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01/12 Ultimate 2025.01.12

Updated Linux Distributions - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 00:00
Ultimate Edition, first released in December 2006, was a fork of Ubuntu and Linux Mint though recent versions (starting in 2024) have been based on Arch Linux. The goal of the project is to create a complete, seamlessly integrated, visually stimulating, and easy-to-install operating system. Single-button upgrade is one of several special characteristics of this distribution. Other main features include custom desktop and theme with 3D effects, support for a wide range of networking options, including WiFi and Bluetooth, and integration of many extra applications and package repositories.

01/11 Debian-Edu 12.9.0

Updated Linux Distributions - Sat, 11/01/2025 - 00:00
Debian Edu/Skolelinux is the Debian-edu's Debian Pure Blend distribution. It is aiming to provide an out-of-the-box localised environment tailored for schools and universities. The out-of-the-box environment comes with 75 applications aimed at schools, as well as 17 network services pre-configured for a school environment. The simple, three-question installation requires minimal technical knowledge. Skolelinux is Debian, which means, among other things, that there are no license costs or worries, and that upgrade and maintenance of the software can be done over the Internet with the power of Debian's apt-get. The core goals of Skolelinux are localisation and ease of system administration.

01/11 Debian 12.9.0

Updated Linux Distributions - Sat, 11/01/2025 - 00:00
The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system is called Debian. Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel. Linux is a completely free piece of software started by Linus Torvalds and supported by thousands of programmers worldwide. Of course, the thing that people want is application software: programs to help them get what they want to do done, from editing documents to running a business to playing games to writing more software. Debian comes with over 50,000 packages (precompiled software that is bundled up in a nice format for easy installation on your machine) - all of it free. It's a bit like a tower. At the base is the kernel. On top of that are all the basic tools. Next is all the software that you run on the computer. At the top of the tower is Debian -- carefully organizing and fitting everything so it all works together.

01/09 Pop!_OS 24.04-alpha5

Updated Linux Distributions - Mon, 09/01/2025 - 00:00
Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring a custom GNOME desktop. Pop!_OS is designed to have a minimal amount of clutter on the desktop without distractions in order to allow the user to focus on work. The distribution is developed by Linux computer retailer System76.

01/09 Tails 6.11

Updated Linux Distributions - Mon, 09/01/2025 - 00:00
The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a Debian-based live DVD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The product ships with several Internet applications, including web browser, IRC client, mail client and instant messenger, all pre-configured with security in mind and with all traffic anonymised. To achieve this, Incognito uses the Tor network to make Internet traffic very hard to trace.

01/08 Venom 20250108

Updated Linux Distributions - Fri, 08/01/2025 - 00:00
Venom Linux is an independently-developed, rolling-release distribution inspired by CRUX. It targets experienced Linux users. Venom uses SysV init as the main init system and BSD-like ports as software packages which are managed by a custom package management tool called scratchpkg (written in compliance with POSIX standards). The distribution offers a simple graphical desktop built around the Openbox window manager and a text-mode system installer.

01/07 CRUX 3.8-rc3

Updated Linux Distributions - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:00
CRUX is a lightweight, Linux distribution for computers running on 64-bit x86 processors. The distribution is targeted at experienced Linux users. The primary focus of this distribution is "keep it simple", which is reflected in a simple tar.gz-based package system, BSD-style initscripts, and a relatively small collection of trimmed packages. The secondary focus is utilization of new Linux features and recent tools and libraries.

01/06 Alpine 3.21.1

Updated Linux Distributions - Sun, 06/01/2025 - 00:00
Alpine Linux is a community developed operating system designed for routers, firewalls, VPNs, VoIP boxes, containers, and servers. It was designed with security in mind; it has proactive security features like PaX and SSP that prevent security holes in the software to be exploited. The C library used is musl and the base tools are all in BusyBox. Those are normally found in embedded systems and are smaller than the tools found in GNU/Linux systems.

02/04 Qubes 4.2.4-rc1

Updated Linux Distributions - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 00:00
Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing. Qubes OS leverages Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes. These qubes, which are implemented as virtual machines (VMs). This allows each component of the operating system to be isolated from other pieces, preenting compromises from spreading or information from leaking.

01/04 SparkyLinux 7.6

Updated Linux Distributions - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 00:00
SparkyLinux is a lightweight, fast and simple Linux distribution designed for both old and new computers featuring customised Enlightenment and LXDE desktops. It has been built on the "testing" branch of Debian GNU/Linux.

01/04 Porteus 5.1-alpha

Updated Linux Distributions - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 00:00
Porteus is a fast, portable and modular live CD/USB medium based on Slackware Linux. The distribution started as a community remix of Slax, another Slackware-based live CD, with KDE 3 as the default desktop for the i486 edition and a stripped-down KDE 4 as the desktop environment for the x86_64 flavour. There are now several desktop flavours of the distribution, which include editions running Cinnamon, GNOME, KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE, and Xfce.

01/03 Berry 1.40

Updated Linux Distributions - Sat, 03/01/2025 - 00:00
Berry Linux is a bootable CD Linux with automatic hardware detection and support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB devices and other peripherals. Berry Linux can be used as a Linux demo, educational CD or as a rescue system. It is not necessary to install anything on a hard disk, although this option is also available (it needs 1.2GB of hard disk space). Berry Linux is based on Fedora (previously it was based on Red Hat Linux and KNOPPIX).

Top Cross-Platform Apps for Linux, Windows, and Mac in 2025

Linux Today - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 21:00

One of the most significant advancements in software development is the ability to create apps that work seamlessly across different operating systems like Linux, Windows, and Mac.

This cross-platform compatibility ensures that users don’t have to worry about switching devices or operating systems – they can enjoy the same apps, features, and functionality everywhere.

In this article, we’ll explore some of the best cross-platform apps that work smoothly on Linux, Windows, and Mac.

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Linux Kernel Source Code Surpasses 40 Million Lines [January 2025 Update]

Linux Today - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 19:00

As of January, 2025, the Linux Kernel Source has approximately 40 Million lines of code! This is one of the greatest achievements in the history of open-source, community-driven projects.

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19 Best Free and Open Source Linux Graphical Calculators

Linux Today - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 17:00

To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 19 high quality Linux graphical calculator tools. Hopefully, there will be something of interest for anyone who wants more functionality offered by simple calculators.

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5 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Matrix Clients

Linux Today - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 15:12

This roundup features the finest terminal-based Matrix clients. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.

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Don’t Let These Open-Source Cybersecurity Tools Slip Under Your Radar

Linux Today - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 15:06

This article showcases free, open-source cybersecurity tools that help you identify and address vulnerabilities, detect intrusion, protect websites from cyber attacks, monitor and detect suspicious activities across your network.

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16 Best Free and Open Source Graphical Git Clients

Linux Today - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 15:00

Git is one of a number of open source revision control systems available for Linux. We recommend the finest GUI-based tools.

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How to Install Apache Couch DB on AlmaLinux 9

Linux Today - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 14:00

Apache CouchDB is an open-source NoSQL and document-oriented database that supports multiple formats and protocols to store its data. Apache CouchDB allows you to use JSON to store data, and it also provides web UI for managing the CouchDB system and HTTP API that enables you to query data easily.

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Bash declare Command Usage With Examples

Linux Today - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 13:00

In Bash shell scripting on Linux, the declare command is used to define, set attributes, modify, and display variables and functions.

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