Vancouver Linux Users Group
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Things to do After Install
From: Jordan GloorFri, December 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM PST So you just installed Linux on an old laptop for the first time. Or maybe you did months ago and it’s just been sitting unused in your office since. Now what? Is there anything to do besides surf the web? Yes, there are tons of…
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Pop!_OS with Cosmic
Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Released with New COSMIC Desktop: One small step for System76, one giant leap for Rust-based DEs Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS is now available for download, marking the debut of System76’s ambitious, all-new, Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment on its flagship Linux distribution. The company notes that it’s been a “long ride” to get here…
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Parrot OS7 Beta Release: KDE!
The Parrot Security Team is pleased to announce the release of the beta images for ParrotOS 7. This new version introduces numerous changes, enhancements, and increased stability for your work and daily tasks. A major effort has been made on the infrastructure, the build scripts for ISOs and virtual machines, with several automations that will…
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Linux Distro Gains More Users
Linux Distros Designed for Former Windows Users Are Picking Up Steam For years, Windows users frustrated with constant changes, aggressive updates, and growing system bloat have flirted with switching to Linux. But 2025 marks a noticeable shift: a new generation of Linux distributions built specifically for ex-Windows users is gaining real traction. One of the…
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Resetting Passwords with SystemRescueCd
If you’re locked out of your Linux or Windows system, a handy Live Linux troubleshooting distro might be all you need to get back in. We’ll show you how to pick the lock with SystemRescueCd. Getting locked out of your Linux or Windows system is a frustrating experience. These days, not being able to log…
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AirPods on Linux? Yup!
Apple AirPods’ best features come to Android and Linux with free app.You no longer need an iPhone to use AirPods features like ear detection, adaptive transparency, and hearing aid modes. You no longer need an iPhone to get the most out of AirPods. Apple’s AirPods provide a basic listening experience when paired to non-Apple devices,…
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