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Links 16/06/2023: PL/Java 1.6.5 and Citus 11.3 Released



  • GNU/Linux

    • Applications

    • Instructionals/Technical

      • How to install Wireguard VPN in Debian?

        WireGuard€® is an extremely simple, fast and modern VPN that uses state-of-the-art cryptography. Its goal is to be faster and simpler than other implementations like IPSec and OpenVPN.

      • CitizixHow to run yugabytedb in docker and docker-compose

        YugabyteDB is a PostgreSQL-compatible Open-Source Distributed SQL database. It adds horizontal scalability to applications built for PostgreSQL. It offers all the benefits of a typical relational database (e.g. SQL, strong consistency, ACID transactions) with the advantages of a globally-distributed auto-sharded database system (e.g., NoSQL document databases).

      • It's UbuntuHow To Encrypt A Drive In Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

        Last Updated on June 15, 2023 by itsubuntu Step by step to encrypt a drive in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS In this tutorial post,we will show you the step by step guide to encrypt a drive in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS after the installation of the Ubuntu in your Laptop or Desktop.

      • Linux Host SupportHow to Install ProcessWire CMS on Ubuntu 22.04

        In this tutorial, we will show you how to install ProcessWire CMS on Ubuntu 22.04 OS. ProcessWire is a free, open-source content management system written in PHP. It offers many features such as jQuery-styled API, scaling, templates, multi languages, drag-and-drop page lists, and many more that are largely used for developing websites and applications.

      • How to install default Ubuntu 22.04’s desktop environment?

        Those who are using Ubuntu 22.04 Server Linux and want to install its default Ubuntu Desktop environment then here are the step to follow: Ubuntu 22.04 which is also known as Jammy JellyFish is the long-term version and successor of Ubuntu 20.04.

      • Linux CapableHow to Install Okular on Linux Mint 21/20

        If you’re a Linux Mint user in the market for a multifunctional, cross-platform document viewer, look no further than Okular. Created as a part of the KDE project, Okular combines a rich suite of features and a wide range of supported formats, setting it apart from a simple document viewer.

      • Linux CapableHow to Install Kdenlive on Linux Mint 21/20

        Kdenlive, standing for KDE Non-Linear Video Editor, is a sophisticated software that has proven its mettle in the realm of video editing. Utilizing the Qt and KDE frameworks, Kdenlive benefits from the power and flexibility of the open-source community.

      • RoseHostingHow to Install XWiki on Debian 11

        In this blog post, we are going to explain to you in step-by-step detail how to install XWiki on Debian...

      • Linux CapableHow to Install Joplin on Linux Mint 21/20

        In the ever-evolving world of technology, keeping track of ideas, reminders, and digital content can become a daunting task. Enter Joplin, a versatile, open-source application for note-taking and to-do management. With Joplin, your digital notes are secured, organized, and easily accessible, revolutionizing your productivity landscape.

      • DebugPointHow to Install Microsoft Edge Browser in Ubuntu and Other Linux [Ed: This is malware that steals all your passwords without consent. Do not even install it.]

        This guide explains the steps required to install Microsoft Edge Browser in Ubuntu and Other Linux. We explain both graphical and CLI / command line methods.

  • Distributions and Operating Systems

  • Free, Libre, and Open Source Software

    • SaaS/Back End/Databases

      • PostgreSQLPostgreSQL Conference Europe 2023 Call for Papers

        PostgreSQL Conference Europe 2023 will take place in Prague, Czechia, on December 12–15, 2023. Our Call for Papers is now open.

        We are accepting proposals for talks in English. Each session will last 45 minutes, and may be on any topic related to PostgreSQL. The submission deadline is September the 1st 23:59:59 CEST. Selected speakers will be notified before September 28th, 2023.

      • TecAdminHow to Create Users in PostgreSQL

        When managing a PostgreSQL database, the process of creating and managing users is a fundamental task. This article will cover everything from creating a basic user to creating a superuser, as well as setting passwords, permissions, and more.

      • PostgreSQLCloudNativePG 1.20.1, 1.19.3 and 1.18.5 Released!

        The CloudNativePG Community has released a new update for the supported 1.20, 1.19 and 1.18 versions of the CloudNativePG Operator.

        Versions 1.20.1, 1.19.3 and 1.18.5 are patch releases containing a few bug fixes and minor enhancements, including: [..]

      • PostgreSQLPL/Java 1.6.5 released

        1.6.5 is the latest PL/Java release, bringing functions, triggers, aggregates, types, operators, etc. in Java to PostgreSQL (15 back to 9.5). PL/Java 1.6.5 will build and operate with Java versions 9 through (so far) 20. It need not operate with the same Java version used to build it, and can run application code ranging from pre-Java-9 legacy code, to code using the latest features of the Java version present at run time.

        1.6.5 adds support for PostgreSQL 15, fixes several bugs, and will now permit methods declared on interfaces as well as on classes. More on some selected changes may be found below.

      • PostgreSQLCitus 11.3 Released!
        Tenant monitoring in Citus 11.3

        Now you can monitor the tenants of your multi-tenant SaaS application. Use citus_stat_tenants to quickly locate the noisy neighbor in your cluster. Also in 11.3, execute shard moves in parallel from different co-location groups, and MERGE between co-located, distributed tables. Plus improved metadata syncing for very large numbers of tables. Read Marco’s blog post for all the info. Or if you’re more interested in the code you can check out the Citus database GitHub repo (feel free to give the project a star to show support :).)

    • Programming/Development

      • Andy Wingo: parallel futures in mobile application development
        Good morning, hackers. Today I'd like to pick up my series on mobile application development. To recap, we looked at:

        • Ionic/Capacitor, which makes mobile app development more like web app development;

        • React Native, a flavor of React that renders to platform-native UI components rather than the Web, with ahead-of-time compilation of JavaScript;

        • NativeScript, which exposes all platform capabilities directly to JavaScript and lets users layer their preferred framework on top;

        • Flutter, which bypasses the platform's native UI components to render directly using the GPU, and uses Dart instead of JavaScript/TypeScript; and

        • Ark, which is Flutter-like in its rendering, but programmed via a dialect of TypeScript, with its own multi-tier compilation and distribution pipeline.

        Taking a step back, with the exception of Ark which has a special relationship to HarmonyOS and Huawei, these frameworks are all layers on top of what is provided by Android or iOS. Why would you do that?

      • ThunderbirdMozilla Thunderbird: Thunderbird for Android / K-9 Mail: May 2023 Progress Report

        As announced in the progress report for the€ previous month, in May we mostly worked on a new account setup experience. To learn more about that and what else has happened in the world of K-9 Mail as it evolves to Thunderbird For Android, read on.

        [This month’s progress report was co-written by cketti and Wolf]

        The Revamped Account Setup UI

        In our continued efforts to enhance the user experience, we have redesigned the account setup UI. This is the first point of contact for our users and we wanted to ensure it is as intuitive and straightforward as possible. We integrate Thunderbird’s Autoconfiguration for seamless email account setup, start the transition of our app’s UI from XML Android layouts to Jetpack Compose, and adopt Atomic Design principles for a cohesive, intuitive design.

        At the heart of this transformation is the integration of Thunderbird Autoconfig. This system enables automatic configuration of most email accounts, simplifying the user experience by making the connection to email servers effortless. Users only need to enter their email address and the server settings are obtained via multiple methods. They can be sourced from a central database (ISPDB), retrieved directly from ISPs through a configuration server, drawn from provided configuration files. In cases where these methods are unsuccessful, the configuration is derived from common server names. If all else fails, manual configuration is always available. With this powerful tool, setting up an email account becomes a breeze.

        Our redesigned account setup UI has been written using Jetpack Compose. Although XML layouts have long been the standard for building Android UIs, the Android ecosystem is transitioning towards Jetpack Compose as the new norm. This declarative UI toolkit has enabled us to build UIs more efficiently, with less boilerplate code and reduced likelihood of bugs. Jetpack Compose defines UI elements as composable functions written in Kotlin code. This results in more intuitive, expressive, and readable components and promotes the reuse of UI components, streamlining the UI design process. This aligns well with the implementation of our new design system.

      • John GoerzenJohn Goerzen: Using git-annex for Data Archiving

        In my recent post about data archiving to removable media, I laid out the difference between backing up and archiving, and also said I’d evaluate git-annex and dar. This post evaluates git-annex. The next will look at dar, and then I’ll make a comparison post.

        What is git-annex?

  • Leftovers

    • Ruben SchadeRaising voices on video calls

      I’ve been fascinated by this global shift towards mass remote work since Covid, and how we’ve adapted to video conferencing calls being a normal, routine, and expected part of so many of our lives.

      I wrote back in 2020 about a study that indicated that video calls place a higher cognitive overhead on participants than phone calls, and that we don’t deal with latency well. I’ve witnessed the horror of one where Zoom’s mute button didn’t work, and others have responded with glee when a video conferencing service (pardon, product!) goes down. They’ve even changed the perception of work.

    • The Straits TimesHired to steal ‘em all: Man in Japan arrested for stealing 1,500 Pokemon cards worth $11k

      Japan has been hit by a crime spree involving Pokemon cards, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars.



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