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Rediscovering Plan9 from Bell Labs

by: Bill Dyer During a weekend of tidying up - you know, the kind of chore where you’re knee-deep in old boxes before you realize it. Digging through the dusty cables and old, outdated user manuals, I found something that I had long forgotten: an old Plan9 distribution. Judging by the faded ink and slight warping of the disk sleeve, it had to be from around 1994 or 1995. I couldn’t help but wonder: why had I kept this? Back then, I was curious about Plan9. It was a forward-thinking OS that nev
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ArmSoM CM5: Powerful Replacement for Raspberry Pi CM4

by: Abhishek Kumar From the title, you might be thinking: yet another clickbait post. But I mean it when I say this, ArmSoM has truly delivered something special. ArmSoM, yet again, has sent us their Compute Module 5 (CM5) with its IO board for review. Last time, I tested and reviewed their AIM7 board, and my head was blown by its sheer performance. With an RK3588 SoC, 8GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage, it was a beast. This time around, we’re looking at the CM5, powered by the RK3576, a slight
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Missing Windows from Grub After Dual Boot? Here's What You Can Do

by: Abhishek Prakash One of the issues I encountered after dual booting Windows with Linux is the missing Windows entry from the grub menu. Here's the scenario. Windows was present on the computer. I installed CachyOS alongside Windows. I selected to install the Grub bootloader that allows booting into Linux, Windows (and any other OS present on the system) along with the option to access UEFI. Only this time, Grub did not show Windows in the menu 😔 Missing Windows from Grub bootloader That
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FOSS Weekly #25.01: 2 New Free Books, Homelab Dashboards, Plan 9 and More

by: Abhishek Prakash Happy new year 2025 🥳 The Tuxmas Days continue in full swing. Main highlights are: Tuxmas Day 3 introduced the new commenting system. You'll see it in action when you leave a comment on the website. Tuxmas Day 4 introduced the lifetime membership option. Instead of a recurring fee, you get the Plus membership forever with a single payment of $76 till 7th January. After that it will be $99. If you wanted to support It's FOSS with Plus membership, this would be the best tim
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FOSS Weekly #25.06: Linux inside PDF file, Missing Windows from Grub, GTK Drops X11 and More

by: Abhishek Prakash The brilliance and curiosity of some people amazes me. Take this person who managed to run Linux inside a PDF file 🫡 Wow! You Can Now Run Linux Inside a PDF Yes, you read that right. It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra 💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition Debian logging off X/Twitter. Installing DeepSeek R1 locally on Linux. Doom running on Android 16's Linux Terminal. And other Linux news, tips and, of course, memes! This edition of FOSS Weekly is supported by PikaP
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Deleting Linux Entry from Boot Menu from Windows After Removing Linux

by: Abhishek Prakash Recently, I bought an Asus Zenbook and dual booted it with Ubuntu. But Ubuntu 24.04 didn't perform well on the new hardware and thus I removed Ubuntu from dual boot. This is typically done by moving the Windows boot manager up the boot order and deleting the Linux partition from within Windows. The annoyance is that Linux will still show up in the UEFI boot settings. Although it doesn't hurt to leave it there, it triggers some sort of OCD in me to get a pristine system w
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Installing Arch Linux with BTRFS and Disk Encryption

by: Sreenath On our Arch installation video, a viewer requested a tutorial on installing Arch but with BTRFS and with encryption enabled. And hence this tutorial came into existence. I am using the official archinstall script. Though a command line tool, this guided installer allows even a moderate system user to enjoy the "greatness" of Arch Linux. 🚧 The method discussed here wipes out the existing operating system(s) from your computer and installs Arch Linux on it. So if you are going to f
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5 Open-source Local AI Tools for Image Generation I Found Interesting

by: Abhishek Kumar Ever since I realized that AI was shaping the future, I’ve been fascinated by its endless possibilities. I’m someone who enjoys testing large language models (LLMs) on my devices, and the open-source approach to data has always been my preference. Why? Because open-source projects empower us to have control, privacy, and customization, which is essential in today's data-driven world. When I decided to explore AI image generation, it felt like a natural extension of this min
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SSH into Raspberry Pi from Outside Home Network Using Tailscale

by: Abhishek Kumar Earlier, I shared how you can use Cloudflare Tunnels to access Raspberry Pi outside your home network. A few readers suggested using Tailscale. And indeed, this is a handy tool if your aim is to ssh into your Raspberry Pi securely from outside your home network. In this article, I'll be covering how you can use Tailscale VPN to remotely connect to your Raspberry Pi without the hassle of complicated network setups. What is Tailscale? Tailscale is a zero-config VPN built on t
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Flexpilot is an Open Source IDE for AI-Assisted Coding Experience 🚀

by: Community As a developer, you've likely seen many IDEs offering AI capabilities - from standalone editors like Cursor, Void editor, and Zed, to extensions like GitHub Copilot, Continue.dev, and Qodo. If you enjoy tinkering with open source tools and experimenting with different approaches, Flexpilot IDE might be just what you're looking for. 🔍 Why Flexpilot IDE? ✨ Here are my reasons for creating and using Flexpilot: Bring your own AI Model 🤖: Most developers already have API keys for var
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Autostart AppImage Applications in Linux

by: Abhishek Prakash One of the main downside of using AppImages is the lack of desktop integration. This can be achived using AppImage Launcher tool. Another problematic part is the lack of support for autostarting an AppImage application when the system restarts. With some effort, you can achieve that, too. The method involves twp steps: Creating a desktop file for the application Adding this desktop file to autostart application list Let me show you the process in detail. Step 1: Create
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FOSS Weekly #25.07: KDE Plasma 6.3, Arch with BTRFS, Flexpilot IDE, Terminal Tips and More Linux Stuff

by: Abhishek Prakash You want to be good at Linux? Start using it. Linux doesn't get easier. You get better at it. The more you use it as your daily driver, the more you explore it and the more you learn. You won't even realize how much you have improved from day zero 💪 💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition New LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE releases. DeepSeek making its way into a Linux terminal. New EndeavourOS release And other Linux news, tips and, of course, memes! This edition o
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Getting Started With Linux Terminal

by: Abhishek Prakash The Linux terminal could be intimidating. The dark screen with just commands to use. It's easy to feel lost. The thing is that Linux command line is a vast topic. You can manage the entire system using just the commands. I mean that's the role of sysadmins, network engineers and many other jobs. The aim of this tutorial collection is not to make you job-ready. It intends to give you the starting point of your Linux command line journey. It will give you enough to navigate
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FOSS Weekly #25.02: Absolute Linux, ShredOS, AI in Kdenlive, Fossify File Manager and More

by: Abhishek Prakash The holidays are over and so do the Tuxmas Days. 12 days of 12 new features, changes and announcements. As mentioned on Tuxmas Day 11, It's FOSS Lifetime membership now also gets you lifetime Reader-level membership of Linux Handbook, our other portal focused on sysadmin, DevOps and self-hosting. If you are one of the 73 people (so far) who opted for the Lifetime plan, you'll get a separate email on Linux Handbook's membership. Meanwhile, please download the 'Linux for De
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CrowView Note: Turning Raspberry Pi into a Laptop, Sort of

by: Abhishek Prakash When you think of essential Raspberry Pi accessories, you count a screen, monitor and mouse if you want to use it as a regular desktop computer. How about turning it into a laptop? There are a few projects that work on this one. Elecrow's CrowView Note is such a device that lets you attach your Raspberry Pi or Jetson Nano or other SBCs to a laptop like interface. This sounds interesting, right? Let me share my experience of using CrowView Note. Just so that you know, Ele
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Kew: Listening to Music in the Linux Terminal

by: Community A new (or perhaps old) way of enjoying music for the command-line enthusiasts. I've seen things... seen things that you people wouldn't believe... Linux developed by governments, Linux on mobiles, and terminal audio players. Yes, it could be funny, but it's real, you could play music from your command-line. And that's just one of the many unusual things you can do in the terminal. Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube Channel Meet Kew When you use the terminal more often than the graph
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FOSS Weekly #25.08: Ubuntu 25.04 Features, Conky Setup, Plank Reloaded and More Linux Stuff

by: Abhishek Prakash Pay attention if you use Amazon Kindle. Starting 26th Feb, Amazon won't allow 'Download and transfer via USB' feature anymore. That's the feature people used to download the Kindle books they purchased and convert them to EPUB or PDF to read on other eBook readers like Kobo or their computers. In other words, your Kindle purchases will be restricted completely for Kindle devices. If you want the control of your Kindle purchased books, take action and download the books be
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Installing Add-ons and Builds in Kodi

by: Abhishek Kumar Kodi is a versatile media player that can be customized to fit your needs, and one of the best ways to personalize your experience is by installing a Kodi build. These builds come pre-configured with skins, addons, and settings that make your Kodi experience even better. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps of installing a Kodi build, using the Diggz Xenon Build as an example. The same method is used for installing add-ons to Kodi. Whether you're using Kodi on a R
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I Feel Like a Hacker Using These Cool Linux Terminal Tools

by: Sreenath I found it cool enough to watch someone, often portrayed as a hacker, use the Linux terminal, especially in the movies. What if I try to become one of the super cool hackers from the Hollywood movies? 😎 Now that I'm older, I'm no longer fooled by those movie skits 😌 But, I'm still a kid at heart, and I want others to think that I am a secretive hacker when they see me using the terminal. To pursue that, I started exploring a list of cool Linux terminal tools that I can use for th
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FOSS Weekly #25.09: Modern Terminals, RSS Matter, Linux Gaming Tested in 2025 and More

by: Abhishek Prakash If you are starting to use and learn Linux, remember this: Linux is not magic 🪄 It's sudo science 🔬 Okay...sorry... my dad jokes urges get the better of me at times 😁 💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition Cropping a video in VLC (no, seriously) Cloning SD card in Raspberry Pi Modern terminals with modern features And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes! This edition of FOSS Weekly is supported by PikaPods. 📰 Linux and Open Source News DietPi's new r
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Don't Believe These Myths About Dual Booting Linux and Windows

by: Ankush Das One of the superpowers of having a computer is dual booting. You can have two operating systems installed on a single computer, and switch between them at boot time. If you are hearing it for the first time, I suggest you read our article on dual booting to learn more about the impressive capability. And, the most popular option to dual boot is Linux and Windows. So, you can have the best of both worlds, without any compromises. However, there are some myths surrounding this co
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FOSS Weekly #25.01: 2 New Free Books, Homelab Dashboards, Plan 9 and More

by: Abhishek Prakash Thu, 02 Jan 2025 06:11:30 GMT Happy new year 2025 🥳 The Tuxmas Days continue in full swing. Main highlights are: Tuxmas Day 3 introduced the new commenting system. You'll see it in action when you leave a comment on the website. Tuxmas Day 4 introduced the lifetime membership option. Instead of a recurring fee, you get the Plus membership forever with a single payment of $76 till 7th January. After that it will be $99. If you wanted to support It's FOSS with Plus membershi
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FOSS Weekly #25.01: 2 New Free Books, Homelab Dashboards, Plan 9 and More

by: Abhishek Prakash Thu, 02 Jan 2025 06:11:30 GMT Happy new year 2025 🥳 The Tuxmas Days continue in full swing. Main highlights are: Tuxmas Day 3 introduced the new commenting system. You'll see it in action when you leave a comment on the website. Tuxmas Day 4 introduced the lifetime membership option. Instead of a recurring fee, you get the Plus membership forever with a single payment of $76 till 7th January. After that it will be $99. If you wanted to support It's FOSS with Plus membershi
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Taking Screenshots in Hyprland

by: Sreenath Hyprland is a highly customizable Wayland tiling compositor known for its eye-catching aesthetics and impressive performance. With such a high degree of customization, one important feature that many users seek is the ability to take screenshots. Whether for sharing on social media or saving essential screen details for future reference, capturing your screen is an essential task. In this article, we will explore various methods to set up screenshot functionality on your Hyprland
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7 Raspberry Pi-Based Laptops and Tablets for Tinkerers

by: Ankush Das The Raspberry Pi is an extremely popular invention that enabled tinkerers to make interesting projects out of it. You name it, and there must be a way for tinkerers to make it happen using the Raspberry Pi board. The possibilities are endless. Don't believe me? You can explore our list of Raspberry Pi project ideas to see what kind of projects exist. That being said, the Raspberry Pi can also be used in arrangement to make a laptop you can use, or maybe a tablet. You can purcha

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