Features
Bumpy Start
Exploring Red Hat Satellite Server 6
Red Hat's Satellite system management solution provides an amazing range of capabilities, but it isn't quite ready for orbit.
Lifebuoy
Restoring optical media with Dvdisaster
Even optical storage media are subject to wear. Dvdisaster helps you prevent data loss due to defective CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs with a manageable amount of effort.
Misconceptions
Of lakes and sparks – How Hadoop 2 got it right
Hadoop version 2 has transitioned from an application to a Big Data platform. Reports of its demise are premature at best.
Switcheroo
Manipulating network data streams with Netsed
Netsed is a small communication tool that lets users modify the content of TCP and UDP data packets on the local network.
Guardian Angel
Detecting vulnerabilities in the WLAN with Wifislax
Modern WiFi installations provide comfort, but they often have serious security problems. Wifislax offers an extensive collection of tools for checking the security of your wireless network.
Secret Stash
Secure your passwords and personal data with KeePassX
KeePassX is an open source personal data management tool that lets you keep your passwords, URLs, attachments, and peace of mind
News from Africa
MakuluLinux MCDE 2.0 and Xfce 7.1
Two desktop environments and two different distributions as a base – introducing MakuluLinux.
In Sync
Keeping databases in sync
As your data volume grows on your home computer, you can quickly and easily create a reliable backup using FreeFileSync.
Mixed Vegetables
Photo editing with Darktable 1.6
Hardly anything affects the quality of photos more than play of light and shadow, or the brilliance of colors. Darktable fixes incorrect exposure, conceals unfavorable lighting conditions, and ensures harmonious colors.
Loud and Clear
Convert data to diagrams with yEd
Build complex data structures into simple but illuminating diagrams using the yEd graph editor.
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News
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Fedora 43 Has Finally Landed
The Fedora Linux developers have announced their latest release, Fedora 43.
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KDE Unleashes Plasma 6.5
The Plasma 6.5 desktop environment is now available with new features, improvements, and the usual bug fixes.
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Xubuntu Site Possibly Hacked
It appears that the Xubuntu site was hacked and briefly served up a malicious ZIP file from its download page.
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LMDE 7 Now Available
Linux Mint Debian Edition, version 7, has been officially released and is based on upstream Debian.
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Linux Kernel 6.16 Reaches EOL
Linux kernel 6.16 has reached its end of life, which means you'll need to upgrade to the next stable release, Linux kernel 6.17.
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Amazon Ditches Android for a Linux-Based OS
Amazon has migrated from Android to the Linux-based Vega OS for its Fire TV.
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Cairo Dock 3.6 Now Available for More Compositors
If you're a fan of third-party desktop docks, then the latest release of Cairo Dock with Wayland support is for you.
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System76 Unleashes Pop!_OS 24.04 Beta
System76's first beta of Pop!_OS 24.04 is an impressive feat.
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Linux Kernel 6.17 is Available
Linus Torvalds has announced that the latest kernel has been released with plenty of core improvements and even more hardware support.
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Kali Linux 2025.3 Released with New Hacking Tools
If you're a Kali Linux fan, you'll be glad to know that the third release of this famous pen-testing distribution is now available with updates for key components.