Features
Distro Walk – Redcore Linux
Bringing Gentoo Linux to the masses
With its point-and-click installation, Redcore aims "to be to Gentoo what Manjaro is to Arch Linux."
Get Smart
Explore the possibilities of Ethereum's smart contract feature
The Ethereum cryptocurrency system lets you build programs into the blockchain to orchestrate complex transactions and document results. We'll show you how to get started with Ethereum's smart contracts.
Little Brother
Doas authenticates as a simpler version of Sudo
The Sudo privilege management tool is big and complicated, with many advanced options that only an expert would need. Doas is far simpler – which might just make it safer for desktop users.
Hardened Choice
Data encryption with SiriKali
SiriKali encrypts files and directories with just a few mouse clicks, without the inefficiency of fixed-size containers.
Tutorial – HedgeDoc
Write, share, and publish documents with HedgeDoc
HedgeDoc lets you write documents collaboratively in Markdown and publish them online.
Not So Brave New World
A for-profit, open source browser
The Brave browser promises speed and privacy, but its quest for profit compromises security at every turn.
Rapid Resizer
Batch processing image files with imgp
In no time at all, imgp can change the resolution of images, as well as convert files from PNG to JPEG, remove metadata, and rotate images.
Card Games
Protecting your private key with the OpenPGP smartcard
Improve communication security with GnuPG and the OpenPGP smartcard.
Airtight!
Provable security and other problems in modern cryptography
A concept called provable security brings the rigor of mathematics to the art of cryptography.
Fast Web
Building a website in Markdown with Pandoc
Build a simple web page in Markdown; then convert it to HTML at the command line.
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Linux Mint 21.1 Enters Beta Status
With a new version of the Cinnamon Desktop, Linux Mint 21.1 has plenty to offer.
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4MLinux 41.0 Now Stable and Ready for Use
The developers behind 4MLinux have changed the status of 41.0 to STABLE, which means it's ready for prime time.
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Xfce 4.18 Coming Soon and Offers Subtle Improvements
The Xfce team has announced the release date of the next iteration of the desktop, which includes a good number of features to polish the fan-favorite Linux UI.
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Orange Pi Board Has Arch-Based Linux Distribution in the Works
The developers of the Orange Pi board are planning to release an Arch-based Linux distribution available for its hardware as an alternative to Orange Pi OS.
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Alpine Linux 3.17 Now Available to the General Public
The developers of Alpine Linux have officially announced the release of the latest version of the security-focused Linux distribution.
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The New StarFighter Linux Laptop Now Available for Preorder
A new, completely customizable Linux laptop is now available to preorder from Star Labs.
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Critical Escalation Vulnerability Found in the Linux Kernel
A new local privilege escalation vulnerability has been discovered in the Linux kernel and users are encouraged to upgrade/patch immediately.
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AlmaLinux 8.7 Now Available
The developers of AlmaLinux have released the latest version of the OS, named Stone Smilodon, to the general public.
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New Arch-Based Linux Distribution Aims to be Beginner-Friendly
CachyOS has been created to serve as a Linux distribution for everyone, even while being based on the more complex Arch Linux.
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elementary OS 7 Getting Closer to Release
The team behind elementary OS has announced they are now focused on putting the finishing touches on the next major release of the Linux distribution.