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Ubuntu Studio users are experiencing widespread failures when attempting in-place upgrades from 22.04 LTS to 24.04 LTS. The root cause appears to be a conflict arising from the optional switchability between PipeWire and PulseAudio sound servers in Ubuntu Studio 24.04.

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The new ProtonUp-Qt v2.11 enhanced gaming on Linux with proton-ge-rtsp, WineZGUI, and key bug fixes.

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Renaming files in Linux is something we all do, whether it’s to organize our files better or to rename files in bulk.

While there are basic tools like mv and rename, there’s an advanced tool called mmv that makes the process much easier, especially when you need to rename multiple files at once.

As an experienced Linux user, I’ve found mmv to be a powerful tool for batch renaming files, and in this post, I’ll show you how to use it effectively.

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Zabbix is a free and open-source monitoring solution for IT infrastructure. It allows you to monitor networks, servers, virtual machines, and cloud services.

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Unlock virtualization on Linux Mint 22 with our step-by-step guide for installing VMware Workstation Pro to run multiple OSs seamlessly.

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As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to set new goals for growth and development as a Linux system administrator. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting, having clear resolutions can help guide your progress throughout the year.

In case you are out of ideas, in this post, we will share 10 simple professional resolutions that you may want to consider for 2025.

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Valve’s latest Steam survey highlights Arch’s popularity among Linux gamers, with EndeavourOS joining the list. Here’s more on that!

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Looking to improve your memory retention and study routine? Check out our top picks for the best flashcard apps available in Linux today.

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Kata Containers is an open-source project dedicated to creating a secure container runtime that combines the performance and simplicity of containers with the enhanced isolation of lightweight virtual machines. By leveraging hardware virtualization technology, it adds an extra layer of defense to ensure stronger workload isolation.

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In this article we recommend the best free and open source alternatives to Cisco Packet Tracer, a networking simulation tool for teaching and learning how to create network topologies.

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Caddy 2.9 web and reverse proxy server rolls out with refined config loading, matchers, logging, reverse proxy improvements, and more.

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Zeek (formerly Bro) is a free and open-source platform for network security monitoring. It is a powerful passive network traffic analyzer investigating suspicious or malicious activity. Zeek can be used as a network security monitor (NSM) and supports a wide range of traffic analysis, from the security domain to performance measurement and troubleshooting.

The post How to Install Zeek Network Security Monitoring Tool on Ubuntu 24.04 appeared first on Linux Today.

Cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses operate, and its influence continues to grow in 2025. With more companies adopting cloud solutions, the demand for skilled professionals is at an all-time high. To thrive in this competitive landscape, mastering key cloud computing skills is essential.

In this article, we will explore the five most important cloud computing skills you need to succeed in 2025, providing detailed insights into each area.

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NerdFetch is a simple shell script which fetches information about your system. For this article we tested NerdFetch in Manjaro, an Arch-based Linux distribution.

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Let’s see how you can make your terminal experience better and effective by using various Linux command line tools.

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Discover the best open-source 2FA app named Authenticator, including the steps to install it on your favorite Linux system and its usage with practical examples.

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November and December 2024 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.

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At 2025’s Southern California Linux Fest there will be at least eight colocated open source focused events in addition to the main attraction.

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The PCLinuxOS Magazine staff is pleased to announce the release of the January 2025 issue. With the exception of a brief period in 2009, The PCLinuxOS Magazine has been published on a monthly basis since September, 2006. The PCLinuxOS Magazine is a product of the PCLinuxOS community, published by volunteers from the community. The magazine is led by Paul Arnote, Chief Editor, and Assistant Editor Meemaw. The PCLinuxOS Magazine is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share-Alike 3.0 Unported license, and some rights are reserved. All articles may be freely reproduced via any and all means following first publication by The PCLinuxOS Magazine, provided that attribution to both The PCLinuxOS Magazine and the original author are maintained, and a link is provided to the originally published article.

In the January 2025 issue:

* January 1, 2025 is Public Domain Day In The U.S

* ICYMI: Could KDE & Gnome Have Their Own Distro?

* Tip Top Tips: Is Your Handbrake Too Hot to Handle? Try cpulimit

* GIMP Tutorial: Create A Wave Effect

* Repo Review: OnlyOffice Desktop Editors

* PCLinuxOS Recipe Corner: Cajun Mac & Cheese

* And much more inside!

This month’s cover was created by parnote.

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Based on Fedora Linux 41, the Nobara 41 release switches to the open-source NVIDIA graphics driver by default, along with a cuda-devel option for additional CUDA package support, as well as the latest stable Vulkan drivers by default to improve support for some Vulkan games, and ships mesa-libgallium-freeworld compiled with x264/x265 codecs to improve screen recording.

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