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OpenSUSE Leap 15.2 Begins Seeing Beta Builds, Official Release Due In May

Phoronix - Tue, 02/25/2020 - 19:46
OpenSUSE Leap 15.2 has rolled past its alpha phase and is now producing rolling-release beta builds for this version of openSUSE built off the SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 sources...

Linux Mint Debian Edition 4 Reaches Beta - Debian 10 Paired With Cinnamon

Phoronix - Tue, 02/25/2020 - 19:36
The Linux Mint crew continues maintaining Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) as a fall-back should anything ever happen to Ubuntu or their ability to deliver an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution. Available now in beta is Linux Mint Debian Edition 4...

Intel Adds VA-API Acceleration For HEVC REXT To FFmpeg

Phoronix - Tue, 02/25/2020 - 17:16
Intel open-source developers have contributed support for VA-API acceleration of HEVC REXT "Range Extensions" content with the widely-used FFmpeg library...

How to Install LEMP Server on CentOS 8

Tecmint - Tue, 02/25/2020 - 16:05
LEMP is a software stack that comprises a set of free and open-source tools that are used for powering high traffic, and dynamic websites. LEMP is an acronym for Linux, Nginx (pronounced as Engine...

How to use HomeBank for your open source alternative to Quicken

opensource.com - Tue, 02/25/2020 - 16:03

A while ago, I used Quicken to manage my finances. It's proprietary software, and year after year, it cost me more and more money for upgrades. Eventually, I realized it isn't prudent to take away from my budget to help me control my budget.


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3 eBook readers for the Linux desktop

opensource.com - Tue, 02/25/2020 - 16:02

I usually read eBooks on my phone or with my Kobo eReader. I've never been comfortable reading books on larger screens. However, many people regularly read books on their laptops or desktops. If you are one of them (or think you might be), I'd like to introduce you to three eBook readers for the Linux desktop.


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7 tips for writing an effective technical resume

opensource.com - Tue, 02/25/2020 - 16:00

If you're a software engineer or a manager in the technology sector, creating or updating your resume can be a daunting task. What is most important to consider? How should you handle the formatting, the content, and your objective or summary? What work experience is relevant? How can you make sure automated recruitment tools don't filter out your resume?

As a hiring manager over the last seven years, I have seen a wide range of resumes and CVs; while some have been impressive, many more have been terribly written.


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Spilling over: How working openly with anxiety affects my team

opensource.com - Tue, 02/25/2020 - 16:00

Editor's note: This article is part of a series on working with mental health conditions. It details the author's personal experiences and is not meant to convey professional medical advice or guidance.

I was speaking with one of my direct reports recently about a discussion we'd had with the broader team earlier in the week. In that discussion I had expressed some frustration that we weren't as far along on a particular project as I thought we needed to be.


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