The Symbiotic Orchestra of Linux and Blockchain

In the heart of the digital age, the way we interact, transact, and process information has been continuously morphing, paving the way for innovative solutions to antiquated problems. Two such innovative veins—Linux and Blockchain Technology—are not just advancing in parallel, but are synergistically fostering a decentralized digital frontier.

Source: LXer – The Symbiotic Orchestra of Linux and Blockchain

Firefox Isn't Just a Browser; It Is a Web Resistance, and It's Now at Version 119

I’m baffled as to why Google Chrome still dominates the browser market when Firefox, a faster and privacy-conscious open-source browser, is readily available!In the previous update, Firefox introduced a long-awaited feature – an automatic and customizable built-in translation. With this addition, Firefox fills a significant gap that was once held against it.Now, with the latest update, Firefox 119 not only surpasses Chrome (I’m confident it does) but also competes with PDF editors. With great excitement, let’s explore what this latest version has in store.

Source: LXer – Firefox Isn’t Just a Browser; It Is a Web Resistance, and It’s Now at Version 119

DietPi October 2023 news

DietPi v8.23 which was released this past week, introduced a variety of enhancements, specifically targeting devices like Raspberry Pi, ROCK5B, ROCK 4, and VisionFive 2, alongside several notable improvements and many bug fixes. DietPi: DietPi is a lightweight and optimized OS based on Linux, specifically designed for single-board computers and small-scale devices. It aims to […]

Source: LXer – DietPi October 2023 news

Harnessing Ubuntu Server with KVM and QEMU for Robust Virtualization Solutions

Virtualization has become a cornerstone of modern computing, offering a myriad of benefits from cost savings to improved efficiency and scalability. Among the myriad of options available for server virtualization, Ubuntu Server stands out as a powerful and versatile choice. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the intricacies of using Ubuntu Server for virtualization, focusing specifically on two critical tools: Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) and Quick Emulator (QEMU).

Source: LXer – Harnessing Ubuntu Server with KVM and QEMU for Robust Virtualization Solutions

Crunch – lossy PNG image file optimization

Images take up massive amounts of internet bandwidth because they often have large file sizes. They are the most popular resource type on the web. According to the HTTP Archive, the majority of the data transferred to fetch a web page are images composed of JPEGs, PNGs and GIFs. Crunch is a command line executable that performs lossy optimization of one or more PNG image files with pngquant and zopflipng. It’s free and open source software

Source: LXer – Crunch – lossy PNG image file optimization

The battle between open source and 'sort of' open source is as old as software

There’s nothing new about HashiCorp leaving the principle behind. Opinion At the Linux Foundation Members Summit in Monterrey, California, topic number one was artificial intelligence and open source. Number two was about HashiCorp dumping Terraform’s Mozilla Public License (MPL) for the Business Source License (BSL) 1.1, the resulting OpenTofu fork, and how ticked off HashiCorp CEO David McJannet was about the Linux Foundation’s support of OpenTofu.…

Source: LXer – The battle between open source and ‘sort of’ open source is as old as software

Debian Network Installer on Debian Testing (Trixie)

Debian network installer appears to be extremely stable and flexible no matter of version Debian GNU/Linux to be deployed in particular case. I also have to admit that problem with LVM confiruration still persist for the most recent versions of Calamares Installer (3.2.6X), affecting ability for flexible LVM configurations of such distros as SparkyLinux 2023.10 and Manjaro Linux 23.0/5.

Source: LXer – Debian Network Installer on Debian Testing (Trixie)

Roundup: SiFive’s Big Layoffs, AlmaLinux Waiting for RHEL, Fedora 39 Delayed Twice, and More…

Also included in this FOSS Week in Review: The Linux Foundation’s upcoming Technical Advisory Board election.

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Source: FOSS Force – Roundup: SiFive’s Big Layoffs, AlmaLinux Waiting for RHEL, Fedora 39 Delayed Twice, and More…