SpiralLinux is a new entrant in the world of desktop-focused Linux distributions. It is based on Debian Linux and created by the unnamed developer of GeckoLinux. Gecko what? GeckoLinux is a derivative of openSUSE and focuses on providing out-of-the-box usability to desktop users. The aim for SpiralLinux is also the same. Provide an out-of-the-box usable Debian … [Read more...] about SpiralLinux: The New Distro Making Debian Easier for Beginners
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How to Install Signal Private Messenger App in Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04 & Debian 11
This simple tutorial shows how to install the desktop app of the Signal private messenger in Ubuntu and Debian in 2 official ways. It should also work on their based systems, e.g., Linux Mint, Elementary OS, Kali Linux, and more. Method 1: Install Signal Desktop via Apt Repository: The desktop app has an official apt repository that contains the software packages for 64-bit … [Read more...] about How to Install Signal Private Messenger App in Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04 & Debian 11
Debian vs Ubuntu: What’s the Difference? Which One Should You Use?
You can use apt-get commands for managing applications in both Debian and Ubuntu. You can install DEB packages in both distributions as well. Many times, you’ll find common package installation instructions for both distributions. So, what’s the difference between the two, if they are so similar? Debian and Ubuntu belong to the same side of the distribution spectrum. … [Read more...] about Debian vs Ubuntu: What’s the Difference? Which One Should You Use?
How to Easily Install Debian Linux
Installing Debian could be easy or complicated depending upon the ISO you choose. If you go with the default ISO provided by the Debian website, you’ll have a hard time installing Debian. You’ll be stuck at a screen that asks for network drivers to be installed from external removable media. Installing Debian from default ISO is problematic for new users You may, of … [Read more...] about How to Easily Install Debian Linux
Debian 11 ‘Bullseye’ Released! Kernel 5.10, exFAT, Modern Printers Support
Debian 11, code-name ‘Bullseye’, officially released. Features 5-year support, Kernel 5.10 LTS, out-of-the-box support for exFAT file-system and most modern printers. Debian is free open-source community-supported Linux distribution started in 1993. It aims to be “The Universal Operating System” that is suitable for Desktop users, servers to cluster systems; and for … [Read more...] about Debian 11 ‘Bullseye’ Released! Kernel 5.10, exFAT, Modern Printers Support
Debian 11 ‘Bullseye’ Linux distro is here
Debian is a great operating system in its own right, but also, it makes for an excellent base for other Linux distributions as well. For example, Ubuntu is probably the most well-known Linux distro in the world, and it is based on Debian. There are countless other operating systems, such as deepin Linux, that also stand on Debian's figurative shoulders. That's why it is so … [Read more...] about Debian 11 ‘Bullseye’ Linux distro is here
How to Install and Set up Gerbera Media Server in Ubuntu / Debian
This simple tutorial shows how to install and setup Gerbera home media server in all current Ubuntu and Debian releases. Gerbera is a free and open-source UPnP media server for Linux, BSD, and Mac OS. With it, you can stream audio and/or video files over home network, and play on any device with a media player with UPnP support, e.g., VLC. How to Gerbera in Ubuntu / Debian … [Read more...] about How to Install and Set up Gerbera Media Server in Ubuntu / Debian
How to Use apt-cache Command in Debian, Ubuntu and Other Linux Distributions
With apt-cache command, you can search for package details in the local APT cache. Learn to use apt-cache command in this tutorial. What is apt-cache command used for? The apt package manager works on a local cache of package metadata. The metadata usually consists information like package name, version, description, dependencies, its repository and developers. With the … [Read more...] about How to Use apt-cache Command in Debian, Ubuntu and Other Linux Distributions
Rocket.Chat: How To Install The Messaging System on Debian 9
What’s Rocket.Chat Rocket.Chat is a professional, Slack-like messaging system, developed for companies wanting to privately host their own chat service. It is developed in JavaScript using the Meteor full stack framework. It has many features, like: Help desk chat Video conferences File sharing Link previews Voice messages We will install Rocket.Chat … [Read more...] about Rocket.Chat: How To Install The Messaging System on Debian 9
Install a Centralized Log Server with Rsyslog in Debian 9
In Linux, the log files are files that contain messages about the system functions which are used by system administrators to identify eventual issues on the machines. The logs help administrators to visualize the events that happened in the system over time periods. Usually, all log files are kept under /var/log directory in Linux. In this location, there are several … [Read more...] about Install a Centralized Log Server with Rsyslog in Debian 9