Review of EasyOS with point and click containers
https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20200210#easyos

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Linux CBT Nuggets

Anyone have any reviews for the Linux programs on CBT nuggets? They worth their salt or is my time better spent somewhere else. I already have general knowledge of Linux buf trying to dive a lil deeper. Thanks for any replies!

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1080p DRM streaming, why not on Linux?

HBO, Amazon, Netflix.. they all restrict to 720p on Linux, why this stupid decision? Switching the browser agent doesn't work nor custom extensions. Do we will ever have 1080p streaming on Linux?

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Linux Experiences/Rants or Education/Certifications thread - February 10, 2020

Welcome to r/linux rants and experiences! This megathread is also to hear opinions from anyone just starting out with Linux or those that have used Linux (GNU or otherwise) for a long time.

Let us know what's annoying you, whats making you happy, or something that you want to get out to r/linux but didn't make the cut into a full post of it's own.

For those looking for certifications please use this megathread to ask about how to get certified whether it's for the business world or for your own satisfaction. Be sure to check out r/linuxadmin for more discussion in the SysAdmin world!

_Please keep questions in r/linuxquestions, r/linux4noobs, or the Wednesday automod thread._

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What's your favourite discontinued or abandoned Linux distro that you wish was still around?



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Not today, Satan!!
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Jet Johnson will be soon available for testing on Linux. Might be as soon as this upcoming week. Join and enjoy.
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Discussion – What Microsoft Teams brings to Linux
https://thelinuxuser.com/microsoft-teams-linux/

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What does /etc/mailname do?
https://wiki.debian.org/EtcMailName

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oreboot is a fork of coreboot, with C removed, written in Rust. For now it only support Linux Boot payloads.
https://github.com/oreboot/oreboot

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13 Years of Macintosh: Pop OS, Ubuntu or Elementary OS?

Hi everyone, I'm Francesco and I've been using OS X (before) and MacOS (now) for almost 13 years, with just some casual Windows usage in between.

I'm really intrigued to try some Linux distributions, but I don't know which one to pick being a complete beginner. Unfortunately I have also zero knowledge on the command lines and that's the reason why I would stick with something very similar to MacOS.

I've done a little research and this is what I got:

**Ubuntu:** the oldest one and probably the most complete/reliable

**ElementaryOS:** very MacOS style, but too simple in certain aspects

**Pop OS:** in between, with a clean u/I but also nice options for advanced features

My question is: is it totally fine trying to switch from Mac OS to Linux without having any Terminal knowledge? If no, which is the easiest distro to use?

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Solus Shines With Plasma Desktop Options
https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/Solus-Shines-With-Plasma-Desktop-Options-86487.html

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Limit the impact of security compromises with systemd security directives
https://www.ctrl.blog/entry/systemd-opensmtpd-hardening.html

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Linux natively running Windows apps

Hello yall!! Is there any Linux DISTRO that natively runs Windows applications, without having to use WINE or something like that?




I've heard that REACT OS does that, but as I've seen not all the Windows applications can be run on React Os, but only a limited list of programs.




Is there any better option?

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Intel Clear Linux is a distro that outperforms Windows 10 and Ubuntu… on cheap AMD hardware
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/intel-clear-linux-is-a-distro-that-outperforms-windows-10-and-ubuntu%E2%80%A6-on-cheap-amd-hardware/ar-BBZKuUt

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Working on hard, ambitious graphics software for the dream of FOSS
https://www.sourcesort.com/interview/alyssa-rosenzweig-panfrost

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OsmocomBB Layer1 on Mediatek: Status Report
https://media.ccc.de/v/osmodevcon2019-109-osmocombb-layer1-on-mediatek-status-report

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Guys, MX-Linux Is The Dark Horse In The Race

I recently tried out MX-Linux. Wow, I am really impressed. So far, it is the only distro which can give Ubuntu (and buntu derivatives) a run for its money in terms of polish and end-user experience. It is directly based on Debian Stable so its not yet another Ubuntu derivative distro out there in the wild. Currently, MX-Linux 19 is based on Debian Buster 10.

I know r/linux continues to disregard MX-Linux and says they are gaining popularity due to gaming distrowatch rankings but I really don't think that's the case. As a Ubuntu user I think these are the strong points of MX-Linx.

1) INIT Freedom - You can choose Systemd or Sysvinit as your init (default init is sysvinit), and due to systemd shim all your softwares remain fully functional. It is BY FAR the most polished, mature and stable Sysvinit distro out there currently. In fact, considering how polished, stable, fast and nimble MX-Linux currently is, this point alone brings in to question the supposed benefits of the beast known as systemd. Really, MX-Linux boots and shuts down faster than Fedora Gnome, Fedora KDE and Kubuntu and as is at least as fast as (if not faster) than Ubuntu Gnome, Pop OS and Linux Mint.

2) Debian Base - I know, I know you love a "We are NOT Ubuntu" distro but the fact that MX-Linux is NOT based on Ubuntu really sets it apart from the crowd. And unlike many Ubuntu derivatives, MX-Linux serves a very real purpose.

3) Serves A Real Purpose - Actually it serves multiple purposes:
i) If you want to use Debian without systemd your only options at this point are Antix, MX-Linux and Devuan. And out of the 3, MX-Linux is the most polished and suitable one for the desktop. You can also use systemd if you wish to do so.

ii) MX-Linux hosts their own repository in addition to the Debian Stable repository with lots of useful and proprietory software. If any software is missing (say you like something from a Ubuntu PPA) you can request packaging the software in the forum and it will packaged and be available for download in the repository within a couple of days.

iii) The hardware support, polish and attention to detail is excellent. If your hardware is having trouble with Debian Stable there's a high chance that it will work without a hitch with MX-Linux. It's not just polished Debian XFCE, a lot of work and care has gone in to it and there's a reason finicky dedoimedo repeatedly gave it stellar reviews.

iv) Comes with own in-house system management tools.

v) Best Snapshot Backup and Persistent Live Solution: It's a big one. Thanks to some tools they have developed, you can make your own bootable and installable ISO of your own system in a USB. It will be persistent, live and installable. Definitely a big deal when you are dealing with sensitive data which you can't backup in the cloud.

vi) Great community - The community is active, friendly and welcoming. Definitely strikes the right balance between size, activity, friendliness and homely comfort.

4) Secure Future - MX-Linux is attracting significant support and donations due to their init freedom effort. While many distros are struggling MX-Linux is doing really well due to faithfully serving the sysvinit niche. Always helps when you know that an excellent distro won't vanish anytime soon.

Inspite of the extreme bias and irrational prejudice of r/linux against Canonical, I really really like Ubuntu and going to stick with it for now but I will keep my eyes out for MX-Linux.

MX-Linux Overall Experience - 10/10

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Cod: New Command Line Autocomplete Daemon For Bash and Zsh That Detects --help Usage
https://www.linuxuprising.com/2020/02/cod-new-command-line-autocomplete.html

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MATE version 1.24 released
https://mate-desktop.org/blog/2020-02-10-mate-1-24-released/

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Private cloud shell history. Open source server for bashhub
https://github.com/nicksherron/bashhub-server

https://redd.it/f1tvyb
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