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This blog post concerns the HTTP 402 Error, a relatively new status code for Payment Required Error in the browser. The HTTP 402 Payment required status code is not as widely used as other HTTP 4xx codes. It is a rare status code under development that most browsers do not use. However, if you see this status code, you should know there is some payment issue. In the following paragraphs, we’ll explain the 402 Error Payment required error, what causes it, and how to fix it. Let’s get started!

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This tutorial explains why Flatpak apps use so much disk space and are larger in size compared to traditional packages in Linux.

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Redis leadership asserts that the AGPLv3 license strikes the right balance between protecting the company’s business interests and supporting the open-source community. We’ll see if developers and customers agree.

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ricksay builds on the work from ponysay. It provides funny quotes from Rick and Morty Adventures for your console.

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Wine 10.7 is out now, featuring user fault fd support, float format conversion updates, PDB backend work, and 14 bug fixes.

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FreeBSD evidently found last year’s Community Survey so useful that they’re turning it into an annual event.

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A notorious cybercrime group, Outlaw (also known as “Dota”), has ramped up its global operations, with a primary focus on exploiting Linux systems.

This group has been leveraging weak or default SSH credentials to deploy a Perl-based cryptocurrency mining botnet on compromised Linux servers.

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Based on the next-generation solutions from SUSE called Adaptable Linux Platform (ALP) and powered by Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, openSUSE Leap 16 is designed to offer users a balanced operating system that includes cutting-edge software on top of a traditional Linux-based operating system and uses the new Agama installer.

The post openSUSE Leap 16 Enters Public Beta Testing with Agama Installer, Linux 6.12 LTS appeared first on Linux Today.

LibreOffice 25.2.3 is here a little over a month after LibreOffice 25.2.2 to address various bugs, crashes, and other annoyances reported by users in an attempt to improve the overall stability and reliability of this popular open-source, free, and cross-platform office suite.

The post LibreOffice 25.2.3 Office Suite Is Now Available for Download with 68 Bug Fixes appeared first on Linux Today.

When working with Unix-like systems, it’s important to understand the role of different configuration files that influence the shell’s behavior.

Two critical files for Bash users are bashrc and bash_profile. Although they might seem similar at first glance, they are loaded under different circumstances and serve distinct purposes.

Knowing when and how these files are used can help you configure your environment more efficiently, customize your prompt, set aliases, and automate certain tasks when you log in or open a new terminal session.

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Arriving a little over four months after 4MLinux 47.0, the 4MLinux 48.0 release features support for new apps and components, including the Kino IEEE 1394 DV non-linear video editor, the VVenC H.266/VVC encoder, FreeTube YouTube client, and the Bristol emulator for synthesizers, electric pianos, and organs.

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Kali Linux users must manually install a new archive signing key after the previous one was lost, impacting system updates until resolved.

The post Urgent Update: Kali Linux Users Must Manually Install New Repository Key appeared first on Linux Today.

This roundup focuses on Linux software that let you track artificial satellites from your Linux terminal and desktop.

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Mozilla Firefox 138 introduces support for copying links for background tabs using the tabstrip context menu on Linux and macOS systems, an improved address and credit card autofill feature that better handles dynamically updated forms, and new Contrast Control settings that let users use the same colors across websites for improved readability.

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Peridio, a platform for building and maintaining advanced embedded products, has launched Avocado OS, an open-source embedded Linux distribution made to simplify the way developers build complex embedded systems. Avocado OS focuses on delivering a smooth developer experience while offering security, reliability, and consistent performance.

The post Avocado OS: Open-source Linux Platform for Embedded Systems appeared first on Linux Today.

For the last several decades, India has been quietly developing its economic independence muscles as it morphs into an IT leader with global prowess.

The post What the EU Can Learn From India About Digital Policies appeared first on Linux Today.

This week was a bit slow on news and releases. Some highlights include a major release of the OpenMandriva Lx distribution, a major release of the QEMU open-source virtualization software, and new maintenance updates to the GStreamer open-source multimedia framework and Mixxx open-source DJ software.

On top of that, I tell you all about the new alpha milestone of System76’s upcoming Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment. Below, you can check out this week’s hottest news and access all the distro and package downloads released this past week in the 9to5Linux weekly roundup for April 27th, 2025.

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Catch up on the latest Linux news: COSMIC Desktop Alpha 7, OpenMandriva Lx 6, Fedora 43 to remove GNOME X11 support, Arch lands in WSL2, and more.

The post Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 17 (Apr 21 – 27, 2025) appeared first on Linux Today.

Highlights of Mixxx 2.5.1 include new mappings for the DJ TechTools MIDI Fighter Spectra, Numark NS6II, Numark Platinum FX, M-Vave SMC-Mixer, Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500, and Reloop Digital Jockey 2 IE controllers, and a piano keyboard mapping for the M-Vave SMK-25 II controller.

The post Mixxx 2.5.1 Adds Mapping for the DJ TechTools MIDI Fighter Spectra Controller appeared first on Linux Today.

Check out our completely updated guide on installing a WireGuard VPN server using wg-easy and managing everything effortlessly via a user-friendly web UI.

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