In the world of software development, managing environment variables can often be a challenging and time-consuming task. With multiple projects and dependencies to keep track of, it can be easy to make mistakes and cause issues with your development environment. That’s where Direnv comes in. Direnv is a versatile tool …
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How to Clear Buffer and Cache Memory in Linux
Buffer and cache memory are essential components of a computer system that help in improving its performance by storing frequently accessed data and speeding up data access and retrieval. However, over time, these memory components can become cluttered with unnecessary data, leading to slow system performance. In Linux, you can …
How Red Hat’s Bad Actions Led to Wind River’s eLxr Pro Linux Distro
Red Hat has long been a dominant player in the world of Linux distributions, with its popular Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system powering servers and enterprise environments around the world. However, in recent years, Red Hat’s actions have led to some backlash from the open-source community and some …
20 Years Later, Real-Time Linux Makes It to the Kernel — Really
Real-time computing has long been a goal of the open-source community, and after 20 years of development and testing, real-time Linux has finally made its way into the official kernel. This milestone is a significant achievement for the Linux community, as real-time capabilities were previously only available through separate patches …
Wind River Unveils Linux Distro for AI and Critical Workloads
Wind River, a global leader in delivering software for critical infrastructure, has recently unveiled a new Linux distribution specifically designed for AI and critical workloads. This new distro, called Wind River Linux, aims to provide developers with a secure and reliable platform for building and deploying applications in the rapidly …
Zorin OS 17.2 Released, Powered by Linux Kernel 6.8
Zorin OS, a popular Linux distribution known for its user-friendly interface and compatibility with Windows applications, has recently released version 17.2. This new release is powered by the latest Linux kernel 6.8, bringing with it a host of new features and improvements. One of the standout features of Zorin OS …
How to Install Nvidia GeForce Now Client App on Linux
Nvidia GeForce Now is a cloud gaming service that allows users to play high-quality games on their devices without requiring powerful hardware. While Nvidia does not officially offer a Linux client for GeForce Now, there is a way to install it on Linux using the Wine compatibility layer and a …
OpenSearch Project Joins the Linux Foundation
The OpenSearch project, a widely used and popular open-source search and analytics platform, has announced that it is joining the Linux Foundation. This move is aimed at accelerating the growth and adoption of the project, as well as fostering collaboration and innovation within the open-source community. OpenSearch was originally created …
Linus Torvalds Muses About Maintainer Gray Hairs and the Next ‘King of Linux’
Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux operating system, recently opened up about his thoughts on the aging process of maintainers in the Linux world. In a recent interview, Torvalds mused about the gray hairs that many longtime maintainers have acquired over the years and how he himself is not …
What is Tor Browser (and How to Install it on Major Linux)
What is Tor Browser (and How to Install it on Major Linux) The Tor Browser is a web browser that allows users to surf the internet anonymously and securely. It uses the Tor network to encrypt internet traffic and bounce it through a series of relays around the world, making …