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Linux 6.8: what's new?
Mar 11, 2024
Linux 6.8: what's new?

On March 10, 2024, Linus Torvalds officially introduced Linux 6.8, which is a stable and updated version of the Linux kernel. The improvements affect the entire ecosystem and are important for users and developers in terms of performance, hardware support, and security.

Using 'pydf' - Linux Tool for Viewing Color-Coded Filesystem Disk Space Usage
Mar 11, 2024
Using 'pydf' - Linux Tool for Viewing Color-Coded Filesystem Disk Space Usage

The pydf (Python Disk File System) command is a command line tool for showing the amount of disk space used on a Linux-mounted filesystem. Pydf command is an alternative to “df” command: they perform the same function, but pydf shows the available disk space in different colors.

How to Set up Apache Web Server to Utilize NFS Shared HTML+PHP5 Files
Mar 7, 2024
How to Set up Apache Web Server to Utilize NFS Shared HTML+PHP5 Files

Prior to sharing some exact recommendations and steps according to utilizing NFS-shared HTML+PHP5 Files on the Apache server, let’s get a basic understanding of the Apache web server. For quite a long time Apache server was a top solution that existed online. This option was the only option for thousands if not millions of sites worldwide. It is most likely that most companies/organization has tried this solution.

The Launch of New Version of FreeBSD — FreeBSD 13.3
Mar 7, 2024
The Launch of New Version of FreeBSD — FreeBSD 13.3

On Tuesday, March 5, a new version of FreeBSD 13.3 was introduced, which will be the latest update for the stable 13th series of the BSD platform. FreeBSD 13.3 can be downloaded for all major architectures, from amd64 to riscv64, although the update is most relevant for users who have not yet upgraded to FreeBSD 14.

Administration of Packages and Services in FreeBSD / OpenBSD / NetBSD
Mar 6, 2024
Administration of Packages and Services in FreeBSD / OpenBSD / NetBSD

FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and NetBSD are operating systems that present an alternative to Linux in the paradigm of UNIX-like operating systems. They are too frequently used as server operating systems, having their advantages as well as specificities. Today we are particularly going to explore package administration within these three OS.

The current info from the Middle East: damage of the internet cables
Mar 5, 2024
The current info from the Middle East: damage of the internet cables

Lately, it became official, global internet cables that transmit data to the Middle East, Asia, and Africa have been cut. The connection between Europe, Africa, and Asia was damaged by approximately 25 %. It occurred in the part of the Red Sea that is under the jurisdiction of Yemen.


Git 2.44.0 Release
Mar 1, 2024
Git 2.44.0 Release

Git distributed version control system received a new release with 503 new features and bug fixes from 85 new developers, 34 of which are new.

Deployment of Microsoft’s .NET Framework (Mono) on Debian 12
Feb 29, 2024
Deployment of Microsoft’s .NET Framework (Mono) on Debian 12

Mono framework is an open-source variant of the .NET framework from Microsoft. It provides the foundation for developers to build and run different apps on different operating systems. C#, Visual Basic, and F# programming languages can be used to develop apps with Mono. Class libraries that are a part of Microsoft's .NET are also available on Mono.

Intel and ASML cooperate to create a tool for cutting-edge microchip production
Feb 29, 2024
Intel and ASML cooperate to create a tool for cutting-edge microchip production

Intel has reached a significant milestone in working with ASML’s lithography system ASML High-NA which is based on ultraviolet radiation. For testing purposes, the machine was applied to a silicon wafer treated with light-sensitive chemicals to be capable of receiving a circuit pattern. The system will become a part of Inter’s first lithography machine which is currently being built. The test proved to be successful and the machine is now considered operational though not yet at the maximum of its performance.

AMD Insights: Zen 6 "Medusa" chip is planned to be released in 2025-26 and new processors will have RDNA 5 graphics
Feb 28, 2024
AMD Insights: Zen 6 "Medusa" chip is planned to be released in 2025-26 and new processors will have RDNA 5 graphics

At this stage, AMD is updating the Zen architecture, mainly in terms of packaging technologies and performance. The company is working on Zen 5 and Zen 6 architectures.