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How to Use Chattr Command in Linux
The chattr (change attribute) command in Linux is a powerful tool for modifying file attributes on an ext2, ext3, or ext4 filesystem. It allows users to set certain attributes that control how files c...
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Linux and Open Source News: Highlights and Controversies
Welcome back to the Linux and open-source news show. This week, we delve into several hot topics, including Firefox's controversial new feature, Microsoft and CrowdStrike's amusing antics, the insecurity of secure boot on numerous devices, and AI's unethical content scraping from YouTube and pirated...
27 July
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How to Disable Autostarting Docker Containers After Reboot
Docker containers are incredibly useful for running applications in isolated environments. However, you might not always want your containers to restart automatically after a system reboot. In this gu...
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Using the TRAP Command in Linux/Unix with Examples
Managing processes in the Linux operating system can be a challenging task, but Linux provides powerful tools to simplify and enhance the process. One such useful tool is the trap command. In this art...
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Linux news: Tablet from Purism, GNOME 45, Plasma 6, XFCE on Wayland
Welcome to this week's edition of The Linux Experiment Weekly Update, where we bring you the latest news and developments in the world of Linux. In this episode, we'll be covering a range of topics, f...
17 September
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The Future of Linux: Exploring Immutable Distributions
If you're a Linux enthusiast, you've likely come across terms like "immutable distribution", "OS3", or "image-based operating system". These concepts have been gaining traction in the Linux community,...
15 September
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Exploring Ubuntu-Based Linux Distributions
Ubuntu has long been the face of desktop Linux, known by many, even if they are not entirely familiar with the concept of Linux itself. However, in recent years, Ubuntu and its parent company, Canonic...
12 September
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Linux news: KDE Plasma, new Ubuntu App Store, GNOME 45
If you're eagerly awaiting the arrival of KDE Plasma 6, you'll need to exercise a bit more patience. The release date has been confirmed, and it won't be available until early 2024. While it may seem...
10 September 2023
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Linux 6.5 released with numerous optimizations
The Linux kernel 6.5 delivers optimizations and support for USB4 v2, MIDI 2.0 and WiFi 7. It declares war on memory leaks.
In the night to Monday of this week, the new Linux kernel 6.5 was released. T...
30 August 2023
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Why Linux is better for (most) developers!
Linux, in the realm of software development, is an operating system that has garnered substantial attention and popularity. In 2022, a remarkable 45% of professional developers chose Linux-based opera...
30 August 2023
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Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS release with graphics stack and Linux kernel update
Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS distribution update has been compiled, which includes changes related to hardware support improvements, Linux kernel and graphics stack updates, installer and loader bug fixes. Also...
11 August 2023
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Linux overtakes macOS: This is what people prefer to game on
According to the latest Steam hardware survey analysis for July 2023, there are some interesting developments. In terms of processors, the growth of AMD's Ryzen CPUs has slowed down. The market share...
09 August 2023
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Faster Fixes: Ubuntu's Plan to Reduce Linux Kernel Package Vulnerabilities
Kleber Souza, an engineer at Canonical who maintains Linux kernel packages for Ubuntu, has announced a new kernel update cycle. The new cycle, which is codenamed "4/2", involves generating additional...
03 August 2023
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IP Blocking in Linux: `ip route` vs. `iptables`
When it comes to securing your Linux system and network, blocking unwanted IP addresses is an essential part of the defense strategy. Linux provides multiple methods to achieve IP blocking, and two co...
29 July 2023
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What is Linux and why is it used?
Linux is an open-source operating system kernel that serves as the foundation for various Linux-based operating systems, commonly referred to as Linux distributions. It was created by Linus Torvalds in 1991 and has since gained popularity due to its stability, security, and flexibility....
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Linux 6.4: New Kernel Features - What's Changed in the Release
The new version of the Linux kernel, 6.4, has arrived just two months after Linux 6.3. Despite the relatively short time interval, there have been quite a few changes. A total of 16,012 fixes have bee...
28 June 2023
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Canonical is preparing a variant of Ubuntu Desktop that includes only Snap packages.
Developers at Canonical are planning to start delivering additional builds of Ubuntu Desktop next year, based on the Ubuntu Core platform and including only applications packaged with Snap. A similar approach, based on Flatpak packages, is already being used by projects such as Fedora Silverblue and...
31 May 2023
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Linux IPv6 "Route of Death" 0day Vulnerability in the Kernel
Details of an unpatched (0-day) vulnerability (CVE-2023-2156) in the Linux kernel have been disclosed. This vulnerability allows an attacker to crash the system by sending specially crafted IPv6 packe...
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Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Grant Local Attackers Root Privileges
Two components of the Linux kernel contain security vulnerabilities that grant local attackers root shell access. A first exploit has been made public.
Two components of the Linux kernel are affected...
10 May 2023
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Lennart Poettering proposed adding a soft reboot mode to systemd.
Lennart Poettering has talked about preparing to add a soft-reboot mode ("systemctl soft-reboot") to the systemd system manager, which will only restart user space components without touching the Linux kernel. Compared to a regular reboot, it is expected that a soft-reboot will reduce downtime durin...
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