Features
Electricity Meter
Evaluating the environmental impact of software
It's getting easier to measure the environmental impact of software. A new study suggests criteria for determining how the choice of software impacts resource use.
The Impersonator
FOG Project
Use the FOG imaging server to image and rollout several installations with a single click.
Getting to Know Firewalld
Firewall Management
Managing a firewall can be a hassle, but it’s worse to manage a breach because you didn’t have one.
Try Out the JADE Desktop Environment
JADE for Jaded Users
This new desktop environment strives to offer something different, and while the design isn’t for everyone, it does introduce a couple of interesting features.
The Bookkeeper
Manage Logs with logrotate
Take charge of your installation’s logfiles with logrotate.
RabbitMQ
Open source messaging middleware
Connect multiple protocols and servers together on your IoT projects.
Tutorials – OpenSCAD
Using OpenSCAD to build custom 3D pieces Build Your Own Body
OpenSCAD lets you use simple scripts to build 3D bodies from primitive shapes that you can then send to your 3D printer. It also lets you create custom shapes for pieces and objects. In this article, we look at two ways to do just that.
Write a Novel with Open Source Tools
First Draft
If you are looking for an open source tool to help you write your next novel, bibisco, ManusKript, and Plume Creator can help you get started.
Boxed
Run virtual machines in Gnome Boxes
In the past, using virtual machines required expensive programs such as VMware or open source add-ons such as VirtualBox. Gnome Boxes brings a convenient virtualization option to the Linux desktop.
Fail2ban
A Password Protection Service
Fail2ban is a quick to deploy, easy to set up, and free to use intrusion prevention service that protects your systems from brute force and dictionary attacks.
Issue 237/2020
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News
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Purism Launches a Mini PC
The makers of the Librem line of Linux-based laptops have released a mini PC.
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openSUSE Leap 15.2 Adds AI Machine Learning
With the new release of openSUSE Leap comes some exciting new features, including machine learning.
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Google’s Nearby Sharing Could Work with Linux
Google’s answer to Apple’s AirDrop feature is rumored to work with the Linux desktop.
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System76 Launches Ryzen-Powered Laptop
The new System76 Serval WS includes a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU.
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Linux Mint Drops Snap
Linux Mint has officially dropped their support for Canonical’s snap packages.
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Lenovo Upping Their Linux Support
Lenovo is now offering full certification and Linux preinstalled hardware.
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LPI Launches FOSSlife Website
Linux Professional Institute launches FOSSlife, a website for the FOSS community.
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Tuxedo Computers Joins the Ryzen Bandwagon
Tuxedo Computers has released the Tuxedo Boot BA15 with an AMD Ryzen 3500 CPU.
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Linux Apps on Windows Is Coming
Linux GUI apps will be coming to Windows Subsystem for Linux.
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Linux Usage Is on the Rise
According to NetMarketShare, Linux saw a significant bump in usage during April.