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How should open source projects handle copyright notices?
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Copyright notices in source code are inconsistently applied and poorly maintained. As a result, such notices are poor sources of information.
on Oct 21
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While setting up a Linux system recently, I wanted to know how to ensure that dependencies for services and other units were up and running before those dependent services
on Oct 19
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Use systemd timers instead of cronjobs
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I am in the process of converting my cron jobs to systemd timers.
on Oct 19
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Can Inkscape reduce the number of incarcerated people?
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When the free vector drawing program Inkscape was first released in late 2003, I realized this software could do some part in helping to reduce the number of people incarcerated in the United States. This worthy goal is still within reach. Let me explain. From 1990 to 2000, I spent quite a bit...
on Oct 1
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The 7 most popular ways to plot data in Python
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"How do I make plots in Python?" used to have a simple answer: Matplotlib was the only way.
on Sep 23
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How to use NetBSD on a Raspberry Pi
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Experiment with NetBSD, an open source OS with direct lineage back to the original UNIX source code, on your Raspberry Pi.
on Sep 14
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Fauxpen source is bad for business
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Proprietary software masquerading as open source, termed "fauxpen source," is toxic on many levels.
on Sep 12
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Why I still love Alpine for email at the Linux terminal
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This free email client is intuitive to use, easy to customize, and available on many operating systems.
on Sep 10
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Why I love programming on FreeDOS with GW-BASIC
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When I was growing up, it seemed every "personal computer" from the TRS-80 to the Commodore to the Apple let you write your own programs in the Beginners' All-purpose Symbo
on Aug 8
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3 command line games for learning Bash the fun way
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Learning is hard work, and nobody likes work. That means no matter how easy it is to learn Bash, it still might feel like work to you.
on Aug 5
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Simplify your web experience with this internet protocol alternative
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If you've been on the internet for a very long time or you're just very resourceful, you might remember an early text-sharing protocol called
on Jul 19
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A open source toolkit for building your own home
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Are you interested in building your own green, open source home?
on Jun 26
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Manage your NVMe drive in the Linux terminal - OpenSource.net
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Manage NVMe drives directly from the Linux terminal with nvme-cli. Optimize performance, monitor health and explore additional features.
on Jun 26
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How to generate web pages from Markdown with Docsify-This - OpenSource.net
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Publish Markdown online with Docsify-This. Learn how to embed Markdown/HTML in various platforms with this Open Source project.
on Jun 25
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Why sysadmins should license their code for Open Source - OpenSource.net
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Making your code Open Source isn't automatic. Without a license, your code remains essentially proprietary, hindering the community from benefiting from your contributions.
on Jun 24
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Parsing config files with Bash
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Keeping program configurations separate from code is important. It enables non-programmers to alter configurations without having to modify the program's code.
on May 31
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The GNOME desktop makes it easy to use emoji in your communications.
on May 11
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Prevent script bugs: Test early - OpenSource.net
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Write bulletproof shell scripts. Learn key testing methods for reliable automation.
on May 7
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Why I love Tig for visualizing my Git workflows
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Tig is an excellent tool for reviewing your Git repository by encouraging you to explore the logs without having to construct long and sometimes complex queries.
on Apr 26
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Write once, run forever: The power of Bash scripts - OpenSource.net
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Sysadmins facing repetitive tasks should take control with Bash scripting. This guide dives into the fundamentals, equipping you to automate tasks and optimize your workflow. Write efficient Bash scripts and unlock the power of automation.
on Apr 16
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Modernize network function development with this Rust-based framework
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The world of networking has undergone monumental shifts over the past decade, particularly in the ongoing move from specialized hardware into software defined
on Apr 3
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Make advanced Git tasks simple with Lazygit
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If there's one word people use to describe Git, it's "powerful." Nobody can deny that Git is indeed a powerful be
on Mar 30
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How to write a good C main function
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Learn how to structure a C file and write a C main function that handles command line arguments like a champ.
on Mar 26
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Getting started with Vim visual mode
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Visual mode makes it easier to highlight and manipulate text in Vim.
on Mar 25
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Avoiding data disasters with Sanoid
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Sanoid helps to recover from what Jim Salter likes to call "Humpty Level Events."
on Mar 25
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Remixing Linux for blind and visually impaired users
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Vojtux, a Fedora project, is an unofficial Linux distribution aimed at visually impaired users.
on Mar 12
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A project that started as a joke can be useful to people wanting to learn the concepts of OpenGL.
on Mar 1
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Why I love using bspwm for my Linux window manager
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Some folks like to rearrange furniture. Other folks like to try new shoes or redecorate their bedroom on the regular. Me? I try out Linux desktops.
on Feb 18
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What is an open source evangelist?
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When people learn that I work as an open source evangelist (focusing on syslog-ng and
on Feb 16
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Bash Operators & Shell Tricks: Level Up Your Scripting - OpenSource.net
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Learn about logical operators and shell expansions, in the second article in this multi-part series on programming with Bash. Author’s note: The articles in this series first appeared at Opensource.com. The original articles consisted of two series and the rest were published as stand-alone...
on Jan 25
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16 reasons DDEV will be your new favorite web development environment
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What's so different about DDEV? It's a container-based local development environment. Here are a few reasons you should give it a try.
on Jan 21
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How to reset a Windows password with Linux
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Lost your Windows login? The chntpw utility can save the day.
on Dec 21
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Containers, the GPL, and copyleft: No reason for concern
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Wondering how open source licensing affects Linux containers? Here's what you need to know.
on Dec 6
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How does rootless Podman work?
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Learn how Podman takes advantage of user namespaces to run in rootless mode.
on Nov 27
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Restore an old MacBook with Linux
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Last year, I wrote about how you can give new life to an old MacBook with Linux, specifically Ele
on Nov 24
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The most common misconceptions I've come across involve security, flexibility, and central management. Here, I debunk these sudo myths.
on Nov 22
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Give an old MacBook new life with Linux
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When I installed Apple's MacOS Mojave, it slowed my formerly reliable MacBook Air to a crawl.
on Nov 15, 2023
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6 steps to get verified on Mastodon with encrypted keys
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Get Mastodon's green checkmark with PGP and Keyoxide.
on Nov 10, 2023
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Governance without rules: How the potential for forking helps projects
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Although forking is undesirable, the potential for forking provides a discipline that drives people to find a way forward that works for everyone.
on Nov 2, 2023
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Create a machine learning model with Bash
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Machine learning is a powerful computing capability for predicting or forecasting things tha
on Oct 30, 2023
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What makes Linux the sustainable OS
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Battling the pandemic has created a shortage of microchips needed to produce new computers.
on Oct 26, 2023
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4 open source alternatives to SurveyMonkey
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Let’s take a look at four open source survey tools that can suit your needs, no matter how simple or complex those needs are.
on Oct 19, 2023
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5 open ways to help UX designers and developers collaborate better
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Designing with open decisions can help increase collaboration between user experience and dev teams.
on Oct 16, 2023
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A guide to planning the next 50 years of your career
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Over the next half-century, our work environments will change. How can you plan to change with them?
on Oct 15, 2023
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Manipulate data in files with Lua
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Some data is ephemeral, stored in RAM, and only significant while an application is running. But some data is meant to be persistent, stored on a hard drive for later use.
on Oct 3, 2023