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Links 04/09/2023: Qubes OS 4.2.0 RC3 and Xubuntu Development Update



  • GNU/Linux

    • Audiocasts/Shows

    • Applications

    • Instructionals/Technical

      • Trend OceansHow to Fix Unmet dependencies Error During Package Installation or Upgrade

        While upgrading or installing any package, if you are getting an unmet dependencies error, you can resolve it with the given steps.

      • TecMintHow to Install NFS Server and Client on RHEL-based Distributions
      • TecMintHow to Install NFS Server and Client on Ubuntu 22.04
      • Linux HandbookRun a Bash Shell Script in Linux Command Line [Beginner's Tip]

        Running a bash shell script is quite simple. But you also get to learn about running them in the shell instead of subshell in this tutorial.

      • Net2A Beginner’s Guide to Symbolic Links in Linux

        Symbolic links, also known as symlinks or soft links, are special files that point to another file or directory on your system. They are like shortcuts that allow you to access the target file or directory without having to specify the full path.

      • OSTechNixCommand-not-found: Suggest Package Installation For Unavailable Commands In Linux

        The command-not-found utility is an useful utility that suggests you installation of packages when running an unavailable command in Linux.

      • Tom's HardwareHow to Use FreeCAD for 3D Printing

        Create 3D models, edit and repair meshes, and even generate G-code using FreeCAD.

      • Ubuntu HandbookWine Dev 8.15 Released, How to Install it in Ubuntu

        Wine, the popular software library to running Windows apps on Linux and macOS, announced a new development release one day ago. It’s Wine 8.15 that features TEXT print processor support, cycle collection support in MSHTML, and cross-process memory notifications in Wow64.

      • SUSE's Corporate BlogWhat is Linux?

        From humble origins to future aspirations, we spotlight the challenges and milestones that define Linux’s legacy, rooted firmly in the ethos of open-source collaboration.

      • Own HowToHow to install Steam on Ubuntu 23.04 Desktop

        If you've switched to Linux, and you are wondering if you can run Steam and play Steam games on your Linux machine..yes you can!

        All you have to do is Install Steam, download the game you like, and play it.

      • It's FOSSBoot From a USB Drive in VirtualBox in Linux

        You can use a live Linux USB with virtual machines in VirtualBox. It saves you the annoyance of rebooting your host machine.

      • TecAdminWhere are the PostgreSQL Configuration Files

        When it comes to configuring and optimizing PostgreSQL, understanding the location and purpose of its configuration files is paramount. These files dictate how the PostgreSQL server operates, how it connects with client applications, and many other aspects of database behavior.

      • Red HatHow to use dynamic inventories in Ansible Automation

        Dynamic inventories in the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform revolutionize the way to manage infrastructure in the cloud. Instead of relying on static inventories that require manual updates when virtual machines (VMs) are launched, terminated, or replaced, dynamic inventories automatically discover and run VMs across any cloud provider. This means that when you delete an old VM and launch a new one, Ansible Automation Platform€ seamlessly adapts and performs actions on the updated infrastructure without requiring manual intervention.

        By harnessing dynamic inventories, the Ansible Automation Platform empowers cloud administrators and DevOps teams to effortlessly manage and orchestrate on-demand cloud resources. This article explores the power of dynamic inventories, focusing on their utilization with AWS as the cloud provider. While applicable to any cloud provider, we showcase seamless AWS infrastructure management using dynamic inventories. We will demonstrate how to create EC2 instances, fetching details with dynamic inventory and running scripts for system health insights. By following these examples, you'll gain hands-on experience in effectively managing and monitoring your cloud infrastructure using dynamic inventories within the Ansible Automation Platform.

      • Kevin NormanGetting the mutant home server gaming in a VM

        This post is the second part in a series I am working on. See the first part here: Home Lab Upgrades: Why This Mutant Motherboard/CPU Combo Could Be the Perfect Solution)

        The biggest most exciting use case for me with my new home server was a virtualised gaming environment. I’ve always wanted a living room gaming PC, but didn’t want to have a PC just for that purpose. I’ve had a home server of some sort for the last couple years, usually running some Docker containers, and I always wondered if one day, I could run Windows in a VM, with a graphics card. I can confirm that, yes, it is possible, and it works absolutely great. Before I discuss how to set this up, Let’s discuss what it’s like.

      • Own HowToHow to fix bash: curl: command not found on Linux

        curl is a command line app that allows you to transfer data from your terminal. You can use curl for example to download an app.

      • LinuxTechiHow to Assign Static IP Address on Debian 12

        In this blog post, we will show you how to assign static ip address on Debian 12. In the world of Linux, Debian remains one of the most popular distributions, known for its stability and versatility.

      • idroot

        • ID RootHow To Install Ntopng on Debian 12

          In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Ntopng on Debian 12. In today’s digitally interconnected world, network monitoring has become an indispensable part of managing and securing your systems. Ntopng, a powerful open-source network monitoring tool, provides deep insights into your network traffic and helps you make informed decisions.

        • ID RootDifferences Between Oracle JDK and OpenJDK

          Java, an omnipresent programming language in the software industry, has entrenched itself in countless applications and systems. When developing Java applications on Linux, one critical decision emerges: the choice of a Java Development Kit (JDK). Two prominent options stand before developers—Oracle JDK and OpenJDK.

    • WINE or Emulation

      • 9to5LinuxDXVK 2.3 Improves Performance in Tomb Raider Anniversary and Fixes Many Bugs

        DXVK 2.3 is here almost four months after DXVK 2.2 to improve the presentation functionality by signaling frame latency events when an image is actually being presented, but only if the VK_KHR_present_wait Vulkan extension is supported and vertical synchronization is enabled. On Linux, this requires Gamescope.

        According to the release notes, this functionality is also used to more accurately report the number of frames that are actually being presented via DXGI frame statistics. Additionally, on systems where the VK_EXT_swapchain_maintenance1 Vulkan extension is supported, there’s no longer a need for recreating the Vulkan swap chain to enable and disable vertical synchronization.

    • Desktop Environments/WMs

      • K Desktop Environment/KDE SC/Qt

        • Harald SitterDebugging App Crashes on Windows [Ed: KDE wasting time and resources working for Microsoft]

          The other week the question came up how one can debug an application crash when the Windows Store crash tracking system is unable to produce a usable stack trace.

  • Distributions and Operating Systems

    • New Releases

      • Qubes OS 4.2.0-rc3 is available for testing

        We’re pleased to announce that the third release candidate (RC) for Qubes OS 4.2.0 is now available for testing. The ISO and associated verification files are available on the downloads page.

        Explanation for the early RC

        We announced RC2 approximately one week ago. Normally, RC2 would have been tested for approximately five weeks before we announced RC3. However, RC2 contained several bugs (listed below), some of which prevented certain users from testing it. These bugs have been fixed in RC3. We’ve decided to release RC3 early, as an exception to our usual policy, in order to get these fixes out as quickly as possible so that more users can test 4.2 for longer before the eventual stable release.

        Main changes from RC2 to RC3
    • PCLinuxOS/Mageia/Mandriva/OpenMandriva Family

      • PCLOS OfficialNew Web Browser Updates Available

        chromium-ungoogled-browser-116.0.5845.110-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmmicrosoft-edge-browser-116.0.1938.69-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmvivaldi-browser-6.2.3105.45-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmbrave-browser-1.57.57-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmopera-browser-102.0.4880.29-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmfirefox-117.0-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpmwaterfox-G-browser-5.1.12-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpm

    • SUSE/OpenSUSE

      • SUSE's Corporate BlogSUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5 Public Beta is out!

        We are thrilled to announce the Public Beta of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5! SLE Micro is an ultra-reliable, lightweight operating system purpose built for edge computing. Please check out our Product page to learn more, but for the beta program, please refer to our dedicated beta page.

    • Fedora Family / IBM

      • 9to5LinuxFedora Linux KDE Spin Is Switching to the Calamares Graphical Installer
        Fedora Asahi Remix is using Fedora Project’s KDE Spin as a base, featuring the KDE Plasma desktop environment. Right now, the Fedora KDE Spin is using the Anaconda installer, just like all the other Fedora Linux editions.

        According to the release notes, this functionality is also used to more accurately report the number of frames that are actually being presented via DXGI frame statistics. Additionally, on systems where the VK_EXT_swapchain_maintenance1 Vulkan extension is supported, there’s no longer a need for recreating the Vulkan swap chain to enable and disable vertical synchronization.

      • Fedora ProjectFedora Community Blog: CPE Weekly update – Week 35 2023

        This is a weekly report from the CPE (Community Platform Engineering) Team. If you have any questions or feedback, please respond to this report or contact us on #redhat-cpe channel on libera.chat.

      • Fedora MagazineFedora Magazine: Fedora libostree Post-Installation Setup, Modifications, and Tips and Tricks

        What is Fedora libostree (Silverblue/Kinoite/Sericia)?

        Fedora Linux’s libostree variants such as Fedora Silverblue (GNOME desktop environment) and Fedora Kinoite (KDE desktop environment) as well as Fedora Sericia (Sway window manager) are new variants of Fedora Linux that use the rpm-ostree command to perform atomic upgrades.

        Consider a normal Fedora Linux installation. During an upgrade, a package manager such as DNF grabs the packages, combines them then installs them on your system. A libostree or “image-based” OS, on the other hand, is an immutable system. It fetches the image and “layers” it on top of the current one during an upgrade, providing more robust and reliable system upgrades.

    • Canonical/Ubuntu Family

      • Sean Davis: Xubuntu Development Update September 2023
        September has arrived and cooler days are finally ahead of us in the northern hemisphere. Development on the 23.10 release, "Mantic Minotaur", has been progressing nicely with numerous updates to report.

        Color Emoji Have Arrived

        Font updates made to the desktop-common seed on August 21 added the fonts-noto-color-emoji package to all Ubuntu flavors, including Xubuntu. This enables color emoji in any application using GTK 3 or 4. I&aposve written about color emoji in Xubuntu previously, in case you want to learn more.

      • UbuntuUbuntu Blog: Efficiency redefined: Discover the power of software operators during Operator Day, co-located at KubeCon North America 2023

        Learn to build, deploy, operate and scale applications with software operators

        As a devops engineer or SRE, you’re used to spending hours of your time making sure the applications you manage keep running as smoothly as when they were first deployed. What if you could codify all your operational knowledge so software can run it for you? That’s exactly what software operators are about.€ 

        Software operators encapsulate business logic in reusable software packages that automate every aspect of an application’s lifecycle. Today, they are crucial in the Kubernetes landscape, and an indispensable tool in every SRE / Devops engineer’s toolbox.€  Canonical offers a toolkit to build software operators or charms, and an orchestration engine that enables their deployment, integration and lifecycle management, called Juju.€ 

    • Devices/Embedded

      • 8 Unbelievable Single Board Computer Linux for 2023

        Introducing the mind-blowing world of single board computers and Linux operating systems for the year 2023. Get ready to be amazed by the incredible potential and performance of these 8 unbelievable single board computer Linux variants. Whether you are a tech enthusiast, a hobbyist, or a professional seeking cutting-edge innovation, these remarkable devices are set to redefine the boundaries of what is possible. Discover the latest advancements in computing technology and explore the limitless possibilities that await in the realm of single board computer Linux. Don't miss out on the chance to elevate your projects and experience the future of computing today. Welcome to the 8 Unbelievable Single Board Computer Linux for 2023.

    • Open Hardware/Modding

      • Tom's HardwareBest Raspberry Pi HATs 2023: Expansion Boards for Every Project

        The Raspberry Pi HATs (Hardware Attached on Top) bring tons of extra functionality to your Pi. The best HATs allow you to build a retro gaming machine, develop an A.I., power a robot or just learn about programming.

      • Andrew HutchingsAmiga 1200: Fixing Boot Loop

        Over the weekend, the Amiga 1200 I restored picked up an interesting symptom. It started randomly rebooting, sometimes rebooting many times a minute. This is the diagnosis and repair.

      • Tom's HardwareBest Stemma QT, Grove Add-Ons for Raspberry Pi and Arduino

        Stemma QT and Grove are solderless connections to connect a plethora of different sensors, displays and components to your Raspberry Pi, Arduino or ESP32. We show you the best that we have personally used in projects.

      • Tom's HardwareRaspberry Pi Pico Solar Flower Follows The Light

        Hannu Hell has created a Raspberry Pi Pico-powered flower with solar panels that follows light sources using servo motors.

    • Mobile Systems/Mobile Applications

  • Free, Libre, and Open Source Software

    • SaaS/Back End/Databases

      • PostgreSQLpg_ivm 1.6 released

        IVM Development Group is pleased to announce the release of pg_ivm 1.6.

        Changes since the v1.5.1 release include:

        New feature

        Add EXISTS clause support in IVM (Takuma Hoshiai)

        Correlated subqueries using EXISTS in WHERE clause are supported.

      • PostgreSQLpgvector 0.5.0 Released!

        pgvector, an open-source PostgreSQL extension that provides vector similarity search capabilities, has released v0.5.0. This latest version of pgvector adds a new index type, hnsw, builds using parallel workers for ivfflat index type, improves performance for distance operations, and more. For more information, please see the CHANGELOG for 0.5.0: [...]

    • Productivity Software/LibreOffice/Calligra

      • LibreOffice project and community recap: August 2023

        Here’s our summary of updates, events and activities in the LibreOffice project in the last four weeks – click the links to learn more… We started August by posting the full version of TDF’s Annual Report 2022.

  • Leftovers

  • Environment

  • Finance

  • AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics

  • Censorship/Free Speech

  • Civil Rights/Policing

    • OpenRightsGroupUK Online Safety Bill will mandate dangerous age verification for much of the web

      Under new age verification rules in the UK’s massive Online Safety Bill, all internet platforms with UK users will have to stop minors from accessing ‘harmful’ content, as defined by the UK Parliament.

    • France24Far-right militants in Greece illegally ‘arrest’ migrants they blame for fires

      Two videos posted online on August 23 show Greek members of the extreme right illegally “arresting” migrants in Evros, a Greek region bordering Turkey. The footage shows the militants forcing one group of men to sit in the dirt. Another group of terrified migrants have been crammed into a trailer. While members of the far right have carried out this type of illegal arrest of migrants before, it is rare to have footage of it. The attackers accuse the migrants of being responsible for the widespread fires in the region. These militiamen feel empowered by the political context hostile to migrants, say our Observers.

    • Federal News NetworkUAW’s clash with Big 3 automakers shows off a more confrontational union as strike deadline looms

      A 46% pay raise. A 32-hour week with 40 hours of pay. A restoration of traditional pensions. The demands that a more combative United Auto Workers union has pressed on General Motors, Stellantis and Ford are edging it closer to a strike when its contract ends Sept. 14. The automakers, which are making billions in profits, have dismissed the UAW’s wish list. They argue that its demands are unrealistic at a time of fierce competition as the world shifts from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. The wide gulf between the sides could mean a strike against one or more of the automakers, which could send already-inflated vehicle prices even higher.

    • RFERLAfghan Women On Hunger Strike In Germany To Protest Taliban's 'Gender Apartheid'

      A group of Afghan women's rights activists have launched a hunger strike in Germany to protest against the policies of the ruling Taliban that limit the rights and freedoms of Afghan women.

    • New York TimesA History of Labor Day

      President Grover Cleveland made it a national holiday in 1894, during a crisis over federal efforts to end a strike by railroad workers.

  • Internet Policy/Net Neutrality

  • Monopolies

    • Patents

      • JUVEPanel preview: The judges behind the UPC’s first major hearing [Ed: UPC is illegal and unconstitutional, but JUVE has received bribes to legitimise this crime and keep pushing this utterly absurd agency that shames the EU and helps the EPO spread its corruption]

        Tomorrow, US-based biotechnology company 10x Genomics is seeking a PI against NanoString’s CosMx Spatial Molecular Imager (SMI) instruments and CosMx reagents for RNA detection, over EP 4 108 782 B1. The PI was one of the first ever filed at the UPC (case ID: ACT_459746/2023 UPC_CFI_2/2023).

    • Copyrights

      • New York TimesFolk Implosion Returns With ‘Music for Kids’

        Lou Barlow and John Davis made tracks for the 1995 cultural flashpoint. They split after a 1999 LP, but reunited during the pandemic, and made plans to release more songs.


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