Distribution Release: KaOS 2024.09
Posted: 2024-09-23 13:01:29 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12244
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. KaOS is a rolling release distribution which focuses on providing one desktop (KDE Plasma) and applications developed with one toolkit (Qt). The project's latest snapshot brings the Calligra office suite into the spotlight as well as an updated VirtualBox package. "More applications are now ready to use Qt6....
next-20240923: linux-next
Posted: 2024-09-23 04:12:37 Source: https://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | next-20240923 (linux-next) |
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| Released: | 2024-09-23 |
DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1089
Posted: 2024-09-23 00:10:08 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12243
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: Expirion 6.0 and openKylin 2.0
News: Future plans for Linux, bug fixes in Haiku, Slackware packages dracut
Questions and answers: Managing configuration files
Released last week: MX Linux 23.4, SDesk 2024.09.16, FreeBSD 13.4, Zorin OS 17.2
Torrent corner: KDE neon, SparkyLinux, TUXEDO OS
Upcoming releases: Pop!_OS 24.04....
Development Release: Ubuntu 24.10 Beta
Posted: 2024-09-20 23:03:54 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12242
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Canonical has published a beta snapshot for Ubuntu 24.10. The release notes mention OpenSSL, systemd 256.5, and GNOME has been upgraded to version 47. "GNOME has been updated to include new features and fixes from the latest GNOME release, GNOME 47. In GNOME Shell and Mutter, Ubuntu includes....
next-20240920: linux-next
Posted: 2024-09-20 04:32:00 Source: https://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | next-20240920 (linux-next) |
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| Released: | 2024-09-20 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 17.2
Posted: 2024-09-19 20:12:49 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12241
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution designed especially for newcomers to Linux. It has a Windows-like graphical user interface and many programs similar to those found in Windows. The project has announced the release of Zorin OS 17.2 which makes it easier to install new themes, customize....
Torvalds Weighs in On 'Nasty' Rust vs C For Linux Debate
Posted: 2024-09-19 20:10:00 Source: https://linux.slashdot.org/story/24/09/19/183200/torvalds-weighs-in-on-nasty-rust-vs-c-for-linux-debate?utm_source=atom1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
The Rust vs C battle raging in Linux circles has left even Linus Torvalds scratching his head. "I'm not sure why Rust has been such a contentious area," the Linux creator mused at this week's Open Source Summit, likening the fervor to ancient text editor wars. "It reminds me of when I was young and people were arguing about vi versus Emacs." The spat over integrating Rust into Linux has been brewing since 2022, with critics slamming it as an "insult" to decades of kernel work. One maintainer recently quit, fed up with the "nontechnical nonsense." Torvalds struck a surprisingly diplomatic tone. He praised how Rust has "livened up discussions" while admitting some arguments get "nasty." "C is, in the end, a very simple language," Torvalds said, explaining its appeal and pitfalls. "Because it's simple it's also very easy to make mistakes. And Rust is not." Torvalds remains upbeat about Rust's future in Linux, nonetheless. "Even if it were to become a failure -- and I don't think it will -- that's how you learn," he said.
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CentOS Stream 9 20240819 Quick Overview #shorts
Posted: 2024-09-19 17:13:28 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLaCKbqSo0w
Dual Boot Fedora & Windows 11 on One PC: Easy Guide
Posted: 2024-09-19 17:00:07 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Asyp7UTCtXs
A Simple Guide to Data Visualization on Ubuntu for Beginners
Posted: 2024-09-19 16:00:00 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/simple-guide-data-visualization-ubuntu-beginners
Data visualization is not just an art form but a crucial tool in the modern data analyst's arsenal, offering a compelling way to present, explore, and understand large datasets. In the context of Ubuntu, one of the most popular Linux distributions, leveraging the power of data visualization tools can transform complex data into insightful, understandable visual narratives. This guide delves deep into the art and science of data visualization within Ubuntu, providing users with the knowledge to not only create but also optimize and innovate their data presentations.
Introduction to Data Visualization in Ubuntu
Ubuntu, known for its stability and robust community support, serves as an ideal platform for data scientists and visualization experts. The versatility of Ubuntu allows for the integration of a plethora of data visualization tools, ranging from simple plotting libraries to complex interactive visualization platforms. The essence of data visualization lies in its ability to turn abstract numbers into visual objects that the human brain can interpret much faster and more effectively than raw data.
Setting Up the Visualization Environment
Before diving into the creation of stunning graphics and plots, it's essential to set up your Ubuntu system for data visualization. Here's how you can prepare your environment:
System Requirements- A minimum of 4GB RAM is recommended, though 8GB or more is preferable for handling larger datasets.
- At least 10GB of free disk space to install various tools and store datasets.
- A processor with good computational capabilities (Intel i5 or better) ensures smooth processing of data visualizations.
- Python and R: Start by installing Python and R, two of the most powerful programming languages for data analysis and visualization. You can install Python using the command
sudo apt install python3and R usingsudo apt install r-base. - Visualization Libraries: Install Python libraries such as Matplotlib (
pip install matplotlib), Seaborn (pip install seaborn), and Plotly (pip install plotly), along with R packages like ggplot2 (install.packages("ggplot2")).
- Configure your Ubuntu system to use swap space effectively, especially if RAM is limited.
- Regularly update your system and installed packages to ensure compatibility and performance enhancements.
Exploring Data Visualization Tools on Ubuntu
Several tools and libraries are available for Ubuntu users, each with unique features and capabilities:
Enterprise Linux Security Episode 99 - Overwhelming Infrastructure
Posted: 2024-09-19 06:10:36 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c6yt5GGdVU
next-20240919: linux-next
Posted: 2024-09-19 05:45:14 Source: https://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | next-20240919 (linux-next) |
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| Released: | 2024-09-19 |
20 Years Later, Real-Time Linux Makes It To the Kernel
Posted: 2024-09-19 00:45:00 Source: https://linux.slashdot.org/story/24/09/18/2151240/20-years-later-real-time-linux-makes-it-to-the-kernel?utm_source=atom1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
ZDNet's Steven Vaughan-Nichols reports: After 20 years, Real-Time Linux (PREEMPT_RT) is finally -- finally -- in the mainline kernel. Linus Torvalds blessed the code while he was at Open Source Summit Europe. [...] The real-time Linux code is now baked into all Linux distros as of the forthcoming Linux 6.12 kernel. This means Linux will soon start appearing in more mission-critical devices and industrial hardware. But it took its sweet time getting here. An RTOS is a specialized operating system designed to handle time-critical tasks with precision and reliability. Unlike general-purpose operating systems like Windows or macOS, an RTOS is built to respond to events and process data within strict time constraints, often measured in milliseconds or microseconds. As Steven Rostedt, a prominent real-time Linux developer and Google engineer, put it, "Real-time is the fastest worst-case scenario." He means that the essential characteristic of an RTOS is its deterministic behavior. An RTOS guarantees that critical tasks will be completed within specified deadlines. [...] So, why is Real-Time Linux only now completely blessed in the kernel? "We actually would not push something up unless we thought it was ready," Rostedt explained. "Almost everything was usually rewritten at least three times before it went into mainline because we had such a high bar for what would go in." In addition, the path to the mainline wasn't just about technical challenges. Politics and perception also played a role. "In the beginning, we couldn't even mention real-time," Rostedt recalled. "Everyone said, 'Oh, we don't care about real-time.'" Another problem was money. For many years funding for real-time Linux was erratic. In 2015, the Linux Foundation established the Real-Time Linux (RTL) collaborative project to coordinate efforts around mainlining PREEMPT_RT. The final hurdle for full integration was reworking the kernel's print_k function, a critical debugging tool dating back to 1991. Torvalds was particularly protective of print_k --He wrote the original code and still uses it for debugging. However, print_k also puts a hard delay in a Linux program whenever it's called. That kind of slowdown is unacceptable in real-time systems. Rostedt explained: "Print_k has a thousand hacks to handle a thousand different situations. Whenever we modified print_k to do something, it would break one of these cases. The thing about print_k that's great about debugging is you can know exactly where you were when a process crashed. When I would be hammering the system really, really hard, and the latency was mostly around maybe 30 microseconds, and then suddenly it would jump to five milliseconds." That delay was the print_k message. After much work, many heated discussions, and several rejected proposals, a compromise was reached earlier this year. Torvalds is happy, the real-time Linux developers are happy, print_K users are happy, and, at long last, real-time Linux is real.
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Fedora 41 Beta Available with Some Interesting Additions
Posted: 2024-09-18 18:44:47 Source: http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Fedora-41-Beta-Available-with-Some-Interesting-Additions
If you're a Fedora fan, you'll be excited to hear the beta version of the latest release is now available for testing and includes plenty of updates.
6.10.11: stable
Posted: 2024-09-18 17:25:42 Source: https://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | 6.10.11 (stable) |
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| Released: | 2024-09-18 |
| Source: | linux-6.10.11.tar.xz |
| PGP Signature: | linux-6.10.11.tar.sign |
| Patch: | full (incremental) |
| ChangeLog: | ChangeLog-6.10.11 |
6.6.52: longterm
Posted: 2024-09-18 17:24:24 Source: https://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | 6.6.52 (longterm) |
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| Released: | 2024-09-18 |
| Source: | linux-6.6.52.tar.xz |
| PGP Signature: | linux-6.6.52.tar.sign |
| Patch: | full (incremental) |
| ChangeLog: | ChangeLog-6.6.52 |
6.1.111: longterm
Posted: 2024-09-18 17:23:23 Source: https://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | 6.1.111 (longterm) |
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| Released: | 2024-09-18 |
| Source: | linux-6.1.111.tar.xz |
| PGP Signature: | linux-6.1.111.tar.sign |
| Patch: | full (incremental) |
| ChangeLog: | ChangeLog-6.1.111 |
How to install MX Linux 23.4 KDE
Posted: 2024-09-18 16:16:38 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z5UDBaGVp0
next-20240918: linux-next
Posted: 2024-09-18 05:54:55 Source: https://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | next-20240918 (linux-next) |
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| Released: | 2024-09-18 |
SpinRite 6.1 Review: Still the Best Data Recovery Tool?
Posted: 2024-09-17 19:29:15 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY9Ci6DRWsc