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Pi Plus
Exploring the new Rasp Pi Model B+
The brand new Raspberry Pi Model B+ is solid and tidy, with many clever improvements in detail that make this the best version so far. The desired improvement in performance will have to wait for now.
Music Box
YouTube jukebox without a browser
YouTube offers more than just funny kitten movies; you will also find more than 60 million music videos. With a native YouTube client for Linux, you can use this online jukebox as conveniently as your local music collection.
Get Info, Stat
Stat-like command-line tools for admins
ASCII tools can be life savers when they provide the only access you have to a misbehaving server. However, once you're on the node what do you do? In this article, we look at stat-like tools: vmstat, dstat, and mpstat.
Bumpy Start
Exploring Red Hat Satellite Server 6
Red Hat's Satellite system management solution provides an amazing range of capabilities, but it isn't quite ready for orbit.
Lifebuoy
Restoring optical media with Dvdisaster
Even optical storage media are subject to wear. Dvdisaster helps you prevent data loss due to defective CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs with a manageable amount of effort.
Misconceptions
Of lakes and sparks – How Hadoop 2 got it right
Hadoop version 2 has transitioned from an application to a Big Data platform. Reports of its demise are premature at best.
Switcheroo
Manipulating network data streams with Netsed
Netsed is a small communication tool that lets users modify the content of TCP and UDP data packets on the local network.
Guardian Angel
Detecting vulnerabilities in the WLAN with Wifislax
Modern WiFi installations provide comfort, but they often have serious security problems. Wifislax offers an extensive collection of tools for checking the security of your wireless network.
Secret Stash
Secure your passwords and personal data with KeePassX
KeePassX is an open source personal data management tool that lets you keep your passwords, URLs, attachments, and peace of mind
News from Africa
MakuluLinux MCDE 2.0 and Xfce 7.1
Two desktop environments and two different distributions as a base – introducing MakuluLinux.
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Gnome Working on Test Center App to Make Testing Easier
It's now possible to test experimental features on the Gnome desktop without worrying that you'll break things.
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New Vulnerability Discovered in Linux Kernel
Hiding out for nearly 15 years, the Ghostlock vulnerability allows a standard logged-in user to gain root privileges.
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New Linux Flaw Lets Attackers Escape VMs
A 16-year-old vulnerability allows an attacker to escape a virtual machine, gain access to the host, and execute malicious code.
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Hannah Montana Linux Is Back!
Developer Noah Cagle decided the world needed the once obscure but beloved Linux distribution and gave it a decidedly pink refresh.
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System76 Refreshes the Lemur Laptop
If you're looking for a laptop with tons of power and battery, look no further than the latest iteration of the System76 Lemur Pro.
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More than 43 Million Lines of Code in Linux Kernel 7.2
Using the cloc utility, Michael Larabel of Phoronix discovered that Linux kernel 7.2 has over 43 million lines of code.
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Kubuntu Focus Goes Ultra
The Kubuntu Focus team has upped the performance ante of its M2 and Zr laptops with the latest, greatest CPUs from Intel.
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Linux Gamers May Soon See Less Mouse Lag in KDE Plasma
Gamers using KDE’s Plasma desktop have been suffering from a slight input delay in mouse movement that could lead to getting fragged.
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Three Lines of Code Improve Linux Storage Performance
A developer changed three lines of code, giving Linux storage performance a 5% bump.
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AUR Hit Again with Malicious Packages
Once again the Arch User Repository is plagued by a high volume of malicious packages.