Features
Modular Kit
Installer framework Calamares at a glance
Calamares helps you create simplified routines for installing a distribution, but there are some pitfalls, as we explain.
Tutorials – Apache Spark
Highly Parallel Programming with Apache Spark
Churn through lots of data with cluster computing on Apache's Spark platform.
Doubtful Candidate
Qt5-based image viewer PhotoQt
The lean PhotoQt tries to join the ranks of modern image viewers, but it's still not very stable.
Tutorials – CherryTree
Organize Your Life with CherryTree
Work smarter and faster using this hierarchical note-taking app that's packed with power user features.
Data Diviner
Set up a multipurpose home server
Install a home server to make your data omnipresent.
Ranger: Lightning Fast File Management
Stop fiddling around with the mouse or trackpad – do your file management in the terminal, with vi-like key bindings.
No Way!
Secure communication on the Internet with Whonix
The curiosity of various players on the Internet is making anonymity increasingly important. The Debian derivative Whonix offers an easy-to-install, comprehensive solution with a complete virtual work environment to protect your privacy.
Well Packed
Android in an LXC container
Need Android apps in a separate window on the Linux desktop? Anbox is the answer. Unlike common Android emulators, the software relies on LXC containers and kernel namespaces. We tested the pre-alpha version.
New Planet
Devuan – Debian without systemd
In 2014, the Debian project decided to replace the old init system with systemd, but a small group of developers resisted, forking Debian to start the systemd-free Devuan. We decided to take a look at Devuan 1.0.0, the first stable release.
Rescue Mission
Tools for reconstructing deleted data
One false click can quickly delete important data, or even an entire partition. If a backup tool is missing, only a rescue specialist can help.
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