from the rubble on Sunday, including a pregnant woman and two small children, but the death toll from the quakes also surpassed 33,000. Turkey's justice minister said Sunday that 131 people were being investigated for their alleged responsibility in the construction of buildings that failed to withstand the quakes. He said three were arrested pending trial, seven people were detained and seven other were barred from leaving the country.

    • New York TimesAmnesty in Turkey for Construction Violations Is Scrutinized After Quake

      Survivors and building experts say poor construction most likely exacerbated the scale of the earthquake’s destruction, as the death toll in Turkey and Syria surpassed 33,000 people.

    • The Local SEHow to play office politics in Sweden... and survive

      Most articles on Swedish office culture gush about the lack of hierarchy, the reasonable working hours, and the absence of dog-eat-dog competition. But most newcomers soon realize it's not (always) quite as nice as it appears. Here's how to play Swedish office politics and win.

    • CNNChildren orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future

      A baby began her life surrounded by chaos and devastation this week.

  • Gemini* and Gopher

    • Personal

      • February Update

        So, it's been a few months since an update. Partially because I've been a little busy in my life, but mostly because I ran out of steam. Going forward, I think I will try to write an entry once a month.

        A few things have happened in recent months, some good, some bad. I had a hard time around December particularly. I ran out of medication and, due to a weird mix up, I wasn't able to get an emergency prescription as promised. I got myself so worked up about it, that my Mum ended up intervening and sending what was probably a very scary message for the doctor, warning that it was potentially dangerous if I went without my medication for this long. It must have worked, as they sorted it pretty quickly after that.

      • Family

        I want Knives to have family building, and playing multiple generations of characters, like in King Arthur Pendragon. I don't want rules for it, so I can write an essay, or an example of play, or both. But it's hard to fit it all on one page. Perhaps I should rename this page from "Family" to "Flirting" and write a second page about playing multiple generations of characters.

    • Technical

      • Programming

        • The life-changing magic of git

          Sometimes you have a project or even just a single file in a folder where you want to keep track of different versions. You want to make new versions but be able to rewind time to before you made those versions, or you wanna get suggestions for new versions from other people.

          If you've been blessed enough to not even have to learn what files and folders are yet, you're not gonna be able to follow along, but the good news is that you don't need git. Files and folders are primitive beasts and git makes them less bad.

          A “repo” (short for “repository”) is the nickname for a folder that git can help you store different versions of. It’s not a good idea to have more than one repo per folder so make separate folders for the separate repos.


* Gemini (Primer) links can be opened using Gemini software. It's like the World Wide Web but a lot lighter.



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