Tag: Linux
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The safety net Windows users miss: How I switched to Linux without over-committing
Posted on May 27, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
A pragmatic, low-risk migration strategy for Windows users to transition to Linux via virtualization and dual-booting without sacrificing proprietary software dependencies. By Graeme Peacock.
Tags linux software how-to
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European open digital ecosystems strategy
Posted on May 8, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length long
Open source powers Europe's digital economy, contributing €65–95B annually to GDP. From energy (Baltic RCC) to cloud (NUBO), finance (Deutsche Bank), and mobility (EV charging), real-world use cases show how it boosts resilience, innovation, and sovereignty. By Paula Grzegorzewska.
Tags open-source cloud miscellaneous linux cio ai
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS features: What's new in Resolute Raccoon
Posted on May 6, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) brings Linux kernel 7.0, GNOME 50, TPM‑encrypted installs, and Rust‑based sudo for a hardened, performance‑focused release. By John Britto.
Tags open-source linux servers software
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Four ways to run a full Linux desktop on your Android phone
Posted on April 28, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length short
This article explores four distinct methods for running a full graphical Linux environment on Android devices, ranging from popular Termux-based solutions and standalone apps to replacing the Android OS entirely, providing a technical roadmap for developers and power users seeking desktop Linux capabilities on mobile hardware. By Bertel King.
Tags linux software how-to android ux
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5 Linux servers that let you ditch the public cloud and reclaim your privacy - for free
Posted on March 17, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Five free, privacy-first Linux server distributions that empower users to self-host with minimal technical expertise and full control over their data. By Steven Vaughan-Nichols.
Tags linux servers infosec miscellaneous
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Why sudo-rs brings modern memory safety to Ubuntu 26.04
Posted on November 8, 2025, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Enhancing Ubuntu security with rust-based sudo: a modern approach to memory safety. By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols.
Tags linux infosec how-to cio
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How to use rsnapshot for incremental backups on Raspberry Pi
Posted on July 22, 2025, Level beginner Resource Length short
After trying out several backup tools over the years, rsnapshot has proven to be one of the most reliable, and setting it up on a Raspberry Pi is easier than you might think. As you know, maintaining our Raspberry Pi infrastructure is crucial. Data loss can disrupt projects and impact efficiency, so we need a robust backup solution. The article highlights `rsnapshot`, a powerful open-source tool that provides an excellent way to automate incremental backups on our Pis. Let me show you how it all works. By Usman Qamar.
Tags linux open-source infosec servers
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Linux surpasses 5% market share on US desktops for the first time
Posted on July 19, 2025, Level beginner Resource Length short
The rise in Linux desktop market share is significant, representing an evolving landscape for operating system technologies. This necessitates strategic considerations around platform support, security hardening, and potential integration opportunities. Understanding the drivers of this shift (privacy, open-source ethos, hardware compatibility) informs our long-term technology roadmap and investment decisions regarding containerization, virtualization, and cloud-native architectures. The increasing reliance on Linux-based systems also influences developer toolchains and deployment strategies. By Skye Jacobs.
Tags browsers open-source linux cio analytics
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How to kill a process in Linux: Commands and best practices
Posted on May 29, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length short
There are multiple situations where it is necessary to terminate a Linux process – for example, when the program does not respond or freezes. Learning how to kill a process properly is a vital skill that can help keep your various systems healthy and functioning optimally. By Jeff Smith.
Tags linux app-development infosec web-development servers
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How to install Linux on an old laptop to give it new life and purpose
Posted on May 21, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
If you're looking to revive that aging laptop, Linux might be your best bet. Find out how easy it can be to make this happen. By Jack Wallen.
Tags linux app-development learning
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Setting up Nix on macOS
Posted on February 26, 2024, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
I recently bought a Macbook because more and more people are asking me how to use Nix in certain situations under MacOS. In this article, we walk through installing Nix on MacOS and see how pleasant the experience is these days. In this article, we walk through installing Nix on MacOS and see how pleasant the experience is these days. After that, we show how to go declarative on MacOS with nix-darwin to enable compilation for Linux and Intel Macs, as well as some other nice features. By Jacek Galowicz.
Tags linux open-source app-development performance
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mass-prebuild: An open source journey of improvement and growth
Posted on February 25, 2024, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Welcome back to our blog series about the evolution of mass-prebuild. In our first post in 2022, we introduced this powerful open source tool designed for streamlining package builds across multiple architectures and Linux distributions. This article continues that journey, exploring how mass-prebuild has been continually refined, improved, and grown in response to user feedback and technological advancements. By Frédéric Bérat.
Tags linux open-source app-development learning cio