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Links 15/02/2023: Netplan v0.106 and Last of curl 7



  • GNU/Linux

    • UbuntuProject Sputnik retrospective: 10 years of developer laptops with Dell

      10 years ago, Dell and Canonical launched Project Sputnik, an initiative to deliver high-end Dell systems with Ubuntu preinstalled to meet the needs of application developers. Whereas Dell had previously offered lower-end Linux-enabled laptops, this was the first time that customers had access to powerful systems designed specifically for developers.

    • Breaking into the Linux Industry: Tips for Job-Seekers with No Experience - Linux Careers

      In order to break into the Linux industry and secure a job, it is important to understand the job market and what employers are looking for. This involves researching the types of Linux jobs available, the skills and qualifications required, and the companies that are hiring. Additionally, it may be helpful to network with professionals in the field, attend industry events, and join relevant online communities to stay up-to-date on job opportunities and industry trends. By familiarizing yourself with the job market, you will be better equipped to identify opportunities that align with your interests and skills, and make informed decisions about your job search.

    • Audiocasts/Shows

    • Kernel Space

      • LWNLinux 5.10.168

        I'm announcing the release of the 5.10.168 kernel.

        All users of the 5.10 kernel series must upgrade.

        The updated 5.10.y git tree can be found at: git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-stable.git linux-5.10.y and can be browsed at the normal kernel.org git web browser: https://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-s...

        thanks,

        greg k-h

    • Instructionals/Technical

      • TecMintHow to Configure Kernel Parameters Using sysctl Command

        You can configure several parameters or tunables of Linux (the kernel) to control its behavior, either at boot or on demand while the system is running. sysctl is a widely-used command-line utility for modifying or configuring kernel parameters at runtime. You can find the kernel tunables listed under the /proc/sys/ directory.

        It is powered by procfs (proc file system), a pseudo file system in Linux and other Unix-like operating systems that provides an interface to kernel data structures. It presents information about processes and additional system information.

    • Desktop Environments/WMs

      • K Desktop Environment/KDE SC/Qt

        • Introducing The Embedded Terminal on Windows [Ed: Kate would be wiser not to focus on Microsoft's burning platforms with DRM]

          Kate has been supported on Windows for a long time however, we missed one crucial feature on Windows that made it not as good as Kate on Linux. That feature was the built-in terminal. If you are a developer you might have to use the terminal a lot and having a built-in terminal inside your editor can be really helpful and convenient.

  • Distributions and Operating Systems

  • Free, Libre, and Open Source Software

    • Content Management Systems (CMS)

      • Kiwi TCMS: Kiwi TCMS 12.0

        We're happy to celebrate our 14th anniversary with Kiwi TCMS version 12.0!

        IMPORTANT:this is a new major release which contains security related updates,

      • RoseHostingDrupal vs WordPress: What is the Difference? - RoseHosting

        Think of a content management system (CMS) as an engine that brings your website to life. It allows you to build and publish your content without having to code it all from the ground up. In fact, certain content management systems won’t require any coding knowledge such as HTML and CSS.

        Drupal and WordPress are two of the most popular content management systems on the market. Each can help you create engaging content, customize your site’s look and feel, and in turn, help you grow your audience.

        Simply put, the main difference between WordPress and Drupal is that Drupal has more customization features, while WordPress is much easier to use. As two of the most popular CMS platforms, the Drupal vs WordPress comparison is ongoing debate.

        So, which CMS is the best choice for you?

    • FSF

    • Programming/Development

      • Daniel Stenbergcurl 7.88.0 seven stops here

        Welcome to the final and last release in the series seven. The next release is planned and intended to become version 8.

      • Lukas Märdian: Netplan v0.106 is now available

        I’m happy to announce thatNetplanversion 0.106 is now available onGitHuband is soon to be deployed into an Ubuntu/Debian/Fedora installation near you! Six months and 65 commits after the previous version, this release is brought to you by 4 free software contributors from around the globe.



        [...]

        Highlights of this release include the newnetplan statuscommand, which queries your system for IP addresses, routes, DNS information, etc… in addition to the Netplan backend renderer (NetworkManager/networkd) in use and the relevant Netplan YAML configuration ID. It displays all this in a nicely formatted way (or alternatively in machine readable YAML/JSON format).

        Furthermore, we implemented aclean libnetplan APIwhich can be used by external tools to parse Netplan configuration, migrated away from non-inclusive language (PR#303) and improved the overallNetplan documentation. Another change that should be noted, is that thematch.macaddressstanza now only matches onPermanentMACAddress=on the systemd-networkd backend, as has been the case on the NetworkManager backend ever since (seePR#278for background information on this slight change in behavior).

      • Python

        • 691 malicious npm packages and 49 PyPI components containing crypto-miners, remote access Trojans discovered [Ed: Microsoft shipping malware through NPM]

          Security researchers have discovered yet another sizable haul of malicious packages on the open source registries npm and PyPI. These packages, which could cause problems if developers downloaded them without realizing it, can be found here. It comes with a number of different packages, all of which contain the same malicious package. go file is a Trojan horse programme that was developed to mine cryptocurrency on Linux computers. According to Sonatype, sixteen of these were able to be traced back to the same actor known as trendava, who has since been removed from the npm registry.

        • RlangThree strategies to tackle Big Data in R and Python

          While Big Data™ might not be a buzzword anymore, data that’s uncomfortably large is not going anywhere. In this 30 min. screencast I go through three strategies you can use to tackle big data in R and Python. I also briefly cover three tools:

  • Leftovers

    • CS Monitor‘You can’t heal what you don’t reveal’: Archives as a path to justice

      How does history affect the future? The Riverside Church in New York is turning to its archival collections not only for an honest assessment of its past but also for guidance on its next steps.

    • uni Stanfordnavigating futures with christopher losa

      Deep Transformation Network – Artists and Creatives Tuesday, February 21st, 2023.12:00 pm€  to 1:15 pm PST – Online The link to the event is here. THIS WEEK: Join for a discussion to explore maps in nature; maps in a political, cultural, historical context; and to consider how maps are used to navigate near and far […]

      The postnavigating futures with christopher losaappeared first onMAHB.

    • President ErdoÄŸan promises monetary compensation and rapid rebuilding efforts

      Relatives of people deceased in the February 6 earthquake will receive 100 thousand lira, and housing issues will be solved within this year, Türkiye's head of state pledges.

    • Earthquake victims in Diyarbakır unable to obtain basic needs

      Women have difficulty finding hygienic toilets and taking care of their children. One woman who gave birth in a tent struggles to obtain medicine.

    • Computers Are Bad2023-02-14 something up there pt I

      Over the last few weeks, there has been an astounding increase in the number of objects shot down by North American air defense. Little is yet known about some of these objects, but it is clearly one of the more dramatic UFO turns in recent memory. Some of the mystery is simply the fog of war, and the time it takes for defense organizations to collect and publicize information. I think that much of it, though, is attributable to a few frustrating factors: the limited familiarity most of the public has with the reality of military operations today; the tendency of the most vocal parts of the public to attempt to fit all events into a preconceived theory (often of the more out-of-this-world kind); and the poor job the media has done of contextualizing these events.

      I have writtenonce beforeabout UFOs, and I try not to do it too much for fear of coming off as a crazy person. Still, though, UFOs and their colorful history are one of my greatest interests. Over the last week I have done a lot of yelling at the television and internet comment sections. So here, I am going to attempt something ambitious. I would like to put together for you a possible, even likely, story of the UFO news of the last two years: of AATIP, balloons, and how they all fit together.

    • Neil SelwynSociotechnical harms (notes on Shelby et al. 2022)

      Amid growing concerns over digital ethics, data privacy and algorithmic bias, more attention needs to be paid to the straightforward ‘harms’ that arise from digital technology use in society.

    • Federal News NetworkMan hurt in NYC bike path attack says he wanted death too

      A Belgium man whose wife lost her legs in a terrorist attack on a New York City bike path that killed eight people five years ago says he contemplated suicide after he had largely recovered from his physical wounds. Aristide Melissas testified in Manhattan federal court Tuesday to aid the government's quest to win a death sentence for Sayfullo Saipov. Saipov was convicted in late January of charges in the Oct. 31, 2017, attack. He drove a rental truck on a lower Manhattan bike path along the Hudson River at high speed. Afterward, he boasted that he had hoped to kill more people.

    • Federal News NetworkDave Hollis, Disney exec turned self-help author, dies at 47

      Dave Hollis, who left his post as a Disney executive to help his wife run a successful lifestyle empire, has died at his home in Texas. He was 47. A justice of the peace in Hays County says Hollis was pronounced dead Sunday afternoon at his home in Dripping Springs, a city on the outskirts of Austin. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. Hollis left his job at Disney in 2018 to join his then-wife Rachel Hollis' venture. The parents of four moved from Los Angeles to Texas, collaborated on livestreams, podcasts and organized life-affirming conferences. Rachel Hollis announced on Instagram in 2020 that they were ending their marriage.

    • CNNDeadly earthquake leaves deep chasm in middle of olive grove

      An olive grove in Turkey's Hatay province was split in two during last week's devastating earthquake, creating a 130-foot-deep canyon.

    • CNNWoman asks 'what day is it?' when pulled from the rubble 228 hours after earthquake
  • Gemini* and Gopher

    • Personal

      • The Nile is nice this time of year

        On Friday, February 3^rd, I broke my glasses [1]. I was out and someone complemented me on my shades. I pointed out that they were just clip on shades, but I went further to show that my glasses were flexible. That's when I snapped off the left arm of my glasses at the hinge. In retrospect, I should not have done that.

        But they were nineteen years old. And it was clear to Bunny that I needed new glasses anyway. As she keeps pointing out, my glasses would slowly creep down my face, but that was only to keep things in focus. It had nothing to do with my eye sight changing.

      • Album #177: Let's Get It On

        Let's Get It On is such a strong track to start this album out. You've probably heard it before, but if you're anything like me, not enough for that familiarity to take away from what a great song it is. Even if it's been used as a jokey song on a soundtrack to imply some characters are going to get it on, it still works.

    • Technical

      • Updates to Zond

        My capsule generator, Zond, has been serving me well for quite a while now and hasn't really required much in the way of maintenance or new features. Nevertheless, I'm always looking for ways to streamline workflows wherever possible, as well as ways to improve a codebase.


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



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