Linux Distros That Matter

09 Mar

4MLinux: More Than Just Another Lightweight Distro – Linux.com

I don’t want to get up on yet another “Here’s another lightweight Linux distribution to revive your aging hardware” soapbox. So many distributions make that promise, and most of them do an outstanding job of fulfilling their mission statement. Also, many of those distributions are fairly similar: They offer a small footprint, work with 32-bit systems, and install a minimal amount of software dedicated to the task of helping you get your work done as best a lightweight operating system can do. But then there’s 4MLinux. This particular take on the lightweight Linux distribution is a different beast altogether. First…

09 Mar

use Slax Linux? A full-fledged pocket distribution of Linux – H2S Media

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If you want to use or get a flexible computer, want to play with new programs or simply want to tinker around with them, Linux is the best platform for you. As Linux is an open platform, you can find a lot of recipes to make your computer exactly the way you want. One of the advantages of Linux systems or more importantly most Linux distributions is that you can run the live version of distribution so that you can understand whether it will work for you. Once you start using the live version of some Linux distribution, become satisfied…

09 Mar

iKOOLCORE R2 (Core i3-N300) system review – Part2: Proxmox VE, Ubuntu 22.04, pfSense – CNX Software

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In the first part of iKOOLCORE R2 mini PC & router review, I had a look at the hardware with an unboxing and a teardown of the Intel Core i3-N300 Alder Lake-N computer and also noticed the device booted to a UEFI shell. So for the second part of the review, I will report my experience installing Proxmox VE on the iKOOLCORE R2 and setting up and using Ubuntu 22.04, pfSense 2.7.2, and OpenWrt 23.05 virtual machines, making sure I can still use a physical display, keyboard, and mouse with Ubuntu while pfSense firewall is running. As a side note,…

09 Mar

deepin Linux 20.8 can replace Microsoft Windows 11 on your laptop or desktop – BetaNews

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One of the most beautiful operating systems is a Linux distribution from China called deepin. If you are dissatisfied with Windows 11 or macOS, and you are intrigued by Linux, deepin can be a great choice -- especially if you highly value beauty and well-designed user interfaces. The newest version of that operating system, deepin 20.8 is now ready to be downloaded. This version of deepin gets improvements to the loading times of Wine apps from the App Store, plus new features in the File Manager app. The most notable change in 20.8 is the inclusion of the all-new Deepin…

09 Mar

“Harnessing the Power of the iXsystems TrueNAS Enterprise F-Series: Unbeatable High-Performance Storage for Data Centers in Asia”

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Article Rewrite: iXsystems has recently launched their latest line of storage appliances, known as TrueNAS Enterprise F-Series. These state-of-the-art models are equipped with all-NVMe drives to offer maximum performance, reliability, and density for even the most demanding workloads, while also reducing power consumption and total cost of ownership. In addition to the hardware release, iXsystems is also introducing the latest version of their TrueNAS SCALE (23.10) software. With an impressive 720TB of highly available storage, a single 2U system featuring 30TB NVMe drives showcases the unparalleled capabilities of the TrueNAS Enterprise F-Series. This new solution not only provides outstanding performance,…

09 Mar

, iXsystems Introduces Highly-Anticipated TrueNAS F-Series for Advanced Storage – DataCentreNews UK

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iXsystems: Leading the Way in Open-Source Storage with the TrueNAS F-Series iXsystems, the open-source storage company, is once again revolutionizing the industry with the highly anticipated TrueNAS F-Series. This cutting-edge addition to their catalogue is powered by the soon-to-be-announced TrueNAS Enterprise 23.10 Hyperconverged Storage Software. The Next Generation of Storage Appliances With the launch of the TrueNAS Enterprise F-Series, iXsystems is taking storage to new heights. This all-NVMe system boasts maximum performance, reliability, and density to handle even the most extreme workloads. With 30TB NVMe drives and a wildcard capacity of up to 720TB in a single 2U system, the…

09 Mar

New MakuluLinux Release Brings AI to the Max – TechNewsWorld

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The first beta release of MakuluLinux Max puts artificial intelligence inside everyday desktop usage. Max’s AI entity Electra could well be the start of a new type of innovation adopted by other distribution developers. It raises the bar on what Linux users should expect from their computing platform. Max is a new distro for MakuluLinux developer Jacque Montague Raymer. It is the first AI-integrated operating system designed with Debian compatibility running on the Gnome backend framework. It utilizes multiple desktop layout features ported from one of his other distros, Shift, and offers lots of flexibility in terms of themes and…

09 Mar

Experience the Power of Gentoo Linux’s Newly Launched Binary Packages on WebProNews

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Are you ready to experience an unbeatable source-based distribution? Look no further than Gentoo Linux! And now, with the availability of over 20GB of binary packages on our servers, the barrier to entry for slower hardware is lowered. Say goodbye to the hassle of building from source - with Portage, our package manager, you can mix and match source and binary-based package installations. Plus, for amd64 and arm64 architectures, we have an impressive collection of packages ranging from LibreOffice to KDE Plasma to Docker, all regularly updated for a seamless experience. So what are you waiting for? Join the Gentoo…

<strong>Gentoo Linux: Now Offering Binaries in a Surprising Move</strong> – The Register

09 Mar

Gentoo Linux: Now Offering Binaries in a Surprising Move – The Register

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Gentoo's Latest Move: Delivering Over 20 GB of Pre-Compiled Binaries to Speed Up Installation and Updates In a surprising move that has taken the FOSS community by storm, Gentoo has announced the release of over 20 GB of pre-compiled binaries. These binaries cover a wide range of software, including popular desktop environments like KDE Plasma and Gnome, along with office suites, such as LibreOffice, and even Docker. This move is a significant departure from Gentoo's traditional source-based distribution model and will greatly speed up installation and update processes. Gentoo is known for its support of various computer architectures, including x86,…

09 Mar

Hack the Pancake Stack: Running PancakeBot under Xubuntu Linux – The New Stack

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The PancakeBot represents the latest in pancake making technology. It’s essentially a 3D (well, 2D) printer for pancake batter. It uses a microcontroller, steppers, a little vacuum/pressure pump, valves and an X-Y mechanism. It is a robotic and a physical computing device. The New Stack uses the PancakeBot for promotional purposes at vendor/corporate breakfast events. Running the machine during an event helps break the ice with attendees and serves as an attention grabber. It also fosters a metaphorical connection between an emerging technology, printed pancakes and the software/hardware stack of topics we cover at The New Stack. Are printed pancakes Earth-shattering, revolutionary…