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OBS Studio 31.0 Promises NVIDIA Blur Filter/Background Blur, Refactored NVENC

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 20:19

OBS Studio 31.0 promises several new features including NVIDIA Blur Filter and Background Blur, preview scrollbars, v210 format support for AJA device capture, Amazon IVS service integration, QSV AV1 screen content coding, and support for first-party YouTube Chat features.

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Mesa CI and the Power of Pre-Merge Testing

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:18

Having multiple developers work on pre-merge testing distributes the process and ensures that every contribution is rigorously tested before merging.

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MX Linux: Hurricane Milton Will Affect Package Updates

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 15:31

MX Linux’s mirrors for downloading packages should be unaffected by the storm.

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Tough Times Ahead for the GNOME Foundation

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 15:07

GNOME Foundation reduces staff and travel amid budget adjustments, calling on the community for volunteer support.

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CIQ Launches Enterprise-Ready Rocky Linux with Enhanced Security

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 14:56

CIQ’s Rocky Linux (RLC) provides enterprise-level security with guaranteed CVE patches, indemnification, and validated packages.

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How to Fix Package is in a Very Bad Inconsistent State Error?

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 13:14

Stuck in a situation where you are not able to remove packages from your system due to an inconsistent state error, then let me guide you through the steps to resolve this issue.

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51 Useful Lesser Known Commands for Linux Users

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 11:08

Linux is known for its vast set of powerful command-line tools that allow users to interact efficiently with the system. While many Linux users are familiar with popular commands like ls, cd, or grep, there are lesser-known but extremely useful commands and shortcuts that can simplify and improve productivity.

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Linux Commands Cheat Sheet: Your Complete Reference

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 09:07

The Linux command line interface offers complete control over your Linux system. Although many Linux commands may seem scary or confusing initially, learning the most basic yet powerful and useful commands can make your server management significantly more manageable. This cheat sheet is designed to simplify your journey through Linux, providing a comprehensive reference to the most essential commands. Whether managing files, monitoring system performance, or configuring network settings, having these commands at your fingertips will enhance efficiency and productivity. We’ll share some of the most commonly used and valuable tips in our Linux commands cheat sheet. To begin with, we’ll break them down into easy-to-navigate sections. Let’s get into it.

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6 Best Free and Open Source Console Log File Analyzers

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 07:06

The software featured in this article are all released under an open source license, and offer a lot more functionality than tail.

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Apache Unveils New Tomcat and Cassandra Releases at Community Over Code Event

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 05:24

New versions of Apache’s distributed NoSQL database management platform and its Java application server were unveiled today at ASF’s Community Over Code event.

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Gnome Foundation’s Financial Woes Worsen

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 04:17

The Gnome Foundation indicates increased belt-tightening in its new budget due to continuing financial woes.

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RPM 4.20 Released, Introduces Declarative Build Systems

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 03:23

RPM 4.20 package manager for Linux systems released! Includes declarative build system support, spec-local attributes, and more.

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Tmux 3.5 Released with Extended Keys Support and New Features

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 02:16

Tmux 3.5 terminal multiplexer is here with improved key handling, copy mode enhancements, extended layout options, and bug fixes.

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Ardour: A Powerful Tool for Music Making and Audio Editing

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 01:18

Ardour is a simple, easy-to-use, and powerful audio recording and processing tool for Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, and Windows. Ardour is a freeware application that comes with its own set of built-in features to record and organize sound. As a sophisticated tool, Ardour requires a little bit of experience with recording and processing sound.

Ardour’s main feature is its status as a professional digital audio workstation (DAW) that works on Linux while still being cross-platform overall. It’s the standard in the industry and it’s used by thousands of people every day.

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How to Add User to Sudoers in Debian 12

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 23:16

Sudo (superuser do) is a command utility allowing trusted users to run commands as root. It is necessary to run a program requiring root access. Only certain users in the sudo/wheel group can do it. If an unauthorized user attempts to run a command, sudo will notify the administrator via email. Let’s look at how to add sudoers in Debian 12.

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Learn MySQL: Create, Update, and Delete Data in Database

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 21:15

A database is a structured set of data stored electronically. The concept of a database was known to our ancestors even when there were no computers. However, creating and maintaining such databases was a very tedious job. For instance, in a manual database of 100 pages, searching for all employees whose salaries were less than 10,000 would have been quite difficult.

In today’s world, you cannot escape databases. Right now, millions of databases are working around the world to store and fetch data of every kind, whether it be strategic data, employee records, or web technologies.

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openSUSE Leap Micro 6.0 Launches with Self-Install and Full Disk Encryption Images

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 20:16

After being in development for the past several months, openSUSE Leap Micro 6.0 delivers a new self-install image that replaces the traditional installer. The self-install image writes a preconfigured image to the disk and then it enlarges the root partition.

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antiX Linux 23.2 Released, Here’s What’s New

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 19:14

A Debian-based systemd-free antiX 23.2 rolls out packed with updates and customization options, featuring both legacy 5.10 and modern 6.1 kernels.

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9 Best Free and Open Source TypeScript Static Site Generators

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 17:13

A static site works very well in certain use cases. For example, it’s great for documentation. And static sites can be just as engaging as dynamic sites.

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Tails 6.8 Introduces File System Repair When Unlocking Persistent Storage

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 15:13

Tails 6.8 introduces a new file system repair feature when unlocking the Persistent Storage and there are errors. As such, Tails will prompt users to repair the file system from the Welcome Screen. The Tails devs also wrote comprehensive documentation on recovering data from the Persistent Storage.

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