Features
Taking Stock
Analyzing file metadata in the shell
Armed with the right shell commands, you can quickly identify and evaluate file and directory metadata.
Variations on a Theme
Adapt the appearance of the GRUB boot menu, boot screen, and KDE splash screen
Power users can adjust the look of their desktops in openSUSE with just a few clicks. We'll show you how to customize the GRUB boot menu, the boot splash screen, and the KDE start screen.
Free as in Really Free
Exploring the FSF's free distributions for the desktop
The Free Software Foundation maintains a list of GNU/Linux distributions that meet their strict standards for free software – and your distro probably doesn't qualify. Meet the distros that pass the test.
Data Collector
A Bash DIY data extraction tool
With some simple Bash commands, you can gather, parse, and filter text data into CSV files ready for your favorite statistical application.
A Kinder dd
Creating bootable images in a GUI
Kindd offers a GUI alternative to the ubiquitous dd command-line tool, offering a risk-free option for transferring bootable images to USB sticks.
Above the Clouds
Free FlightGear flight simulator
The free flight simulator FlightGear has improved in terms of stability and realism in recent years and offers joystick pilots massive potential for fun.
Shedding Weight
A lean distro for 32-bit processors
For older computers with 32-bit processors, BunsenLabs Helium offers a lean alternative to popular Linux distributions. Our lab investigates how well the system performs on antiquated hardware.
Tutorial – Printing in the Shell
From disk to paper
A few commands and some simple shell scripts make it easier to manage your printer so that you can access print functions quickly and automate recurring tasks.
What's Old Is New
Reviving old tools and games with FreeDOS
The FreeDOS Project turned 25 years old this year. We'll show you why a free version of DOS is still cool in 2020.
Interview – The FreeBSD Foundation
Meet the FreeBSD Foundation
As the FreeBSD Foundation approaches its 20th anniversary, we talk to its top brass about the project's growing visibility in the open source ecosystem.
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Pine64 Halts Production of Linux Devices
With continued DRAM and eMMC shortages, Pine64 has decided to discontinue production of Linux devices.
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The Bullet-Proof KDE Software Initiative Is Coming
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Linux Mint Shares a Possible Kernel Cleanup Solution
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CachyOS Gets an Update
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The Linux Kernel Dev Staging Area Now Rejects AI-Generated Patches
Unless a kernel patch is a valid security fix, it will be rejected if it was created using AI.
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Linux Surpasses Double-Digit Market Share
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AI Helped Develop a Linux Exploit
A use-after-free race exploit was discovered and exploited on CentOS Stream 9.
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Yet Another Linux Kernel Vulnerability Discovered
Affecting millions of systems, a kernel flaw discovered by Qualys could allow users to gain root privileges.
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Ubuntu 26.10 to Include Ubuntu Certified Hardware Check
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Substantial Update to IPFire Now Available
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