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Many thanks for your donations and for your support! Here are the news for this month. Romeo Read moreKali Linux 2021.2 Release (Kaboxer, Kali-Tweaks, Bleeding-Edge & Privileged Ports) | Kali Linux BlogDebian releases (which Mint and Ubuntu are based on) are named after toys from the movie Toy Story. In this movie there’s a child…
by George Whittaker Introduction Virtualization has become a cornerstone of modern computing, offering a myriad of benefits from cost savings to improved efficiency and scalability. Among the myriad of options available for server virtualization, Ubuntu Server stands out as a powerful and versatile choice. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the intricacies of using…
If you’ve been following my previous blog posts, you already know that the automotive industry is changing faster than ever. Updating software and firmware in vehicles is one area that’s particularly challenging and in flux. Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) updates can be quite a puzzle when it comes to updating entire vehicle fleets. That’s because there…
Why do programmers always mix up Halloween and Christmas? “Because Oct 31 = Dec 25.” (Octal 31 and Decimal 25 are equivalent, in case you needed more clarification) Read moreKali Linux 2021.2 Release (Kaboxer, Kali-Tweaks, Bleeding-Edge & Privileged Ports) | Kali Linux BlogI know that was a classic dad joke but since I am father…
Cutting, copying, and pasting text is one of the most basic tasks in text editing and we all know Vim has a different way of doing things. This means until you get a hang of it, you fear it and once you get a grip, it is nothing but a rabbit hole. While I’ll address…
Today, around 96% of software projects utilize open source in some way. The web team here at Canonical is passionate about Open source. We lead with an open-by-default approach and so almost everything we do and work on can be found publicly on the Canonical Github org. It is not enough to simply open our…
by George Whittaker Introduction In the heart of the digital age, the way we interact, transact, and process information has been continuously morphing, paving the way for innovative solutions to antiquated problems. Two such innovative veins—Linux and Blockchain Technology—are not just advancing in parallel, but are synergistically fostering a decentralized digital frontier. Linux, a robust…
Remmina is an open-source desktop client written in GTK that lets you connect to remote computers. It is a simpler alternative to tools like AnyDesk and TeamViewer. You can connect through various protocols like RDP, VNC, SSH, X2GO, HTTP(S), and more. The feature-set can be extended with the help of available plugins if you need….
Hot off the airport runway from the Ubuntu Summit in Latvia, the Canonical High-Performance Computing team is heading west to Denver, Colorado for SC23. If you missed us at ISC23 or PEARC23 this year, now is a great opportunity to meet with the Canonical HPC team to discuss everything HPC and supercomputing. About SC23 Supercomputing…
LibreOffice comes preinstalled in Ubuntu. However, if you opted for the minimal Ubuntu install, removed it for some other office suite, you can easily install it using this command: sudo apt install libreoffice That’s fine. But the LibreOffice version provided by the Ubuntu repository may not be the latest one. Read moreKali Linux 2021.2 Release…
Bitwarden and Proton Pass are two excellent open-source password managers. While Bitwarden has established itself as a solid option for more than six years now, Proton Pass is a newer entry. What should you pick? An existing trustworthy password manager or a newer option built by Proton, known for its privacy-focused products. Read moreKali Linux…
We are excited to announce a significant upgrade to our Ubuntu on Amazon WorkSpaces offering. From today, Ubuntu WorkSpaces now support GPU-based Graphics.g4dn and GraphicsPro.g4dn bundles, unlocking new opportunities for creativity and innovation on Amazon WorkSpaces. Since the launch of Ubuntu on Amazon WorkSpaces in September 2022, we’ve been committed to providing customers with the…
by George Whittaker In the bustling digital landscape, managing web traffic efficiently is akin to directing a riveting orchestra, with each request hitting the right note at the desired tempo. Central to this symphony is the conductor, the reverse proxy server, ensuring each request reaches its designated section, be it the strings, brass, or percussion,…
Opposites attract. Stateful and stateless. Photo by Alice Yamamura on Unsplash? Storage and container management systems are almost polar opposites of each other. One deals with permanently storing, and protecting data for as long as it’s needed. The other automatically manages highly dynamic workloads, scaling resources up and down as required. More organisations are taking…
Ubuntu 23.10 and its flavors have been released. A major identified issue is that a ‘bug’ is not allowing users to install deb files using the software center. To me, it’s not a bug but a feature introduced by Ubuntu to push towards total Snap dominance. Fedora 39 was supposed to be released this week…
Cmatrix is an entertaining command-line program for Linux and Unix systems. It gives a ‘Matrix’-style display, where a rain of green characters streams down the screen, just like in the iconic Matrix film series. Cmatrix Command But other than this green streams of characters, you can do several other things with this interesting command. 🚧…
by George Whittaker Introduction In the world of computing, Linux stands as a paragon of flexibility and power. Yet, much like a musical instrument, it requires regular tuning to produce its best performance. Through this article, we’ll embark on a journey exploring the intricacies of Linux system performance, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and proactive…
I’ve been on the hunt for a new browser for YEARS! Finally, I found my new home for a web browser that performs better than the rest! Thorium Browser: https://thorium.rocks/ Read moreKali Linux 2021.2 Release (Kaboxer, Kali-Tweaks, Bleeding-Edge & Privileged Ports) | Kali Linux BlogLinux GitHub Page: https://github.com/Alex313031/thorium/releasesWindows Github Page: https://github.com/Alex313031/Thorium-Win/releases Support My Work———————————————————————————–?? Get…
Introduction Open source projects are a testament to the possibilities of collective action. From small libraries to large-scale systems, these projects rely on the volunteer efforts of communities to evolve, improve, and sustain. The principles behind successful open source projects resonate deeply with the divide-and-conquer strategy, a universal approach that has proven effective across multiple…
One of the reasons why people like using the immutable NixOS is its Nix package manager. It has over 80,000 packages, which might not be close to the number of Debian packages but pretty impressive nonetheless. The good thing is that you don’t have to install NixOS just for the package manager. Like Homebrew and…