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PulseAudio 17.0 sound server streamlines ALSA UCM profiles, provides better Bluetooth interaction and improves webRTC audio processing.

Arithmetic operations are a fundamental aspect of bash scripting, enabling scripts to perform calculations, automate tasks, and make decisions based on numerical data. Bash provides a variety of methods for performing arithmetic operations, from simple addition and subtraction to more complex calculations like floating-point operations and handling scientific numbers. This tutorial will guide you through different techniques and provide practical examples to enhance your bash scripting skills.

This "gish gallop" of FUD is already tiring. Responding to it each time is a time-consuming exercise, but let's have a go at it. Someone should.

Mastodon is a free, decentralized, and open-source social network. This tutorial will teach you how to set up your instance of Mastodon on a server with Debian 12 using Docker.

Upgrading to Linux Mint 21.3 from 21.2? Follow our quick guide for a hassle-free update, unlocking new features, and better stability.

There are quite a few programs that let us integrate AppImages into our system. One useful solution is Gear Lever. This is a utility written in Python and published under an open source license.

Server virtualization has become an indispensable tool for modern IT infrastructure, enabling organizations to maximize resource utilization, reduce hardware costs, and streamline management. Ubuntu Server, known for its stability and versatility, is a popular choice for hosting virtualized environments. When coupled with Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE), a robust open source virtualization platform, it creates a potent combination that empowers administrators to harness the full potential of their hardware resources.

Linux Mint 21.3, backed until 2027, debuts Cinnamon 6.0 with experimental Wayland support, promising a forward-looking desktop environment. Here's what's new!

Linux, the open source operating system that powers countless servers, devices, and personal computers worldwide, owes much of its versatility to the myriad of filesystems available. These filesystems determine how data is organized, stored, and retrieved on your Linux system, and choosing the right one can significantly impact performance, scalability, and data integrity. In this article, we embark on a journey through the fascinating landscape of Linux filesystems, with a special focus on Ext4, XFS, and Btrfs.

Docker desktop as Flatpak and Snap may arrive soon for your Linux distributions.

The latest Fedora Asahi Remix updates feature robust HDMI support for Apple's M1 & M2 series, significant GPU driver upgrades, and more.

Virtualization has become a fundamental technology in the world of computing, allowing organizations and individuals alike to maximize their hardware resources, improve efficiency, and enhance flexibility in managing their IT infrastructure. In the realm of Linux, two popular virtualization solutions stand out: Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) and VirtualBox. In this article, we will delve deep into the intricacies of both KVM and VirtualBox, providing you with an extensive comparison to help you make an informed decision when selecting the ideal virtualization solution for your Linux system.

The GNOME Project released today the alpha version of the upcoming GNOME 46 “Kathmandu” desktop environment series for early adopters, application developers, and Linux enthusiasts who want to get an early taste of the new features and improvements.

OpenSSH will disable DSA keys by default starting June 2024, with a complete removal slated for 2025. Here's more on that!

Installing GitLab on Debian 11 is a straightforward task thanks to our easy-to-follow guide. Get started in a just a few steps!

Using embedded medical technology, such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, or insulin pump? What's running inside is a complete mystery Opinion Software Freedom Conservancy's (SFC) Executive Director Karen Sandler was last year awarded an honorary doctorate by Germany's Katholieke Universiteit Leuven for her work for open source and software freedom.…

GNU/Linux (excluding ChromeOS) is measured at 6.19% of desktops/laptops in Turkey, 6.29% of desktops/laptops in Luxembourg, 8.04% of desktops/laptops in Lebanon, 8.44% of desktops/laptops in Ukraine, 8.57% of desktops/laptops in Azerbaijan, 9.43% of desktops/laptops in Greece, 14.84% of desktops/laptops in India, and 17.53% of desktops/laptops in Norway.

The TIG (Telegraf, InfluxDB, and Grafana) Stack is an acronym for a platform of open-source tools to make the collection, storage, graphing, and alerting of system metrics easier. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install and configure the TIG Stack on a single Debian 12 server.

The developers of the Libreboot open-source and free BIOS/UEFI firmware announced support for a new laptop, namely the HP EliteBook 820 G2, which can even be ordered with Libreboot pre-installed.

Min 1.31 (Lightweight Browser) introduces the ability to select and manage multiple tabs seamlessly, improved userscript customization experience and more.