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Data collection around users tends to be a very touchy subject in the Linux/open-source world even when opt-in and Fedora Workstation 42 has just seen a proposal raised to do just that. If approved the Fedora Workstation 42 release would roll-out an opt-in metrics system of anonymous user information from system settings to hardware information and desktop usage patterns.

The beta of Linux Mint 22 ‘Wilma’ arrives ahead of an expected stable release in late July or possible early August, depending on how many bugs, issues, and quirks are found and fixed during the formal beta testing period.

Cory Doctorow will be playing emcee, and writer and security expert Tarah Wheeler will be offering last minute down-and-dirty tips on how to play the game. Have fun; maybe win a little money; maybe lose some. It’s for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a good cause that benefits us all.

The Linux Mint team has released today the beta version of the upcoming Linux Mint 22 operating system series, which can be downloaded and tested right now.

File Explorer is a file manager application and default desktop environment. It provides a graphical user interface for accessing the file systems, as well as user interface elements such as the taskbar and desktop.

Peppermint Loaded: Complete with pre-installed apps, Flatpak support, Mint Store integration, and more for a pleasant out-of-the-box experience.

With the month of June wrapped up, here is a look back at the most popular open-source/Linux news and reviews from notable hardware launches to a lot of exciting kernel activity.

At Mozilla, we know we can’t create a better future alone, that is why each year we will be highlighting the work of 25 digital leaders using technology to amplify voices, effect change, and build new technologies globally through our Rise 25 Awards. These storytellers, innovators, activists, advocates. builders and artists are helping make the internet more diverse, ethical, responsible and inclusive.

In this detailed tutorial, we will discuss what GNU Stow is and how to use GNU Stow to install and manage software from source in an efficient and organised way in Linux.

The Swift programming community has taken a major step forward by introducing the first Swift toolchain for RISC-V hardware, designed to work with platforms like the VisionFive 2 single-board computer.

The 194th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on June 30th, 2024, keeping you updated with the most important things happening in the Linux world.

Here are the latest updates to our compilation of recommended software. We’ve published a huge number of updates again this month.

Learn how to install, configure, and use Symfony Framework on Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, or Fedora Linux distributions with practical examples.

Arch-based EndeavourOS marks five years with major updates, a special release of Plasma 6.1, and ARM's return.

In this article, you'll learn how to install .NET 8.0 SDK on Ubuntu 24.04, 23.04, and other versions to build and run your first .NET application.

We are at a point when there's no shortage of good note-taking apps on Linux, and many users are happy with what they are currently daily driving. Of course, this doesn't stop the development of new ones.

Lsyncd (Live Syncing Daemon) is a free and open source we can use to keep a source and a target directory tree in sync. Written in the LUA programming language, it works by keeping track of filesystem events on the source, and replicating them on the target, typically using tools like rsync and ssh, under the hood. In this tutorial, we learn how to install lsyncd on the most used Linux distributions, and how to configure it to keep local and remote directories in sync.

LILYGO has introduced the T-Display S3 Pro, a solution designed for portable applications that require multi-touch display support. This compact device not only boasts a 400mA battery but also integrates a range of sensors and offers optional IMU support.

The Linux 6.10 kernel cycle continues trending along nominally and giving hope for an on-time stable kernel release in two weeks.

Angie 1.6 web server offers full Nginx 1.27 compatibility plus new, useful additional features. Here's more on that.