Linux Distros That Matter

10 Mar

Deepin Linux: As Gorgeous As It Is User-Friendly – Linux.com

Deepin Linux. You may not have heard much about this distribution, and the fact that it’s often left out of the conversation is a shame. Why? Because Deepin Linux is as beautiful as it is user-friendly. This distribution has plenty of “wow” factor and very little disappointment. For the longest time, Deepin Linux was based on Ubuntu. But with the release of 15.7, that all changed. Now, Deepin’s foundation is Debian, but the desktop is still that beautiful Deepin Desktop. And when I say it’s beautiful, it truly is one of the most gorgeous desktop environments you’ll find on any…

10 Mar

Huawei Turns to deepin Linux Amid Uncertainty Surrounding Microsoft Windows 10 – BetaNews

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Title: "Huawei's Latest Move: Embracing Linux to Remain Independent of US Ban" Huawei, the master of elegant design and top-quality laptops, is now facing a major challenge due to President Donald Trump's restrictions. While other PC manufacturers prioritize cutting corners to compete on price, Huawei's focus on aesthetics sets it apart. Yet, with uncertainties around accessing Windows and proper Android apps, consumers have every right to be wary. But fear not, Huawei has a plan in place. In addition to developing its own Android alternative, HarmonyOS, the company is now venturing into the world of Linux to ensure its laptop…

10 Mar

“Enhancing UEFI Boot, DirectX Support & NT6+ API in ReactOS: The Open-Source Alternative to Windows” – Phoronix

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"Support Phoronix and Elevate Your Experience" Are you familiar with Phoronix Premium? It's the perfect complement to the ads on our site, offering an ad-free experience that supports our ongoing efforts. For just under $4 USD per month, you can join us in our mission to provide top-notch Linux hardware reviews, performance benchmarks, community forums, and more. Introducing ReactOS: The Open-Source OS with Windows Compatibility The ReactOS project has just released their latest newsletter, showcasing the impressive progress they've made in recent months towards creating a free software operating system with compatibility for Windows device drivers and applications. With 22…

10 Mar

TrueNAS Scale Released and Resetting the NAS Paradigm – ServeTheHome

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TrueNAS Scale 22.02 Release Dashboard This is the release we have been waiting for. Today, TrueNAS Scale has finally hit release. We are just going to quickly discuss some of the big points but will have more content on STH for the release at a later date. We wanted to get into the release a bit, but then give a perspective on this going forward. We know our readers will likely test Scale, but wait to deploy, and that is reasonable at this juncture. Still, there is a roadmap so we need to also look at where this is going.…

10 Mar

iXsystems Unveils Revolutionary TrueNAS Enterprise F-Series All-NVMe Appliances and Introduces Latest Version TrueNAS SCALE 23.10 at StorageReview.com

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"Massive Upgrades: Featuring iXsystems TrueNAS " The past five years have seen a significant evolution in Enterprise Data Storage and Delivery systems. One technology that has taken the computing industry by storm is All-NVMe Flash storage. Finally, after many advancements, it has become both technically feasible and financially reasonable to upgrade those outdated storage boxes filled with slow, traditional spinning disks to faster, more efficient, and highly effective solutions. Introducing the TrueNAS Enterprise F-Series by iXsystems - the brains behind the popular and open-source Network Attached Storage (NAS) platform software, TrueNAS. These all-NVMe models have been meticulously designed for top…

10 Mar

MakuluLinux Shifts Designs for a Better Linux Experience – TechNewsWorld

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In September 2020 Jacque Montague Raymer, developer and creator of the MakuluLinux family of distributions, released a new distro inspired by a project he shelved several years ago. On Aug. 10 of this year, he released an upgrade that puts an expanded “Shift Distro” into revolutionizing the Linux distribution’s user interface. MakuluLinux Shift is a well-designed Linux distro that blends several mainstream design concepts with performance features not found elsewhere. One of Shift’s most unique features — which Raymer greatly expanded in the 2021-08-10 version — is the ability to modify major design elements effortlessly. Hence, its name. A few…

10 Mar

Reaching a Broader Audience: How MakuluLinux Aero Converts Windows Users to Linux Users – Network World

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"Unleash the Power of MakuluLinux Aero: A User-Friendly Path to Windows Migration" Did you know that hippos are not the only dangerous thing out there? In fact, transitioning from Linux to Windows can also be a daunting task. But fear not, MakuluLinux Aero is here to make the switch smoother and more user-friendly. Hailing from South Africa, MakuluLinux ("Makulu" meaning "big chief" in Zulu) is an Ubuntu and Debian-based distribution known for its sleek and stable performance on all types of devices. With support for various desktop environments, including the unique LXFCE mashup, this distro offers flexibility for every user.…

10 Mar

US student was allegedly building a custom Gentoo Linux distro for ISIS – ZDNet

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US authorities have arrested and charged a 20-year-old student from Chicago with providing material support to ISIS.According to court documents, the suspect allegedly created a Python script to automate saving ISIS multimedia from official social media channels, so other members could re-post it on their own accounts, and help spread the terrorist group's propaganda.Furthermore, the student, Thomas Osadzinski, 20, from Chicago, also promised to build a lightweight Gentoo Linux distro for the terrorist organization."I will began a new and very valuable project," the student wrote in an online discussion with an undercover FBI agent in March this year."I will be…

10 Mar

“Mastering the Challenges: Setting Up Gentoo Linux with GNOME & Systemd – A Comprehensive Guide by Techgage”

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Title: "Why I Made the Switch to GNOME 3.14 and Systemd: My Experience After a Week" Content: "As an experienced Gentoo, KDE, and OpenRC user, I recently decided to start fresh and try out something new. So, I made the jump to GNOME and systemd. In this article, I'll share my thoughts and experiences after using them for a week – the ups, the downs, and everything in between. (Click image to go to the article.) At the beginning of the month, Gentoo Linux's website underwent a major overhaul – which strangely served as my inspiration. I've been wanting to…

10 Mar

Where CentOS Linux users can go from here – ZDNet

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Red Hat, CentOS's Linux parent company, announced last week it was "shifting focus from CentOS Linux, the rebuild of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), to CentOS Stream, which tracks just ahead of a current RHEL release." CentOS users were, shall we say, not amused. OK, actually, they're fit to be tied. That's because millions of users have been using CentOS as a stable point distribution for their servers, virtual machines, and appliances. These aren't just small businesses. Top companies that rely on CentOS Linux include Disney, GoDaddy, RackSpace, Toyota, and Verizon. Other important technology companies build products around CentOS. These include GE,…