#Debian fortune delivers

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Cowsay and Fortune on debian telling me to blow it out my ear

Zum Administrieren von #linux Systemen, insbesondere #debian und #linuxmint kann ich #giottoai wärmstens empfehlen: https://cloud.giotto.ai/

Today I learned that there are some proprietary components in #Linux #distros. I learned the deep stuff like firmware is no escape. But there are some distros who will include #proprietary stuff for workflow.

I checked my #Mint and there was nothing, or at least the check told me, I'm as #FOSS as if I'd be on #Debian. This made me relax a bit.

But also learned that Debian gives a priority to Foss stuff more than any distro out there. That's a nice thing to know.

Debian 13.6 schließt 120 Sicherheitslücken und bringt 124 Korrekturen https://fosstopia.de/debian-13-6/ #Debian #Debian1215 #Debian136 #Linux

#Tuxedo baut um, auf #debian Weg von #Ubuntu . Ist OK für mich, verstehe die Argumente. Es bleibt #Linux , das ist ja wichtig und bei Debian würd ich auf bleibende Stabilität tippen. Muss ich demnächst mal neu installieren, kann man nach 1,5 Jahren durchaus mal tun ^^

LXQt on Debian-based distros usually use xfwm4 instead of openbox. So increasing the number of workspaces can be done from the command line instead of a GUI setting.

xfconf-query -c xfwm4 -p /general/workspace_count -s 8

#lxqt #debian #devuan

Linux-Distribution bekommt Update: Debian 13.6 bringt Sicherheits- und Stabilitäts-Updates https://www.computerbase.de/news/betriebssysteme/linux-distribution-bekommt-update-debian-13-6-bringt-sicherheits-und-stabilitaets-updates.98353/ #debian #trixie #13 #update #linux #opensource #betriebssystem

Debian 13.6 »Trixie« veröffentlicht
https://linuxnews.de/debian-13-6-trixie-veroeffentlicht/ #debian #linux #linuxnews

New release 26.07.11 Lilidog, Beardog, and Waydog

This release focuses on updated and new utilities, with other changes as necessary.

Downloads: https://sourceforge.net/projects/lilidog/files/Releases/
Reviews: https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=lilidog
Github: https://github.com/sleekmason

#debian #linux #opensource #unix #windows

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Lilidog with the GRUB background changer, Btop, and the logout theme changer opened.

#TuxedoOS wechselt von #UbuntuLTS zu #DebianTesting | iX Magazin https://www.heise.de/news/Tuxedo-OS-wechselt-von-Ubuntu-LTS-zu-Debian-Testing-11357529.html #Ubuntu #Debian #Linux #OpenSource @tuxedocomputers

Neuer Artikel im Blog:

Debian-Update von Bookworm auf Trixie - OK
Mastodon: LoadError: libicudata.so.72 not found

Warum ein unscheinbares Ruby Gem eine ganze Instanz lahmlegt - und wie man das langfristig verhindern kann.

https://just-stuff.blog/mastodon-charlock-holmes-icu-debian-trixie/

#Mastodon #Debian #Trixie #Ruby #SelfHosting #Linux

It boots but the last message on the screen is:

SGX disabled by BIOS

And then it hangs and doesn't go any further. From the research I have done, the SGX is a warning and not the cause of the freeze. Something else is, but that doesn't get a message on the screen.

Anybody else run into this issue with Debian or Devuan based Linux distros ?

#Debian #Devuan #Linux

I'm back on Debian for all of my systems (desktop, laptop, servers). The grass isn't actually greener, just different. You can make Debian exactly the way you like it. There is a reason why so many distros are based on it.

#Debian #Hyfetch #FastFetch

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Screenshot of Debian 13.5 Trixie desktop running hyfetch and fastfetch in a terminal, showing system specs (i7-12700KF, 64GB RAM, RX 5700 XT) on KDE Plasma 6.3.6 Wayland. Wallpaper is pink blossoming trees against blue sky.

TUXEDO OS wechselt auf Debian Testing und beantwortet die Sicherheitsfrage

TUXEDO OS wechselt auf Debian Testing, das offiziell keine Sicherheitsupdates garantiert. Ich habe beim Hersteller nachgefragt, wie er diese Lücke schliessen will.

#Tuxedo #Debian #Sicherheit #Linux

https://gnulinux.ch/tuxedo-os-wechselt-auf-debian-testing-und-beantwortet-die-si

BEGIN RANT

I used Linux, many distros*, as my primary desktop and everywhere else from 1998 to 2012. I used Unix starting in 1982, with Macintoshes off and on since their introduction.

In 2012, I moved my primary "desktop" to a MacBook. I liked it a lot, and a Mac is still my primary desktop. Since I retired in 2015, I maintain very few servers.

So my Linux sysadmin skills have atrophied.

1/N

* #SuSE #RedHat #Debian #Knoppix #Gentoo #Ubuntu #CentOS #SomeOthersIForgot

(Not a rant.)

Now that I've gathered all the Linux nerds (and probably infuriated most of you), I have a question.

20+ years ago, I learned to type "apt-get install $package" instead of "apt install". Likewise, I've always used "apt-get dist-upgrade" instead of "apt upgrade". I learned those were better, but I've forgotten why if I ever knew.

Is apt-get install better than apt install?
Was it once?
How?

Same three questions for apt-get dist-upgrade.
Thanks!

12/N

#Debian #CompuArchaeology

I had to do some inventory tasks for #work today at a remote #datacenter. I was listening to #NPR on the drive home and the discussion was on #AI, specifically on how the #tech titans like #OpenAI, #Anthropic, #Google, and #Meta have quietly stepped away from #safety mechanisms as their models improve, the #ethical implications, and #government #regulation. While the quiet distancing from safety is of obvious concern, the discussion on regulation caught my attention.

As one host put it (paraphrasing here) you'd think these companies don't want regulation but that's not necessarily the case. They are looking for regulation that favors them, whether it's getting in bed with the government or squashing out the competition. The bottom line is still about maximizing profits.

The last part was some interesting food for thought and it makes sense. If correct, it's some good indication of where they (and we) are headed.

On the flip side, #ChatGPT and these #LLMs still make mistakes that, unless you have at least *some* previously acquired knowledge on said topic, are believable.

Case in point: A few months ago, prior to one of my lab servers dying, I wanted to host both #Debian and #FreeBSD repos on the box (which was running the former). ChatGPT provided erroneous step by step instructions, including instructions to build FreeBSD Ports on Debian...using apt. 🤦

#news #technews #publicradio

Tuxedo OS wechselt von Ubuntu LTS zu Debian Testing

Tuxedo OS basiert künftig auf Debian Testing statt Ubuntu LTS. Das soll mehr technische Freiheit und weniger Wartungsaufwand bringen.

https://www.heise.de/news/Tuxedo-OS-wechselt-von-Ubuntu-LTS-zu-Debian-Testing-11357529.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Betriebssystem #Canonical #Debian #IT #Linux #OpenSource #Ubuntu #news

A few days ago, I decided it was time to give @kde Plasma a try on Debian Testing. I've not used Plasma in years. It's really come a long, long way. What a great experience!

#kde #plasma #linux #debian

https://lukasiewicz.tech/blog/6

#selfhosting #Debian #Docker #Dockge

Did you know - you can also grab free #Linux based VPS now!

We took your feedback seriously and instead of breaking the philosophy at #BoxyBSD, @gyptazy crafted the @BoxedTux project with the same spirit and philosophy.

Free Linux based instances for learning, testing and educational content. Supporting #Debian, #Ubuntu, #Fedora, #RockyLinux, #Devuan, #Suse and many more ones!

#BoxedTux is also powered by @gyptazy to support the community and beginners just focussing more on Linux based systems. No worries, #BoxyBSD remains as it is!

Website: https://boxedtux.com
Demo (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FEv3ANz5hc

#virtualization #community #education #learning #freevps #support #devops #bgp #dn42

I guess since the whole "Flatpak creating a dependency on systemd" bullshit has surfaced this week there has been some other conversations about systemd going on throughout the Fediverse.

I've seen some oblique references to Debian making an effort to make OpenRC more viable as an alternate init system. That's about all I've gathered on my hit-n-run timeline surfing the last several days. Not sure if this is an official Debian project or just someone's wish list.

Anyone have the skinny? Links to actual discussions?

#Linux #Debian #systemd #OpenRC #Flatpak

RE: https://mastodon.social/@emaste/116597496244280489

We booted Debian and FreeBSD 15 using QEMU accelerated with bhyve/vmm for the first time. This is an epic milestone for the FreeBSD community and beyond ! : r/freebsd

<https://www.reddit.com/r/freebsd/comments/1tk0eja/we_booted_debian_and_freebsd_15_using_qemu/> – Mario Zio.

＂Further development is needed...a lot of development...but anyway this is a storic moment....we can use another hypervisor. This time in cooperation with the storic and mature QEMU. FreeBSD is second to none.

This success has been possible thanks to the competence of Abhinav Chavali who started this project for the GSOC 2025 ; thanks bro.

It's built on top of dumrich's work. …＂

#FreeBSD #bhyve #QEMU #Linux #Debian

@freebsd

SummerOfCode2025Projects/VMMAcceleratorSupportForQEMU - FreeBSD Wiki — <https://wiki.freebsd.org/SummerOfCode2025Projects/VMMAcceleratorSupportForQEMU>

Cc @stefano @dexter @seanwbruno @dch

SZYKUJE SIĘ NAPRAWDĘ GRUBA IMPREZA! 🚀

Do zobaczenia 30 maja 2026! 😎

Filmik autorstwa naszego patrona medialnego – kanału YouTube "Debian Na Start" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSYrW17FsT4).

#PIWO2026 #PIWO #Poznań #konferencjeIT #Linux #OpenSource #Debian

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Krótki film promocyjny Poznańskiej Imprezy Wolnego Oprogramowania autorstwa kanału YouTube "Debian na start". Zdjęcia satelitarne miejsca konferencji, animacje, adres, krótka zapowiedź wydarzenia.

Some moments from yesterday’s installation.
The clients are Debian Linux, and the server is FreeBSD.

#IT #Debian #Linux #FreeBSD

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Four Lenovo ThinkCentre boxes stacked on the floor in a small office room, with a desk, laptop, backpack, shelves, and blue chairs in the background.

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Two Lenovo ThinkCentre desktop computers set up on long white desks with monitors, keyboards, mice, and visible cables in a small office room.

Recently I got asked about my @BoxyBSD@bsd.cafe project, which offers free VPS instances of vary #BSD based systems for learning and educational purposes and I'm happy to share that this projects remains available. Several things could finally be clarified to continue this service to make sure people can learn and practice on real #FreeBSD, #OpenBSD, #NetBSD systems to #RUNBSD. Also, BoxyBSD starts moving over to #Sylve on #bhyve.

But not only that! We could also get some more new resources and locations to scale and this also brings up another new project for #free Linux #VPS instances at https://boxedtux.com (Fedi: @BoxedTux@mastodon.social) where people will be able to learn and practice on different #Linux based distributions (e.g., #Debian, #Ubuntu, #Rocky,...). BoxedTux utilizes #Proxmox clusters as a foundation.

Hope you like this small update... Over & out!

#freeVPS #VPS #VM #Hosting #education #learning #learningplatform #service #opensource #BoxedTux

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BoxyBSD Logo - a free BSD based VPS Service by gyptazy

I was asked many times over the last years which Linux distribution I would recommend for beginners. I always answered that they should try out multiple ones and choose the one that they like the most.

But, for the people that don't know where to start with that, here is my list of Linux distributions I would recommend for beginners in the Linux world.

https://darkblueproject.com/sites/articles/linux-distro-rec-beginners.php

#darkblueproject #linux #linuxdistribution #fedora #debian #archlinux #endeavouros #nobara #linuxmint #q4os #solusos #ubuntu #opensource #freesoftware

Hello fediverse, does anybody have experience how to run x735 v2.5 geekworm on freebox or debian trixie, please? Hardware is rpi4

#freedombox #debian #trixie #geekworm #x735 #rpi4

This time it's #Debian with #Docker. I used to avoid containers, preferring to run services directly instead. But setting up backups made me appreciate the separation between the application data in image and persistent state in mounted volumes. The final piece that convinced me is the ability to self-host my own container registry with @forgejo@floss.social

I'm doing the initial setup through #Ansible (learned from @notthebee@tilde.zone), but specific applications are managed via dockge. The ambition to do every adjustment through playbooks burns out really fast when working with a single instance.