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next-20241213: linux-next

Posted: 2024-12-13 04:46:54
Source: https://www.kernel.org/

Fedora 41 Quick Overview #shorts

Posted: 2024-12-12 17:52:11
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmU5T86gISU

Mastering OpenSSH for Remote Access on Debian Like a Pro

Posted: 2024-12-12 17:00:00
Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/mastering-openssh-remote-access-debian-pro

by George Whittaker

Introduction

Remote access is a cornerstone of modern IT infrastructure, enabling administrators and users to manage systems, applications, and data from virtually anywhere. However, with great power comes great responsibility—ensuring that remote access remains secure is paramount. This is where OpenSSH steps in, providing robust, encrypted communication for secure remote management. In this article, we’ll explore the depths of configuring and optimizing OpenSSH for secure remote access on Debian, one of the most stable and reliable Linux distributions.

What is OpenSSH?

OpenSSH (Open Secure Shell) is a suite of tools designed to provide secure remote access over an encrypted connection. It replaces older, insecure protocols like Telnet and rsh, which transmit data, including passwords, in plain text. OpenSSH is widely regarded as the gold standard for remote management due to its powerful features, flexibility, and emphasis on security.

Key Features of OpenSSH

• Secure Authentication: Support for password-based, key-based, and multi-factor authentication.

• Encrypted Communication: Ensures that all data transmitted over the connection is encrypted.

• Port Forwarding: Allows secure tunneling of network connections.

• File Transfer: Built-in tools like scp and sftp for secure file transfers.

Setting Up OpenSSH on Debian

Prerequisites

Before diving into the installation and configuration, ensure the following:

1. You have a Debian system with root or sudo privileges.

2. Your system is updated:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

3. Network connectivity is established for accessing remote systems.

Installing OpenSSH

Installing OpenSSH on Debian is straightforward. Use the following command:

sudo apt install openssh-server -y

Once installed, confirm that the OpenSSH service is active:

sudo systemctl status ssh

To ensure the service starts on boot:

sudo systemctl enable ssh

Basic Configuration

OpenSSH’s behavior is controlled by the sshd_config file, typically located at /etc/ssh/sshd_config. Let’s make some initial configurations:

1. Open the configuration file for editing:

   sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config

2. Key parameters to adjust:

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AlmaLinux 10.0 Beta Released

Posted: 2024-12-12 16:37:59
Source: http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/AlmaLinux-10.0-Beta-Released

The AlmaLinux OS Foundation has announced the availability of AlmaLinux 10.0 Beta ("Purple Lion") for all supported devices with significant changes.

Development Release: Linux Mint 22.1 Beta

Posted: 2024-12-12 13:43:45
Source: https://distrowatch.com/12314

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Linux Mint project has published a new development snapshot for Linux Mint 22.1. The upcoming release will feature support through to 2029 and offers a number of improvements to the behind-the-scenes package management utilities. The new beta also introduces easy access to power modes to help the....

next-20241212: linux-next

Posted: 2024-12-12 04:45:12
Source: https://www.kernel.org/

Development Release: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Beta

Posted: 2024-12-11 18:32:00
Source: https://distrowatch.com/12313

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Red Hat has announced the release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Beta, a development snapshot of the company's next major version. The beta of version 10.0 includes several key package upgrades and introduces Lightspeed, a generative AI tool: "RHEL 10 marks the debut of Red Hat Enterprise....

Distribution Release: OpenMandriva 24.12 "ROME"

Posted: 2024-12-11 16:29:03
Source: https://distrowatch.com/12312

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The OpenMandriva project has published a new snapshot of the distribution's ROME branch, a rolling release which is available in six desktop flavours: Plasma 6 (X11), Plasma 6 (Wayland), Plasma 5, LXQt, GNOME, and COSMIC. "Main features, and changes since ROME 24.07: KDE Plasma 6 desktop by default....

6.6.65: longterm

Posted: 2024-12-11 15:13:48
Source: https://www.kernel.org/

Development Release: AlmaLinux OS 10.0 Beta 1

Posted: 2024-12-11 14:40:04
Source: https://distrowatch.com/12311

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The AlmaLinux project provides a clone of Red Hat Enterprise Linux with additional security patches. The project has published a new beta release: AlmaLinux OS 10.0 Beta 1. "AlmaLinux 10.0 Beta brings significant enhancements across core components enhancing development, security, and performance workflows. New versions of programming languages,....

next-20241211: linux-next

Posted: 2024-12-11 03:51:13
Source: https://www.kernel.org/

Distribution Release: Archman Linux 20241207

Posted: 2024-12-11 01:22:45
Source: https://distrowatch.com/12310

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Muhterem Demiray has announced the release of Archman Linux 20241207, the latest stable build of the project's Arch-based distribution featuring a customised Xfce desktop: "Archman 2024-12 'Xfce' edition, the final stable release of the year, is ready. Archman Linux is an independent, globally-oriented Linux distribution derived from Arch....

Gnome 47.2 Now Available

Posted: 2024-12-10 20:06:36
Source: http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Gnome-47.2-Now-Available

Gnome 47.2 is now available for general use but don't expect much in the way of newness, as this is all about improvements and bug fixes.

Linux Mint Dethrones MX Linux As the Most Popular Distro On DistroWatch

Posted: 2024-12-10 17:54:00
Source: https://linux.slashdot.org/story/24/12/10/1754230/linux-mint-dethrones-mx-linux-as-the-most-popular-distro-on-distrowatch?utm_source=atom1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed

BrianFagioli writes: Linux Mint has reclaimed its position as the top-ranked Linux distribution on DistroWatch, dethroning MX Linux. The latest page hit rankings, which reflect the popularity of distributions among DistroWatch users, place Linux Mint in first place with 2,412 hits per day. MX Linux, previously the reigning champ, now sits in second with 2,280 hits.

Read more of this story at Slashdot.

How to install Ubuntu MATE 24.10

Posted: 2024-12-10 17:46:04
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4z1cRpg4A8

Unlocking the Full Potential of Linux's Most Versatile Search Tool

Posted: 2024-12-10 17:00:00
Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/unlocking-full-potential-linuxs-most-versatile-search-tool

by George Whittaker

Introduction

The grep command, short for "global regular expression print," is one of the most powerful and frequently used tools in Unix and Linux environments. From sifting through log files to finding patterns in text, grep is a Swiss Army knife for system administrators, developers, and data analysts alike. However, many users limit themselves to its basic functionality, unaware of the myriad options that can make it even more effective. In this article, we will delve into the wide range of grep options and demonstrate how to leverage them to handle complex search tasks efficiently.

What is grep?

grep is a command-line utility for searching plain-text data sets for lines that match a regular expression. Created in the early days of Unix, it has become a cornerstone of text processing in Linux systems.

Basic usage:

grep "pattern" file

This command searches for "pattern" in the specified file and outputs all matching lines. While this simplicity is powerful, grep truly shines when combined with its many options.

The Basics: Commonly Used Options

Case-Insensitive Searches (-i)

By default, grep is case-sensitive. To perform a case-insensitive search, use the -i option:

grep -i "error" logfile.txt

This will match lines containing "error," "Error," or any other case variation.

Display Line Numbers (-n)

Including line numbers in the output makes it easier to locate matches in large files:

grep -n "error" logfile.txt

Example output:

42:This is an error message
73:Another error found here

Invert Matches (-v)

The -v option outputs lines that do not match the specified pattern:

grep -v "debug" logfile.txt

This is particularly useful for filtering out noise in log files.

Count Matching Lines (-c)

To count how many lines match the pattern, use -c:

grep -c "error" logfile.txt

This outputs the number of matching lines instead of the lines themselves.

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next-20241210: linux-next

Posted: 2024-12-10 05:25:23
Source: https://www.kernel.org/

Distribution Release: Window Maker Live 12.8

Posted: 2024-12-09 19:08:48
Source: https://distrowatch.com/12309

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Window Maker Live is a Debian-based Linux distribution that applies the Window Maker window manager as the default graphical user interface. The project has released version 12.8 which is based on Debian 12 "Bookworm". "A selection of TeX Live packages for a decent TeX system, and auxiliary tools....

Ubuntu MATE 24.10 overview | For a retrospective future.

Posted: 2024-12-09 17:06:57
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8YpOLud88

6.12.4: stable

Posted: 2024-12-09 09:41:45
Source: https://www.kernel.org/