Features
Keep All Your Linux Servers in Check
Front Seat
Use the browser-based Cockpit tool to monitor and administer multiple Linux servers without leaving your desk.
Contract Killer
Facebook releases its own OOM implementation
When a Linux system runs out of memory, a special agent, the out-of-memory killer, rushes to its aid. Facebook has now introduced its own OOM killer. What makes it different from its kernel-based counterpart? And what is an OOM killer really?
Wireshark
An Essential Sys Admin and Security Tool
Wireshark fills the gap between security and system administration for those who need to know more about what’s flowing through the wires or over the airwaves in the corporate network.
Migration
A distro for moving from Windows/Mac OS to Linux
If you are looking to migrate from Windows and Mac OS to Linux, but still need Windows compatibility and applications, Zorin OS might be the solution.
Natron Nodes
Natron gives you the power to apply sophisticated effects to your videos, but its node-based interface can be a bit confusing. This tutorial will help you get a grasp on the basics.
Inside Job
Measuring performance with the perf kernel tool
The kernel supports performance analysis with built-in tools via the Linux performance counters subsystem. perf is easy to use and offers a detailed view of performance data.
Trickle
Managing Network Bandwidth
The trickle command-line utility helps you shape network traffic.
Tutorials – Natron
Track Record
Natron allows you to create eye-catching effects and combine different video clips in surprising ways, letting you build up your clips like a pro.
An Open Source Audio Editor and Recorder
Audacity
If you are looking for an audio editing and creation tool, Audacity lets you create and edit professional audio files at no cost, all while using your existing hardware.
Multimeter
Real-time performance monitoring with Netdata
What cannot be measured cannot be improved. Netdata lets you measure almost anything – at least as long as it's about the performance and health of a Linux computer.
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Bottlenecks Discovered by Meta Engineers Lead to Scalability Improvements
Thanks to a small group of engineers at Meta, the Linux kernel module kernfs has been improved, which has led to some serious gains.
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PwnEscape Poses VM Vulnerability
A guest-to-host escape flaw in Linux KVM, named PwnEscape, might be yet another means of attacking Linux.
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Linux Mint 27 Set for a Christmas Release
The developers behind Linux Mint have announced a Christmas release, and it looks like Santa's sack will be brimming with features.
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Is Linus Torvalds Vibe Coding?
The creator of Linux has added AI into his process for Linux kernel development, and it's more than just for debugging.
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openKylin 3.0 Released with Expanded AI Integration
The latest release features a pre-installed AI agent to help perform tasks.
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DigitalOcean Ends Open Source Credits Program
In a change that has surprised many open source developers, DigitalOcean has decided to sunset its Open Source Credits Program.
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Office 365 Available for Testing on Linux via Bottles
Linux users can now test the official Office 365, thanks to Mirko Brombin's work on Bottles.
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Dutch Government Turns to Open Source for Digital Sovereignty
Following in the footsteps of other European countries, the Netherlands is looking to increase its sovereign digital infrastructure with open source software.
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Linux May Soon Work on Snapdragon X2-Based PCs
If you're thinking about buying a Snapdragon X2-based desktop or laptop, Linux may soon be an option.
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KDE for People Initiative Calls for AI Ban in Plasma
A new community of KDE wants the project to adopt a strict no-AI policy for KDE Plasma.