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🇫🇷 ¡Buenas noticias! Francia inicia un plan para reemplazar Windows por Linux en los ordenadores de escritorio del gobierno.
https://itsfoss.com/news/france-government-linux-switch/
#Linux #Tech #TechNews #FOSS #OpenSource #OS #Software #SoftwareLibre #Windows
France’s government is ditching Windows for Linux, calling US tech dependence a strategic risk
“The French government has decided that enough is enough. It has announced that it will shift away from proprietary technologies from outside the European Union and focus more on open-source solutions — and part of that means ditching Windows for Li ...continues
It's that time of the year again: the #Linux distro tier list!
Of course, it's all subjective, linked to my own use case, don't feel attacked if your favorite distro isn't as high as you'd like, yaddi yadda :D
9to5Linux: KDE Frameworks 6.25 Adds Support for Converting Momme Units in KRunner https://9to5linux.com/kde-frameworks-6-25-adds-support-for-converting-momme-units-in-krunner @9to5linux @mariusnestor #Linux
"France Launches Government #Linux Desktop Plan as Windows Exit Begins. France is transitioning government desktops to Linux, with each ministry required to formalize its implementation plan by autumn 2026."
https://linuxiac.com/france-launches-government-linux-desktop-plan-as-windows-exit-begins/
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French flag with Linux penguin
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Choice all that apply to you!
#Mosstodon #Food #Vegan #Linux #BloomScrolling #bread #politics #mentalHealth #altText #nature
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| Posts with AskFedi looking for help: | 39 |
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Closes in 20:48:00
Friendly reminder that if you download software updates for Fedora or AlmaLinux from London, there's good odds that your software updates are coming from an HP thin client sitting in a road box in Surrey.
This is perfectly fine, and how free software / the Internet actually works.
#MicroMirror #Fedora #AlmaLinux #Linux #FOSS
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A green two door road box sitting next to the road facing a picturesque valley opening off the side of the road.
Em sé d'alguna organització "revolucionària" que hauria de prendre nota de l'administració francesa (sic) i adoptar Linux en comptes de desfer-se'n dels ordinadors vells
hey so this is probably completely pointless but: looking for a job (NZ or fully remote willing to hire a kiwi) in SRE, security, or linux/Unix system administration. 15 years expereince administering Linux and Unix boxes, intermediate level of experience working with docker compose and containerisation and container security. No prior job experience unfortunately, all those 15 years were mostly personal projects and small-scale stuff for friends. Currently running an entire multi-machine personal cloud infrastructure with a demonstration of all the services I have running at https://status.highenergymagic.net. Entirely willing to accept entry-level job placements, no expectation of being paid a lot or anything, just want to be doing something and move the needle a little on my current "being broke" status. #fedihired #infosec #cybersecurity #linux #unix #docker #sre #DevOps
Please boost for reach, any job offers please DM me.
Just 4 years ago I wouldn't have believed this shift as remotely possible.
"France Launches Government Linux Desktop Plan as Windows Exit Begins
France is transitioning government desktops to Linux, with each ministry required to formalize its implementation plan by autumn 2026."
#Linux #OpenSource #France #DigitalSovereignty
https://linuxiac.com/france-launches-government-linux-desktop-plan-as-windows-exit-begins/
This is interesting wallpaper I found somewhere on the internet.
"Linux because the world needs less greed."
https://github.com/diinki/linux-retroism/blob/main/wallpapers/copyleft.png
The great dilemma:
Use an older version of Linux on an old PC so that it performs well on that hardware, or use a newer version to keep it current and as functional as possible, but paying the price of consuming more resources and losing performance...?
"Is a Clanker Being Used to Carry Out AI Fuzzing in the Linux Kernel?"
"Don't outrage yet, as this may not be a bad thing. Greg Kroah-Hartman appears to be running AI-assisted fuzzing on the kernel."
https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17316958/linux-kernel-ai-fuzzing
Tästä intoa Linux-siirtymään täälläkin #linux #windowsexit #digitalindependence
https://linuxiac.com/france-launches-government-linux-desktop-plan-as-windows-exit-begins/
Fixing AMDGPU’s VRAM management for low-end GPUs
It may sound unbelievable to some, but not everyone has a datacenter beast with 128GB of VRAM shoved in their desktop PCs. Around the world people tell the tale of a particularly fierce group of Linux gamers: Those who dare attempt to play games with only 8 gigabytes of VRAM, or even less. Truly, it takes exceedingly strong resilience and d
https://www.osnews.com/story/144770/fixing-amdgpus-vram-management-for-low-end-gpus/
RE: https://mastodon.social/@nixCraft/116380044468638699
Microsoft Office is one of the largest #welfare programs in the world. it diverts REAL billions of dollars from the public coffers of governments, into the pockets of Bill Gates and his #EpsteinClass cronies.
Brasil pays for basic universal health care and UBI for kids because it said NO to Microsoft in 2005 & moved to #linux & #LibreOffice.
thanks to Trump, #Microsoft finally lost the 2nd largest economy in the European Union and the 7th largest in the world.
merci a la France.
AodeRelay boostedExcellent news.
France Launches Government Linux Desktop Plan as Windows Exit Begins
Bye bye spyware and AI batshit crazy Windows 11.
France is transitioning government desktops to Linux, with each ministry required to formalize its implementation plan by autumn 2026.
https://linuxiac.com/france-launches-government-linux-desktop-plan-as-windows-exit-begins
🐧 Valve dev fixes up VRAM management on AMD GPUs to improve performance
VRAM management on Linux with AMD GPUs is about to get a whole lot better - which is great news for gaming, especially on the lower-end or hitting VRAM limits.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
📰 Source: GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
🔗 Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/valve-dev-fixes-up-vram-management-on-amd-gpus-to-improve-performance/
@leoschuldiner23
I'm with ya! I am a strong advocate for the used #thinkpad market - incredible #Linux (and #bsd?) machines for any budget $50 or bigger.
I'm running a radio station server (backup) on a 2006 thinkpad. It just always works. Insane.
Do people know about this?
suggestive? [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
I know there are a lot of Linux users here and I hear both the pros and cons about it pretty frequently even when I'm not trying to, but I'm baffled to realise nobody has ever mentioned the single best thing about Linux: One Drive doesn't beg to be used and filled every chance it gets
If an operating system is required to implement age verification but does not or cannot, it would be illegal.
People have been arguing that our elected officials do not know how Linux or BSD works. I believe they know exactly how these systems work, and they do not like them because they cannot control, police, or monitor them. Therefore, they want operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, Apple iOS, and the soon-to-be locked-down Google Android to be our only choices.
The whole point of this law is to make Linux and BSD — operating systems they have no power over — illegal.
The Discover app looks quite promising. However, when I click to install an app from the apps.kde.org website, it opens the Discover app but I get this error:
"could not open appstream://org.kde.discover.desktop because it was not found in any available software repositories"
I am not sure how to add the KDE apps website to the Discover repositories.
Is this a common error? Or do you think it is Debian or Devuan specific error? I haven't yet tried on my Artix Linux installation, as that is currently in a different location.
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Discover app error message
#Devuan #Linux #Apple #MacMini
RT: https://social.retroedge.tech/objects/c1639e03-c967-4cdf-86c5-cb5e05d38994
I am thinking about installing Devuan with KDE on the Mac Mini I am working on.Yeah, I'll do that.
RT: https://social.retroedge.tech/objects/4c612cc8-eb89-4e80-b13e-f75b0f213914Okay, I've got a bunch of work to do...... but I'd also like to install Devuan Linux with KDE Plasma on a ThinkCentre Tiny.
Which is also productive work, as I want to test it out as an option to pre-install for customers who want Linux, but not urgent at all.
In related news, I am gearing up to start a weekly computer giveaway.
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Devuan Linux with KDE Plasma desktop, with Mac style theme on an Apple Mac Mini
hey so this is probably completely pointless but: looking for a job (NZ or fully remote willing to hire a kiwi) in SRE, security, or linux/Unix system administration. 15 years expereince administering Linux and Unix boxes, intermediate level of experience working with docker compose and containerisation and container security. No prior job experience unfortunately, all those 15 years were mostly personal projects and small-scale stuff for friends. Currently running an entire multi-machine personal cloud infrastructure with a demonstration of all the services I have running at https://status.highenergymagic.net. Entirely willing to accept entry-level job placements, no expectation of being paid a lot or anything, just want to be doing something and move the needle a little on my current "being broke" status. #fedihired #infosec #cybersecurity #linux #unix #docker #sre #DevOps #GetFediHired
Please boost for reach, any job offers please DM me.
France is transitioning government desktops to Linux, with each ministry required to formalize its implementation plan by autumn 2026.
https://linuxiac.com/france-launches-government-linux-desktop-plan-as-windows-exit-begins/
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France is transitioning government desktops to Linux, with each ministry required to formalize its implementation plan by autumn 2026.
#LittleSnitch Comes To #Linux To Expose What Your Software Is Really Doing
Little Snitch, the well known macOS tool that shows which applications are connecting to the internet, is now being developed for Linux. The developer says the project started after experimenting with Linux and realizing how strange it felt not knowing what connections the system was making.
#privacy #security #firewall
> want to make my license a lifetime one? 😀👍
Do you have a 9th-generation TUXEDO InfinityBook Pro? Then you’ll definitely want to check out our repair guide. You’ll learn how to open the device (without voiding the warranty!), how to connect various components, and more!
"How it all began"
I saw an ad for this CD set at a very low price in a computer magazine. I decided to give it a try, enticed by the low cost and this 'alternative solution to Windows', and in late 1996 I ordered this set.
When it arrived, I was fascinated (having never used a Unix or Unix-like system before) but a bit daunted by the lack of support for the main applications I knew. A few months later, though, I decided to give it another go and from that point, I never looked back. Whether it was Linux, one of the BSDs, or something similar (but Unix or Unix-like), I was not going back to systems like Windows.
My #ThrowbackThursday today is probably one of the most significant in my computing life.
#Linux #TechHistory #OpenSource #Unix #TechNostalgia #ComputingMemories #BSD #TechnologyEvolution #OldSchoolComputing #1996 #ITLife
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This is a photo of a 6-CD set case for "InfoMagic LINUX Developer's Resource". The CD case cover has a whimsical cartoon character on the front, which appears to be an anthropomorphic penguin dressed as a wizard, complete with a wizard's hat and a magic wand. The character is standing on a stylized representation of the globe. The background is blue and there is a yellow banner on the top right corner that says "QuickStart Guide inside". The packaging suggests that this is a software resource kit for Linux developers from the era when software was commonly distributed on CDs.
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This is a photo of the back cover of the "InfoMagic LINUX Developer's Resource CD-ROM" case. The cover lists the contents of the 6-CD set, including distributions like Red Hat 3.0.3 "Picasso", Slackware 3.1, Debian GNU/Linux 1.1.4, and others, with various kernel sources up to version 2.0.12+. It mentions the inclusion of a "QuickStart" installation guide and additional software like X-Free86 Version 3.1.2, with references to online resources. There's also information about the included on-line documentation like "Installation & Getting Started Guide" by Matt Welsh and "Network Administrators Guide", as well as file format details. Contact information for InfoMagic, including telephone, fax, email, and web address, is listed, along with the company's address in Flagstaff, AZ. A barcode is present on the bottom right. The text indicates the product is from 1996, providing a glimpse into the distribution of Linux software in the mid-1990s.
I've been thinking a lot about how we should talk about generative AI recently and here's something I realized; focusing on the ethics of generative AI (or lack thereof) is a waste if you're not also mentioning the practical issues, ESPECIALLY the fact that legally speaking LLM code inherently makes all software licenses unenforceable because only humans can own copyright. If you're wondering why that's important, I've seen enough people have absurd breakdowns over people daring to make package scripts for, say, the AUR to realize that a lot of talented programmers are also extreme control freaks. So it might be worthwhile to mention that LLM generated output is uncopyrightable.
#This-isn't-a-subpost #ai #LLM #floss #foss #oss #Linux #programming #chatbot #fuck-ai #no-ai
Amazing how we keep learning interesting tidbits. The writers of the XFce docs have made wonderfull documentation that are always online.
I've never read them, because of my autodicatical skills. Until today, when I accidentally pressed F1 and my browser popped up, showing me the help page of the xfce terminal, of which I have read the manpages.
So this key is programmed in the terminal, not in the DM. Lovely to know this exists
https://docs.xfce.org/apps/terminal/start
🖋️ #bash #sh #zsh #ksh #csh #Linux #POSIX #Programming #XFce #DM #DesktopManager
There isn't just one "right" Linux distro for beginners. At the end of the day, Linux is Linux, and you can install any tool on any distribution. Just pick one and jump in to start your learning journey!
... but I'd also like to install Devuan Linux with KDE Plasma on a ThinkCentre Tiny.
Which is also productive work, as I want to test it out as an option to pre-install for customers who want Linux, but not urgent at all.
In related news, I am gearing up to start a weekly computer giveaway.
"FOSS Weekly #26.15: Rollback in apt, bad USB detection, Glass UI in KDE, Linux Kernel dropping older processor support and more"
"Others are eventually left behind. Some things from the past find their way back."
https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17316448/foss-weekly-26-15
Bazzite's shrinking (and that's a good thing)
> Linux gaming is awesome. I've made a career championing free and open source as a base for PC gaming. And now? Well, it just continues to grow!
#Gaming #Bazzite #LinuxGaming #PCGaming #Linux #Racing #BryantReview
CachyOS installiert und eingerichtet. Bisher funktioniert alles ganz gut.
Nur KeepassXC will nicht im System-Theme starten und sich nicht ins SysTray minimieren lassen.
APT 3.2 has landed with some noteworthy additions.
Everyone seems all gung-ho for #Claude Code.
I'm having amazing, just really brilliant results with #GPT Code 5.3 in #vscode via #GitHub CoPilot.
A client wants a CI/CD GitHub workflow to deploy to a #Linux server. That server is proxied by #cloudflare
A simple two sentence query saved me days of work.
It's mind-blowing.
Oh.
And it was going so well.
We started with an older laptop. We had Linux Mint on a USB drive, and managed to boot from it.
So we did that, and then selected:
"Install Linux Mint"
Answered the questions, followed the process, and all looked good.
Then powered down (which was interesting, and there's another question there) ...
... removed the USB drive, and prepared to power up into the newly installed OS.
1/2
And we got the message:
No bootable medium found.
Oh.
OK, so I guess we put the USB drive back in, and try again.
*Sigh*
Separately ... we can't actually find a "power off" button in the GUI. Are we missing something obvious?
Just ... *sag*
2/2
Ich lese ja immer wieder, "Linux ist soo kompliziert". Heißt das nicht im Umkehrschluss, dass Windows "leicht" ist?
Aktuell muss ich leider wieder Windows benutzen und ich finde, "Windows ist kompliziert". Das mag dran liegen, dass ich kein Windows mehr benutze, aber teilweise kann es nicht an mir liegen... Und allein bin ich da auch nicht.
https://www.reddit.com/r/badUIbattles/comments/1r4331a/windows_search_gets_worse_the_more_information/
I have what I fear may be a stupid #Linux question...
If I set up an ssh key, upload it to the server, and then disable password login...
When I want to ssh from another machine? How would I then upload that key to the server?
Ever wondered what powers those hacker laptops at DEF CON? 💻 This new short dives into security-focused operating systems like Kali & Parrot, tracing their roots and why distro choice matters in tricky situations. Check it out! #DEFCON #Hacking #Linux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSoi7bHZYNI
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🔴 LIVE
I may regret this. You may regret this.
I've just put out a Linux forensics scenario for you all to play around with. There's a contest. You r submissions are due by 2026-04-15 23:59 UTC.
On Friday I announced a DFIR challenge around a recently drafted Linux forensics scenario. This garnered a lot of interest and even a couple of submissions over the weekend.
After chatting with one potential entrant, I realized to my horror that I had uploaded an incorrect version of the scenario data. I replaced the incorrect version Sunday evening and updated the original blog post. But if you grabbed the scenario data before the change, you don't have everything I intended you to have.
The revised version contains a full memory dump from the system. And note that while the general outline of the scenario remains unchanged, the revised version will have different timestamps for some of the activity.
So grab the revised version and have at it! Thanks for your patience and I hope you enjoy working on it!
Linux tip: Use the “setgid” mode bit on shared directories: “chmod g+s /shared/project”. New files will inherit group ownership, which prevents permission chaos between users.
🔗 Learn more in my course: https://monospacementor.com/courses/linsys-1/
RE: https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/@grahamperrin/116374810286827022
Claude Mythos Preview "fully autonomously" finds and exploits new FreeBSD vulnerabilities
#FreeBSD #Linux #OpenBSD #security #vulnerability #AI #Anthropic #Claude
Claude Mythos Preview "fully autonomously" finds and exploits new FreeBSD vulnerabilities
<https://www.reddit.com/r/freebsd/comments/1sgmi14/claude_mythos_preview_fully_autonomously_finds/>
＂(plus Linux, OpenBSD, and others) – more concerning than calif.io story with known CVE and human prompting? …＂
– BigSneakyDuck
#FreeBSD #Linux #OpenBSD #security #vulnerability #AI #Anthropic #Claude
Your UPS is useless if Linux doesn't know it's dying. 🔋
Full NUT setup guide for Linux — driver detection, graceful shutdowns, email alerts & proper shutdown testing. Great for homelabs & older UPS hardware.
https://medium.com/@chribonn/48f962977b9d
Claude Mythos Preview "fully autonomously" finds and exploits new FreeBSD vulnerabilities
<https://www.reddit.com/r/freebsd/comments/1sgmi14/claude_mythos_preview_fully_autonomously_finds/>
＂(plus Linux, OpenBSD, and others) – more concerning than calif.io story with known CVE and human prompting? …＂
– BigSneakyDuck
#FreeBSD #Linux #OpenBSD #security #vulnerability #AI #Anthropic #Claude
What does "L" mean as connectivity? Is it above or below "E"? 🙃
It's KDE Connect showing this. My phone is obviously in wifi, so it shouldn't imply "LTE". Weird.
#KDE #KDEConnect #Linux
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Phone status icons as shown by KDE Connect, an app to connect your phone to a Linux PC, on my computer. It shows a battery charge of 71%, currently being charged, and a mobile connectivity symbol (not wifi, but mobile) with 4 out of 5 bars and an "L" in the top left corner of it.
🦀 Redox OS — the Rust microkernel OS — has banned all AI/LLM-generated contributions.
Their reasoning:
❌ LLMs produce code that "looks correct" but hides subtle bugs
❌ No chain of accountability for AI-written system code
❌ Legal risk from training data copyright
❌ Erosion of contributor understanding
For OS-level code, this position makes sense. Every line of kernel code has a human who understands it.
Full analysis:
https://newsgroup.site/redox-os-ai-code-ban-llm-policy-2026/
Linus Torvalds, the legend 🔥
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There is a picture of Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds standing together.
Below, there is a very real thread where Bill says, "What does VIBE in "Vibe Coding" stand for?
To which Linus Torvalds replies, "Very inefficient but entertaining."
#Cat story:
Some months back, using a rescued e-waste laptop as a ham radio computer.
Running Debian #Linux, it sat on my office desk, with a tiny QDX digital radio on USB, squeaking out tiny 4 Watt QRP #JS8 signals into antenna coax.
JS8 is low speed chat mode, with relaying and stored messages, right? I would let it run all day, then check it once or twice a day, message scattered ops.
Well... One day I get WTF email saying,
"Dood, U Ok? You been sending nonsense last hour!"
Oh no!
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Low power digital ham radio, a QRP Labs QDX. Circuit board with numerous tiny electronic components, hand wound coils.
I'm at work, reading that ham's email about my QRM, on my phone.
Quickly call my spouse.
"Are you working in the home office? Ok. Is Kitty Fooble is next to you? Is he sitting on my laptop keyboard? Ah-ha! That's it!"
Then I explained.
"OMG! My fault, I left laptop keyboard exposed. Our cat is butt-typing the ionosphere via JS8! Hams everywhere complaining! Flip power switch! Unplug this and that!"
Ha ha ha!
Silly me.
Hey, so now you have a story with
#HamRadio , #Linux, and a #cat
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Closeup of a young tabby cat's face.
caption says:
"It's not my fault. Your laptop keyboard was warm and felt good to sleep on!"
Ah.
Looking to install Linux Mint Cinnamon on a laptop ... but all the ISOs seem to be 64 bit.
The machine is 32 bit.
So ... suggestions?
this week's app icon is for myself.
guess who's back. #SparkleShare
#linux #gnome #app #icon #design
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The new icon for SparkleShare but in the GNOME style. The usual orange folder with a star outline, but with more fresh colours and a teal background. A picture, yellow sticky note, and lines paper are slightly sticking out the top.
because... I've been busy setting up page where #FOSS projects can request free design work for me.
mostly icon related for now as it helps me plan. UI design will come later once I figure out what that process will look like and it's a much bigger time investment.
have a look! ✨
https://planetpeanut.studio/services
#linux #gnome #app #icon #design
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Screenshot of the Services page. Showing a Game Boy app icon on top of a grid of blueprint lines and some explanatory text below.
Little Snitch, the macOS network tool, is now available on Linux
“Little Snitch for Linux is written in Rust and uses eBPF for kernel-level traffic interception (this lets sandboxed code run inside the Linux kernel without modifying it). The tool shows processes on your machine making network connections, and giv ...continues
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/little-snitch-the-macos-network-tool-is-now-available-on-linux/
wayback is a stub Wayland compositor that hosts a rootful Xwayland server, letting you run your full X11 setup unchanged on top of Wayland. Built from source, wrote a small launch script and dwm came up fine with st.
Still experimental and needs some tweaking but the core concept works — keep your dwm, st and all your suckless tools, just drop Xorg underneath.
If you're a minimalist X11 user not ready to jump to a Wayland WM, keep an eye on this project!
hey so this is probably completely pointless but: looking for a job (NZ or fully remote willing to hire a kiwi) in SRE, security, or linux/Unix system administration. 15 years expereince administering Linux and Unix boxes, intermediate level of experience working with docker compose and containerisation and container security. No prior job experience unfortunately. Currently running an entire multi-machine personal cloud infrastructure with a demonstration of all the services I have running at https://status.highenergymagic.net. #fedihired #infosec #cybersecurity #linux #unix #docker #sre #DevOps
Please boost for reach, any job offers please DM me.
"Talk about bad timing — even Linux is asking for more RAM now, despite global shortages hitting PC users hard"
"Ubuntu raises its minimum RAM to 6GB despite global shortages, calling it an honesty bump for modern web browsing and multitasking."
Termux
If you want a nice to great full linux stack for your android, seek for Termux.
do not install the playstore version!
Alphabet {google} sabotages OpenSource projects on Android. Get termux straight from the home page
Termux is a full linux ENV:
termux installs minimal
- download
- shell spawns with instructions
- you have to follow them!!!
- once familiarized (easy when you know Debian)
- start your commands, install them individually if their'e not in the default install
- enjoy a free Linux ENV: in the hostile (google) Android ENV
- keyboard assistance is at the bottom of the bash window
- CTRL
- ALT
- cursors
- PaGeUP
- PaGeDOWN
- Home
- End
- Esc
- /
- -
- tab
- are all keys to assist you in fluent linux sh typing
- you may install any sh supported in linux bash csh ksh zsh fish
caveats
- There are a few, however you will still be able to work there
- check your internal ssd space, termux works there by default
- filesizes can be surprising
- I just install Midnight Commander on one of my Androids and the supporting libs (including
clangtook a massive 540MiB while mc itself is small) - I only noticed because on a default debian install those libs are already there for other elf binaries
- on the Slitaz distro those libs are also installed, when mc is invoked / installed
Termux is Linux joy on Android
#termux #linux #programming #technology #bash #csh #ksh #zsh #sh #networking
Opera GX is finally available on Linux, but should you bother installing it? 🤔
I am quite new to digital photography and a Linux enthusiast. Does anyone have recommendations for a RAW editing tool that has good documentation? #photography #linux #opensource #editing
Linux Distributions for Beginners
https://darkblueproject.com/sites/articles/linux-distro-rec-beginners.php
Raven's announcement: https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/@raven/116370150271062248
#darkblueproject #linux #linuxdistribution #fedora #debian #archlinux #endeavouros #nobara #linuxmint #q4os #solusos #ubuntu #opensource #freesoftware
I was asked many times over the last years which Linux distribution I would recommend for beginners. I always answered that they should try out multiple ones and choose the one that they like the most.
But, for the people that don't know where to start with that, here is my list of Linux distributions I would recommend for beginners in the Linux world.
https://darkblueproject.com/sites/articles/linux-distro-rec-beginners.php
#darkblueproject #linux #linuxdistribution #fedora #debian #archlinux #endeavouros #nobara #linuxmint #q4os #solusos #ubuntu #opensource #freesoftware
Just seen some stupidly expensive "enterprise software" that in the end doesn't do anything other than rewrite all of the data on disk to "fix" SSD performance issues.
I thought there must be a way to do the same on linux, but I can't think off a way to do it without a temporary "intermediate" drive.
aka. how would you do something like "dd if=/dev/sda of=/dev/sda"?
Thinking about finally sitting down and knocking out my Linux+ certification.
For those of you who've been through it: what actually helped? Study guides, practice exams, specific resources you'd recommend?
Drop your tips below.
#Linux #LinuxPlus #CompTIA #SysAdmin #OpenSource
If you missed this:
9to5Linux: Flatpak 1.16.4 Linux App Sandboxing Framework Brings Important Security Fixes https://9to5linux.com/flatpak-1-16-4-linux-app-sandboxing-framework-brings-important-security-fixes @9to5linux @mariusnestor #Linux #infosec
Linux proves once again that old hardware doesn't need to be trashed.
I created a Linux/BSD age attestation/verification tracker, to map out which distros are safe from that crap, which should be avoided.
https://odysee.com/@fossery-tech:4/Linux-BSD-age-attestation-verification-tracker:7e0569c608
(The list is a bit long, couldn't post it here)
If you know about the stance of any other OS I didn't list there, feel free to drop a comment. Other suggestions to improve the list are also welcome.
#Linux #BSD #AgeVerification #AgeAttestation #FosseryTech #Privacy
21 years ago, Linus Torvalds launched Git, and now he's more famous for it than Linux. Who knew? 🤯
> because of the #Linux kernel’s defense in depth measures Mythos was unable to successfully exploit any of these.
https://red.anthropic.com/2026/mythos-preview/
🥂
> Where Mythos Preview did succeed was in writing several local privilege escalation exploits.
:(
> We have nearly a dozen examples of Mythos Preview successfully chaining together two, three, and sometimes four vulnerabilities in order to construct a functional exploit on the Linux kernel.
:(
Keep an eye on this query
https://lore.kernel.org/all/?q=Reported-by%3A+Nicholas+Carlini+%3Cnpc%40anthropic.com%3E
My idea was to turn them into retro gaming systems with Batocera Linux, as the iMac screen is good and they have a full size SD card slot.
Sound would definitely have to work for that application.
Welp, jumped through the hoops and able to install Linux on the cheap Windows 11 Acer laptop I got a couple years ago and haven't used 30 hours because I hate Windows 11.
Now, do I buy a separate drive to slide in and put the Windows 11 drive in a drawer or format the one that came in it... 🤓 #Windows11 #Linux
LiveCD of Linux Mint Debian
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Acer laptop on floor with usb stick in and Linux Mint Debian on screen
This is your daily reminder that Andrea Borman is an experienced Debian enthusiast with nearly 60K subscribers, go give her a sub!
https://www.youtube.com/@AndreaBorman
#Linux #Debian #AndreaBorman #Tech #YouTube #OpenSource #LinuxTips
Hey #fishshell fans: fish_update_completions is an astoundingly useful command that I just discovered today.
It searches all your man pages and generates completions for any commands that may have been installed since you installed fish. I might need to run this on a scheduled basis. #linux
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screenshot of a linux shell showing fish's completions for the rmw command
Unser #diday für April findet aufgrund von Eiersuchverpflichtungen erst am 12.04. statt. Los gehts 14:00 Uhr und unser Rezept ist diesmal: "Mehrgängemenü", heißt wir haben kein konkretes Thema sondern wollen grundsätzlich diskutieren und sind offen für Fragen und Anregungen. Ob #Linux, #fediverse #messenger, #office. Kommt einfach rum.
https://hackzogtum-coburg.de/posts/diday202604
*edit: title angepasst und tag ergänzt
😂 A friend of mine (who's been consulting for way longer than me) got hit with a holy-trinity of demands from a potential client this week.
1. They approached her for a website for their business.
2. They won't do down-payments (start for free).
3. They want complete copyright ownership of code from day one and she works on their org's github pushing code (IP ownership before payment).
4. They quoted her last year's currency conversion rates when she said USD.
5. They won't allow her to showcase the final public facing website on her portfolio.
6. No deemed acceptance clause.
That's got to be a record right? 😭
#consultants #softwareengineering #freelance #sysadmin #askfedi #technology #commission #programming #linux #academia #capitalism
Doing a Linux install on a Mac Mini today, in fact.
I am guessing that everything will "just work" on an iMac with 7th gen Intel processor.
Pretty much just put the task bar at the top, change the window control buttons to the left instead of right and install a dock on the bottom.
Doesn't take long and I have had good results with that.
Linuxista poistetaan tuki 80486 -suorittimille todennäköisesti jo kesän aikana
Tuki i486 -perheen suorittimille poistuu todennäköisesti Linux 7.1 kernelin päivityksen yhteydessä. Edellisen kerran suoritinarkkitehtuurin tuen poisto tapahtui vuonna 2012, kun Linuxin kernel lopetti 80386:n tukemisen.
https://dawn.fi/uutiset/2026/04/07/linux-80486-tuki-poistetaan
kea >= 1:3.0.3-6 update requires manual intervention
https://archlinux.org/news/kea-1303-6-update-requires-manual-intervention/
I’d been using Fedora Silverblue for forever, but have been dabbling with Bazzite recently. I don’t really game on my PC, but there were some niceties from Universal Blue or Bazzite that I wanted.
Buuut I’m getting kind of annoyed with some of the UX changes that Bazzite makes from stock GNOME. The shell extensions I can disable, but I keep finding things: fonts and window switching (alt+tab) behavior are the most recent.
Anyone au fait with #linux on older Intel #Apple hardware?
I see some for sale locally (surplus store) and I think they would make excellent family "just need to do some odds and ends browsing" sort of machines. Maybe as the "family computer" in the dining room.
Obviously, even if it shipped macOS, it's going to be hilariously out of date. But will they run Linux OK? Nothing fancy, just Mint or something.
They are 27" A1419 iMacs, with 7th gen i5 and 8gb of memory, if that helps.
3 years back, teacher acquaintance said to me,
"School district IT won't support old classroom laptops, so they are all going to e-waste. Trash! Want one?"
Brought wagon, filled it, and I took them all.
Sorted, tested, labeled, figured out which still worked, stored them.
Now, younger childbeast tells me,
"My friends are tired of Windows, and want to learn Linux. Can we set them up?"
So, loading laptops last night, getting them ready for new homes.
Go, kids, go!
The guest can use an Ethernet connection when I turn on "Realtek USB 10/100/1000 LAN" in the "Devices & Shares" preferences tab. At that point the host switches to WiFi. And I can tether the guest to my phone using Bluetooth when I turn on "Intel Corp. AX210 Bluetooth". At that point I can't use any Bluetooth devices on the host.
I've just moved a number of large files that I do not use often from an active partition to a backup partition.
What is odd is that the access speed to the active partition has increased significantly. Since that should not be possible, that must have to do with the manner in which the active partition is accessed by the Android operating system. Some research required.
#Android #filesystems #exfat #ext4 #Linux #OpenSource #programming #transfer #rate
The Document Foundation expelled 30+ LibreOffice developers, many from Collabora Productivity, citing unclear legal conflicts despite major code contributions. ⚖️
Collabora plans a fork, raising risks to stability and governance transparency, as FOSS sustainability and user control depend on open stewardship. 🔐
🔗 https://byteiota.com/libreoffice-ejects-30-core-developers-fork-imminent/
#TechNews #LibreOffice #Office #OpenSource #FOSS #Collabora #Linux #Governance #Transparency #Privacy #Security #Software #Freedom #Developers #Tech #Europe #EU
So... My plan to build a Linux laptop for my mom didn't go exactly as I hoped, BUT: my mom is using Linux, and she's very happy with it! 😄
I had an elaborate plan prepared to install Debian root on ZFS, setup remote access, automated snapshots, remote backups, etc. See my two previous polls for the idea; thanks again for your valuable help! It did give me a lot of ideas, and also made me realise that it's okay not to have the "perfect" setup right away.
On install day, a few things happened: a) I wasn't having the best day (thanks long covid!), b) the drive configuration was less ideal than I had hoped (dual boot with Windows on same drive, instead of separate disks), c) there was more data and programs to configure than anticipated, and I had some trouble there as well. d) of course, I had to explain how it works as well.
Basically, I ran out of time and energy.
So I went with plain ext4 in the end, but was able to configure a functional setup for her at least. All in all, not too bad. If she continues to love it, I can always make small (or big; perhaps FreeBSD is ready next year?) tweaks in the future.
But the key takeaway: my mom is a proud Linux user now!! 🎉
I’m thinking of switching away from Debian because of all the systemd AI garbage code. Are there any good alternative distributions that don't rely on systemd and aren't full of AI code? The only things that matter to me are that I can still use X11 and i3wm.
Maybe void Linux and runit are an option. I have to look into that.
edit: fixed typo
#systemd #FckAI #FckLLMs #linux #VoidLinux #debian #x11 #i3wm
One thing I’m learning in a non-systemd distro: you have to be the architect of your own service tree. Using Dinit on Artix means if an app (like Mullvad) can't find its daemon, you just gotta check the waits-for dependencies. Sometimes it's a simple pacman -S, other times it’s a quick edit to a service file. It’s more manual, but it is worth it.
Latest 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟬𝟰/𝟬𝟲 (Valuable News - 2026/04/06) available.
https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2026/04/06/valuable-news-2026-04-06/
Past releases: https://vermaden.wordpress.com/news/
#verblog #vernews #news #bsd #freebsd #openbsd #netbsd #linux #unix #zfs #opnsense #ghostbsd #solaris #vermadenday
QuickMailBites v0.1.0 — a Flutter email client that reads your S3 bucket natively.
Not Electron. Real native performance on Linux, Windows & Android.
✓ AWS SES → S3 → read in the app
✓ IMAP + Gmail OAuth support
✓ Keyboard-driven (vim-style j/k shortcuts)
✓ Free, open source
https://bonskari.github.io/money-maker/projects/quickmailbites/
New blog article: How to blacklist a #Linux #kernel module, 2026 edition.
https://shallowsky.com/blog/linux/kernel/linux-blacklist-module-2026.html
jq is super useful, once somebody explains the basics to you. Here I am explaining the basics in a way that's applicable for all you DFIR types.
Seit mehr als 6 Monaten habe ich Schritt für Schritt mein Desktop Ökosystem von Windows nach Linux getauscht.
Mein Fazit. Manches ist (war) ungewohnt, vieles ist besser.
Arbeiten geht schneller, kein Online-Login, keine Werbung, kein wir wollen dich kennenlernen 🤮, keine Lizenzkosten, Tools oder Alternativen laufen problemlos, weniger kognitive Dissonanz, etc.
Richtig gut, bin superhappy damit. 😀
#didit #diday #unplugtrump #digitalsouverän #linux #unlearntolearn
Dell has a new advisory to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.
Critical: Security Update for Dell Data Protection Central Multiple Third-Party Component Vulnerabilities https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000449107/dsa-2026-173-security-update-for-dell-data-protection-central-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities #Dell #Linux #infosec #vulnerability
Neowin, from yesterday: Linus Torvalds confirms Linux 7.0 is on track for final release next week https://www.neowin.net/news/linus-torvalds-confirms-linux-70-is-on-track-for-final-release-next-week/ @neowin #Linux
I'm on CachyOS #Linux using Gnome.
If I would like to look into window tiling, what are my options?
I'm thinking mostly two windows same size on the screen or split 2/3 and 1/3. Nothing too fanzy, but it would be nice to speed up this workflow somehow.
My current plan is to test: https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/7065/tiling-shell/
I have been interested in Linux distros without SystemD for quite a while. Been using Devuan on a few systems for quite a few years, so has my oldest son.
Trying Artix Linux again and really liking it. Truth is that I haven't yet spent significant time with it, though.
( #NixOS #KDE #Linux ) In the past week I saw faster downloads when I disconnect from wifi and only use ethernet.
I dug into the KDE networking settings, there's a connection priority for each Wi-Fi and Wired connection. Does that affect traffic priority? I'd rather have some background process that switches interface priority to the one with the lowest latency.
Is that a thing I can do in Linux?
I was an Ubuntu fanboy for nearly 15 years, so most of my Linux experience has been with GTK based programs and desktop environments (typing this from a Cinnamon desktop now, as it is the DE on my laptop along with the i3 window manager).
Possible big step: Yesterday I installed Artix Linux with the latest KDE Plasma desktop environment on a computer for family room use (mostly videos and music).
My children have been using Krita for art and Kdenlive for video editing for years.
iptables now defaults to the nft backend
https://archlinux.org/news/iptables-now-defaults-to-the-nft-backend/
Mahlzeit,
DARF ICH EUCH EINLADEN ZU MEINER GESCHICHTE!
DIE GEBURT VON LINUX! – Wie ein Hobby‑Projekt die Welt veränderte.
Kapitel neun ist fertig!
@mjdxp This is perhaps a bit of problem to post if not true. Can we please get some clarification about #LibreOffice which is the main reason people are OK with using #linux and rumours of its demise might not be fair and disproportionately destructive. #FactCheck
I had not noticed that there was a new edition of "The Linux Command Line" until today.
If you use Linux, and perhaps especially if you are new to Linux, and want to get to grips with command line / terminal usage, it is well worth dipping into this free (CC BY-NC-ND) tome:
Die Adobe #Lightroom Alternative
#rapidraw (RapidRAW)
ist ein RAW-Bildeditor, entwickelt von einem 18-jährigen Schweizer Entwickler. Die App ist GPU-beschleunigt, läuft auf #Windows , #macOS und #Linux , ist #opensource und #kostenlos . Sie bietet u.a. nicht-destruktive #bildbearbeitung , KI-Masken, Kurven, HSL, Batch-Bearbeitung und Presets.
Wohl (noch) nichts für Profis. Aber für uns Normalos super❣️
Successfully migrated the login to my Forgejo Git-Forge from an outdated installation of Authentik to a containerized Keycloak 26 with Passkey (WebAuthN) authentication 🥳
Getting the users from my FreeIPA LDAP via a secured Wireguard tunnel that only allows port 636 to my IPA replica server in my DMZ.
Works like a charm. Once the handful of users on my instance have linked their new Keycloak identity with their Forgejo account, I can disable the old OIDC with Authentik 🙂
#keycloak #oidc #authentik #forgejo #linux #devops
Op een #DoeiDag een goede daad gedaan: Linux Mint geinstalleerd naast Windows. Zo kan ik de overstap makkelijker maken.
Alle mail via Thunderbird, niet meer via Gmail of Outlook.
Wel goed opletten: als je in het verleden enthousiast gmail of outlook gebruikt hebt, zijn er mogelijk ook websites waarop je je inloggegevens moet aanpassen.
Gebruik daarvoor altijd een password manager, dan gebruik je tenminste op alle websites een ander password, wel zo veilig.
Ik heb goede ervaring met ProtonPass.
In den letzten Monaten mit allen Diensten und Apps die Trump-USA und #Bigtech verlassen, auf #Linux umgestiegen
… und eben von #GoogleStreetView gefilmt worden 🙄
PH4NTXM — Published Material
We’ve started publishing material from the system, including:
– screenshots of core functionality
– network fingerprinting validation (p0f)
– browser fingerprint leak checks (browserleaks)
No claims — just observable output.
You can find everything here:
https://github.com/PH4NTXMOFFICIAL/PH4NTXM/tree/main/docs/images
This is where we’ll keep uploading:
• system behavior in real conditions
• identity variance across sessions
• fingerprint drift evidence
• additional proof as the project evolves
If you're into OPSEC, anti-fingerprinting, or adversarial environments, take a look.
More coming...
#ph4ntxm #linux #debian #os #live #privacy #security #opsec #infosec #research #tech #technology
Linux sysadmin question (since it's no longer possible to find actual answers via search on the Internet):
How can I configure the PATH to *always* have a specific directory in it when a shell (Bash) is started, regardless of whether the shell is login/non-login, interactive/non-interactive, etc.?
The normal steps (adding a file in /etc/profile.d which adds to the path) work for login/interactive shells, but not for shells opened by sshd with a command to execute (no pty).
@doeidag Ondertussen al jaren lang #Linux gebruiker, maar onlangs #Instagram en #WhatsApp vaarwel gezegd en gebruik nu #mastodon #pixelfed en #signal. Als webbrowser gebruik ik #Firefox en #Brave en als zoekmachine #DuckDuckGo en #Qwant.
Navigeren doe ik met #organicmaps.
Ik gebruik nog een #Android telefoon zonder Google account.
... [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Well fuck. Remember when I said I was going to be deploying a #Linux desktop for my mom's church's office? (My mother is the church secretary).
Yeah, that can't happen, because they use a proprietary church management software that is Windows based. Linux clients exist, but only for RHEL, SuSE Enterprise, CentOS, and Ubuntu. They state the packages will not work on other distros. The church will never pay for RedHat nor SuSE, CentOS is fucking shite, and Ubuntu is beyond shite. Even if I can get it working in another distro, the minute they have an issue, the vendor will stonewall the minute they see an unsupported configuration.
So I get to support a fucking Windows 11 machine.
I haven't touched a Windows computer in close to a year. This is gonna be fun on the bun.
Request: Post links to the latest Windows 11 defuckification tools.