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Review of Linux Solus
Solus is a no-frills desktop distribution that makes using Linux a no-brainerIf you’re looking for a Linux desktop distribution that puts function over form and gets the job done with ease, Solus should be at the top of your list. I’ve spent decades using Linux and testing just about every type of distribution to ever…
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Linux Running on Raspberry Pi Hazard3 RISC-V Cores
Developer Jesse Taube Gets Linux Up and Running on the Raspberry Pi RP2350’s Hazard3 RISC-V Cores!This Buildroot-based basic Linux distribution runs natively on the RP2350’s Hazard3 RISC-V cores — albeit not very quickly. Developer Jesse Taube has become the first to successfully boot a minimal Linux distribution on the Raspberry Pi Pico 2’s RP2350 microcontroller…
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This week in Plasma: 6.2 beta release
Technically Akademy isn’t part of Plasma, but most of KDE’s movers and shakers were here in Würzburg for Akademy 2024 this week, so the list of technical work merged was understandably light; we were all busy with conference things! I’ve already blogged about my Akademy experience separately; check it out here if you’re interested. Despite…
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Kali 2024.3 with 11 New Hacking Tools
The Kali Linux team has released Kali Linux 2024.3, the latest iteration of their popular penetration testing and ethical hacking distribution. This update brings a host of new features, including 11 new hacking tools, improved Raspberry Pi support, and various behind-the-scenes optimizations. “Our focus has been on a lot of behind-the-scenes updates and optimizations since…
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Why I Use NixOS (And Why You Should Too)
NixOS is a Linux distribution that focuses on reproducibility, declarative configuration, and robust package management. Its unique approach to system configuration and package management makes it an attractive choice for users seeking more control over their Linux environment. I first discovered NixOS while listening to the Linux Unplugged podcast. As a die-hard Arch Linux user,…
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Fix AppImage on Ubuntu
Can’t Run AppImage on Ubuntu? Here’s How to Fix itAppImage applications not running in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS even with the correct file permissions? You need to install the missing library and try again. Here’s how. There are several applications that are made available for Linux in AppImage format. However, the recent releases of Ubuntu do…
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