Features
New Life
A user-friendly Arch Linux derivative
RebornOS offers an innovative alternative to Arch Linux that will appeal to Linux newcomers.
Rsync for website backup in a shared hosting environment Back End Backup
Shared hosting is the best way for first-time webmasters to get started. But what do you do about backup?
Data Window
Building a database front end with Jam.py
Create a convenient interface to your database with Jam.py.
Space Flyby
Stream processing made easy with Apache StreamPipes
You don't need to be a stream processing expert to create useful custom solutions with Apache StreamPipes. We'll use StreamPipes to build a simple app that calculates when the International Space Station will fly overhead.
Messenger Bee
BeeBEEP open source office messenger
BeeBEEP offers a complete chat solution for small businesses or projects, allowing you to send messages and share files within your network without relying on the cloud or complicated office infrastructure.
Simple Is Good
Quick and easy with PySimpleGUI
Use the same code for your Python GUI and web apps.
From the Cockpit
Managing servers with the Cockpit admin tool
Meet Cockpit, an easy management tool that lets you watch your Linux servers from a convenient, web-based interface.
Scattershot
Outlining in LibreOffice: A Survival Guide
LibreOffice offers many tools necessary for outlining, but not in an easy-to-use single module. Here’s a survival guide to get the most out of LibreOffice’s outlining features, along with a wish list for a better outlining tool.
Databases
Usql offers a single user interface for managing multiple database systems
Usql is a useful tool that lets you manage many different databases from one prompt.
Remote Control
A web-based server management tool
Ease the process of managing Linux installations remotely with the web-based Ajenti control panel.
Issue 245/2021
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News
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Mageia 8 is Now Available with Linux 5.10 LTS
The latest release of Mageia includes improved graphics support for both AMD and NVIDIA GPUs.
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GNOME 40 Beta has been Released
Anyone looking to test the beta for the upcoming GNOME 40 release can now do so.
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OpenMandriva Lx 4.2 has Arrived
The latest stable version of OpenMandriva has been released and offers the newest KDE desktop and ARM support.
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Thunderbird 78 is being ported to Ubuntu 20.04
The Ubuntu developers have made the decision to port the latest release of Thunderbird to the LTS version of the platform.
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Elementary OS is Bringing Multi-Touch Gestures to the OS
User-friendly Linux distribution, elementary OS, is working to make using the fan-favorite platform even better for laptops.
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Decade-Old Sudo Flaw Discovered
A vulnerability has been discovered in the Linux sudo command that’s been hiding in plain sight.
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Another New Linux Laptop has Arrived
Slimbook has released a monster of a Linux gaming laptop.
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Mozilla VPN Now Available for Linux
The promised subscription-based VPN service from Mozilla is now available for the Linux platform.
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Wayland and New App Menu Coming to KDE
The 2021 roadmap for the KDE desktop environment includes some exciting features and improvements.
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Deepin 20.1 has Arrived
Debian-based Deepin 20.1 has been released with some interesting new features.