If you use Linux on your desktop, you might have wondered if the operating system you’re messing around with has any practical uses. Fortunately, there are plenty of real-world applications of Linux today. Here are some of them.
Source: LXer – 6 Practical and Real-World Applications of Linux
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MAYA-W2 Tri-Radio includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and IEEE 802.15.4 support
The u-blox MAYA-W2 is a connectivity module based on the multiradio NXP IW612 chipset and provides support for standard wireless protocols such as Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and 802.15.4. radio (Thread and Zigbee).
Source: LXer – MAYA-W2 Tri-Radio includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and IEEE 802.15.4 support
Kernel prepatch 5.18-rc7
The 5.18-rc7 kernel prepatch has been
released for testing. Linus says: “So things continue to be fairly
calm, and as such this is likely the last rc before 5.18 unless something
bad happens next week“.
Source: LWN.net – Kernel prepatch 5.18-rc7
10 Keyboard Shortcuts That Work on Both Windows and Linux
Transitioning to a new operating system may seem overwhelming or daunting but the joy of learning something new is worth the effort. Let’s take a look at some of the important keyboard shortcuts that work similarly on both Linux and Windows. Although Windows and Linux are inherently different, you can still use most of the shortcuts that you are familiar with, in either of the operating systems.
Source: LXer – 10 Keyboard Shortcuts That Work on Both Windows and Linux
How to Install Nginx, MariaDB, and PHP (LEMP) on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
LEMP is an acronym for a group of free and open-source software often used to serve web applications. It represents the configuration of Nginx Web Server, MySQL / MariaDB Database, and PHP Scripting Language on a Linux operating system. This guide shows you step-by-step the installation process of the LEMP stack, Nginx, MariaDB, and PHP, in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
Source: LXer – How to Install Nginx, MariaDB, and PHP (LEMP) on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Ubuntu 22.10 (Kinetic Kudu) Daily Build ISOs Are Available for Download
Dubbed Kinetic Kudu, Ubuntu 22.10 is slated for release later this year. Daily build ISOs are already available. Learn more here.
The post Ubuntu 22.10 (Kinetic Kudu) Daily Build ISOs Are Available for Download appeared first on Linux Today.
Source: Linux Today – Ubuntu 22.10 (Kinetic Kudu) Daily Build ISOs Are Available for Download
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Top 10 Best Linux Distributions in 2022 For Everyone
A list of best Linux Distributions in 2022 for every user – students, creators, developers and casual users with guidance to pick one.
Source: LXer – Top 10 Best Linux Distributions in 2022 For Everyone
How To Enable Minimize And Maximize Buttons In Fedora 36 Workstation
This guide explains how to enable minimize and maximize buttons in application windows using Gnome Tweaks and Dash to Panel extension in Fedora GNOME Workstation and Silverblue editions.
Source: LXer – How To Enable Minimize And Maximize Buttons In Fedora 36 Workstation
KDE Frameworks 5.94 Released with More Than 200 Changes, Here's What's New
The KDE Project released today KDE Frameworks 5.94 as the monthly update for this open-source collection of more than 80 add-on libraries to Qt providing common functionality needed for the Plasma desktop environment and various KDE apps.
Source: LXer – KDE Frameworks 5.94 Released with More Than 200 Changes, Here’s What’s New
How To Install Multimedia Codecs In Fedora 36 Workstation
This tutorial explains how to install multimedia codecs in Fedora 36 workstation from RPM Fusion software repository.
Source: LXer – How To Install Multimedia Codecs In Fedora 36 Workstation
Ubuntu 22.10 (Kinetic Kudu) development starts. Here are all the details you need to know.
Details about the upcoming Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu that includes expected features, updated with daily build download links.
Source: LXer – Ubuntu 22.10 (Kinetic Kudu) development starts. Here are all the details you need to know.
How to Zip Files and Directories from Linux Command Line
Learn how to zip files and directories in Linux using the zip command. It put one or more compressed files into a single zip archive file with the .zip extension.
Source: LXer – How to Zip Files and Directories from Linux Command Line
FriendlyELEC unveils Rockchip based NanoPi R5S SBC with gigabit WAN/LAN support and HDMI output
FriendlyELEC recently revealed a new member of its NanoPi line on their social Media. The NanoPi R5S is a SBC (Single Board Computer) based on the Rockchip RK3568 processor. According to the company, the NanoPi has been designed to be used as a gateway device.
Source: LXer – FriendlyELEC unveils Rockchip based NanoPi R5S SBC with gigabit WAN/LAN support and HDMI output
Docker Desktop for Linux Available to Download
Docker Desktop for Linux is now available for download. This was the second most requested developer request on Docker’s roadmap. Learn more here.
The post Docker Desktop for Linux Available to Download appeared first on Linux Today.
Source: Linux Today – Docker Desktop for Linux Available to Download
5 reasons to apply for B Corp certification
Wholegrain Digital just passed its fifth anniversary of being a certified B Corp. B Corp is one of the most robust independent certifications assessing whether a business is run responsibly in terms of its environmental impact, its treatment of workers and suppliers, its impact on communities, and its governance.
Source: LXer – 5 reasons to apply for B Corp certification
An introduction to USB Device Emulation and how to take advantage of it
Nowadays, the number of devices is getting bigger and bigger, and modern operating systems must try to support all types and several of them with every integration, with every release. Maintaining a large number of devices is difficult, expensive and also hard to test, specially for plug-and-play devices, like USB devices.
Source: LXer – An introduction to USB Device Emulation and how to take advantage of it
NetworkManager 1.38 Released with IPv6 and Wi-Fi Hotspot Improvements, More
NetworkManager 1.38 has been released today as the latest stable version of this popular network manager graphical and command-line utility for GNU/Linux distributions.
Source: LXer – NetworkManager 1.38 Released with IPv6 and Wi-Fi Hotspot Improvements, More
White House joins OpenSSF and the Linux Foundation in securing open-source software
Open-source software supply chain security is now a vital issue of national security.
Source: LXer – White House joins OpenSSF and the Linux Foundation in securing open-source software
AlmaLinux 8.6 Released Less Than 48 Hours After RHEL 8.6
The 48 hour turnaround is looking like the norm for AlmaLinux, a feature-by-feature clone of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Source: LXer – AlmaLinux 8.6 Released Less Than 48 Hours After RHEL 8.6