mastodon 4.7.3OSTechNix (Open Source, Technology, Nix*) commenced operations in 2012, to become a place where we could build on the extensive knowledge of our technical writers, to make our website the ideal place where we can publish the Latest News, How-to articles, Tutorials and Tips & Tricks about Free and Open-Source software and technology.
Explore best open source tools to design, build, deploy, secure, and scale a production-ready document processing pipeline on Linux.
Full guide here: https://ostechnix.com/linux-document-processing-pipeline/
#Linux #OCR #DocumentProcessing #Opensource #PDF #Tesseract #WorkflowAutomation #DevOps #Docker #Kubernetes #RabbitMQ #PostgreSQL #OpenSearch #Object Storage #Observability
Debian 12.5 is the final Debian release with full 32-bit (i386) support. It will continue receiving LTS security updates until June 30, 2028.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/debian-12-last-full-32-bit-release/
Learn how to recover a MySQL database after "InnoDB registration as a STORAGE ENGINE failed" issue using native fixes and Stellar Repair for MySQL tool.
Full guide here: https://ostechnix.com/mysql-innodb-registration-storage-engine-failed-recovery/
#StellarRepairForMySQL #Mysql #MariaDB #Database #InnoDB #DatabaseRecovery #Linux #Windows #DBA
India ordered GitHub to remove Jack Dorsey's BitChat, an offline Bluetooth mesh messaging app. Here's what happened, why the government intervened, and why the takedown drew worldwide attention.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/india-jack-dorsey-bitchat-github-takedown/
#BitChat #JackDorsey #India #GitHub #Bluetooth #OfflineMessaging #OpenSource #Cybersecurity
Wondering why Tor Browser refuses to run with sudo? Learn what changes when you run it as root, why it's unsafe, and the correct way to launch it on Linux.
Full story here: https://ostechnix.com/never-run-tor-browser-with-sudo/
Linus Torvalds released the fourth release candidate (RC4) for Linux Kernel 7.2. Learn what's new in Linux 7.2-rc4 version.
More details here: https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-7-2-rc4-released/
Discover best ZIM files, storage planning, library management, and everything you need to build a offline knowledge library with Kiwix.
Full guide here: https://ostechnix.com/best-kiwix-zim-files/
#Kiwix #ZIM #BestZIMFiles #DigitalLibrary #OfflineKnowledge #OfflineEncylopedia #OfflineWikipedia
Learn how to use the Arch User Repository (AUR) safely. Discover the lessons from the June 2026 AUR malware attack and protect your Arch Linux system.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/use-the-aur-safely-arch-linux/
#ArchUserRepository #AUR #ArchLinux #Security #Malware #SupplyChainAttack #AtomicArch #Linux
Wondering why Fedora creates both /boot and /boot/efi? Learn what each one does, how they work together, and why Fedora's partition layout differs from Ubuntu.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/why-fedora-creates-boot-and-boot-efi/
#Fedora #Ubuntu #EFI #ESP #Bootpartition #Linuxbasics #Linuxcommands #LinuxBootprocess #Linux
Linus Torvalds released the third release candidate (RC3) for Linux Kernel 7.2. Learn what's new in Linux 7.2-rc3.
More details here: https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-7-2-rc3-released/
From Librarian to DPL: Meet Sruthi Chandran, Debian's First Female Project Leader from India for 2026.
More details here: https://ostechnix.com/sruthi-chandran-debian-project-leader-dpl-2026/
#SruthiChandran #DebianProjectLeader #DPL #Debian #Linux #India #Opensource
Learn how to install Flatpak apps on an offline Linux system without Internet. Step-by-step commands for Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and all major distro.
Step-by-Step Guide here: https://ostechnix.com/install-flatpak-apps-offline-linux/
#Flatpak #Packagemanagement #Linux #Debian #Ubuntu #Fedora #Linuxhowto #Linuxcommands
Linus Torvalds released the fifth release candidate (RC5) for Linux Kernel 7.2. Learn what's new in Linux 7.2-rc5.
More details here: https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-7-2-rc5-released/
Learn how to Install JetBrains Mono on Linux via package manager or manual setup, plus Nerd Font icons, ligature config, WSL/Flatpak fixes, and troubleshooting.
Full guide here: https://ostechnix.com/install-jetbrains-mono-linux/
#JetBrainsMono #Typeface #Nerdfont #DeveloperFont #ligature #Linux #Opensource
Learn what an application-level firewall is, how inbound and outbound filtering work, and how tools like Little Snitch and OpenSnitch compare.
More details here: https://ostechnix.com/application-level-firewalls-explained/
#ApplicationFirewall #LittleSnitch #OpenSnitch #FireWally #Linux #Macos #Security #Firewall
Systemd adds a birthDate field for age verification. Learn what PR #40954 does, why it matters, and why users are worried about privacy.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/systemd-userdb-birthdate-age-verification/
#Systemd #Ageverification #LennartPoettering #Linux #Privacy #California #Brazil #Compliancelaws
Learn what makes industry-standard XML formats different and discover the best open-source Linux and enterprise tools used to process them.
More details here: https://ostechnix.com/industry-standard-xml-formats-linux/
#XML #ExtensibleMarkupLanguage #Linux #XMLTools #Python #EnterpriseXML #DataIntegration #Opensource
Stop editing at 10% of Vim's power. Master registers, :norm, fuzzy completion, linematch diff, and 16 more Vim tips and tricks. Tested on latest Vim 9.2.
Full guide here: https://ostechnix.com/vim-tricks/
Debian 13.6 and Debian 12.15 are now available with security updates, bug fixes, refreshed installation images, and Debian 12 entering LTS.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/debian-13-6-and-debian-12-15-released/
#Debian13 #Debian12 #Debiantrixie #Debianbookworm #Releases #Linux
Learn how Network Time Protocol (NTP) works, why accurate time matters, how NTP calculates clock offset and network delay using four timestamps.
Full guide here: https://ostechnix.com/how-network-time-protocol-ntp-works/
#NetworkTimeProtocol #NTP #TimeSynchronization #ClockSynchronization #DistributedSystems #Networking #Linux #Windows
Search Bash history by prefix using Alt+Up/Down. Add 2 lines to ~/.inputrc and jump straight to matching commands—no plugins, no restart.
Full guide here: https://ostechnix.com/search-bash-history-by-prefix-altup-setup-guide/
#Bash #History #Prefix #Bashtips #Linuxtips #Linuxhowto #Linuxbasics #Linuxcommands #Linux
Learn the most important Racket concepts with practical examples, from functions and recursion to macros, contracts, streams, and Linux scripting.
Full Guide Here: https://ostechnix.com/racket-core-concepts-explained-with-examples-in-linux/
#Racket #RacketBasics #Lisp #FunctionalProgramming #ProgrammingLanguages #Linux
Little Snitch is finally on Linux. Learn how to use this eBPF firewall to monitor outbound traffic, block telemetry, and see how it compares to OpenSnitch.
Full guide here: https://ostechnix.com/little-snitch-for-linux/
EmDash is an open-source CMS built on Astro and Cloudflare. Featuring sandboxed plugins, AI-native tools, and 66% faster performance than Wordpress.
More details here: https://ostechnix.com/emdash-cms-secure-wordpress-alternative-astro/
#Emdash #CMS #Cloudflare #Astro #Typescript #Wordpress #Opensource
SolveSpace is a free, open-source CAD tool that fits in 1MB, with a full 3D solver, parametric sketching, and a browser-based version.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/solvespace-open-source-cad/
#Solvespace #CAD #ComputerAidedDesign #Opensource #3D #Linux #Macos #Windows
Learn how to move a running process from one terminal to another without closing it using Reptyr in Linux and Unix.
Full guide here: https://ostechnix.com/reptyr-move-running-process-new-terminal/
Linus Torvalds announced the release of fourth release candidate (RC4) for the upcoming Linux Kernel 7.0. Here's what's new in Linux 7.0-rc4.
More details here: https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-7-0-rc4-released/
The first beta release of TrueNAS 26, code named Halfmoon, is released with OpenZFS 2.4 and 10X performance gains.
Read what's new in TrueNAS 26-BETA1 here: https://ostechnix.com/truenas-26-beta-released/
#Truenas26 #Nas #Beta #Releases #Openzfs #NetworkAttachedStorage
Learn how to install Arch Linux in minutes using Archinstall step-by-step. Covers disk setup, encryption, desktop type , firewall, AUR, and first boot.
Step-by-Step Guide here: https://ostechnix.com/install-arch-linux-archinstall-textual-ui/
Ubuntu 26.10 plans to strip ZFS, Btrfs, LVM, and LUKS encryption from the signed GRUB bootloader to improve security.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/ubuntu-26-10-may-drop-zfs-lvm-and-luks-support-from-grub/
The FreeCAD team officially released FreeCAD 1.1 with many smart updates that make 3D modeling faster and more fun.
More details here: https://ostechnix.com/freecad-1-1-released/
Linus Torvalds announced the release of fifth release candidate (RC5) for the upcoming Linux Kernel 7.0. Here's what's new in Linux 7.0-rc5.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-7-0-rc5-released/
A serious Ubuntu vulnerability (CVE-2026-3888) allows local users to gain full root access. If you run Ubuntu 24.04 or later, you should update your system right now.
More details here: https://ostechnix.com/ubuntu-snapd-privilege-escalation-cve-2026-3888-fix/
Anthropic brings the Linux Foundation and many tech giants under Project Glasswing to use Claude Mythos AI Model to secure critical software.
More details here: https://ostechnix.com/anthropic-claude-mythos-project-glasswing-linux-foundation/
#Anthropic #Claude #Mythos #ProjectGlasswing #AI #Security #LinuxFoundation #AWS #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Nvidia
Rust Coreutils 0.8.0 released with massive performance gains and a new online playground. Learn what's new in uutils coreutils 0.8.0 version.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/rust-coreutils-0-8-0-performance-gains-online-playground/
Linus Torvalds releases Linux Kernel 7.0 RC 7, the final candidate before the official 7.0 launch. Learn what's new in Linux 7.0-rc7.
Full release note here: https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-7-0-rc7-released/
GhostBSD 27.1 to introduce Casper, a preinstalled AI assistant for system maintenance. Automate bug reports, system fixes, and OS management with local-first privacy powered by Claude AI.
More details here: https://ostechnix.com/ghostbsd-casper-ai-assistant/
#Ghostbsd #Casper #AI #Openclaw #Claude #Agent #AIAssistant #Opensource #BSD #Unix
Archinstall 4.0 is released with a modern Textual TUI, faster menus, and built-in firewall support. See how this update makes Arch Linux easier to install.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/archinstall-4-0-textual-tui-release/
#Archinstall #Archlinux #TUI #Textual #Linux #Releases #Opensource
Linus Torvalds released Linux 7.0-rc6, noting that the recent "calm" was a mirage. This release brings a surge of fixes for Ext4, XFS, and audio drivers.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-7-0-rc6-released/
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS beta is released with Linux kernel 7.0, GNOME 50, Rust-rewritten sudo and coreutils, Wayland-only desktop, plus more.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/ubuntu-26-04-lts-resolute-raccoon-beta-released/
#Ubuntu2604 #ResoluteRaccoon #UbuntuResoluteRaccoon #Releases #Beta #Linux
Peppermint OS moves away from restrictive Debian livebuild tools. Discover how their new custom "spin tools" provide more flexibility.
More details here: https://ostechnix.com/peppermintos-custom-spin-tools-replace-debian-livebuild/
#Peppermintos #DebianLivebuild #Spintools #pepvoid #pepdevuan #Linux #Opensource
openKylin is building a AI-native Linux operating system. Explore its AI subsystem, hybrid inference model, and cross-platform design.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/openkylin-ai-native-linux-os/
#openkylin #Linux #AIforOS #AI #Operatingsystem #Opensource #FOSSASIA
Learn how to safely fix "E: Unable to parse package file /var/lib/apt/lists" error in Debian and Ubuntu Linux, without data lose.
Step-by-Step Guide here: https://ostechnix.com/fix-apt-unable-to-parse-package-file-debian-ubuntu/
#Debian #ubuntu #Apt #Linux #Troubleshooting #PackageManagement #Linuxhowto
The Debian Project released Debian 13.4 trixie. Upgrade your trixie installation to Debian 13.4 to get critical security patches and software updates.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/debian-13-4-released/
