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Linux Foundation Advances Open-Source Vision With Generative AI Commons

Thu, 12/14/2023 - 17:00

At Linux Foundation‘s AI dot dev event this week, the non-profit organization that is home to a vast array of open-source efforts across the technology landscape attempted to stake its claim for relevancy in the generative AI era. The Linux Foundation is an umbrella group for several open-source efforts, including the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), the PyTorch Foundation and the LF AI and Data project.

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How Kubernetes 1.29 Improves Open-Source Cloud Native Production Readiness

Thu, 12/14/2023 - 15:00

The open-source Kubernetes cloud native project is out today with the release of version 1.29, codenamed Mandala. The Kubernetes 1.29 milestone is the final release for 2023 of the open-source cloud native technology and introduces a range of new features and enhancements. Kubernetes has multiple updates this year; the new release follows the Kubernetes 1.28 update that came out in August.

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‘Patch Level’ Univention Corporate Server 5.0-6 Released

Thu, 12/14/2023 - 14:00

The Germany-based enterprise-focused open-source software company Univention today announced the release of Univention Corporate Server 5.0-6, which the company classifies as a “patch-level release.” UCS is an enterprise Linux distribution based on Debian, and today’s release contains bug fixes and security updates released since version 5.0-5, including for PostgreSQL, Samba, as well as some native Univention packages.

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China Launches Satellite With Real-Time Linux Kernel Subsystem Written in Rust

Thu, 12/14/2023 - 12:00

The Tianyi-33 satellite, launched by China, features a unique dual-kernel architecture with a real-time Linux kernel written in Rust.

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Ardour 8.2 Open-Source DAW Adds Note Tupling, Support for Solid State Logic UF8

Thu, 12/14/2023 - 11:00

Ardour 8.2 is here two months after Ardour 8.1 to add support for new devices, including the Novation LaunchPad X and LaunchPad Mini controllers, as well as the Solid State Logic UF8 USB MIDI / Mackie Control Protocol device.

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Incus Project Affected by LXD’s Shift to AGPLv3 License

Thu, 12/14/2023 - 10:00

Incus, a fork of LXD affected by Canonical’s licensing shift, stops including changes from LXD to avoid mixed license issues. Here’s more on that!

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11 Best Linux Distributions for Power Users

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 23:00

As a free and open-source operating system, Linux has spawned several distributions over time, spreading its wings to encompass a large community of users. This guide highlights 11 Linux distributions and aims to shed light on their targeted users.

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3 Ways to Change a Users Default Shell in Linux

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 21:30

In this guide, we will explore the process of changing a user’s default shell in Linux. The shell is a program that accepts and interprets commands; there are several open-source shells such as bash, sh, ksh, zsh, fish, and many other lesser-known shells available on Linux.

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22 Best Free Open-Source Cloud File Sharing Platforms

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 19:00

With so many cloud-based file-sharing solutions available, in this article, we’ve compiled the best free open-source cloud file-sharing platform for businesses and personal use.

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Geekbench ML Benchmark App Adds Linux Desktop Support

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 17:00

Primate Labs announced the release of Geekbench ML 0.6, with an early Christmas gift in the form of support for Linux. Released as a preview version, this release of Geekbench ML is now available for Linux, Windows, and macOS.

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Fix Poweroff Command Not Found Error in Debian

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 15:00

Learn how to fix the poweroff command not found in Debian Linux with additional steps and tricks to cover shutdown and reboot.

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Angie 1.4.0 Web Server Aligns With Nginx 1.25.3 Functionalities

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 13:00

Angie 1.4.0 debuts with enhanced HTTP/3 support, MQTT handling, and refined server recovery, plus all Nginx 1.25.3 features.

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Released Today: What’s New in Nextcloud Hub 7

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 12:00

Just three months after its last release, the Germany-based private cloud software company Nextcloud today announced the release of Nextcloud Hub 7. There isn’t much in the way of surprises here, as this release continues to move in the direction it was headed with Hub 6. “More of the same,” comes to mind as a way to describe the new release, which will likely be just what the doctor ordered for most users.

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Lubuntu 24.04 LTS Plans for Snap-Free Minimal Option

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 11:02

Learn about the new minimal snap-free option in Lubuntu 24.04 Noble Numbat with additional new features and updates.

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How to Install Sysdig on Debian 12 Bookworm

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 23:00

This guide will provide detailed instructions on how to install Sysdig on Debian 12 Bookworm, Debian 11 Bullseye, or Debian 10 Buster, ensuring you are well-equipped to manage and optimize your systems.

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How to Install Gitea on Debian Linux

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 21:00

Gitea is a lightweight, open-source and self-hosted code hosting solution, similar to GitHub, Gitlab and BitBucket. It is mainly written in Go and can run on Windows, Linux, macOS, ARM, etc. In this guide, you will set up Gitea as a container with Docker on Debian.

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How to Install GCC on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 19:00

This guide will demonstrate how to install GCC, the GNU Compiler Collection, on Ubuntu versions 22.04 or 20.04. GCC is a pivotal tool for developers, offering a versatile suite for compiling C, C++, and other programming languages. Known for its efficiency and reliability, GCC is a staple in software development environments.

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Jami: A Versatile Open-Source Distributed Communication App

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 17:00

Jami is one such communication platform that utilizes a distributed network to let you make video calls, share files, communicate via chat, and more. This means that there is no server at all between people.

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How to Install Netdata Monitoring Software on AlmaLinux 9

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 15:00

Netdata is an open-source, extensible, and real-time monitoring system for servers, containers, and applications. Follow our guide to install Netdata with Nginx as a reverse proxy on the AlmaLinux 9 server.

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How to Install LibreOffice on Ubuntu / Linux Mint – 3 Easy Methods

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 14:00

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install LibreOffice on Ubuntu and Linux Mint systems using three methods.

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