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👩💻 Test drive Linux distros online!
Resource where you can test the operation of different Linux distributions directly in your browser:
➡️ https://distrosea.com/
Resource where you can test the operation of different Linux distributions directly in your browser:
➡️ https://distrosea.com/
Found a really cool resource on Linux basics for beginners. The whole point is that the material is presented in the form of mini-courses, which contain lessons with tasks. If you start solving problems, the service will check your answers automatically. Many topics are available for study:
➡ Command line;
➡ Working with text;
➡ User management;
➡ Process management;
➡ File system;
➡ Linux kernel;
➡ Logging;
➡ Networks and more...
➡️ https://linuxjourney.com
➡ Command line;
➡ Working with text;
➡ User management;
➡ Process management;
➡ File system;
➡ Linux kernel;
➡ Logging;
➡ Networks and more...
➡️ https://linuxjourney.com
Plank Reloaded now has a crowdin translation project! If you want to help us make the best Linux dock out there, we are looking for translators!
https://crowdin.com/project/plank-reloaded
A huge thanks to Marcos Sánchez and Minho Park for the Spanish and Korean translations!
https://crowdin.com/project/plank-reloaded
A huge thanks to Marcos Sánchez and Minho Park for the Spanish and Korean translations!
These lists almost never change. Unlike Windows which steadily gets worse, Linux Distros mature and get better with development. Many of our favorites still top these lists because they are a polished experience that are well maintained.
https://linuxhint.com/best-linux-distro-in-2025/
https://linuxhint.com/best-linux-distro-in-2025/
🔐 Shufflecake. Create hidden partitions on the disk.
• Shufflecake: plausible deniability for multiple hidden filesystems on Linux — a tool for creating hidden and encrypted partitions on a disk that remain invisible even with appropriate examination.
➡️ https://codeberg.org/shufflecake/shufflecake-c
• Shufflecake: plausible deniability for multiple hidden filesystems on Linux — a tool for creating hidden and encrypted partitions on a disk that remain invisible even with appropriate examination.
➡️ https://codeberg.org/shufflecake/shufflecake-c
9 Best Linux Books for Beginners
https://dev.to/bobbyiliev/9-best-linux-books-for-beginners-11gp
https://dev.to/bobbyiliev/9-best-linux-books-for-beginners-11gp
One step closer to reproducible builds for the Linux kernel!
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Hash-Based-Integrity-Linux-RB
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Hash-Based-Integrity-Linux-RB
I have been really loving Cosmic Desktop by PopOS!. Its still in Alpha 4 but very stable. Written in Rust its fast, minimal and has great tiling. Turns out I love tiling window managers.
Why does, almost every linux distro/desktop ship with Firefox as the default browser instead of Brave of Chromium? Is its Firefox's long term commitment to open source or is there some funding available for projects that do?
I hadn't checked in since Alpha 1 but Cosmic Desktop Alpha 4 is pretty great.
A good balance of minimalism, customization and speed.
https://system76.com/cosmic/?srsltid=AfmBOopmc_OCRHKk-H-i9eMuJatt4YFSJbv_I90y8OXomZpmDeiTooio
A good balance of minimalism, customization and speed.
https://system76.com/cosmic/?srsltid=AfmBOopmc_OCRHKk-H-i9eMuJatt4YFSJbv_I90y8OXomZpmDeiTooio
New Cinnamon 6.4 Desktop is now available with a native Night Light, a revamped theme, and many other goodies.
https://9to5linux.com/cinnamon-6-4-desktop-environment-released-with-revamped-theme-night-light
https://9to5linux.com/cinnamon-6-4-desktop-environment-released-with-revamped-theme-night-light
How many different incompatible packages called udptunnel are there? I found 3 already
Anyone used Kyanos yet? Curious to see what people think of it compared to tools like Wireshark and bettercap.
https://github.com/hengyoush/kyanos
https://github.com/hengyoush/kyanos
eBPF test suite just got a massive speedup. This should make working on eBPF a lot faster for devs!
https://x.com/grsecurity/status/1853874390141894835?t=CTkvvS7Hdh8oxEqiW7gJQg&s=19
https://x.com/grsecurity/status/1853874390141894835?t=CTkvvS7Hdh8oxEqiW7gJQg&s=19
The latest news from Linux Mint! Some big announcements in there, like working with the Framework team!
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4762
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4762
A nice little kernel performance improvement will land in the 6.12 kernel.
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linus-2.6p-Faster-Scale-Patch
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linus-2.6p-Faster-Scale-Patch
Submitted my first tiny fix to the Cinnamon project today.
https://github.com/linuxmint/cinnamon/pull/12479
https://github.com/linuxmint/cinnamon/pull/12479
Lots of work goes into Debian behind the scenes. This is a breakdown of their "secret" sauce.
https://lwn.net/Articles/990177/
https://lwn.net/Articles/990177/
Linus Tolvards on banning some Russian contribuors from Linux
https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/23/linus_torvalds_affirms_expulsion_of/
https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/23/linus_torvalds_affirms_expulsion_of/
"Talk is cheap. Show me the code."
—Linus Torvalds (Creator of Linux)
—Linus Torvalds (Creator of Linux)
Spent half a day fixing my Linux gui, which decided to randomly stop working. Turned out it was just a fuck up in dot profile. Love it 🤣
The real trilemma:
Linux, NVIDIA, an external monitor.
Pick two
Linux, NVIDIA, an external monitor.
Pick two
decided to give linux a go as my daily cos my laptop was starting to sound like a jet engine on windows - running cachy os on arch linux
what browser are we using? gave vivaldi a go but not a huge fan, cachy browser is nice but firefox based which makes me kinda ugh and i'm trying thorium out now
but before i go logging back in to a million websites for the umpteenth time and redownloading extensions - is there anything better?
what browser are we using? gave vivaldi a go but not a huge fan, cachy browser is nice but firefox based which makes me kinda ugh and i'm trying thorium out now
but before i go logging back in to a million websites for the umpteenth time and redownloading extensions - is there anything better?
Yesterday I migrated from Ubuntu to Pop!_OS to try something different out.
No regrets so far!! Compatibility with Steam has greatly improved (all MGSs work now!) and having an encrypted disk feels so much better for peace of mind.
Highly recommended! Can't wait for the #system76 #COSMIC desktop environment :)
No regrets so far!! Compatibility with Steam has greatly improved (all MGSs work now!) and having an encrypted disk feels so much better for peace of mind.
Highly recommended! Can't wait for the #system76 #COSMIC desktop environment :)
I built a single-host configuration management tool awhile back and am trying to decide if it's worth shaping up into an open-source release. I think it hits a sweet spot between learning curve/complexity of Ansible etc., and the brittleness of sh scripts. That scratch anyone's itch?
there’s no feeling like erasing everything and starting fresh without looking back
how much of what you store on your computer is actually necessary?
how much of what you store on your computer is actually necessary?
Linux enthusiasts don't ask why you need a server, linux enthusiasts search for excuse to have a server.
Linux desktop is the fastest growing desktop operating system by market share
https://ostechnix.com/linux-market-share-july-2024-report/
https://ostechnix.com/linux-market-share-july-2024-report/
have you successfully live-streamed a steam game using OBS on linux?
help
help
5 reasons why Pop!_OS is this Linux pro's favorite distro
https://www.zdnet.com/article/5-reasons-why-pop-os-is-this-linux-pros-favorite-distro/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/5-reasons-why-pop-os-is-this-linux-pros-favorite-distro/
Got my Linux Mint distro all installed and customized! 🎉
Liking the experience of using it so far; had a few issues with the GPU that took some time to fix, but aside from that, it's simple, slick, lightweight, and easy to use.
Also it doesn't spy on me or steal my data!
Bye bye Windows.
Liking the experience of using it so far; had a few issues with the GPU that took some time to fix, but aside from that, it's simple, slick, lightweight, and easy to use.
Also it doesn't spy on me or steal my data!
Bye bye Windows.
Dist upgrading the laptop, wish me luck 🍀
First Look at Serpent OS: Minimal GNOME Desktop and Rust-Based Package Manager
https://9to5linux.com/first-look-at-serpent-os-minimal-gnome-desktop-and-rust-based-package-manager
https://9to5linux.com/first-look-at-serpent-os-minimal-gnome-desktop-and-rust-based-package-manager
Decided to finally ditch Windows and start using Linux instead. What distros would you recommend for someone who wants to get into UX design?
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@francos.eth·20:55 31/07/2024
Looking to upgrade my old system76 Oryx Pro to the system76 lemur pro or the Framework laptop 13.
Anyone use one of these? Leaning towards the framework for upgradeability but wished it was 14” instead of 13”
Anyone use one of these? Leaning towards the framework for upgradeability but wished it was 14” instead of 13”
Linux Mint 22 “Wilma” Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
https://9to5linux.com/linux-mint-22-wilma-is-now-available-for-download-heres-whats-new
https://9to5linux.com/linux-mint-22-wilma-is-now-available-for-download-heres-whats-new
The Practical Linux Hardening Guide
The repository is a practical guide to hardening GNU/Linux systems .
This is not an official standard or reference , but it addresses and uses industry standards .
This guide also provides you with practical, step-by-step instructions for creating your own secure systems and services . One of the main goals is to create a single document covering internal and external threats .
https://github.com/trimstray/the-practical-linux-hardening-guide
The repository is a practical guide to hardening GNU/Linux systems .
This is not an official standard or reference , but it addresses and uses industry standards .
This guide also provides you with practical, step-by-step instructions for creating your own secure systems and services . One of the main goals is to create a single document covering internal and external threats .
https://github.com/trimstray/the-practical-linux-hardening-guide
Omakub is interesting. I can't imagine anyone who already has Linux set up on their computer would use it, but I'm intrigued it.
https://omakub.org/
https://omakub.org/
