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Devuan – Debian without systemd
In 2014, the Debian project decided to replace the old init system with systemd, but a small group of developers resisted, forking Debian to start the systemd-free Devuan. We decided to take a look at Devuan 1.0.0, the first stable release.
Rescue Mission
Tools for reconstructing deleted data
One false click can quickly delete important data, or even an entire partition. If a backup tool is missing, only a rescue specialist can help.
Tutorials – moreutils
Expand Your Command Line
Upgrade your Bash sessions with extra features and power.
Not Spoiled for Choice
Create a select menu with smenu
The smenu tool reduces the effort of creating shell menus to one line, with numerous options for a wide range of design alternatives.
Changes at OpenStack
How the OpenStack community is shaping the new Pike release
The quintessential open source cloud platform unveils a new development model with its latest release.
Wide Reach
A Rasp Pi wireless access point
Set up a wireless access point with a Raspberry Pi 3, Ubuntu Core, and snaps.
Master Class
Learning about web security with Web Security Dojo
Protecting your own websites from attack either costs a lot of money or requires a lot of expertise. Web Security Dojo helps you learn to think like an expert.
Shielded
Providers that protect against DDoS attacks
To ward off DDoS attacks, websites and services often seek the protection of Internet giants, such as Amazon, but you have other ways to protect your connectivity.
Horse Power
Developing concurrent programs with Pony
Pony, an object-oriented programming language with static typecasting, trots down well-mapped paths to deliver secure, high-performance code for concurrent applications.
Trusted Computing
Security with the Trusted Platform Module
The Trusted Platform Module on your computer's motherboard could lead to better security for your Linux system.
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Red Hat Releases RHEL 10 Early
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openSUSE Joins End of 10
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New Version of Flatpak Released
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IBM Announces Powerhouse Linux Server
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Plasma Ends LTS Releases
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Arch Linux Available for Windows Subsystem for Linux
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System76 Releases COSMIC Alpha 7
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OpenMandriva Lx 6.0 Available for Installation
The latest release of OpenMandriva has arrived with a new kernel, an updated Plasma desktop, and a server edition.
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TrueNAS 25.04 Arrives with Thousands of Changes
One of the most popular Linux-based NAS solutions has rolled out the latest edition, based on Ubuntu 25.04.
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Fedora 42 Available with Two New Spins
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