How far has debian come?

I like distrohopping, my latest run was with pure Arch but after some time it eventually broke on me. It made me wonder, I've always liked debian but it always seemed a bit behind.
Any of you daily driving debain? Is it better that it was, let's say, 7 years ago? I'm just itching to come back to it.

Edit for some clarity:
When I say debian I mean pure debian + de used as a desktop os, not the forks.
Forgive me, it's a tad bit late where I am 😅

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is linux desktop in its best state?

hardware support (especially wifi stuff) got way better on the last few years

flatpak is becoming better, and is a main way install software nowadays, making fragmentation not a major issue anymore

the community is more active than ever

I might be wrong on this one, but the amount of native software seems to be increasing too.

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How can you protect unencrypted databases utilized by an application?

Imagine an application that utilizes an unencrypted database. While I recognize that snapd and Flatpak provide security for applications, do they also alter the filesystem where an application writes its data? Essentially, do they containerize the application to such an extent that even when the application is not actively running, the unencrypted database remains inaccessible to other applications that might be operating simultaneously on the host system?

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Linux Server & TPM

Is it advisable to enable the TPM module on a Linux server?

Pros:

Enhanced Security:
Secure Boot
Disk Encryption
Platform Integrity

Cons:

Compatibility?
A layer of complexity?

Anything else I should know?

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You can use smart cards on snap web browsers (like Firefox)

I don't know how long this has been a thing but you can use smart cards with the snap version of Firefox. I've been looking for information on this for years, but randomly came across an article on it referring to yubikeys. If you have the snap version of firefox for example, install PCSCD (sudo apt install pcscd) and thne run the command "sudo snap connect firefox:pcscd" and it just detects your card and works immediately.

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Essay from Bert Hubert, a Dutch Expert on Open Source and Security of Open Source and Critical Infrastructure, on how to protect Information Networks against Hybrid Attacks
https://berthub.eu/articles/posts/cyber-security-pre-war-reality-check/

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AMD Radeon RX 9070 + RX 9070 XT Linux Performance
https://www.phoronix.com/review/amd-radeon-rx9070-linux

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useful tips or commands to learn in the terminal?

I am new to linux and I wanna learn the terminal since I heard a lot of people say that once you learn it it's a lot better and faster than using the UI, I figured the best way to learn it is learn some useful commands for it, so what are some tips or useful commands for the linux terminal?

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Nexlify: Instantly Query LLMs for Code Help, Debugging & Doubts! (Free, Unified API, Open Source)

Hello everyone, I'm Sufyaan (19yo) and I'm excited to share Nexlify, a project I built for those moments when you need instant coding assistance! It's a FREE, unified API that makes accessing powerful language models like QwQ 32B (latest), Gemini 2.0 Flash thinking Exp., DeepSeek-R1, Deepseek R1 Qwen 32B, and Deepseek V3 incredibly easy. Use it for quick queries, resolving coding doubts, debugging errors, and getting code assistance!

Why I built Nexlify:

As a student myself, I often need quick answers and AI help while coding. I built Nexlify to be the ultimate tool for instantly accessing the best LLMs for coding help. I wanted something fast, free, and unified – and now I'm sharing it with you!

Key Features for Coding & Quick Queries:

Unified API for Instant Answers: Access Gemini, Gemini Lite, Deepseek, Mistral, Llama, Qwen, and more through ONE simple interface! Perfect for quickly querying different models to see which gives the best coding help.
Completely FREE: Use it for all your coding questions, debugging dilemmas, and quick experiments without cost barriers.
Blazing Fast Groq Integration: Get lightning-fast responses for your coding queries using Groq-powered models like Deepseek R1 Qwen 32B – crucial when you're in the coding flow and need answers NOW.
Rapid Model Switching: Instantly switch between models to compare responses and find the best AI assistant for your coding problem or question.
Quick & Portable: Get Nexlify running in minutes – perfect for immediate AI help without a lengthy setup. Linux AppImage (beta) available for super-fast deployment!
Versatile Model Selection - Choose Your Coding Brain: From efficient models for simple questions to massive models for complex code analysis, Nexlify lets you select the right AI engine for your coding challenge.

Get Instant Coding Help Now! Check out the GitHub repo: https://github.com/dev-sufyaan/Nexlify
Linux AppImage (Beta) Available!

For Linux users, we have a beta AppImage available in the "Releases" section on GitHub. Download, make it executable, and run! Remember to place your .env file in the same directory as the AppImage for API key loading.

Let me know how Nexlify helps you code faster and debug easier! Feedback and suggestions are very welcome! Happy (and efficient!) coding!

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Meet Rayhunter: A New Open Source Tool from EFF to Detect Cellular Spying
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/meet-rayhunter-new-open-source-tool-eff-detect-cellular-spying

https://redd.it/1j4uq39
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wifi menu - nm_ui | plug and play
https://redd.it/1j4ui4g
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Replacing tmux and GNU screen with Emacs
https://www.masteringemacs.org/article/replacing-tmux-gnu-screen-emacs

https://redd.it/1j4zp8o
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Sleep command with a piped password.

Hello, all.

I’m currently setting up a proxmox server running a Debian VM. From there Debian is going to run LocalLlama. This is my capstone project for graduation so I’ve been turned loose to figure this out, which I have for the most part. However…

I need Llama 3 to update after hours so I don’t destroy the campus bandwidth (again) so I used the sleep command set for 10 hours.

Issue is that after 10 hours, the command ran and asked for a password that I was not here to provide.

So I need to pipe a password onto that time delayed command and my grasp on Linux is still tentative and new, could anyone give me a quick run down on what that command syntax would look like?

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KeePassXC 2.7.10 released
https://keepassxc.org/blog/2025-03-04-2.7.10-released/

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Pros and cons of switching as a gamer

I know we've made huge bounds in the Linux space with gaming and before the compatibility issues are what made me want to switch back to windows.

As far as I understand it's fairly compatible these days but some games with anti cheat won't like it.

I'm planning on switching to arch with hyprland (probably pretty popular choice at this point) and was just wondering if I would be missing out on much.

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EntrySign: Zen and the Art of Microcode Hacking (new AMD Zen 1-4 vulnerability requires BIOS update to patch)
https://bughunters.google.com/blog/5424842357473280/zen-and-the-art-of-microcode-hacking

https://redd.it/1j57eqr
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Finding my start in Linux

Hey there everyone,

I always knew Linux was more a case of "When" rather than "If" in my life, and I've been putting it off for way too long. And with the end of Windows10 in sight, and a very motivational video called "How I broke up with Adobe" I figured now is as good a time as any. And I come here looking for advice.

As an introduction, I am a graphical artist, and enjoy my gaming. As such, I am not the best with coding and commands. I have tried ArchLinux before a couple of times on my Raspberry Pi, but have never quite been able to get fully accustomed with the Terminal. I'd still be happy to learn, but having a GUI alternative to operate and soften the blow would be wonderful.

So, not really understanding Linux, I have no clue what I am really looking for when it comes to distro hopping. I've been looking into "Mandriva", "Mint" and... well, "Arch."

If I understood the video "How I broke up with Adobe," it sounds like Linux philosophy is... kindoff based in customization? So I wonder, would it be possible to use Arch as a base, and make it more GUI driven and closer to something like Mint/Mandriva? Or is this a completely misguided and stupid question? Because, I'd be willing to seek out the guides and help to put in the work. And how much should I look into the support on the distro's for it's longevity in my use?

My main focus tends to be on Graphics, Gaming, and privacy.

Thank you all who took the time to read through all this, and are willing to share their advice.

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Finally, a Linux finder tool I can use
https://blog.raduzaharia.com/finally-a-linux-finder-tool-i-can-use-c22b48862810

https://redd.it/1j5a1pl
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It’s working! Barely…
https://redd.it/1j5deu6
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Display rendering looks like alien technology to me!!!

I've been using computers for the past 4 years and Ubuntu for the past 2 years. However, it’s quite uncomfortable to program when one question keeps bothering me: how does the display part work? I have a basic understanding of how the ALU, memory read/write operations, etc., work, but I’m stuck on this. I know that X11, compositors, GPL, GNOME, GPUs, and other components work together, but I still can't fully grasp it. Can someone recommend the best resource where I can finally understand how applications coordinate and communicate with the OS to display exactly what they want on the screen?

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PipeWire 1.4.0 (2025-03-06)
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/pipewire/pipewire/-/releases

https://redd.it/1j5ghvc
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