Open-source News

Google grants a stay of execution for Chrome Web Store apps but why?  Chrome Unboxed

There are a few changes worth mentioning out of the VirtIO updates submitted today for the Linux 5.9 kernel...

Linux 5.9 Bringing Mellanox VDPA Driver For Newer ConnectX Devices  Phoronix

New Foundation Aims to Tighten Security Across the Open Source Ecosystem  Data Center Knowledge

Linux users are finally getting this popular password manager  TechRepublic

How to Use the Hugo Static Site Generator on Linux  How-To Geek

For Intel NVDIMMs like DC Persistent Memory there is support on the way with Linux 5.9 to support firmware updates to the non-volatile memory device without the need for a system reboot...

Intel Adds Capability To Linux 5.9 For NVDIMM Firmware Updates Without Reboots  Phoronix

Odyssey Blue: A powerful x86 and Arduino machine that supports Windows 10 and Linux  Notebookcheck.net

The Flash-Friendly File-System (F2FS) changes have been sent in for the in-development Linux 5.9 kernel...

F2FS With Linux 5.9 Adds Secure TRIM, New Garbage Collection Option  Phoronix

Linux Operating System Market 2020: Global Trends, End Users And Regional Forecast Till 2027  CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly

When it comes to ultra-mobile computing, I prefer the PocketCHIP or a Raspberry Pi with a screen rather than a mobile phone or tablet. These solutions offer a pure Linux environment that's as open source as the hardware allows and make no assumptions about how I expect to work.

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Recently, my kid wanted to make a coloring page from a favorite cartoon. My first thought was to use one of the open source programs on Linux that manipulate images, but then I remembered I have no idea how to use any of them. Luckily, I know how to use Jupyter and Python.

How hard can it be, I figured, to use Jupyter for that?

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Parallels Desktop 16 supports macOS Big Sur and smoother PC 3D graphics  VentureBeat

I have noticed that many developers do not use a .gitignore file, even though it's a best practice to use one to designate files you don't want Git to track in version control. Because .gitignore can boost your code quality, you should not ignore .gitignore in your repositories.

What is .gitignore?

Files in your working Git repository can be:

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Linux Fu: Remote Execution Made Easy  hackaday.com

Linux service control commands  TechRepublic

Linux service control commands  TechRepublic

For those wanting to experiment with an actively-maintained BSD-powered, desktop-focused operating system, GhostBSD remains a great choice powered off FreeBSD...