LXer Linux News

• Move to GNU/Linux and Save the Planet, CCC Talk Explains 2024-12-30
  One of the talks concerned moving from Windows (e.g. Vista 10) to GNU/Linux and it was delivered by people associated with KDE. It focused on aspects such as energy use, hence environmental impact and "footprint".
• This is an Open Source 3D Printer That You Can Build Yourself 2024-12-30
  Lemontron is an open source 3D printer that you can build yourself. Sounds exciting!
• WordPress vs Web Builders 2024-12-30
  Stacking up WordPress vs web builders such as Squarespace, Wix, and Shopify is a question asked often. Various comparisons of hosted CMS solutions against all-in-one web builders have been made with varying degrees of accuracy. They all do a serviceable job when it comes to hosting a website. However, there are a few differences to […]
• MNT Reform Next Laptop Features Modular Design and Open Hardware 2024-12-30
  The MNT Reform Next, recently featured on CrowdSupply, builds on the Classic MNT Reform with a 12.5? open hardware laptop designed for modularity, customizability, and repairability, offering full access to hardware sources for user modification and maintenance.
• Benchmarking The AMD INVLPGB Linux Kernel Patches For Better Performance 2024-12-30
  Last weekend a Meta engineer posted Linux kernel patches to make use of the AMD INVLPGB instruction for broadcast TLB invalidation. The Linux kernel can in turn invalidate TLB entries on remote CPUs without needing to send IPIs and without having to wait for remote CPUs to handle those interrupts.
• Rock-Paper-Scissors Bash Script Game Example 2024-12-30
  Creating a simple Rock-Paper-Scissors game using a Bash script can be an exciting way to practice your scripting skills. This game not only provides entertainment but also allows you to get familiar with basic Bash programming concepts. In this article, we’ll take you through the essential prerequisites, the script itself, and how to run it […]
• Ubuntus Great Year From 24.04 LTS To Focusing More On Performance Optimizations 2024-12-30
  From my independent monitoring, Ubuntu Linux had a pretty great year. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS shipped and has been well received across enterprises, Canonical engineers have been focusing more on performance optimizations for Ubuntu, and there has been other interesting changes like their new commitment to always ship the latest upstream Linux kernel version as of […]
• Best Linux Distro of 2024? There Is No Such Thing! 2024-12-30
  Looking for the best Linux distro of 2024? Well, I have news for you. There is no such thing! Here's why.
• Amarok 3.2 Released, Supports Qt5 and Experimental Qt6 Builds 2024-12-30
  Amarok 3.2 "Punkadiddle" open-source music player is here, featuring Qt5/Qt6 support, collection filtering, Ampache fixes, and improved stability.
• DietPi December 2024 News (Version 9.7) 2024-12-29
  The December 23, 2024 release of DietPi v9.9 introduces several enhancements, new images for additional devices, and a range of bug fixes. This update improves support for single-board computers from Orange Pi and FriendlyELEC, enhances software tools, and addresses critical issues reported by the community.
• Kdenlive Video Editor Introduces New Background Removal Feature 2024-12-29
  As we approach the new year, the Kdenlive team shared a preview of one of its most highly requested features: a modern background removal tool. Here's more on that!
• How To Build Lightweight Docker Images With Mmdebstrap In Linux 2024-12-29
  In this step-by-step tutorial, we will explain how to build lightweight docker images with mmdebstrap in Linux.
• GNOME Added Many New Features This Year Amid Foundation Woes 2024-12-29
  The GNOME desktop environment had a vibrant 2024 with landing many new features, continuing to refine its (X)Wayland integration, apps like Ptyxis as a modern terminal taking off, and more. From the software side 2024 was great for GNOME while over on the GNOME Foundation side they had to deal with coping from running a […]
• My Favorite Linux Distro for 2024 is Not Ubuntu, Not Mint, It's This 2024-12-29
  2024 has come to an end. To sum up, we highlight some defining moments of this year along with the best Linux apps, and best FOSS Android apps for 2024. You should check them all out after reading through this one.
• Linux: How to Run VirtualBox VMs from the Command Line 2024-12-29
  Oracle's open source VirtualBox offers a solid GUI for managing virtual machines. But sometimes you'd prefer to use the command line. Here's how.
• 12 Best Free and Open Source Terminal String Styling Tools 2024-12-29
  This roundup showcases the best tools for terminal string styling. Only free and open source goodness.
• Atomic Echo Base Enables Voice Recognition for M5 Atom Series 2024-12-29
  The Atomic Echo Base is a voice recognition module designed for compatibility with the M5 Atom series. It combines the ES8311 audio decoder, a MEMS microphone, and a NS4150B power amplifier to support audio processing in interactive applications.
• Slackware-Based Zenwalk Current 2024 “Santa Claus” Edition Released 2024-12-29
  The new Zenwalk Linux 2024 "Santa Claus" edition: a stable Slackware-based ISO with Xfce 4.20, system upgrades, and the latest kernel.
• CentOS Stream 10 vs. AlmaLinux 10 Beta vs. RHEL 10 Beta Performance Benchmarks 2024-12-29
  Following the benchmarks earlier this month looking at the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 beta performance as well as the AlmaLinux 10 beta, on the same AMD EPYC server here are benchmarks when adding in CentOS Stream 10 to the mix.
• Troubleshooting Guide For Mmdebstrap: Fixing Common Issues 2024-12-29
  Are you a frequent user of mmdebstrap for creating minimal Debian-based systems? This guide is here to help you troubleshoot and fix the most common problems you might face while using mmdebstrap.