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Why Do Some Open-Source Apps Get Multiple Updates Every Day?
Have you ever wondered why some open-source apps receive multiple updates throughout the day? There are a number of reasons, but it all comes down to a robust open source community. Open Source Code Is Often Updated Throughout the Day With closed-sourced applications, end-users never see how often the code is updated. Most of the […]
6 Perl One-Liners to Replace Common Linux Utilities
While other scripting languages have gained popularity, Perl remains a popular choice due to its robust text processing capabilities. It’s easy to create “one-liners,” or very short scripts, that can even replace standalone Unix utilities. Here are some tools you can create right from the command line. Regex Matching to Replace grep grep is one […]
Why Isn’t Windows XP Open Source Yet?
When it comes to Microsoft Windows, there are many versions that are iconic for different reasons. Windows 3.1 liberated the mainstream from the DOS prompt, and Windows 95 felt like the future had arrived when I first tried it, but Windows XP is special for a different reason. Goofy aesthetic aside, Windows XP is remembered […]
3 Handy Linux Apps to Try This Weekend (October 24 – 26)
Your Linux computer probably has repositories full of free and open source software waiting to be installed. It’s hard to know what’s worth trying, so that’s why I’ve been digging around the Linux development world for the most useful. The software I found this week has a common thread of keeping track of things. With […]
This Crazy Pattern Can Transfer Files to Your Phone
Summary Beam files from PC to Android by pointing your phone at a flashing color barcode—no network required. Reed‑Solomon + fountain codes correct errors and reassemble files (up to 33MB); claimed speeds ≈850KB/s. Sideload the Android app, open cimbar.org on your PC, upload a file, then scan the animated screen to save. There’s no shortage […]
How I Built My Own Wolfram Mathematica-like Engine With Python
I’ve always liked the idea of math, but doing it by hand has been another matter. My mental CPU seems to go to 100% during hand calculation. Hand calculators are good but Python libraries are even better for my quantitative explorations. Thanks to Python, I’ve managed to build a local, self-hosted solution that can rival […]
KDE Plasma 6.5 Is Here With New Linux Desktop Features
KDE announced the full release of Plasma 6.5 on Monday night. This major update to the desktop environment for Linux distributions and BSDs comes with several new features and improvements, including fuzzy search functions and programmable theme transitions. When I wrote about the Plasma 6.5 beta back in September, one of my favorite new features […]
Open Source Streaming Server Jellyfin Just Dropped a Big Update
The developers of Jellyfin announced the full release of Jellyfin server version 10.11.0 on Sunday, October 19. The major update brings several improvements for the self-hosted media streaming platform I’m excited to see, including a system backup and a startup interface for administrators. A lot of the updates arriving with this Jellyfin release make the […]