Linux Distros That Matter

02 Apr

“First Release Candidate Build of Tiny Core Linux 6.4.1 Features Numerous Fixes, Announces Softpedia News”

Robert Shingledecker Shares Upcoming Release Candidate of Tiny Core Linux 6.4.1 Renowned maintainer Robert Shingledecker, known for his expertise in Linux, has excitedly announced the immediate download and testing availability of the first Release Candidate (rc1) build of the highly anticipated Tiny Core Linux 6.4.1 operating system. This exciting release brings a multitude of small yet noteworthy improvements to Tiny Core Linux 6.4. For instance, the tce-load and tce-setup components have been modified to ensure that the /mnt/test directory no longer remains hanging. Additionally, ondemand and tc-functions components now have the capability to quote arguments. Notably, the tc-functions component has…

02 Apr

IXsystems: TrueNAS gets hyper-convergence – ComputerWeekly.com

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The power of the largest datacentres, but 10x smaller. That’s the offer SME and desktop NAS maker IXsystems goes into 2021 with, in the hope of convincing organisations to keep storage on-site rather than give in to the temptation of the cloud. IXsystems claims it is optimised for high performance and remote working, with up to eight 100Gbps Ethernet ports to support simultaneous connections to more than 1,000 servers, and new functionality that brings hyper-convergence. “In this period of remote working and economic uncertainty the cloud appears very attractive,” said IXsystems sales director Brett Davis during the recent virtual edition…

02 Apr

SparkyLinux 7.2 is now available: Come see what’s new! – Desde Linux

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SparkyLinux 7.2 is now available: Come see what's new! El Linuxverse It is usually characterized by an almost unlimited and growing number of free and open operating systems, based on the best-known and most used GNU/Linux Mother Distributions. Debian, Ubuntu, Arch and Fedora being the most preferred for this. For this reason, and in the case of Debian GNU / Linux, there are usually very good known and used projects, such as, for example, MX and antiX. And others, not so many, but which tend to also be of great value to many. And in this case, the SparkyLinux Distro…

01 Apr

DIY TrueNAS CORE: HPE MicroServer Gen10 Plus – StorageReview.com

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As StorageReview makes its way through three different $800 DIY TrueNAS CORE projects, this article focuses on why the HPE MicroServer Gen10 Plus makes a great fit for the platform. The project we’ve created centers around how far $800 can go when building a DIY NAS platform. As the person who runs the lab at StorageReview and sets this type of hardware up on a daily basis, my choice was simple, get something that I have used before and works well. Enter the HPE Microserver Gen10 Plus that we’ve used for everything from TrueNAS CORE to VMware ESXi to even…

01 Apr

Revised: Introducing the Latest SparkyLinux 5.5 Trial Version – From Linux

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01 Apr

“Experience the Power of Tiny Core Linux 8.1 – Now Available to Satisfy the Cravings of All Linux Enthusiasts at Linux Addicts”

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Experience the Latest and Greatest in Minimalist Linux with Tiny Core 8.1 Attention all techies and lovers of lightweight software! The highly anticipated version 8.1 of Tiny Core Linux has just been released, and it's packed with exciting new updates and features. Known for being one of the most minimalist and lightweight Linux distributions, Tiny Core can even function on computers from the last century. And with the latest version, the creators have listened to user feedback and corrected bugs from previous versions to ensure a smoother experience. Introducing the Updated Busybox Command Console Toolkit One of the most widely…

01 Apr

“New Release of TrueNAS 12.0-U5 Brings Bugfixes as FreeNAS Phases Out”

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Introducing TrueNAS 12.05-U5 Update: The Latest Evolution of the Platform You won't believe what iXsystems has in store for us with the release of TrueNAS 12.05-U5. This update is not just another bugfix, it marks a major milestone in the platform's evolution. It's exciting to see iXsystems keeping its promise to unify FreeNAS and TrueNAS through regular updates. But there's a worrying trend that caught our reader's attention, and we'll talk about that too. The Power of TrueNAS 12.05-U5 The newest update boasts about 20 improvements and 80 bug fixes. But what's more interesting is how it came about. One…

01 Apr

“Hacker Infiltrates Gentoo Linux’s Github Account, Planting Malicious Code – Leading Cybersecurity Source Reports “

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Title: "Your Gentoo Linux Code May Not Be Safe - Here's Why" Content: "It's Time to Act: Gentoo Github Account Hacked and Code Compromised" "Recently Downloaded from Gentoo GitHub? You Might Want to Think Again." "Your Security at Risk: Gentoo Linux Code Modified by Unknown Hackers from GitHub" "Get the Full Story: Gentoo Github Organization Hacked and Code Replaced" "Stay Safe and Informed: Gentoo Linux Warns of Compromised GitHub Account and Code" "Don't Let This Happen to You - Gentoo Github Account Breached and Official Code Altered"

31 Mar

iXsystems Achieves Major Achievement as TrueNAS Open Storage Gains Ground in Enterprise Adoption – StorageReview.com

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. "iXsystems Achieves Remarkable Growth Milestones: Over $100 Million in Bookings and Exabytes of TrueNAS Storage Deployment Increases by 51%" iXsystems is proud to announce reaching new heights with a remarkable $100 million in bookings and a 51% increase in Exabytes of TrueNAS storage deployment. This growth is fueled by the widespread adoption of TrueNAS Enterprise appliances and Open Storage software, resulting in a massive milestone for the company. In fact, in 2022, iXsystems has grown four times faster than the Enterprise storage market, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry. The TrueNAS family of Enterprise appliances offers…

31 Mar

“How to Secure ZFS Data and Create Backups Without Sacrificing Encryption Approval on TrueNAS – Expert Tips from Hackaday”

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How to Safely and Efficiently Backup Encrypted Data on ZFS In the world of personal data storage, there are few names as trusted as [Michael Lynch]. The technology guru recently replaced his Synology NAS with a custom-built solution using ZFS, a powerful filesystem known for its ability to backup encrypted data without the need for decryption first. However, [Michael] hit a roadblock when he discovered that his chosen software, TrueNAS, would only backup unencrypted ZFS data to another TrueNAS system. Fortunately, [Michael] found a workaround that, while not overly complicated, required a deep understanding of the system and some creative…