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Kubuntu Close-up
Exploring Kubuntu 18.04 LTS and the Plasma desktop
Kubuntu 18.04, which is built on Ubuntu Bionic Beaver, is the first long-term support release that includes the Plasma 5 desktop. This article looks at the latest Kubuntu and highlights some cool configuration tricks.
BOINC
Cycles for Science
Want to participate in the scientific revolution? BOINC lets you lend your spare computer cycles to data analysis efforts for NASA and other science institutions.
Programming Snapshot – Go
Implementing fast queries for local files in Go
To find files quickly in the deeply nested subdirectories of his home directory, Mike whips up a Go program to index file metadata in an SQLite database.
Do It Yourself
A customizable Linux distribution with MiyoLinux
The lean MiyoLinux is aimed at System V lovers who aren't afraid to customize.
System Saver
Create system snapshots with CYA
The CYA script helps you back up system files, which you can then restore quickly in case of an emergency.
Bloodhound
DocFetcher
DocFetcher is a practical local search tool that is easy to configure and use – even for large data collections.
Extend Your Feelers
Minimally invasive beekeeping with a Raspberry Pi
Beekeepers can get to know their colonies better without continuously disturbing the industrious insects. Using a Raspberry Pi and various sensors, two hobby beekeepers monitor the temperature and humidity of their hives, with plans to monitor their weight.
Keyboard Buddies
Tools for pair programming over the Internet
The best way to save money on software development is to get it right the first time. Pair programming, an agile technique, saves development costs by putting two coders to work on the same code. Visual Studio Code and tmate bring the promise of pair programming to remote workers.
Musical Freedom
Freeing Your Music Player with Rock
Turn your music player into open hardware with Rockbox's free firmware.
Tutorial – Writing QML Apps
Use QML to build smart graphical applications
QML makes writing desktop applications a breeze, and you can later compile them into standalone programs that work more or less anywhere.
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