Devuan is a Linux distribution that aims to provide a simpler alternative to Debian. Since 2014, the developers of Debian have started to move towards larger and larger frameworks to manage the operating system. Debian’s adoption of the SystemD initialization system (init system) created a ripple effect among its community which prompted the creation of … Read more
Ledger Mode is a package in Emacs for the command line accounting program Ledger. This allows Emacs users to utilize Ledger’s powerful features from the comfort of their favorite text editor. Content Why Use Ledger Mode and Do Your Bookkeeping in Emacs? How Ledger Works Defining Account Categories in Ledger Installing Ledger Using Ledger Mode … Read more
Ubuntu is by far the most popular distro for people who want to try Linux for the first time. Without a doubt, it’s one of the easiest to use, is generously versatile in a wide range of situations, and everything from installation to initial setup is “touch and go.” The powerful APT package manager and … Read more
One of the more common and arguably most frustrating bugs experienced by Ubuntu users is the login boot loop. When you try to log in to Ubuntu after starting up, you get taken right back around to the same login screen, and the process repeats indefinitely. It might seem like you’re out of luck, but … Read more
Linux-Libre is a variation of the Linux kernel that aims to only provide a free and open-source implementation of hardware drivers. It is currently maintained by the Free Software Foundation of Latin America. As such, the Linux distributions that use it also promote the use of Free and Open Source software (FOSS). Content The Issue … Read more
The Yggdrasil Network is an IPv6 overlay network that aims to create a decentralized and encrypted mesh network. It does this by treating networks as leaves in a binary tree. Being an overlay network, Yggdrasil also serves as a virtual private network (VPN) that allows its users to securely interact with each other. Furthermore, Yggdrasil … Read more
Are you a pen-tester or just someone interested in keeping the security levels of your network as high as possible? Nessus is a widely-used vulnerability scanner that allows you to perform a variety of network vulnerability scanning tasks using a web-based GUI. Here we show you how to take advantage of all the great features … Read more
Email is the bread and butter of electronic communication. It is simple, efficient and programmable. If you are looking for a desktop email client for Linux, there are many around. Here are some of the best email clients available for Linux. Content 1. Mozilla Thunderbird 2. Claws Mail 3. Geary 4. Evolution 5. Balsa 6. … Read more
Emacs is a very extensible piece of software. It can be your text editor, your email client and even your USENET reader. With Elfeed, you can also use Emacs as your RSS feed reader. Content What Is Elfeed? Why Use a Feedreader in Emacs? Installing Elfeed on Emacs Setting Up Your First RSS Feed in … Read more
The compilation process is a big part of any C++ coding project. You need a compiler that is effective and simple, while also offering a variety of functionality. This is where the g++ compiler comes in. It offers a variety of functions for your compilation needs, straight from the command line. Here we show you … Read more