Category: Linux

by George Whittaker Introduction Ubuntu Server is a highly sought-after, open source operating system that serves as the backbone of many infrastructure setups across the globe. The efficiency and user-friendly nature of Ubuntu Server make it a go-to choice for organizations. However, just like any other system, Ubuntu servers are susceptible to various security threats…

Ubuntu 23.10 is releasing today. More snaps and more experiments. This is an important release because it will set the course for the next 24.04 LTS release. While we’ll publish various release briefs in due time, you can take a look at the features in the upcoming release. Ubuntu 23.10: Release Date and New FeaturesUbuntu’s…

The robotics field is constantly evolving, and with AMD and Canonical’s collaboration, the trajectory towards a more adaptable and efficient robotics framework is shaping up. Last year, AMD introduced the Kria™ KR260 Robotics Kit. The board embodies the spirit of seamless integration, ensuring developers face fewer barriers when developing robotics applications by getting Ubuntu and…

VLC is more than just a video player. It’s a versatile video tool with so many features that a normal user could never know them. You can download YouTube videos with VLC or even trim videos with it. Another such unusual use of VLC is for screen recording. Read moreAmpere Hardware & Kali Linux |…

by George Whittaker In the boundless ocean of software development, containerization has emerged as the trusty vessel for developers, ensuring smooth sailing even in turbulent waters of system discrepancies and compatibility woes. Among the fleet of containerization tools, Docker shines bright as the beacon of reliability and ease. Docker facilitates wrapping up a piece of…

Adding comments in bash scripts is one of the most effective ways to keep your code clean and understandable. You may ask why. Let’s suppose your script contains a complex regex or multiple complex blocks of codes and in that case, you can add comments so other developers or you can have an idea of…

Unlike Ubuntu, distributions like Fedora and Arch Linux give you vanilla GNOME and one thing that may bother you is the lack of minimize and maximize buttons on the application windows. No minimize or maximize button in application windows, only close button GNOME expects you to use the application switcher (Alt+Tab) or utilize the activities…

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Ubuntu is the most popular Linux distribution for desktop users. It features a customized GNOME desktop to provide a seamless user experience. Exciting On the other hand, Kubuntu is one of the Ubuntu flavours featuring the KDE Plasma desktop. At its core, both distributions are similar, with the desktop environment as the striking difference. Read…

Data centres are going through a transformation. Gradually, we will see a new type of equipment attached to servers in almost every data centre: smartNICs are here. They will be the enablers of converged data centres where common infrastructure tasks are offloaded from a host server to attached network interface cards (NIC).  Think of it…

Firefox and Brave are my daily drivers for web browsing. When I installed Arch Linux with GNOME, it had GNOME Web browser. It’s a decent browser but not something I can live with it as I need my saved passwords, browsing history and plugins. So, I started out to install my favorite web browsers and…

BTW, I use Arch Linux! No, I am not joking. I have (re)installed Arch on my TUXEDO InfinityBook and using it as my daily driver these days. My main system still has Ubuntu 23.04, though. The thing is that I had stopped ‘exploring’. Blame it on my age, mid-thirties now👴🏽 Read moreAmpere Hardware & Kali…

You’ll find a huge number of software packaged by the community members in Arch User Repository (AUR). Since it is coming from third parties, purists suggest downloading and building each desired package from AUR manually. But that’s a tedious task and that’s why AUR helpers were created to save the trouble. Read moreAmpere Hardware &…

by Patrik Dufresne For more than a decade, Rdiff-backup has been our preferred choice for developing Minarca Data Backup software, an efficient data backup process management solution tailored for system administrators. Integrated into Minarca, Rdiff-backup offers a range of advantages that make it an optimal, robust, and easily accessible solution for managing data backups. In…

After years, I have been experimenting with Arch Linux again. I had forgotten the usage of the pacman command so I tried accessing its man page. What happened next shocked me (yeah! I have been reading BuzzFeed 😜). It showed me this error: bash: man: command not found Read moreAmpere Hardware & Kali Linux |…

by George Whittaker Introduction In the vast landscape of operating systems, Linux stands as a bastion of flexibility and security. Central to its robust security model is the meticulous management of user accounts and permissions. This article delves into the intricacies of managing user accounts and permissions in Linux, illuminating the pathway towards securing your…

This is a quick announcement to let you know an “Edge” ISO image is now available for Linux Mint 21.2. This image is made for people whose hardware is too new to boot the 5.15 LTS kernel included in Linux Mint 21.x. It ships with kernel 6.2 instead. For information on Edge ISO images visit…