Features
Wide Reach
A Rasp Pi wireless access point
Set up a wireless access point with a Raspberry Pi 3, Ubuntu Core, and snaps.
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.
Tutorials – moreutils
Expand Your Command Line
Upgrade your Bash sessions with extra features and power.
What’s Taking Wayland So Long?
Waiting for Wayland
What do we do now?
Wait.
Yes, but while waiting.
What about hanging ourselves?
– Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot
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.
Little Friend
Exploring the extra tiny KolibriOS
KolibriOS, written in assembler, is especially suited to very old hardware – it even fits on a floppy disk.
Librem 5 and the Challenge of the Free Phone
Exploring the Librem 5 Free Phone
The Librem 5 will be completely free,
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.
Issue 241/2020
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News
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Ubuntu 20.10 now supports Raspberry Pi
Ubuntu 20.10 is the first release from Canonical to support the Raspberry Pi single board computer.
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A New Linux Distribution has been Released
Emperor-OS is a new Linux distribution focused on programming, developing, and data science.
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Ubuntu Groovy Gorilla Beta Available
The beta version for Ubuntu’s latest release is now available for testing.
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Microsoft is Finally Set to Release Edge Browser for Linux
Chromium-based MS Edge browser will soon be available for testing on Linux.
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Lenovo Now Offering Ubuntu 20.04 as an Option
Lenovo is making good on its promise to support Linux as a pre-install option.
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Linux Deepin 20 Released
One of the most beautiful Linux distributions on the market has been refreshed.
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A New Version of Zorin OS is Now Available
Fan-favorite, Zorin OS 15.3 is officially available.
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Lenovo Now Offering Fedora Linux as an Option
Lenovo is making good on their Linux promise by adding Fedora into the mix.
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System76 Launches New High-End Laptop
System76 has unleashed a beast of a mobile workstation.
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Mozilla Lays Off Staff, Receives More Cash
In a restructuring move, Mozilla lays off 250 employees, but then inks large deal with Google.