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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.

The highly anticipated Linux Mint 21.3 “Virginia" distribution is now available for download from the multitude of mirrors around the world of the Linux Mint project, ahead of the official unveiling later this week.

Quick guide to install Remmina Remote Desktop on Manjaro Linux with the command-line terminal and the AUR.

Originally released on November 12th, 2017, the long-term supported (LTS) Linux 4.14 kernel series has now reached its end of supported life after being maintained for more than six years.

2024 is here, and with it comes a brand new Linux kernel release. Collabora's kernel team made a number of key contributions including a new kselftest for verifying driver probe of Devicetree-based platforms, multiple improvements to further improve support for MediaTek SoCs found in Chromebooks, and more.

GNOME developer Georges Stavracas has merged today the PipeWire Camera support into the master branch of the popular OBS Studio open-source screencasting and streaming app.

DFRobot has announced the launch of the updated FireBeetle 2, now incorporating the latest ESP32-C6 System-on-Chip from Espressif Systems. This enhanced development board integrates standard I/Os, includes comprehensive battery support, and offers advanced connectivity options with Zigbee 3.0 and Thread 1.3. Unlike the FireBeetle 2 (ESP32-S3) launched in 2022, this new variant is equipped with […]

In this article, you will learn everything about file descriptors, like their uses in Linux, what a file descriptor table is, how to view the file descriptors under a specific process, and how to change the limit of a file descriptor in Linux.

Media Downloader is a Qt/C++ based GUI frontend to multiple CLI-based tools that deal with downloading online media.