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Microsoft has officially open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), closing the very first issue ever filed on the Microsoft/WSL GitHub repository: “Will this be open source?”

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Welcome back to our ongoing journey through the world of powerful but often overlooked Linux commands. If you’ve been following along, you already know there are lots of handy tools hidden in the terminal, just waiting to make your life easier.

In this fourth installment, we’re bringing you yet another batch of underrated Linux commands that pack a punch. These are tools that many users, especially beginners, might not stumble upon during regular use, but once discovered, they quickly become indispensable.

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Our Marco Fioretti shares his thoughts on Google’s (and others’) bad boy behavior against Nextcloud (and others).

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Authelia open-source authentication and authorization server passes OpenID Connect certification, confirming full conformance with implemented profiles.

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The Linux Foundation, in collaboration with OpenSSF and Linux Foundation Education, has released the Cybersecurity Skills Framework, a global reference guide that helps organizations identify and address critical cybersecurity competencies across a broad range of IT job families.

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MySQL is one of the world’s most popular and widely used relational database management systems (RDBMS). Developed in 1995 by MySQL AB, the software is now under the auspices of Oracle Corporation. MySQL is known for its efficient data management capabilities, flexibility, and compatibility with various platforms and programming languages. This article will show you how to install MySQL server on AlmaLinux 10.

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Learn how to use the Linux cd command to navigate file directories easily, from basics to shortcuts, aliases, and handling hidden folders.

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CIQ is now offering Rocky Linux especially purposed for large-scale AI deployments.

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KDE Plasma 6.4 promises a major UI revamp for the Spectacle screenshot utility, support for per-virtual-desktop custom tile layouts, KWin-X11 easy to use, but flexible X window manager, and the Aurorae theme engine for KWin window decorations.

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Built from the same sources as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and fully compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6, AlmaLinux OS 9.6 continues to enhance performance, development tools, and security.

The post AlmaLinux OS 9.6 Is Out as a Free Alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 appeared first on Linux Today.

Pyright is a free and open-source static type checker developed by Microsoft for Python that is written in TypeScript and runs with Node.

The post Pyright: A Static Type Checker for Python (Install + Use) appeared first on Linux Today.

While plenty are scoffing at the billions big tech is burning on generative AI, there’s growing evidence that a pot of gold really does wait at the end of this rainbow.

The post Think Nobody’s Successfully Monetized Generative AI? Think Again. appeared first on Linux Today.

Immich v1.133 adds VectorChord, casting, in-app notifications, locked folder, and more—note the breaking changes before upgrading.

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NixOS 25.05 lands with Plasma 6.3.5, GNOME 48, Linux kernel 6.12/14, 7840 new packages, and early COSMIC desktop support.

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Happy 10th Anniversary, Rust! A decade of safe, fast, and reliable systems programming that reshaped how to build software.

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Nextcloud slams Google for blocking full file uploads in its Android app, blaming Big Tech gatekeeping and anti-competitive practices.

The post Google vs. Nextcloud: File Uploads Broken, Competition in Jeopardy appeared first on Linux Today.

Archinstall 3.0.5 is here to add support for the Labwc Wayland window-stacking compositor, Niri scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor, River dynamic tiling Wayland compositor, and XMonad dynamically tiling X11 window manager that is written and configured in Haskell, as profiles.

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The Linux kernel is the core component of any Linux operating system, managing hardware resources and system processes.

Installing the latest Linux kernel release candidate, like Kernel 6.15 RC6, can help you test new features and improvements ahead of the stable release. Whether you’re a developer, sysadmin, or just an enthusiast, having control over your kernel is a powerful tool—especially when combined with advanced command-line techniques. If you’re comfortable using tools like ps and grep for process inspection, you might find this useful trick helpful when managing system processes during kernel testing.

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In the market for a stylish case for your Raspberry Pi 5? With aluminum and clear acrylic panels, the SunFounder Pironman 5 case transforms the Raspberry Pi 5 into a beautiful desktop mini PC with optional NMVe storage.

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When it comes to protecting your Linux system from unwanted network connections, having a good firewall is essential. While most Linux users rely on traditional firewalls like iptables, firewalls, or ufw, these usually work at the network level and don’t give detailed control over which applications can connect to the internet.

This is where OpenSnitch comes in, a GNU/Linux application firewall designed to give you control over your outgoing connections on a per-application basis.

In this article, we will explore what OpenSnitch is, how it helps secure your Linux machine, and guide you through simple installation and usage steps.

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