Category: Linux

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. …

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 moreBC Security's Empire/Starkiller & Kali Linux | Kali Linux BlogI know that was a classic dad joke but since I am father of a 2 year old, I think I am allowed to crack dad jokes from time to time 🙂 💬 Let’s see what you get in this edition of FOSS Weekly: Major releases for Geany and ONLYOFFICE A new streaming app is here that supports multiple platforms.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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. …

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.…

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.…

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.…

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!…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…