Posts with category #Linux

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The End of an Era: Firefox Waves Goodbye to 32-bit Linux

A personal take on Mozilla's decision to end 32-bit Linux support and what it means for the open-source community and tech preservationists.

September 9, 2025

#Linux #Open Source #Technology #Opinion #Future
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The Living Room PC Dream is Alive, and It's Powered by Linux

I've chased the dream of a perfect living room PC for years. Laptops are clunky, Windows is a pain, and consoles are closed boxes. But a combination of the Framework Desktop and a clever Linux distro has finally shown me the way.

September 7, 2025

#Linux #Gaming #Hardware #Open Source #Opinion #Review
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The Future of Linux Networking: AI, Automation, and the Rise of Smart NICs

The Linux networking stack is undergoing a quiet revolution. Driven by the demands of cloud computing, AI, and massive data centers, the focus is shifting from manual configuration to intelligent, automated systems. Let's explore the key trends shaping the future of how Linux connects to the world.

September 6, 2025

#Linux #Networking #Future #AI #Opinion
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Intel TDX and the Future of Confidential Computing in Open Source

An overview of Intel's Trusted Domain Extensions (TDX) and how its integration into the Linux kernel is a major step for cloud security and confidential computing.

September 4, 2025

#Security #Linux #Open Source #Hardware
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A Deep Dive into XFS: Understanding Large Atomic Writes in Kernel 6.x

A technical look at the new large atomic writes feature in the XFS filesystem and how it improves data integrity and performance for databases.

September 3, 2025

#Linux #Development #Technology
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The New Era of the Linux Kernel: What 6.x Means for Performance and Security

A look into the significant performance, security, and hardware support advancements in the Linux 6.x kernel series and their impact on the future of computing.

September 2, 2025

#Linux #Open Source #Security #Technology
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The Unstoppable Rise of Immutable Linux: A New Era of Stability

Immutable Linux distributions are shifting the paradigm for how we think about system management, security, and updates. But is this new model ready for the mainstream?

August 30, 2025

#Power #Linux #Open Source #Technology
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FreeBSD: The Path Not Taken, and Why It Matters

In a world where Linux trends like Flatpak and Snap dominate, FreeBSD remains steadfast in its own philosophy. Is it stubbornness, or a sign of a fundamentally different approach to OS design?

August 30, 2025

#Review #Linux #Open Source #Philosophy
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The Linux Superpower You're Not Using: Debugging the Impossible with strace

What do you do when a program fails with a cryptic error message, or just hangs? You could guess, or you could use strace to see exactly what it's doing. This is the story of Linux's ultimate problem-solving tool.

August 28, 2025

#Linux #Development
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The Tool That's on Every Senior Dev's Machine (And Why It's Not 'top')

For decades, 'top' was the standard for monitoring your system. Then a developer named Hisham Muhammad got frustrated and decided to build something better. This is the story of htop, the tool that's a beloved 'known secret' of the Linux world.

August 25, 2025

#Linux #Development #Open Source