Merry Christmas to all.
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Convincing a university to switch to linux after a cyber attack.

[Maastricht University (UM) has been hit by a serious cyber attack. Almost all Windows systems have been affected.](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/cyber-attack-against-um) This happened today. Rumors say that the problem came from a Windows ransomware. Student's can't access their emails, Git and SVN servers.

As a student in Maastricht University myself I have always been ashamed of the fact that our university runs Windows on their infrastructure, but always felt like that couldn't be changed as "you shouldn't change what works". But clearly, it doesn't work.

This seems the perfect time to try to convince Maastricht University to switch to GNU/Linux, as they are probably willing to spend a lot of money to make sure this never happens again and this event is a proof that the current infrastructure isn't secure.

This is why I am now on reddit asking for advice. What would you recommend to do as a student to convince the university to do such change? Is it feasable/a good idea?

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Librem 5 November 2019 Software Update – Purism
https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-november-2019-software-update/

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EndeavourOS releases 'community development' net-installer
https://endeavouros.com/news/liftoff-for-the-net-installer/

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How to capture/record WebRTC livestreams from the web?

Is there a way to do it within browser or is it only possible via 3rd party app?

If so which app? (I'm using linux -- seems tcpdump can't be used because streams are encrypted)

Can't find any docs on this on the web.

Thanks.

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How come that there is so mean zealous within the Linux community ?

For eksample if I mention that I use Linux instead of GNU/(Whatever I use)/Linux or that I am using Nvidias driver and I dont see the problem with that then a lot of people start lazing out. Why can we not be more inclusive ?

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How to reset PATH, cant use pip3 or pip

I think i messed up my raspberry pi. I cant use pip3 it keeps saying this when i try to install anything:

`"bash: /usr/local/bin/pip3: No such file or directory"`

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When i do $PATH i get back:

`"/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:/usr/local/games:/usr/games"`

​

When i do "which pip","which pip3", "which python", "which python3", i get back:

`"/usr/bin/pip"`

`"/usr/bin/pip3"`

`"/usr/bin/python"`

`"/usr/bin/python3"`

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So im wondering, should i chnage PATH to /usr/bin/ ? how do i fix this?

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Weekly Questions and Hardware Thread - December 25, 2019

Welcome to r/linux! If you're new to Linux or trying to get started this thread is for you. Get help here or as always, check out r/linuxquestions or r/linux4noobs

This megathread is for all your question needs. As we don't allow questions on r/linux outside of this megathread, please consider using r/linuxquestions or r/linux4noobs for the best solution to your problem.

Ask your hardware requests here too or try r/linuxhardware!

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Linux Cheatsheet for Beginners
https://github.com/r0f1/linuxhelp

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I wrote a free book about the Unix terminal

On Christmas 2019 I published on Leanpub a free book, "Beginner's Guide to the Unix Terminal". The book is not complete, but there are enough chapters to be a useful introduction to anyone doesn't know anything about the Unix command line and wants to learn.

The book is structured as a series of short lessons that can be read in 20-30 minutes (including exercises).

You can find it here: https://leanpub.com/beginners-guide-to-the-unix-terminal

The book is free, but if you want to contribute I will definitely appreciate the help. I know there are many resources available for beginners but I think it is always useful to try to give another take on the subject.

I hope you will enjoy the book! Please spread the news on your favourite social network.

https://leanpub.com/beginners-guide-to-the-unix-terminal

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PowerPC Laptop needs help! Support an Open Hardware Laptop!
https://www.powerpc-notebook.org/campaigns/donation-campaign-for-pcb-design-of-the-powerpc-notebook-motherboard/

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Guix Packaging by Example
https://medium.com/@JethroCao/guix-packaging-by-example-6e44ba693fb2?source=friends_link&sk=0ba75dedbaf2a7607c97743ee047d16e

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How does password manager rechecks the password as salt value is random?

I am relatively new to LINUX, so I am having trouble understanding one concept related to pass in LINUX.

I learnt that UNIX stores my passwords by hashing it, and storing along with the randomly generated salt value.

\`Salt value is nothing but a random data that's generated to combine with the original password, inorder to increase the strength of the hash. \`

So now lets say I want to login again using my password, the manager calculates the hash but from where will it bring the same salt for checking the result with the password database?

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Looking for distribution with Mac-like enviroment

Hi guys! I am using Ubuntu right now but I want to switch to a new distribution because I think I am over it. I enjoy using gnome but it's all buggy. Multiple desktops, touchpad gestures, activities, dock and top bar. I customized it and it seems a bit like MacOS.
I am looking for new distr but I am not sure what DE I can use instead of gnome which would keep these features. For example I tried Mint with Cinnamon and it looks too much like Windows, I cant use activities and switch desktops etc. Manjaro looks cool but I am not sure if I am ready to switch from debian based.


Thank you for your advice!

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KIOFuse Beta (4.9.0) Released
https://feverfew.home.blog/2019/12/24/kiofuse-beta-4-9-0-released/

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Best Linux Distribution for a low end laptop?

I'm new to Linux so I don't want anything too complicated. So, I got a HP stream 14 for Christmas, a pretty low-end laptop and windows 10 alone already takes up 40% if the hard-drive

The specs are: 64-bit Intel Celeron n4000 processor, 4gb ddr4 ram, and a 57 gb hard-drive.

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The 2019 Matrix Holiday Update!
https://matrix.org/blog/2019/12/24/the-2019-matrix-holiday-update

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Invisible Arch Linux - Encrypted system using detached LUKS header with air gapped install.
https://habd.as/post/invisible-arch-linux/

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Show me your neofetch

I'm in the process of switching from Windows to Linux (at long last) and I wanna get some inspiration from fellow Linux users on what WM/theme/font/etc they're running. I know, I know; I should get the thing I'm most comfortable with, but like I said, just some inspiration ;)

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[REQUEST] a short write up on kernel development for newbie kernel developers

I’d like to learn how to write code for the Linux kernel, but I can’t find any straightforward books on kernel development, could someone do a write up on developing for the Linux kernel, with notes on the different parts of the kernel? Something short and to the point

My goal is to learn the Linux kernel in and out and distribute atleast one patch with comments for newbies, someone else can do it

I like to believe we’ll documented source code is a godsend

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Slackware is creating a secure, full featured, bloat-free Linux-based operating system
https://www.patreon.com/slackwarelinux/overview

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