New Leads for Malaria Discovered: Open Source Pharma FTW!

We look into a recent Open Source Discovery in the field of Anti-Malarial Research and its significance in the scientific and medical research community.

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Polo, the File Manager with a Paywall

Take a quick look at Polo file manager in Linux that promises premium features hidden behind a donation paywall.

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Get High with The Newly Released Linux Kernel 4.20

Have a Merry Christmas or other holiday of your choice. Linus Torvalds Christmas comes early. Linus Torvalds plays Santa and releases Kernel 4.20 just before Christmas. Torvalds sees no point in delaying the 4.20 release because everybody is already taking a break I encouraged people to get it over and done with, so that people […]

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Top 11 Image Viewers for Ubuntu and other Linux

Photophile? Get a better experience handling images with these image viewers in Ubuntu or any other Linux distribution.

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Oracle Releases VirtualBox 6.0 With Major Improvements

The latest release of Oracle's virtualization software VirtualBox 6.0 has some major improvements over its predecessors. Check it out.

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Fragmentation is Why Linux Hasn’t Succeeded on Desktop: Linus Torvalds

Linus Torvalds has finally spoken his mind over why Linux that rules the servers and the clouds has not succeeded on the desktop front.

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Insync: The Hassleless Way of Using Google Drive on Linux

Using Google Drive on Linux is a pain. Insync makes your life easier by providing a native Google Drive client on Linux. Read the complete review.

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FreeBSD 12.0 Stable Version Released!

FreeBSD 12.0 has been released. Check out the new features in this major release.

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Using PPA in Ubuntu Linux [Complete Guide]

An in-depth article that covers almost all the questions around using PPA in Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.

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How to Install Putty on Ubuntu and Other Linux Distributions

Free and Open Source SSH client Putty is also available for Linux users. Learn how to install Putty on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions in this tutorial.

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How to Update Ubuntu Linux [Beginner’s Tip]

This tutorial shows you how to update Ubuntu for both server and desktop versions. It also explains the difference between update and upgrade along with a few other things you should know about updates in Ubuntu Linux.

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All the F-Words in Linux Kernel Code Have Been Replaced with “Hug”

To comply with the new code of conduct, all the F-words in the Linux kernel code are being replaced with "hug".

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Easily Convert Audio File Formats with SoundConverter in Linux

If you are looking for converting audio file formats to wav, mp3, ogg or any other format, SoundConverter is the tool you need in Linux.

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Necuno is a New Open Source Smartphone Running KDE

Finland-based open source company Necuno has announced a Linux smartphone running KDE Plasma Mobile.

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ANGRYsearch – Quick Search GUI Tool for Linux

Do an extensive file search in Linux with a GUI tool called ANGRYsearch. Learn how to install and use it.

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SMPlayer: Media Player++

Check out the versatile SMPlayer and its awesome features. Also learn how to install SMPlayer in Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.

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systemd to Allow Automatic Fallback to an Older Kernel in Case of Boot Failure

systemd is introducing a new boot assessment feature where the system will automatically fallback to an older Linux kernel in case of boot failures.

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Enable Media Player Controls in System Tray in Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME [Quick Tip]

GNOME desktop doesn't include the media player controls in the system tray menu. Here's how to get it back in Ubuntu 18.04 and other distributions using the GNOME desktop environment.

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OpenSnitch – an Application Firewall for Linux [Review]

We review OpenSnitch, an open source alternative to Little Snitch of macOS. It lets you control internet access per application basis.

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Best ASCII Games that are Insanely Good

Relive the golden era! Here are some of the best ascii games that you can play in the Linux terminal.

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11 Best Black Friday Deals for Linux Users

Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals that should be of interest to many Linux users. The deals are on Linux gadgets, courses, books, magazines, merchandises, and servers.

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Understanding Disease with Tabula Muris – The Open Source Database via Chan Zuckerberg Biohub

A new Open Source Database looks incredibly promising for understanding different diseases!

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Ubuntu 18.04 Will Get 10-Year Support (Instead of the Usual 5 Years)

The long-term support (LTS) releases of Ubuntu used to get support for five years. This is changing now. Ubuntu 18.04 will now be supported for ten years. Other LTS releases might also get an extended support. Ubuntu’s founder Mark Shuttleworth announced this news in a keynote at OpenStack Summit in Berlin. I’m delighted to announce […]

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11 Things To Do After Installing elementary OS 5 Juno

Here's our list of recommended things to do after installing elementary OS 5.0 Juno for a better and smoother experience.

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Sourcegraph: An Open-Source Source Code Search Engine

Read about the features of a new Open Source Code Navigation and Search Tool and also how to make it useful, especially if you are a regular programmer.

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Solus Linux is Under New Management

Ikey Doherty, the founder and lead dev of Solus Linux has left the project. Read to know why he left Solus and what is going to happen with Solus Linux in future.

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Firefox: The Internet’s Knight in Shining Armor

Read why Mozilla Firefox should be your choice in the effort to protect your privacy and in keeping the internet healthy and an open place.

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CPod: An Open Source, Cross-platform Podcast App

CPod is an open source podcast application for Linux, Windows and MacOS. A clean UI and essential features make it a good choice for listening to podcasts.

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How to Type Indian Rupee Symbol in Ubuntu 18.04

This step by step tutorial shows you how to type Indian Rupee Symbol on Ubuntu 18.04 with GNOME desktop. The procedure should also be applicable to other desktop environments and Linux distributions as well. 

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Ubuntu 19.04 Has Been Codenamed Disco Dingo

A continually updated article about Ubuntu 19.04 Disco Dingo release date, new features and everything important associated with it.

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Finally! The Venerable RISC OS is Now Open Source

The specifically made-for-ARM operating system RISC OS is finally open source after 30 years of development. Read about why RISC OS is an important and integral part of computing history.

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Breaking News: IBM is Buying Red Hat for $34 Billion

IBM and Red Hat have inked the deal. IBM is acquiring Red Hat for approximately $34 billion in order to become the number one hybrid cloud provider in the world.

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Linux Kernel 4.19 LTS Release is Here!

Linux Kernel 4.19 has been released. It's a long-term support release. The release announcement also brings the news of Linus Torvalds' return and tries to clarify the recent controversy over the Linux code of conduct.

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Is Pine64 Considering a Linux Smartphone Running KDE Plasma?

It is likely that Pine64 is considering a budget Linux smartphone and tablet running KDE Plasma.

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Great News! Linus Torvalds is Back in Charge of Linux

Linus Torvalds is back in charge of Linux Kernel development. It remains to be seen whether he has improved his behavior and become a gentler person or not.

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Open Source 3D Printing: Exploring Scientific and Medical Solutions

In our open science series, read how Open Source 3D Printing can benefit Science and Healthcare industry.

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MidnightBSD Hits 1.0! Checkout What’s New

Let's take a quick look at what is included in this new release of MidnightBSD.

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Turn Your Old PC into a Retrogaming Console with Lakka Linux

If you have an old computer gathering dust, you can turn it into a PlayStation like retrogaming console with Lakka Linux distribution.

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Nuclear Reactor Startup Transatomic Power going Open Source after Closure

A fine example of how a noble idea of a Startup can still live on with Open Source even after its Closure!

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Celebrating KDE’s 22nd Birthday with Some Inspiring Facts from its Glorious Past!

Celebrating KDE's Birthday by looking back into some Interesting events from their Glorious Past!

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Microsoft AI Open Sources Infer.NET AI Framework [For Humanity]

Microsoft has open sourced another AI framework. Know why Microsoft's newly Open Sourced Infer.NET is a Positive Step towards Humanity.

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Microsoft Open Sources Over 60,000 Patents to Protect Linux

Microsoft has joined Open Invention Network with over 60,000 patents to protect Linux and associated open-source projects from patent lawsuits.

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After 16 Years of Development, The First Beta of Haiku is Finally Here

Haiku is an open source project that is creating a replica of the discontinued BeOS from scratch. It has taken 16 years of development to reach the milestone of the first beta release.

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Convert Screenshots of Equations into LaTeX Instantly With This Nifty Tool

Mathpix is a nifty little tool that allows you to take screenshots of complex mathematical equations and instantly converts it into LaTeX editable text.

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Fix ‘add-apt-repository command not found’ Error on Ubuntu and Debian

This quick tutorial shows you how to quickly fix the "add-apt-repository command not found" error on Debian, Ubuntu and other Debian-based Linux distributions.

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Google’s Open Source AI Diagnoses Lung Cancer Types with Extreme Accuracy!

Google's Open Source AI has been applied by NYU Scientists to diagnose certain forms of Lung Cancer with Extreme Accuracy!

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LinuxBoot for Servers: Enter Open Source, Goodbye Proprietary UEFI

Meet LinuxBoot, an Open Source alternative to proprietary UEFI for Linux servers.

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Facebook’s Open Source AI Framework PyTorch is Looking Solid

Take a look at the new features of Facebook's recently updated Python-based Open Source AI framework PyTorch, its installation on Linux and also some ongoing research projects.

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How to Install Pip on Ubuntu

Pip is a command line tool that allows you to install software packages written in Python. Learn how to install Pip on Ubuntu and how to use it for installing Python applications.

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Creator of the World Wide Web is Creating a New Decentralized Web

Creator of the world wide web, Tim Berners-Lee has unveiled his plans to create a new decentralized web where the data will be controlled by the users.

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Cozy is a Cozy Little Audiobook Player for Linux

Cozy is a nifty little audiobook player for Linux. While there are not many audiobook players for Linux, Cozy tries to fill the void to some extent.

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How to Install Popcorn Time on Ubuntu 18.04 and Other Linux Distributions

Learn how to install Popcorn Time on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions easily. Also learn some handy Popcorn Time tips to use Popcorn Time like a pro.

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How to Use RAR files in Ubuntu Linux [Quick Tip]

You don't need WinRAR in Ubuntu. This quick tutorial shows you how to add rar support so that you can extract RAR files in Ubuntu Linux. It also show you how to create RAR archive files.

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Spanish Education Distribution Escuelas Linux is Now Available in English

Have a look at Escuelas Linux, a popular Spanish educational distribution based on Bodhi Linux that recently released its English version!

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How to Replace One Linux Distribution With Another From Dual Boot [Keeping Home Partition]

Complete beginner guide shows you how to replace one Linux distribution with another from the dual boot while keeping the home partition as it is.

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Gunpoint is a Delight for Stealth Game Fans

Gunpoint is a 2D stealth game in which you play as a spy stealing secrets and hacking networks like Ethan Hunt of Mission Impossible movie series. We reviewed the game on Linux for you.

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IssueHunt: A New Bounty Hunting Platform for Open Source Software

IssueHunt is a new bounty hunting platform for open source software that aims to bridge the gap between open source projects and open source developers.

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Record Screen in Ubuntu Linux With Kazam [Beginner’s Guide]

This tutorial shows you how to install Kazam screen recorder and explains how to record screen in Ubuntu. The guide also lists useful shortcuts and handy tips for using Kazam.

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Linux Has a Code of Conduct and Not Everyone is Happy With it

Linux kernel has a new code of conduct (CoC). Linus Torvalds took a break from Linux kernel development just 30 minutes after signing this code of conduct. And since the writer of this code of conduct has had a controversial past, it has now become a point of heated discussion. With all the politics involved, not many people are happy with this new CoC.

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What We Expect from Samsung’s New AI Research Center

We've discussed Samsung's New AI Research Center in New York City and what we can expect out of this initiative. This looks really promising!

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Torvalds Apologizes for His ‘Bad Behavior’, Takes a Break from Linux

No more F-words and angry outbursts from Torvalds anymore? Linux creator Linus Torvalds is taking a break from Linux kernel development in order to take professional help for improving his behavior.

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Linux vs Mac: 7 Reasons Why Linux is a Better Choice than Mac

Linux is better than macOS in a number of aspects. Here are some practical as well ideological reasons why Linux is a better choice than Mac.

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The Featureful Release of Nextcloud 14 Has Two New Security Features

Nextcloud has announced the release of version 14 of their software. The update brought improved security, collaboration features, and more. Take a look at the new features in detail.

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ScreenCloud: The Screenshot++ App

Take a screenshot in Linux and automatically backup into cloud storage or FTP server. ScreenCloud is the tool to take your screenshots in the clouds.

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Meet TUXEDO Nano V8: A Power-packed Linux Mini PC

Small in size, small in price but not small on configuration. TUXEDO Nano V8 is a new Linux based mini-PC offering from the German Linux system vendor TUXEDO Computers.

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Fix Drag and Drop Not Working in Ubuntu 18.04 [Quick Tip]

If the drag and drop of files is not working in the file manager in Ubuntu 18.04, here is an easy fix for that.

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Can Open Source Improve Japan’s New Blockchain-based Voting System?

Japan is going to use a blockchain based online voting system. let's look into it with an Open Source Perspective. Can Open Source help in resolving the current challenges? Read on.

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13 Keyboard Shortcut Every Ubuntu 18.04 User Should Know

Knowing keyboard shortcuts increase your productivity. Here are some useful Ubuntu shortcut keys that will help you use Ubuntu like a pro.

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Nano 3.0 Released! Reads Files 70% Faster

A new major release of open source text editor GNU nano is here. GNU nano 3.0 reads files 70% faster and brings several other features.

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What is ZFS? Why are People Crazy About it?

What is ZFS and why is it so popular among experienced users? Let's have a look at the history of ZFS and its features and advantages over other filesystems.

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Tracktion’s T7 DAW is Now Free to Download on Linux

Looking for a free Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) for Linux? Tracktion T7 DAW is now available for free for Linux and other platforms.

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SoftMaker Premium Office Suite is Now Free for Educational Institutes and Teachers

SoftMaker is offering its premium cross-platform office product for free to educational institutes and teachers. Students can also get a massive discount.

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Best Tools For Taking and Editing Screenshots in Linux

Here are several ways you can take screenshots and edit the screenshots by adding text, arrows etc. Instructions and mentioned screenshot tools are valid for Ubuntu and other major Linux distributions.

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How to Create a Slideshow of Photos in Ubuntu 18.04

Creating a slideshow of photos is a matter of a few clicks. Here's how to make a slideshow of pictures in Ubuntu 18.04 and other Linux distributions.

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How to Update Firmware on Ubuntu 18.04 [Quick Tip]

Usually, the default software center in Ubuntu and other Linux handle the update of the firmware of your system. But if you encounter errors with it, you can use fwupd command line tool for updating the firmware of your system.

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How to Play Windows-only Games on Linux with Steam Play

The new experimental feature of Steam allows you to play Windows-only games on Linux. Here’s how to use this feature in Steam right now. You have heard the news. Game distribution platform Steam is implementing a fork of WINE to allow you to play games that are available on Windows only. This is definitely a great news […]

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An Introduction to Quantum Computing with Open Source Cirq Framework

In this new Open Science article, we introduce you to the concept of Quantum Computing and also show you how to install Cirq and test your first Quantum Circuit Simulation along with its benefits to Quantum Research.

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How to Install and Use FreeDOS on VirtualBox

This step-by-step guide shows you how to install FreeDOS on VirtualBox in Linux.

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How To Solve “sub process usr bin dpkg returned an error code 1″ Error in Ubuntu

Here are a few ways you can fix the common update error "sub process usr bin dpkg returned an error code 1″ in Ubuntu and other Debian based Linux distributions.

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Steam Makes it Easier to Play Windows Games on Linux

Valve is implementing a fork of WINE in the Steam Play thus bringing support for Windows games on Linx platform. Read more about it.

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Lightweight Linux Distribution Bodhi Linux 5.0 Released

Bodhi Linux is a lightweight Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. The latest release Bodhi Linux 5.0 is based on Ubuntu 18.04 core.

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An Insight into the Future of TrueOS BSD and Project Trident

Last month, TrueOS BSD distribution announced that they would be spinning off their desktop offering into Project Trident. We talked to the team behind Project Trident to learn some insights into the future of TrueOS and Project Trident.

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Secure Email Service Tutanota sees F-Droid Release

Tutanota becomes the first email service to publish its app on open source Android marketplace F-Droid.

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Winds Beautifully Combines Feed Reader and Podcast Player in One Single App

Winds is an open source application with an intuitive UI that allows you to follow your favorite websites through feeds and listen to your favorite podcasts.

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Debian Turns 25! Here are Some Interesting Facts About Debian Linux

One of the oldest Linux distribution still in development, Debian has just turned 25. Let's have a look at some interesting facts about this awesome FOSS project.

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Creating M3U Playlists in Linux Terminal To Play Files in Specific Order [Quick Tip]

A quick tip on how to create M3U playlists in Linux terminal from unordered files to play them in a sequence.

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MPV Player: A Minimalist Video Player for Linux

MPV is an open source, cross platform video player that comes with a minimalist GUI and feature rich command line version.

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Dropbox To End Sync Support For All Filesystems Except Ext4 on Linux

Dropbox is thinking of limiting the synchronization support to only a handful of file system types: NTFS for Windows, HFS+/APFS for macOS and Ext4 for Linux.

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6 Reasons Why Linux Users Switch to BSD

Wonder why people use BSD? Read some of the main reasons that compel people to use BSD over Linux.

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NSA’s Encryption Algorithm in Linux Kernel is Creating Unease in the Community

ISO rejected NSA's weak encryption algorithm, Speck. But Google coded it for Linux Kernel and Linux Kernel 4.17 contains this controversial algorithm. Obviously, not everyone is happy with it.

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Top 5 CAD Software Available for Linux

Let's have a look at some open source and non-open source CAD software available for Linux, their features and installation instructions.

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Hiri is Your Best Bet for Using Microsoft Exchange on Linux

A featureful native Linux email client that allows you to access Microsoft Exchange Server on Linux. Read and find what makes Hiri an awesome email client for Linux users.

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Lubuntu Doesn’t Want to be the “distribution for old computers” Anymore

Why doesn't the popular lightweight Linux distribution Lubuntu want to focus specifically on older computers anymore?

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50 Best Ubuntu Apps You Should Be Using Right Now

Looking for best Ubuntu apps? Look no further than this comprehensive list of more than 50 essential Ubuntu applications that would improve your Ubuntu experience.

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Get 10% Discount on Linux Foundation Training and Certifications This Sysadmin Day

You can get 10% discount on all Linux Foundation certifications and training this sysadmin day.

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4 Ways You Can Make Xfce Look Modern and Beautiful

Xfce is a great lightweight desktop environment with one drawback. It looks old. Let's see various ways you can customize Xfce to give it a modern and beautiful look.

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Best Online Linux Terminals and Online Bash Editors

If you want to practice Linux commands and bash shell scripts, you can do that in a web browser too. Here we list the best online Linux terminals you can use for free.

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Medical Implications of Open Source Neuroscience

Adopting an Open Source approach has a significant impact on Science and Technology. Neuroscience also benefits from the open source approach. In this new article, we are going to start with Neuroscience with an Open Source perspective, and look into its Medical Implications in terms of medicine and beyond.

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NetBSD Version 8.0 Released With New Features

NetBSD has a new major release in its 25th year. NetBSD 8.0 release brings several new features and improvements.

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Music Tagger MusicBrainz Picard Has a New Major Release After Six Years

You can automatically clean and improve your local music files with music tagger MusicBrainz Picard. The latest release of Picard brings some much-needed improvements to the already awesome application.

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Play Addictive Puzzle Game 2048 in Linux [GUI and Terminal]

Popular mobile puzzle game 2048 can also be played on Ubuntu and Linux distributions. Heck! You can even play 2048 in Linux terminal. Don't blame me if your productivity goes down because of this addictive game.

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Ubuntu 17.10 Reaches End of Life, Existing Users Must Upgrade to 18.04

Ubuntu 17.10 reached the end of life on 19th July 2018. This means that systems running Ubuntu 17.10 won't receive security and maintenance updates from Canonical anymore leaving them vulnerable.

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How to Upgrade to Linux Mint 19 [Step by Step Tutorial]

Linux Mint 19 was released recently. If you like the new features in Linux Mint 19 you might want to start using it. While a fresh install is always an option, some of the existing Mint users have the option to upgrade to Linux Mint 19. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to upgrade […]

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Shedbuilt GNU/Linux: An Educational Distro Exclusively for ARM Boards

Shedbuilt is a new Linux distribution created exclusively for cheap ARM boards. It's lead developer Auston sheds light on this new Linux project.

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Get Premium Linux eBooks Worth $571 for $1 [Humble Bundle Deal]

Humble Bundle is offering a limited time deal on premium Linux related books. You can get DRM-free eBooks worth over $500 from just $1. Don't miss this awesome Linux deal.

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Ubuntu’s Snap Apps Website Gets Much Needed Improvements

Ubuntu has updated its Snap Store website making it more useful for the users by adding developer verification, categories, improved search.

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Lubuntu 18.04 Review: Stable and Dependable As Always

Ubuntu's lightweight edition Lubuntu 18.04 still revives older computers through LXDE but it has different plans for future. Read the Lubuntu 18.04 review to find out more about it.

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Top 31 Best Linux Games You Can Play for FREE

You don't have to spend money to play the best Linux games. We have compiled a list of awesome free Linux games so that you can enjoy gaming on your Linux system without worrying about your wallet. Check out the top free Linux games right now!

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Difference Between the macOS and Linux Kernels [Explained]

No macOS is not based on Linux. No macOS is not similar to Linux. Take a look at the difference between the macOS and Linux kernels.

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Breaking News! SUSE Linux Sold for $2.5 Billion

British software company Micro Focus International has agreed to sell SUSE Linux and its associated software business to Swedish private equity group EQT Partners for $2.535 billion. Read the details.

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12 Things to do After Installing Linux Mint 19

Here are some recommended things to do after install Linux Mint 19 afresh for a smoother and efficient experience. A must read for Linux Mint 19 beginners.

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Linux Mint 19 Has Been Released [And It’s Awesome]

The brand new Linux Mint 19 has been released. Check out the new features and download and upgrade procedure.

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GitHub Repositories of Gentoo Linux Hacked!

Hackers gained access to the GitHub repositories and tampered the source code of Gentoo by introducing a malicious script to delete all of your files.

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TrueOS Doesn’t Want to Be ‘BSD for Desktop’ Anymore

Popular BSD distribution TrueOS wants to shed its 'desktop BSD' image in order to become a core operating system.

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Ubuntu Data Collection Report is Out! Read the Interesting Facts

Remember the data collection in Ubuntu 18.04? Canonical has shared the stats on how people are using Ubuntu 18.04. Read some interesting facts about Ubuntu usage.

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Google Ignores Windows and Releases its VR Video Editing Tool for Linux and Mac

Google has launched a new Virtual Reality video editor called VR180 Creator. Surprisingly, it is available for Linux and macOS, not Windows.

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6th Birthday of It’s FOSS: Win Linux Laptop, Stickers and more Gifts

It's FOSS is 6 years old now. Here is a quick glance at the stats for last 6 years and several giveaways for you.

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Fix ‘E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock’ Error in Ubuntu [Quick Tip]

Problem with Ubuntu package install? Easily fix E: Unable to lock the administration directory (/var/lib/dpkg/), is another process using it? error.

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How to Mount and Use an exFAT Drive on Ubuntu Linux [Quick Tip]

This quick tutorial shows you how to enable exFAT file system support on Ubuntu and other Ubuntu-based Linux distributions. This way you won't see any error while mounting exFAT drives on your system.

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New Distro Release: systemd-free Debian-based Devuan 2.0 ASCII

Debian based Devuan 2.0 has been released. Devuan doesn't use systemd and the new release allows you to choose between SysVinit and OpenRC init systems.

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Formiko, a reStructuredText Editor for Python Documentation

Formiko is more than a simple markdown editor. With reStructuredText, it is extremely helpful in creating technical documentation for Python programs.

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Top GitHub Alternatives to Host Your Open Source Project

If you are looking to migrate from GitHub, here are some of the best alternatives to GitHub for hosting the source code of your open source project.

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No Kernel 5.0! Linus Torvalds Prefers Releasing it as Kernel 4.17

Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux Kernel 4.17. Take a look at main new features in the latest kernel release.

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Report Suggests That Microsoft is Buying GitHub for $5 Billion

As per reports, GitHub is seriously considering a $5 billion buyout from Microsoft. Is this the part of "Embrace, extend and extinguish" strategy of Microsoft?

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Here’s What You Missed at openSUSE Conference 2018

Sylvain Leroux shares the proceedings and the highlights of recently concluded openSUSE conference 2018.

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Lightweight Distribution Linux Lite 4.0 Released With Brand New Look

Ubuntu based lightweight Linux distribution Linux Lite 4.0 has been released. Check out the fresh look and new features in the latest release.

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Qalculate! – The Best Calculator Application in The Entire Universe

Qalculate! is the one calculator application to rule them all. This versatile application is able to do all kind of mathematical and financial calculations.

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Things To Do After Installing openSUSE Leap 15

This is a quick list of essential things to do after installing openSUSE Leap 15. The steps mentioned here aims at helping beginners in setting up their desktop for a smooth and better experience.

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Using Flatpak on Ubuntu and Other Linux Distributions [Complete Guide]

Flatpak is a new universal packaging format from Fedora. Enabling Flatpak will give you access to the easy installation of many Linux applications. Here's how to use Flatpak in Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.

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Someone Pledged $1 Million to the GNOME Foundation Anonymously

An anonymous entity just pledged to donate $1 million to the GNOME foundation over the next two years. Any guesses who could be this anonymous donor?

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Sad News! Development Stopped for Korora and BackSlash Linux

Korora Project and BackSlash Linux are stopping development due to time and money constraints. Is this the fate of smaller Linux distributions?

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openSUSE Leap 15 Released! See the New Features

The latest openSUSE release Leap 15 is here with updated software, Wayland support and an easier upgrade procedure to the famed SUSE Linux Enterprise Edition.

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How to Set Different Wallpaper for Each Monitor in Linux

If you want to display different wallpapers on multiple monitors on Ubuntu 18.04 or any other Linux distribution with GNOME, MATE or Budgie desktop environment, this nifty tool will help you achieve this.

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TrueOS: A Simple BSD Distribution for the Desktop Users

If you want to try something other than Linux, read this TrueOS BSD review. It is a BSD distribution specifically aimed at desktop users.

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How to Enable Click to Minimize On Ubuntu

This quick tutorial shows you how to enable click to minimize option on Ubuntu 18.04 and Ubuntu 16.04.

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System76’s Oryx Pro Laptop Targets AI Developers

System76's latest laptop Oryx Pro is a beast in terms of configuration and it focuses on AI and Machine Learning developers. Read about the specifications and pricing.

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What You Need to Know About Cryptocurrency ‘Malware’ Found on Ubuntu’s Snap Store

Recently, it was discovered that a couple of apps in the Ubuntu Snaps store contained cryptocurrency mining software. Canonical swiftly removed the offending apps and has issued a clarification. We take a deep look at the entire episode.

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FreeOffice 2018 Release is Seamlessly Compatible With MS Office on Linux

FreeOffice 2018 has just been released and it provides even better support for Microsoft Office documents on Linux.

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Ubuntu Budgie 18.04 Review: The Perfect Blend of Ubuntu and Budgie Desktop

Ubuntu Budgie is perhaps the most obscure Ubuntu flavor. In the review of Ubuntu Budgie 18.04, we take a look at the main highlights and user experience of the new release.

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Give Your Linux Desktop a Stunning Makeover With Xenlism Themes

Xenlism theme pack will blow you away with its sheer beauty. See how to install this aesthetically pleasing theme on your Linux desktop.

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Great News! You’ll be Able to Run Native Linux Apps on Chromebook Soon

Google announced the support for Linux apps to Chromebooks in its Developer Keynote I/O event. People using Chromebooks will soon be able to run Linux apps on their systems. Read more about it.

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Trello Alternative Project Management Tool Zenkit is Now Available as Snap Package

Project management app Zenkit is now available as a Snap application for Linux desktop.

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Bring Your Old Computer Back to Life With 4MLinux

4MLinux is a lightweight Linux distribution that can turn your old computer into a functional one with multimedia support, maintenance tools and classic games. 

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Crisis at Void Linux as Lead Developer Goes Missing in Action

The lead developer of Void Linux has gone silent. This has left the rest of the Void Linux community scrambling.

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Development Started for Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic CANIMAL. See What New Features it Will Have

This is a continually updated article to inform you about Ubuntu 18.10 release date, new features and everything important associated with it.

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How to Fix Right Click Touchpad Not Working on Ubuntu 18.04 [Quick Tip]

If you find right click on touchpad not working on Ubuntu 18.04, here is a quick and easy fix for that.

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How to Upgrade From Fedora 27 to Fedora 28

Fedora 28 has just been released. If you are already a Fedora user, here's how you can upgrade from Fedora 27 to Fedora 28.

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First FOSS Backstage Conference Focuses on FOSS governance and Open Collaboration

The first edition of FOSS Backstage, a conference dedicated to everything that concerns open collaboration and FOSS governance will be held in Kulturbrauerei, Berlin from June 13-14 2018.

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After 6 Years, GIMP 2.10 is Here With Ravishing New Looks and Tons of New Features

6 years after the release of GIMP 2.8, the major new stable release 2.10 is here. Have a look at the new look, new features and installation procedure.

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Ubuntu 18.04 LTS is Finally Released. Download Now!

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver has been finally released. Here is a quick recap of new features and the download links for Ubuntu 18.04.

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Things to do After Installing Ubuntu 18.04

This list of things to do after installing Ubuntu 18.04 helps you get started with Bionic Beaver for a smoother desktop experience.

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Things You Should Know About Ubuntu 18.04

Answering frequently asked questions about Ubuntu 18.04. This will tell you some of the important things you should know about Ubuntu 18.04.

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A Modular and Open Source Router is Being Crowdfunded

A company from the Czech Republic is trying to raise money to bring a modular and open source router to the public. It has a number of features that can’t be found in the current line up of routers available for purchase.

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gksu Removed From Ubuntu, Here’s What You Can Use Instead

gksu is deprecated. It is removed from Debian, Ubuntu 18.04 and other newer Linux distribution version. You can achieve the gksu functionality with gvfs admin backend. Here's how to do that.

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Getting Real GNOME Back in Ubuntu 18.04 [Quick Tip]

Ubuntu 18.04 uses a customized version of GNOME and GNOME users might not like those changes. This tutorial shows you how to install vanilla GNOME on Ubuntu 18.04.

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Beginner Friendly Gentoo Based Sabayon Linux Has a New Release

The team behind Sabayon Linux had issued a new release. Let's take a quick look at what's involved in this new release.

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Riot: A Distributed Way of Having IRC and VOIP Client and Home Server

Riot is a free and open source decentralized instant messaging application that can be considered an alternative to Slack. We take a look at features of Riot, installation procedure and usage.

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KDE’s New Elisa Music Player: So Close, Yet So Far Away

KDE is a working on a new music player called Elisa. Can Elisa become the new default music player in most Linux distributions? Find out in this review of Elisa music player.

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LG’s Linux-based webOS Goes Open Source, Again!

One of the earliest mobile operating systems, Palm OS is still alive in the form of webOS. It's current owner LG is making it open source, once again.

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Add ‘New Document’ Option in Right Click Context Menu in Ubuntu 18.04 [Quick Tip]

New versions of Ubuntu like 17.10, 18.04 etc don't include the option to create a new text document in right-click context menu anymore. Here is how to bring that useful option back.

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5 Best Feed Reader Apps for Linux

Extensively use RSS feeds to stay updated with your favorite websites? Take a look at the best feed reader applications for Linux.

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How Netflix Deploys Open Source AI to Reveal Your Favorites

In this AI based Science article, we explore How Netflix adopted an Open Source Model to improve their Entertainment Recommender Systems. First, let us discuss in brief, what Machine Learning basically means. In simple terms, Machine Learning is a technique by which a computer can “learn” from data, without using a complex set of different […]

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How to Remove Trash Icon From Desktop in Ubuntu 17.10 and 18.04 [Quick Tip]

This simple quick tip shows how to remove trash icon from the desktop in Ubuntu 17.10 and 18.04. Both graphical and command line methods have been discussed.

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Albanian Open Source Conference OSCAL’18 is Now Open For Registration

Albania's premier open source event OSCAL will be held on19-20 May 2018 in Tirana. Registration for the event is now open.

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12 Best GTK Themes for Ubuntu and other Linux Distributions

Let's have a look at some of the beautiful GTK themes that you can use not only in Ubuntu but other Linux distributions that use GNOME.

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Getting Started with Linux Mint? Focus on These Three Tools

Dave Merritt explains how Linux Mint is excellent in doing some basic stuff like customization, updates and system settings. 

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Open Source Accounting Program GnuCash 3.0 Released With a New CSV Importer Tool Rewritten in C++

The free and open source accounting software, GnuCash has released its version 3.0. It now uses Gtk3 Toolkit, WebKit2Gtk API and boasts of a new CSV importer tool.

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Ubuntu Community Theme in Action

Let's have a look at the new Ubuntu Community theme and see how to install it.

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Unbelievable! Linux Mint Ditches Ubuntu, Will Now Be Based on Arch Linux

Mark this day. This is the day when Linux Mint has decided to leave Ubuntu for Arch Linux. Read this shocking announcement to know more about it.

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Become an Arch Power User with Pacli and PacUI

Get a greater control on package management in Arch Linux with the advanced tools like Pacli and PacUI.

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LOL! Google Thinks Arch Linux is Based on Ubuntu

Search 'Ubuntu based distros' on Google and laugh at the recommendations as Google shows Arch, Debian etc in the search result.

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Automatically Disable Touchpad When Mouse is Used in Ubuntu Linux [Quick Tip]

Brief: Use this tiny utility to automatically disable touchpad when mouse is plugged in. A must-have for Ubuntu laptop users who prefer mouse over the touchpad.

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Install Linux Inside Windows Using VirtualBox

Using Linux in a virtual machine gives you the option to try Linux within Windows. This step-by-step guide shows you how to install Linux inside Windows using VirtualBox.

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Krita Version 4.0 Released With Improved Vector Tools

Popular open source digital painting application Krita has a new release with improvement on the vector tools. Have a look at the new features and installation procedure of Krita 4.0. 

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Which Linux Distribution to Use After Ubuntu?

If you have gained some Linux skills after using Ubuntu for some time, you may try switching to these distributions to explore the world of Linux distributions further.

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Easily Fund Open Source Projects With These Platforms

Brief: We list out some funding platforms you can use to financially support open source projects. 

Financial support is one of the many ways to help Linux and Open Source community. This is why you see “Donate” option on the websites of most open source projects.

While the big corporations have the necessary funding and resources, most open source projects are developed by individuals in their spare time. However, it does require one’s efforts, time and probably includes some overhead costs too. Monetary supports surely help drive the project development.

If you would like to support open source projects financially, let me show you some platforms dedicated to open source and/or Linux.

Funding platforms for Open Source projects

Just to clarify, we are not associated with any of the funding platforms mentioned here.

1. Liberapay

Gratipay was probably the biggest platform for funding open source projects and people associated with the project, which got shut down at the end of the year 2017. However, there’s a fork – Liberapay that works as a recurrent donation platform for the open source projects and the contributors.

Liberapay is a non-profit, open source organization that helps in a periodic donation to a project. You can create an account as a contributor and ask the people who would really like to help (usually the consumer of your products) to donate.

To receive a donation, you will have to create an account on Liberapay, brief what you do and about your project, reasons for asking for the donation and what will be done with the money you receive.

For someone who would like to donate, they would have to add money to their accounts and set up a period for payment that can be weekly, monthly or yearly to someone. There’s a mail triggered when there is not much left to donate.

The currency supported are dollars and Euro as of now and you can always put up a badge on Github, your Twitter profile or website for a donation.

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2. Bountysource

Bountysource is a funding platform for open source software that has a unique way of paying a developer for his time and work int he name of Bounties.

There are basically two campaigns, bounties and salt campaign.

Under the Bounties, users declare bounties aka cash prizes on open issues that they believe should be fixed or any new features which they want to see in the software they are using. A developer can then go and fix it to receive the cash prize.

Salt Campaign is like any other funding, anyone can pay a recurring amount to a project or an individual working for an open source project for as long as they want.

Bountysource accepts any software that is approved by Free Software Foundation or Open Source Initiatives. The bounties can be placed using PayPal, Bitcoin or the bounty itself if owned previously.  Bountysource supports a no. of issue tracker currently like GitHub, Bugzilla, Google Code, Jira, Launchpad etc.

3. Open Collective

Open Collective is another popular funding initiative where a person who is willing to receive the donation for the work he is doing in Open Source world can create a page. He can submit the expense reports for the project he is working on. A contributor can add money to his account and pay him for his expenses.

The complete process is transparent and everyone can track whoever is associated with Open Collective. The contributions are visible along with the unpaid expenses. There is also the option to contribute on a recurring basis.

Open Collective currently has more than 500 collectives being backed up by more than 5000 users.

The fact that it is transparent and you know what you are contributing to, drives more accountability. Some common example of collective include hosting costs, community maintenance, travel expenses etc.

Though Open Collective keeps 10% of all the transactions, it is still a nice way to get your expenses covered in the process of contributing towards an open source project.

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4. Open Source Grants

Open Source Grants is still in its beta stage and has not matured yet. They are looking for projects that do not have any stable funding and adds value to open source community. Most open source projects are run by a small community in a free time and they are trying to fund them so that the developers can work full time on the projects.

They are equally searching for companies that want to help open source enthusiasts. The process of submitting a project is still being worked upon, and hopefully, in coming days we will see a working way of funding.

Final Words

In the end, I would also like to mention Patreon. This funding platform is not exclusive to open source but is focused on creators of all kinds. Some projects like elementary OS have created their accounts on Patreon so that you can support the project on a recurring basis.

Think Free Speech, not Free Beer. Your small contribution to a project can help it sustain in the long run. For the developers, the above platform can provide a good way to cover up their expenses.

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Fedora 28 Release Date and New Features

Brief: This is a continually updated article to inform you about Fedora 28 release date, features and everything important associated with it.

Development on Fedora 28 began right after the release of Fedora 27 release. The new release will bring battery improvement on laptops, slightly different initial setup and a possible secure Thunderbolt 3 support among other things.

Fedora 28 Release Date

Fedora has a six monthly release cycle. Which means there are two Fedora releases each year. These releases are usually timed around May Day (1st of May) and Halloween (31st October). However, Fedora has a history of not keeping up the release dates. So the release schedule is only tentative and the dates may change for all the phases.

Below is the proposed release schedule for Fedora 28:

• 6th Feb 2018 – Software String Freeze
• 6th March 2018 – Beta freeze
• 27th March 2018 – Beta release
• 17th April 2018 – Final freeze
• 1st May 2018 – Fedora 28 final release

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New Features in Fedora 28

Here are some of the noticeable new features in Fedora 28 release:

1. Improved battery life on laptops

No more manual tweaks! Fedora 28 will deploy several tweaks on its own to provide improved battery life. As explained in a talk at FOSDEM 2018, Fedora 28 will have the following power management tweaks:

• Enabling auto-suspend for Intel HDA codecs saves around 0.4 W
• Enabling SATA ALPM by default saves up to 1.5 W
• Enabling i915 Panel Self Refresh by default saves around 0.5 W

With these tweaks in place, some laptop models will see up to 30% of battery life improvements.

While ‘power users’ can do these tweaks manually and achieve the same result, the idea is to provide an out of the box experience to every Fedora user. Indeed a good thinking there.

2. Reduced Initial Setup Redundancy

To make Fedora more beginner friendly, Fedora 28 Workstation will have fewer ‘questions’ to answer at the install time. There will be no root password anymore and the user password itself will be sufficient for the root actions, same as Ubuntu.

There will be some more code changes to reduce the redundancy between Anaconda installer and gnome-initial-setup.

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3. Improved VirtualBox support

Fedora 28 will see the addition of guest-drivers to the Fedora kernel package, packaging the userspace-tools (VirtualBox Guest Additions) and adding the VirtualBox Guest Additions package to the default package list for the Workstation product.

This means using Fedora in VirtualBox will have a better experience.

4. New supplemental wallpapers

This is only for hardcore Fedora fans. As usual Fedora 28 will also have a new set of wallpapers.

You can download these wallpapers from the link below:

Download Fedora 28 Wallpapers

5. Other notable changes in Fedora 28

• Secure Thunderbolt 3 support
• Users can type either emoji annotation or Unicode names on the same dialog
• Ruby 2.5
• GCC 8
• Django 2.0
• Erlang 20
• GHC 8.2
• Golang 1.10

You can have a look at other proposed features in Fedora 28 here.

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Download Fedora 28 Beta

If you want to test Fedora 28 before its release, you can download Fedora 28 beta version from the link below. But before you do that, let me warn you that beta means bugs. You’ll have an unstable operating system with possible issues. I advise not using it as your main OS yet.

Download Fedora 28 Beta

What else?

I’ll keep on updating on all the major happenings around Fedora 28. If you have something to add to this list, feel free to inform me in the comment section.

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Kali Linux and Debian Are Now Available on Microsoft Store

Brief: Kali Linux and Debian join Ubuntu and SUSE Linux on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). This means that now you can install these Linux distributions in command line mode inside Windows 10 like any other Windows application.

Last week Microsoft announced the availability of Debian and Debian based hacking distribution Kali Linux on Windows Subsystem for Linux. You can download these two distributions from Microsoft Store and install them like any other Windows 10 application. This way, you get the command line version of these Linux distributions.

These announcements should not come as surprise because Kali had already announced on their site in January that they are “always on the prowl for novel environments to run Kali on, and with the introduction of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in Windows 10, new and exciting possibilities have surfaced.”

They also hinted at the inclusion of other Debian based distributions on WSL in the same announcement, “it shouldn’t be too hard to incorporate another Debian-like distribution, right?”

This indicates that Microsoft has kept its promise at its Build 2017 conference to make available more Linux distributions in the Microsoft Store to be used on Windows 10 subsystem for Linux.

To download and install Linux app on Windows 10 subsystem using WSL, you need to, first of all, enable the Optional Windows feature. You should also check out our screenshot guide of installing Linux over WSL. The installation procedure is same for all Linux distributions available on Windows Store.

Kali Linux also has an official video showing quick installation process.

According to Kali Linux, they have also done a successful test run of XFCE on WSL even though it is not yet officially supported. You can check out this video on how to install xfce4 on Kali Linux over WSL, Windows 10.

Considering that so many wannabe hackers try to use Kali Linux, perhaps now they will have an easier way to install it. Though I am not sure whether using Kali Linux is a good idea altogether. Debian is a much better choice for all-purpose computing. What do you think?

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Open Source Disk Cleaner App BleachBit Gets First Update After 19 Months

Brief: Open Source system cleaner application BleachBit version 2.0 has been released. The new version brings some improvements and new features to the most used system cleaning application on Linux.

The open source system cleaning software, BleachBit has announced its first major release, BleachBit 2.0, after one and a half year. According to the release statement, this latest update “brings major improvements to infrastructure, security, stability, and the framework.”

The open source software that has been designed for both Linux and Windows operating system helps to free disk space by cleaning many applications and various web browsers as well as putting guard on users privacy. You can call it Ccleaner alternative for Linux.

BleachBit can completely delete files leaving no traces and prevent them from being recovered. It can also hide traces of files deleted using other applications. This was one of the main reasons why it shot to fame when US politician Hillary Clinton used it to delete some controversial emails from her servers.

BleachBit 2.0 deletes cookies, clears cache and Internet history, deletes logs, shreds temporary files and discard junk files that users may not be aware of.

New features in BleachBit 2.0

BleachBit 2.0 comes along with some major changes since version 1.2 was released in 2016. Below are some of the improvements:

• Drag-and-drop Support: It is now possible to drag and drop files into the program window for shredding using its disk-cleaning tools

• Web Browsers: Preservation of thumbnails, error Favicons have seen improvements in Chrome and Chromium browsers. You can now also clean site engagement history on these two browsers. DatabaseError on Firefox Firefox profiles has been fixed

• Packages for Fedora 25 & 26, OpenSUSE Leap 42.x and Debian 16.10 have been added

• For Windows OS, to improve on accuracy, some APIs have been improved to help users wipe specific files

• Mac OS X (Darwin) has seen some improvements in its basic functions though an installer or GUI is still not available

• Fixes specific only to Linux: There are some fixes that are only specific to Linux. These include the journald cleaner, use of PolicyKit, apt clean fixes, XDG base directrix specification in cleaners and an improvement in Liferea cleaner

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Download BleachBit 2.0

BleachBit 2.0 has installation packages available for Linux-based distros like Ubuntu, Fedora, Linux Mint, Debian and OpenSUSE as well as for Microsoft Windows. You can download BleachBit 2.0 for Linux from the page below:

Download BleachBit 2.0 for Linux

Don’t hesitate to share your experience with the rest of us if you have used the latest version or old version of BleachBit.

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Interview with MidnightBSD Founder and Lead Dev Lucas Holt

Recently, I have taken a little dip into the world of BSD. As part of my attempt to understand the BSD world a little better, I connected with Lucas Holt (MidnightBSD founder and lead developer) to ask him a few questions about his problem. Here are his answers.

It’s FOSS: Please explain MidnightBSD in a nutshell. How is it different than other BSDs?

Lucas Holt: MidnightBSD is a desktop focused operating system. When it’s considered stable, it will provide a full desktop experience. This differs from other efforts such as TrueOS or GhostBSD in that it’s not a distro of FreeBSD, but rather a fork. MidnightBSD has its own package manager, mport as well as unique package cluster software and several features built into user land such as mDNSresponder, libdispatch, and customizations throughout the system.

It’s FOSS: Who is MidnightBSD aimed at?

Lucas Holt: The goal with MidnightBSD has always been to provide a desktop OS that’s usable for everyday tasks and that even somewhat non technical people can use. Early versions of Mac OS X were certainly an inspiration. In practice, we’re rather far from that goal at this point, but it’s been an excellent learning opportunity.

It’s FOSS: What is your background in computers?

Lucas Holt: I started in technical support at a small ISP and moved into web design and system administration. While there, I learned BSDi, Solaris and Linux. I also started tinkering with programming web apps in ASP and a little perl CGI. I then did a mix of programming and system administration jobs through college and graduated with a bachelors in C.S. from Eastern Michigan University. During that time, I learned NetBSD and FreeBSD. I started working on several projects such as porting Apple’s HFS+ code to FreeBSD 6 and working on getting the nforce2 chipset SATA controller working with FreeBSD 6, with the latter getting committed. I got a real taste for BSD and after seeing the lack of interest in the community for desktop BSDs, I started MidnightBSD. I began work on it in late 2005.

Currently, I’m a Senior Software Engineer focusing on backend rest services by day and a part-time graduate student at the University of Michigan Flint.

It’s FOSS: I recently installed TrueOS. I was disappointed that a couple of the programs I wanted were not available. The FreeBSD port system looked mildly complicated for beginners. I’m used to using pacman to get the job done quickly. How does MidnightBSD deal with ports?

Lucas Holt: MidnightBSD has it’s own port system, mports, which shared similarities with FreeBSD ports as well as some ideas from OpenBSD. We decided early on that decent package management was essential for regular users. Power users will still use ports for certain software, but it’s just so time consuming to build everything. We started work on our own package manager, mport.

Every package is a tar lzma archive with a sqlite3 manifest file as well as a sqlite 3 index that’s downloaded from our server. This allows users to query and customize the package system with standard SQL queries. We’re also building more user friendly graphical tools.

Package availability is another issue that most BSDs have. Software tends to be written for one or two operating systems and many projects are reluctant to support other systems, particularly smaller projects like MidnightBSD. There are certainly gaps. All of the BSD projects need more volunteers to help with porting software and keeping it up to date.

It’s FOSS: During your June 2015 interview on BSDNow, you mentioned that even though you support both i386 and amd64, that you recommend people choose amd64. Do you have any plans to drop i386 support in the future, like many have done?

Lucas Holt: Yes, we do plan to drop i386 support, mostly because of the extra work needed to build and maintain packages. I’ve held off on this so far because I had a lot of feedback from users in South America that they still needed it. For now, the plan is to keep i386 support through 1.0 release. That’s probably a year or two out.

It’s FOSS: What desktop environments does MidnightBSD support?

Lucas Holt: The original plan was to use Etoile as a desktop environment, but that project changed focus. We currently support Xfce, Gnome 3, WindowMaker + GNUstep + Gworkspace as primary choices. We also have several other window managers and desktop environments available such as Enlightenment, rat poison, afterstep, etc.

Early versions offered KDE 3.x but we had some issues with KDE 4. We may revisit that with newer versions.

It’s FOSS: What is MidnightBSD’s default filesystem? Do you support DragonflyBSD’s HAMMER filesystem? What other filesystems?

Lucas Holt: Boot volumes are UFS2. We also support ZFS for additional storage. We have read support for ExFat, NTFS, ext2, CD9660. NFS v3 and v4 are also supported for network file systems.

We do not support HAMMER, although it was considered. I would love to see HAMMER2 get added to MidnightBSD eventually.

It’s FOSS: Is MidnightBSD affected by the recent Spectre and Meltdown issues?

Lucas Holt: Yes. Most operating systems were affected by these issues. We were not informed of the issue until the general public became aware. Work is ongoing to come up with appropriate mitigations. Unfortunately, we do not have a patch yet.

It’s FOSS: The Raspberry Pi and its many clones have made the ARM platform very popular. Are there any plans to make MidnightBSD available on that platform?

Lucas Holt: No immediate plans. ARM is an interesting architecture, but by the very nature of SoC designs, takes a lot of work to support a broad number of devices. It might be possible when we stop supporting i386 or if someone volunteers to work on the ARM port.

Eventually, I think most hobby systems will need to run ARM chips. Intel’s planning on locking down hardware with UEFI 3 and this may make it difficult to run on commodity hardware in the future not only for MidnightBSD but other systems as well.

At one point, MidinightBSD ran on sparc64. When workstations were killed off, we dropped support. A desktop OS on a server platform makes little sense.

It’s FOSS: Does MidnightBSD offer support for Linux applications?

Lucas Holt: Yes, we offer Linux emulation. It’s emulating a 2.6.16 kernel currently and that needs to be updated so support newer apps. It’s possible to run semi-recent versions of Firefox, Thunderbird, Java, and OpenOffice on it though. I’ve also used it to host game servers in the past and play older games such as Quake 3, enemy territory, etc.

It’s FOSS: Could you comment on the recent dust-up between the Pale Moon browser developers and the team behind the OpenBSD ports system?

[Author’s Note: For those who haven’t heard about this, let me summarize. Last month, someone from the OpenBSD team added the Pale Moon browser to their ports collection. A Pale Moon developer demanded that they include Pale Moon’s libraries instead of using system libraries. As the conversation continued, it got more hostile, especially on the Pale Moon side. The net result is that Pale Moon will not be available on OpenBSD, MidnightBSD, or FreeBSD.]

Lucas Holt: I found this discussion frustrating. Many of the BSD projects hear a lot of complaints about browser availability and compatibility. With Firefox moving to Rust, it makes it even more difficult. Then you get into branding issues. Like Firefox, the Pale Moon developers have decided to protect their brand at the cost of users. Unlike the Firefox devs, they’ve made even stranger requirements for branding. It is not possible to use a system library version of anything with Pale Moon and keep their branding requirements. As such, we cannot offer Pale Moon in MidnightBSD.

The reason this is an issue for an open source project is that many third party libraries are used in something as complex as a web browser. For instance, Gecko-based browsers use several multimedia libraries, sqlite3 (for bookmarks), audio and video codecs, etc. Trying to maintain upstream patches for each of these items is difficult. That’s why the BSDs have ports collections to begin with. It allows us to track and manage custom patches to make all these libraries work. We go through a lot of effort in keeping these up to date. Sometimes upstream patches don’t get included. That means our versions are the only working copies. With pale moon’s policy, we’d need to submit separate patches to their customized versions of all these libraries too and any new release of the browser would not be available as changes occur. It might not even be possible to compile pale moon without a patch locally.

With regard to Rust, it requires porting the language, as well as an appropriate version of LLVM before you can even start on the browser.

It’s FOSS: If someone wanted to contribute to your project, both financial and technical, how can they do that?

Lucas Holt: Financial assistance for the project can be submitted online. We have a page outlining how to make donations with Patreon, Paypal or via bitcoin. Donations are not tax deductible. You can learn more at http://www.midnightbsd.org/donate/

We also need assistance with translations, porting applications, and working on the actual OS. Interested parties can contact us on the mailing list or through IRC on freenode #midnightbsd We also could use assistance with mirroring ISOs and packages.

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I would like to thank Lucas for taking the time to reply to my many questions. For more information about MidnightBSD or to download it, please visit their website. The most recent version of MidnightBSD is 0.8.6.

Have you ever played around with MidnightBSD? What is your favorite version of BSD?

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