Free-software warriors celebrate landmark case that enforced GNU LGPL
On the Fritz: German router maker AVM declines to appeal in device rights case after coughing up source code. Sebastian Steck, a software developer based in Germany, has obtained the source code and library installation scripts for his AVM FRITZ!Box 4020 router, thanks to a lawsuit funded by the Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC).
I rescued my dying 2017 MacBook Pro with Ubuntu and it works like a charm (mostly)
If you have an older MacOS device lying around, why not install Linux to give it a new life?
Auto-cpufreq 2.5 Introduces Fedora 41 Support and Bug Fixes
Auto-cpufreq 2.5 CPU speed and power optimizer for Linux introduces EPB support, adds Fedora 41 compatibility, and resolves AMD sensor and permission errors.
Ubuntu Considers Taking It Easier On Software Updates Over Weekends
Ubuntu developers are looking at extending their policy of not releasing stable release updates (SRUs) around the weekend as well as not phasing them up to 100% during those weekend times either.
How to Use the DIG Command
Learn how to use the DIG Command in Linux with real examples in our latest easy-to-follow step-by-step guide.
Rust-Based COSMIC Desktop Gets 5th Alpha Release with COSMIC Media Player
System76’s highly anticipated COSMIC desktop environment written in Rust, continues to develop with the 5th alpha release, which is accompanied by new ISO images of the upcoming Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS distro.
Microsoft in Trouble as Azure Breaks and Only Days After Promising Investment in "Datacentres" Construction of Actual Datacentres Paused (Expect More Azure Layoffs Very Soon)
8 years ago The Register reported Microsoft adding de facto back doors to "Linux" in Azure
Pandora Compact AI Computer Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Super
Palit Microsystems has introduced Pandora, a compact AI computer designed for high-performance edge AI applications. Powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Super module, Pandora is available in 8GB and 16GB configurations, providing 117 TOPS and 157 TOPS, respectively, for demanding computational tasks.
COSMIC Desktop Alpha 5 Released, Introduces New Media Player
COSMIC Media Player debuts in the desktop environment's Alpha 5 release, offering Vulkan-powered video playback with Vaapi decoding.
11 Best Free and Open Source Web Hosting Control Panels
A Web hosting control panel is a web-based interface that enables users to manage hosted services in a single location. We recommend the best open source solutions.
AMD Secure TSC Support Might Finally Be Ready For Landing In The Linux Kernel
Going back to January 2023 were patches for enabling Secure TSC support for use by SEV-SNP guests with AMD EPYC 7003 "Milan" and newer processors... Two years later and after sixteen rounds of revising the Linux kernel patches, it looks like the AMD Secure TSC support is finally ready for landing in the mainline Linux kernel.
Haiku Beta 5 / In tests it's (Fire)foxier / It pleases us well
Simply the best FOSS desktop OS there is, outside of the Windows and Unix families. Haiku still hasn't quite reached that magic Version One Point Zero line in the sand, in part because its developers are setting the bar much higher than that of any other FOSS OS.
KDE Frameworks 6.10 Adds Support for Converting Between “Rack Units” in KRunner
The KDE Project released KDE Frameworks 6.10 today as a new monthly update to this collection of more than 70 add-on libraries to Qt, which provide commonly needed functionality for KDE applications and the KDE Plasma desktop.
End of Firefox? Google joined by Linux, Microsoft and more to make Chrome, Edge better
The Linux Foundation, alongside Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Opera, have announced today the formation of the new Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers.
SpacemiT Announces Development of Vital Stone V100 Server CPU Platform Based on RISC-V
SpacemiT, a RISC-V AI CPU company based in China, has announced progress in the development of its server CPU chip, the SpacemiT Vital Stone V100. The chip represents an advancement in RISC-V technology, providing a complete hardware and software platform designed to meet server specifications and support demanding applications.
Output to File Bash Script Example
Bash scripting is a powerful way to automate tasks in Unix-like operating systems. One of the most common tasks is redirecting output to a file. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive example of a Bash script that outputs data to a file, along with explanations and instructions on how to use it effectively.
KDE Plasma Wayland Protocols 1.16 Brings Power/Performance vs. Color Accuracy Preference
KDE developers today released Plasma Wayland Protocols 1.16 as the newest feature update to this set of non-standard Wayland protocols used by the Plasma desktop.
10 Linux apps I always install first - and you should too
If you're just now jumping onto the Linux train, you might be wondering what apps to install first. Here are the first 10 I find should be installed by all.
KDE Gear 24.12.1 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New
KDE Gear 24.12.1 apps collection is now available for download. Key updates for Dolphin, Kasts, Kdenlive, Okular, and more.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is Steam Deck Verified with the Linux version ahead of release on February 11
Quite a nice surprise! Sid Meier's Civilization VII from Firaxis Games / 2K has been given the green tick of approval from Valve, as it's now steam deck verified Steam Deck Verified ahead of release.