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Links 10/08/2023: Citus 12.0 and Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS Released



  • GNU/Linux

    • Audiocasts/Shows

      • The BSD Now PodcastBSDNow 519: Telegram from BSDNow

        3 Advantages to Running FreeBSD as Your Server OS, FreeBSD 14 Release Schedule, Stream your OpenBSD desktop audio, DOD KSOS Secure UNIX Operating System Manual, How to limit bandwidth usage with SCP transfers, and more.

    • Applications

      • Linux LinksAmethyst is an Electron-based music player

        Amethyst is billed as a powerful node-based audio player. The aim of the project is quite interesting: to develop a music player in TypeScript to see how far the language can be stretched to prove it’s possible to provide pro-level features. This is mature software.

        Amethyst is published under an open source license.

      • OMG! LinuxXournal++ 1.2.0 Released with Improved PDF Annotating Tools

        A new version of Xournal++ is available to download — and those of you needing to annotate PDFs will find it a particularly appealing update.

      • Linux LinksUseful Tools for Linux Gamers

        We look at useful tools for Linux gamers which help to make their experience breathtaking.

      • TecMintTop 6 Command Line Music Players for Linux Users

        The terminal is usually used to accomplish administrative tasks on a Linux system such as installing packages, configuring services, updating, and upgrading package...

      • Medevel13 Open-source Free Non-destructive Photo Editors For Photographers

        A non-destructive photo editor is a type of photo editing software that allows you to make edits to your images without permanently affecting the original file. It works by creating a separate file that stores the changes made to the image, while the original remains untouched.

      • PostgreSQLCitus 12.0 released!

        Schema-based sharding for PostgreSQL

        Citus 12 adds a new and easy way to scale your Postgres database—schema-based sharding. Unlike row-based sharding, where tables are distributed based on the value in the distribution column, schema-based sharding transparently shards your database by schema name. This new model enables new workloads, that were either hard or impossible to achieve with row-based sharding, most notably microservices and non-homogenous per tenant schemas. So now, you may have a choice based upon the needs of your application—row-based sharding or schema-based sharding.

        In addition to schema-based sharding Citus 12 also includes: [...]

      • Dominic SzablewskiRewriting wipEout

        The source code for the classic PSX launch title wipEout was leaked in 2022. A few month ago I finally sat down to take a look at it. The result is a (nearly) complete rewrite that compiles to Windows, Linux, macOS and WASM.

        Thanks to WASM and WebGL you can play wipEout right in your browser!

        I'm not the only one who embarked on a path to restore the game. To my knowledge, there are two other efforts ongoing: WipEout Phantom Edition and a yet unnamed project by XProger. Both offer more features than my rewrite. If you're on Windows and you just want to enjoy the game, these are the better option.

        However, neither the Phantom Edition nor XProger's version come with the source code. Understandably so. The legality of re-distributing the leaked source is questionable at best.

      • Peter Czanik: The syslog-ng Insider 2023-08: sngbench; 4.3.1 release; syslog-ng 4; Python;

        Dear syslog-ng users,

        This is the 111th issue of syslog-ng Insider, a monthly newsletter that brings you syslog-ng-related news.

    • Instructionals/Technical

      • ID RootHow To Install CodeIgniter on Rocky Linux 9

        In this tutorial, we will show you how to install CodeIgniter on Rocky Linux 9. For those of you who didn’t know, CodeIgniter, a powerful PHP framework, provides developers with a robust platform for building dynamic and feature-rich web applications.

      • ID RootHow To Install SMPlayer on Debian 12

        In this tutorial, we will show you how to install SMPlayer on Debian 12. In today’s digital age, multimedia content surrounds us, from movies and music to online tutorials and presentations. To fully appreciate this rich array of media, having a powerful and versatile media player is essential.

      • ID RootHow to Rename Files on Linux using Terminal

        Renaming files may seem like a simple task, but when dealing with large numbers of files or complex naming conventions, it can quickly become overwhelming. Fortunately, Linux provides a robust solution to this challenge through the command line interface (CLI).

      • ID RootHow To Install VLC Media Player on Debian 12

        In this tutorial, we will show you how to install VLC Media Player on Debian 12. For those of you who didn’t know, VLC Media Player stands as a cornerstone in the world of multimedia playback, offering a feature-rich and versatile platform to enjoy various audio and video formats seamlessly.

      • Linux CapableHow to Install Handbrake on Debian 13/12/11/10

        Handbrake is a renowned open-source tool, celebrated for its prowess in video conversion and transcoding. With its ability to handle a vast array of formats, it has become a staple for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike.

      • Linux CapableHow to Install Audacity Debian 13/12/11/10

        Audacity stands out as a premier open-source digital audio editor, trusted by professionals and hobbyists alike. Its blend of powerful features and intuitive design has cemented its reputation in the audio editing world.

      • ByteXDHow to Connect to a VPS (Linux & Windows) with RDP or SSH

        Connecting remotely to your VPS or dedicated server is an essential skill for managing your online projects...

      • How to Play AMR Audio Files on Ubuntu

        AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate) audio files are a common format used for voice recordings and audio clips, often found in mobile devices.

      • How to Install Metasploit Framework in Kali Linux

        Welcome to the fascinating world of Metasploit in Kali Linux!

      • Make Tech EasierHow to Install the Telegram Desktop App in Linux

        Telegram is a hugely popular messaging client, especially for those interested in privacy. It’s easy to use and widely available for all platforms – Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS all have access to this platform, making it ideal for diverse teams of people. There are a few ways to get Telegram installed on your Linux desktop, so here we take a look at how to install the Telegram desktop app in Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.

      • LinuxiacHow to Keep SSH Session Alive

        Experience hassle-free SSH sessions. Follow our guide to keep your connections alive and eliminate freezing troubles.

      • LinuxStansHow to Install, Set Up and Start Using Scrapy on Ubuntu

        Scrapy is an open-source Python framework used for web scraping. In this tutorial, we’re going to show you how to install, set up, and start using Scrapy on Ubuntu. Requirements For this tutorial, you’ll need: An Ubuntu system.

      • Own HowToHow to install Signal on Linux Mint 21.2 "Victoria"

        Signal is a end-to-end encrypted messaging app that you can use to send encrypted messages to anyone that has a signal account.

        Signal supports Android and IOS but it also supports Windows and Linux.

      • TecAdminHow to Install Google Chrome on Ubuntu 22.04

        Ubuntu 22.04, being a popular Linux distribution, offers a myriad of software packages directly from its repositories. However, certain proprietary software like Google Chrome is not available by default. Fear not, for there are easy methods to get this popular web browser installed.

      • Trend OceansHow To Install Guarda Wallet on Android

        >Whether you’re new to the world of cryptocurrency or a crypto veteran, it’s vital that you have a good crypto wallet on hand. Cryptocurrency has taken the financial world by storm, emerging as a popular asset with the potential to generate lucrative returns.

      • CloudbookletHow to Remove Personal Information from Google
        Learn how to remove personal information from Google with our step-by-step guide.€ Follow these instructions to remove sensitive information like phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses from Google’s search results. Protect your personal details and maintain greater control over your online identity.

      • FOSSLinuxHow to build a media center with Pop!_OS and Kodi

        This guide aims to take you through the process of setting up a media center with Pop!_OS and Kodi, from installation to customization. Whether you're a Linux newbie or an experienced user, these steps will allow you to create a seamless entertainment center tailored to your preferences.

      • FOSSLinuxHow to install Unity on Ubuntu for game development

        Unity Hub is a standalone application designed to streamline your Unity experience. It provides a centralized location for managing multiple Unity versions and projects, making it easier to switch between different setups. Whether you're a seasoned game developer or just starting with Unity, having Unity Hub installed on Ubuntu can be a significant advantage.

      • How to Install and Use Chrome Extensions on Android

        Have you ever felt a tinge of envy when your desktop buddies talked about those nifty Chrome extensions?

      • HowTo ForgeHow to install ONLYOFFICE DocSpace on Ubuntu

        ONLYOFFICE DocSpace is an open-source room-based platform for document collaboration, distributed under AGPL v3.0. In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to install ONLYOFFICE DocSpace Server on Ubuntu using the provided script.

      • Red HatThe benefits of deploying Ansible Automation Platform on AWS

        In this article, you will learn how to use the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform from the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace to automatically provision AWS resources.

      • Linux LinksAlternatives to popular CLI tools: cmp

        This article spotlights alternative tools to cmp, a utility that compares two files of any type and writes the results to the standard output.

      • Linux HandbookLHB Linux Digest #23.12: Process, bc, Proxmox and More

        The Proxmox juggernaut continues in the latest edition of LHB Linux Digest newsletter.

      • OSTechNixA Beginners Guide To Understanding Linux File Permissions

        Gain a deeper understanding of Linux file and directory permissions. Master the chmod command in Linux to change file and directory permissions with our comprehensive guide.

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      • OSTechNixHow To Schedule Tasks Using Linux at Command

        Learn how to use the Linux at command to schedule tasks to run at a later time. Automate one-time tasks like backups, scripts with the at command.

      • TecMintHow to Install Latest Python Version in Ubuntu

        Python is the fastest-growing major general-purpose programming language.

      • TecMintHow to Install Latest Python from Source in Linux

        Several top universities around the globe use Python to introduce students to programming.

      • TecMintHow To Install PIP to Manage Python Packages in Linux

        Pip (recursive acronym for “Pip Installs Packages” or “Pip Installs Python“) is a cross-platform package manager for installing and managing Python packages ...

      • HowTo ForgeHow to Install OpenLDAP Server and LDAP Account Manager on Debian 12

        OpenLDAP is a software implementation of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). This article will guide you through installing the OpenLDAP server on Debian 12 step-by-step. You will also install the LDAP Account Manager or LAM, a PHP web application that can be used to manage the OpenLDAP server.

      • HowTo ForgeHow to Install FileRun on Ubuntu 22.04

        FileRun is an open-source and web-based file-sharing application for Linux based operating system. It is very similar to Google Drive, iCloud, and DrobBox and allows users to share and sync files over the internet.

      • How to Install and Use Flatpak in Linux

        Flatpak is another leading technology (after Snap) that provides a platform-independent framework for packaging, distributing, and running Linux applications. The core applications and related libraries are packaged in containers to provide a consistent and secure environment for applications to run on various Linux distributions.

    • Games

    • Desktop Environments/WMs

      • K Desktop Environment/KDE SC/Qt

        • GSoC'23 July Report | Further Progress on the Moderation Tools #5

          When I sat out to port Dolphin from Phonon to QtMultimedia, I noticed that mouse clicks didn’t reach the event handler that toggled playback. It turns out that in Qt 6, QVideoWidget uses an embedded window for playback. Qt Wayland, unlike the Qt X11 backend, didn’t support the Qt::WindowTransparentForInput flag yet which would have made the video surface click-through. A fix I submitted has just been merged which sets an empty input region on the wl_surface if desired. Another missing workaround Qt applies on X11 is converting text/x-moz-url mime data to an URI list. Firefox uses this proprietary format during drag and drop operations which meant that under Wayland, Qt apps wouldn’t understand links coming from Firefox. On the subject of drag and drop I noticed that KWin wouldn’t send the correct scale factor to drag pixmaps and that QtQuick Item.grabToImage and QQuickDefaultTextureFactory (used when dragging files on the desktop) didn’t actually support high-dpi pixmaps. Fixing all of that is in progress.

      • GNOME Desktop/GTK

        • GNOMEChristian Hergert: Profiling with medium-aged hardware

          I like to keep myself honest by using slower computers regularly to do my job. When things become obnoxious, it reminds me to take a closer look at what’s going on.

          Today, I did some more profiling of 45.beta with a not-too-old-but-still-a-bit-old laptop. It’s the first laptop I received at Red Hat in 2015. X1 Carbon gen3 (5th gen i7), with 8gb RAM. Not amazing by today’s standards, but still pretty good! Surely things will be fine.

          Okay, so first up, after boot, I ssh in from my workstation so I can run sysprof-cli --session-bus --system-bus capture.syscap. Immediately afterwards, I type my login password and hit Enter.

          Things are hanging for quite some time, what does Sysprof say?

  • Distributions and Operating Systems

    • Barry KaulerPassword manager wrapper in tray

      There is now 'pw-tray' which sits in the tray:

      [...]

      ...the snapshot shows KeePassXC in the tray, but the icon on the left is intended to be the only password manager in the tray in the future.

      'pw-tray' is very simple. All it does is run whatever password manager is specified in /usr/local/bin/defaultpasswordmanager.

  • PCLinuxOS/Mageia/Mandriva/OpenMandriva Family

    • PCLOS OfficialKernel Updates

      The following kernels are now available. This is a security update toMitigate speculative RAS overflow on AMD (CPU_SRSO) kernel-6.4.9-pclos1-1-1pclos2023kernel-6.1.44-pclos1-1-1pclos2023kernel-5.4.252-pclos1-1-1pclos2023kernel-5.15.125-pclos1-1-1pclos2023kernel-5.10.189-pclos1-1-1pclos2023

  • SUSE/OpenSUSE

    • SUSE's Corporate BlogSUSE Manager Ansible Integration Becomes Fully Supported

      A few weeks ago, SUSE released SUSE Manager 4.3.7.€  This release includes some notable features:€  Stability. This is the seventh enhancement of SUSE Manager 4.3, which was released in June 2022.€  This means that the solution is rock solid and capable of managing all your Linux distros.€ 

    • Silicon AngleThe power of open source in today’s technology landscape

      In a world that’s increasingly dominated by software, the role of open source in shaping the technology landscape continues to grow. To keep up, open-source giants are reshaping the future of cloud-native environments and telecommunication with evolving products and solutions. SUSE Group is one of these companies...

  • Fedora Family / IBM

    • Jeff GeerlingFork Yeah! Examining open source history after Red Hat's move

      We're at the stage in the Red Hat drama where everyone is consulting history, trying to figure out what parts are being repeated in 2023 after Red Hat effectively locked down the sources used to build RHEL clones.

      One talk linked quite often was Fork Yeah! The Rise and Development of illumos, by Bryan Cantrill over a decade ago. Bryan was a software engineer at Sun, who went over to Oracle after the buyout, then left to join Joyent, and now resides as CTO of Oxide.

      The talk focuses on Sun Microsystem's handling of Solaris and OpenSolaris, both before and after their Oracle acquisition, and the whole talk is worth a listen—so much context about the history of ZFS, Solaris, Illumos, dtrace, and even UNIX and Linux history are contained within.

      But there was one section (around the 32:00 mark) where if you substitute "Red Hat" for "Sun," rhymes with this year's "open source company" drama:

      I went back and looked at some of the mail trails about this and like, "oh, my God!"

    • TechCrunchOracle, SUSE and CIQ launch the Open Enterprise Linux Association amid Red Hat controversy

      The fallout from Red Hat’s recent decision to make it harder to access the source code of its flagship Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) distribution continues. A number of Linux distributions, including Alma Linux, Rocky Linux and Oracle Linux, based their distributions on RHEL. When Red Hat cut off the standard ways they used to get the source code for their distributions, SUSE quickly jumped into the breach with a RHEL fork.

      Today, Oracle, SUSE and CIQ (the commercial entity behind Rocky Linux) are launching a more formal pact in the form of the Open Enterprise Linux Association (OpenELA), which describes itself as a “community repository for enterprise Linux sources.” In the context of the Red Hat saga, OpenELA’s tagline says a lot: “No subscriptions. No passwords. No barriers. Freeloaders welcome.”

    • LinuxiacRocky, Oracle, and SUSE Join Forces against Red Hat in OpenELA

      CIQ, Oracle, and SUSE announced the Open Enterprise Linux Association (OpenELA) formation to support RHEL-based distributions.

      Red Hat’s decision to limit access to its source code is one of the leading events that marked the open-source world this year with a negative sign. It truly shocked the community, causing a storm of disapproving reactions.

  • Canonical/Ubuntu Family

    • Neowin India's Defence Ministry plans to replace Windows with its own Ubuntu-based Maya OS
      India is getting ready to make a major change in its Internet-connected computers in its critical Defence Ministry agency. A new report claims the agency will replace Windows inside all of its Internet-connected PCs with its own operating system.

      The Indian Express reports that the country's Defence Ministry has been developing Maya OS as the replacement for Windows on its PCs. Maya OS is based on Ubuntu, which itself is based on Linux. The article states...

    • 9to5LinuxUbuntu 22.04.3 LTS Released with Linux 6.2 Kernel and Mesa 23.0 Graphics Stacks

      Sticking to the six-month release schedule, Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS is here as an up-to-date installation media for those who wish to install the long-term supported Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) operating system series on new computers without having to download hundreds of updated packages from the repositories after the installation.

      As such, Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS is powered by the Linux 6.2 kernel from the Ubuntu 23.04 (Lunar Lobster) interim release, comes with an updated Mesa graphics stack, namely Mesa 23.0.4, which is a significant update for gamers, as well as all the updated packages and security fixes released since Ubuntu 22.04.2 LTS, which was released on February 23rd, 2023.

    • OMG UbuntuUbuntu 22.04.3 LTS Released with Updated Kernel, Graphics Drivers

      The 3rd point release in the Ubuntu 22.04 LTS series, this update rolls together all of the security patches, bug fixes, and software updates issued to the Jammy Jellyfish since the previous point release, into a shiny new ISO image.

      I.e. it’s a real time saver for those doing a fresh install.

      Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS also includes a new hardware enablement stack (HWE) composed of Linux kernel 6.2 and Mesa 23.0.4 (a sizeable update in itself).

    • Ubuntu Budgie 22.04.03 Released

      We are pleased to announce the release of the next version of our distro, the third 22.04 LTS point release.

      The LTS version is supported for 3 years while the regular releases are supported for 9 months.

      The new release rolls-up various fixes and optimizations by Ubuntu Budgie team, that have been released since the 22.04.2 release in February...

    • Linux Journal5 Reasons To Choose Ubuntu Cinnamon Over Anything Else

      Ubuntu, a popular open-source operating system based on Debian, is known for its ease of use and the variety of flavors it offers. Each flavor comes with a different desktop environment and features, and one of the latest additions to this list is Ubuntu Cinnamon.

      In this article, we will explore five reasons why some users might prefer Ubuntu Cinnamon over other Ubuntu flavors, such as Ubuntu GNOME, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and others.

  • Devices/Embedded

    • Linux GizmosDebix Model C SBC showcases i.MX 93 CPU

      Debix announced today a new Single Board Computer integrating the NXP i.MX93 processor along with the Ethos-U65 microNPU. The SBC includes dual GbE ports, camera support, and various other peripherals.

  • Mobile Systems/Mobile Applications



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