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Answering the Call
Rocky Linux emerges as a free alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Serve It up Hot
The tools and strategies you use to back up files that are not being accessed won't work when you copy data that is currently in use by a busy application. This article explains the danger of employing common Linux utilities to back up living data and examines some alternatives.
DragonFly BSD
Matthew Dillon, founder of DragonFly BSD, discusses the past, present, and future of BSDs.
New Chip in Town
The open source RISC-V processor architecture is poised to shake up the processor industry. Thanks to the Qemu emulator, you can get to know the RISC-V without waiting for affordable hardware.
New Chip in Town
The open source RISC-V processor architecture is poised to shake up the processor industry. Thanks to the Qemu emulator, you can get to know the RISC-V without waiting for affordable hardware.
Bird's-Eye View
If you don't speak fluent Ethernet, it sometimes helps to get a graphical view of what your network is doing. Skydive offers visual insights that could reveal complex error patterns.
Free Cousin
Veteran Linux users and administrators are likely to have heard of the BSD family of operating systems. However, the BSDs remain a mystery to many in the Linux community. With the upcoming release of OpenBSD 7.0, it is time to throw some light on this little gem.
Distro Walk – Redcore Linux
With its point-and-click installation, Redcore aims "to be to Gentoo what Manjaro is to Arch Linux."
Distro Walk – AlmaLinux
Arising from the ashes of CentOS, AlmaLinux offers a community-owned and -governed CentOS alternative.
Distro Walk – Void Linux
Void Linux offers a unique distribution with a lower barrier to participation that is easy to manage.
Phone as Linux PC
UserLAnd lets you run Linux applications on your Android phone – all without replacing Android OS.
Diversions
Exploring the new Python match statement, Python's implementation of switch/case.
A Clone on a Mission
EdUBudgie Linux is an Ubuntu clone created by a teacher and aimed directly at the education market.
Linux Creator Warns Next Kernel Could be Delayed
Linus Torvalds has issued concern about the size of kernel 5.12 and possible delays for its release.
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CarbonOS: A New Linux Distro with a Focus on User Experience
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Another Kubuntu-based laptop has arrived to be your next ultra-portable powerhouse with a Linux heart.
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MNT Seeks Financial Backing for New Seven-Inch Linux Laptop
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Ubuntu Flatpak Remix Adds Flatpak Support Preinstalled
If you're looking for a version of Ubuntu that includes Flatpak support out of the box, there's one clear option.
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Gnome 44 Release Candidate Now Available
The Gnome 44 release candidate has officially arrived and adds a few changes into the mix.
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Flathub Vying to Become the Standard Linux App Store
If the Flathub team has any say in the matter, their product will become the default tool for installing Linux apps in 2023.
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Debian 12 to Ship with KDE Plasma 5.27
The Debian development team has shifted to the latest version of KDE for their testing branch.
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Planet Computers Launches ARM-based Linux Desktop PCs
The firm that originally released a line of mobile keyboards has taken a different direction and has developed a new line of out-of-the-box mini Linux desktop computers.
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Ubuntu No Longer Shipping with Flatpak
In a move that probably won’t come as a shock to many, Ubuntu and all of its official spins will no longer ship with Flatpak installed.
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openSUSE Leap 15.5 Beta Now Available
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