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Katello - Download Yum Repositories and Register clients for patching
(Nov 22, 2016, 05:00) (0 talkbacks)

 LinuxTechi: A walk through guide on how to download yum repositories in katello setup and patch register Linux servers from katello dashboard.

Linux Kernels 4.8.10 and 4.4.34 LTS Out Now, Add SPARC64 and Networking Fixes
(Nov 22, 2016, 04:00) (0 talkbacks)

The Linux kernel 4.8.10 and Linux kernel 4.4.34 LTS point releases come just two days after their previous maintenance updates

Avidemux 2.6.15 Improves Hardware Decoding, Adds Encoding and Usability Fixes
(Nov 21, 2016, 23:00) (0 talkbacks)

Hardware decoding on Linux has been enhanced with the addition of support for HEVC/VC1 with the libVA library

NAS4Free 11 BSD-Based Open Source Storage NAS Distribution Officially Released
(Nov 21, 2016, 19:00) (0 talkbacks)

NAS4Free 11 has been in development for quite some time now, and it's here to replace the NAS4Free 10.x series.

Pitfalls to Avoid When Implementing Node.js and Containers
(Nov 21, 2016, 15:00) (0 talkbacks)

Linux.com: The use of containers and Node.js are on the rise as the two technologies are a good match for effectively developing and deploying microservice architectures.

JuJu Offers Speedy Model-Driven Software Approach
(Nov 21, 2016, 14:00) (0 talkbacks)

LinuxInsider: JuJu is built around a service modeling tool that provides a quick way to model, configure, deploy and manage applications in the cloud with only a few commands.

Install Odoo 10 on CentOS 7 with Apache as a reverse proxy
(Nov 21, 2016, 13:00) (0 talkbacks)

Odoo (formerly known as OpenERP) is a suite of web-based enterprise management applications.

Learn Perl with this temperature-conversion script
(Nov 21, 2016, 12:00) (0 talkbacks)

Learn this easy and fun script to convert temperatures, and try weights, distances, and typographic measurements next.

4 ways to open up your project's infrastructure
(Nov 21, 2016, 11:00) (0 talkbacks)

Four ways to open up the internal processes of your project so your community can help share the load.

How to use Sphinx to give an old book new life
(Nov 21, 2016, 10:00) (0 talkbacks)

 opensource.com: How to turn a hard copy book into a polished, web-based version of itself.

How to Install Telegram Messenger Application on Linux
(Nov 21, 2016, 09:00) (0 talkbacks)

tecmint: Telegram is an Instant Messaging (IM) application similar to whatsapp.

4MLinux 21.0 Beta Arrives with GNU C Library 2.24 and Many Updated Packages
(Nov 21, 2016, 08:00) (0 talkbacks)

This version will be supported for nine months, until November 2017, and will become OLD STABLE around July 2017, when 4MLinux 22.0 will hit the streets.

Linux Kernel 4.8.9 Adds SunRPC and s390 Improvements, Lots of Updated Drivers
(Nov 21, 2016, 07:00) (0 talkbacks)

Greg Kroah-Hartman announces on the 19th of November the availability of the ninth maintenance update in the stable series, which currently powers several rolling distributions, including the popular Arch Linux, Solus, and openSUSE Tumbleweed.

Introducing Fedora Hubs
(Nov 21, 2016, 06:00) (0 talkbacks)

Fedora Magazine: The goal of the Fedora Hubs project is to provide a consistent contributor experience across all Fedora teams.

Parrot S.L.A.M.dunk
(Nov 21, 2016, 05:00) (0 talkbacks)

LinuxJournal: Powered by Ubuntu and Robot Operating System (ROS), the Parrot S.L.A.M.dunk open development hardware and software kit enables drones to transform into smart robots

The Linux Foundation changes its events' branding
(Nov 21, 2016, 04:00) (0 talkbacks)

ZDnet: The top 'Linux' event is being consolidated with other conferences under the 'open source' name.

How Install Microsoft SQL Server on Ubuntu / RHEL / Centos / Docker
(Nov 20, 2016, 22:00) (0 talkbacks)

 Linoxide: In this article we are going to walk through how to install Microsoft SQL Server on linux platforms versions (CentOS / RHEL 7 and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS)

Linux 4.9 rc6
(Nov 20, 2016, 18:00) (0 talkbacks)

Linus Torvalds: We're getting further in the rc series, and while things have stayed pretty calm, I'm not sure if we're quite there yet

Microsoft and Its Patent Trolls Continue to Lobby for Software Patents
(Nov 20, 2016, 14:00) (0 talkbacks)

 techrights: In order to maintain the order of "Linux patent tax" Microsoft and its proxies (patent trolls like Intellectual Ventures) keep pursuing patent policy that is friendly towards software patenting

How to Clear RAM Memory Cache, Buffer and Swap Space on Linux
(Nov 20, 2016, 10:00) (0 talkbacks)

 tecmint: Like any other operating system, GNU/Linux has implemented a memory management efficiently and even more than that.

Zorin OS 12 Officially Released, the Biggest Release Ever of the Linux Distro
(Nov 20, 2016, 06:00) (0 talkbacks)

softpedia: Zorin OS 12 is the result of many months of hard work, and it looks like it's the project's biggest release ever.

Open Source Software: Secure Except When It Isn't
(Nov 19, 2016, 18:00) (0 talkbacks)

devproconnections: Linux and open source used to be 99% secure -- or so we thought.

Go Beyond Local with Secure Shell
(Nov 19, 2016, 14:00) (0 talkbacks)

Linux.com: To administer a remote server, you need tools that can reach beyond the local. With ssh and scp, however, you can easily work with remote machines to make your admin life considerably easier.

When Trying Out Tumbleweed, It's Easy To See Why OpenSUSE Leap Disabled Nouveau
(Nov 19, 2016, 10:00) (1 talkbacks)

Phoronix: Earlier this month with openSUSE 42.2 RC2 they made the decision to disable Nouveau 3D support by default.

GStreamer 1.10.0 Open Source Multimedia Framework Gets Its First Point Release
(Nov 19, 2016, 06:00) (0 talkbacks)

GStreamer 1.10 is the latest stable and most advanced branch of the project, bringing a large number of new features and improvements

KDE Applications 16.12 Enters Beta Testing, Final Release Arrives on December 15
(Nov 18, 2016, 23:00) (0 talkbacks)

The development cycle of the KDE Applications 16.12 software suite will continue with another snapshot

Docker Containers and Synnex? Oh My
(Nov 18, 2016, 15:00) (0 talkbacks)

In a quiet corner at Synnex Varnex, Rob Moyer pulls back the curtain (a bit) on the Synnex CloudSolv strategy.

This new Ubuntu Linux laptop has a 4K screen and Nvidia Pascal GPU
(Nov 18, 2016, 14:00) (0 talkbacks)

 cio.com: System76's 15.6-inch Oryx Pro with a 4K screen starts at 1,789, and goes up to $7,012 with the ultimate features

4 tips for DIY makers
(Nov 18, 2016, 13:00) (0 talkbacks)

If you're considering making your DIY project open, here are the four things you should consider.

Bypass ISP Website Censorship With Alkasir 2.0
(Nov 18, 2016, 12:00) (0 talkbacks)

 webupd8: Alkasir is a free, open source website censorship circumvention tool, available for Linux

How to Install GoLang (Go Programming Language) in Linux
(Nov 18, 2016, 11:00) (0 talkbacks)

Go (also referred to as GoLang) is an open source and lower level programming language designed to enable users to easily write simple, reliable, and highly efficient computer programs.

5 Fun Raspberry Pi Projects: Getting Started
(Nov 18, 2016, 10:00) (0 talkbacks)

Linux.com: With so much available and so many possibilities, it can be intimidating to know where to start.

GCC 6.2 vs. Clang 3.9 Compiler Performance On Clear Linux With Intel Kaby Lake
(Nov 18, 2016, 09:00) (0 talkbacks)

Phoronix: For the latest benchmarking off MSI's Cubi 2 with Core i5 Kaby Lake CPU are some GCC and LLVM Clang compiler benchmarks on Intel's Clear Linux distribution.

Wireshark 2.2.2 Network Protocol Analyzer Brings over 30 Security and Bug Fixes
(Nov 18, 2016, 08:00) (0 talkbacks)

 softpedia: Wireshark 2.2.2 is here one and a half months after the first point release for the 2.2 series of the applications, bringing over 30 security and bug fixes.

Latest Banana Pi offers SATA and 2GB RAM
(Nov 18, 2016, 07:00) (0 talkbacks)

 hackerboards: Sinovoip's $48, open spec, Linux- and Android-friendly "Banana Pi M2 Ultra" single board computer adds SATA support and 2GB RAM, plus a new quad-core Cortex-A7 Allwinner R40 SoC.

How to add to bash $PATH permanently on Linux
(Nov 18, 2016, 06:00) (1 talkbacks)

 nixcraft:  How do I permanently set $PATH on Linux?

Exponential change in IT requires continuous improvement ? Here's how to get there
(Nov 18, 2016, 05:00) (0 talkbacks)

 enterprisersproject: Even a startup can be plagued by legacy technology in 4-5 years if they aren't following a model of continuous improvement.

Introduction to Tracktion 5 DAW on Linux
(Nov 18, 2016, 04:00) (0 talkbacks)

 HowToForge: Tracktion is one of the most popular digital audio workstations and one of the very few that are available for the Linux platform along with the magnificent Ardour.

Setting up a periodic badware scan on Fedora Linux
(Nov 17, 2016, 23:00) (0 talkbacks)

ClamAV requires a bit of configuration, and as a Fedora user you must work around some issues with the packages.

spf13-vim - The Ultimate Distribution for Vim Editor
(Nov 17, 2016, 19:00) (0 talkbacks)

 tecmint: spf13-vim is a cross platform and highly customizable assortment of vim plugins and various resources for Vim, GVim and MacVim.

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