today's howtos
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How to update Rocky Linux automatically using dnf-automatic
dnf-automatic is a tool that helps to manage automatic unattended updates of Rocky Linux system.
This tool is a help for many sysadmins to automate updates on a server.
So, it is worth knowing this tool.
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How to Install VirtualBox 7.0 on Linux Mint 21 LTS
VirtualBox 7.0 is the latest free and open-source (FOSS) hypervisor version. Among the most notable changes in VirtualBox 7.0 is the remote control of VMs hosted in the cloud and support for encrypted VMs. The GUI has been streamlined, with better integration of help and error messages and the ability to easily tweak settings such as the number of CPU cores during VM creation. The new version also includes several other features, such as support for high-resolution displays, support for multiple monitors, and the ability to print from a VM. Overall, the new version of VirtualBox is a significant improvement over previous versions and should be welcomed by users. VirtualBox has long been one of the most popular FOSS hypervisors thanks to its ease of use and wide range of features.
In the following tutorial, you will learn how to install VirtualBox 7.0 on Linux Mint 21 LTS release by importing the official virtual box repository and installing the most up-to-date version using the command line terminal. The extra benefit for users using this method is that you will receive them instantly from the VirtualBox repository when updates drop.
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How to Install Pluma on Linux Mint 21 LTS
Pluma is a free, open-source great option for those who need to edit multiple text files simultaneously. The Unicode UTF-8 encoding makes it easy to work with diverse languages, and the simple user interface makes it easy to find the needed features. Pluma supports standard features, such as Highlands’ advanced word processing tools. Pluma is an excellent choice if you’re looking for an easy-to-use, general-purpose editor. Thanks to its support for multiple languages and standard features, Pluma is a versatile tool that can meet the needs of many users.
The following tutorial will teach you how to install Pluma Text Editor on Linux Mint 21 release series using the command line terminal for an alternative text editor or those familiar with MATE desktop applications.
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20 Linux egrep Command Examples
In this guide, we will discuss some of the practical examples of the egrep command. After following this guide, users will be able to perform text searching more efficiently in Linux.
Have you ever been frustrated because you are unable to find the required information in the logs? Extracting the required information from a large data set is a complex and time-consuming task.
Things become really challenging if the operating system doesn’t provide the right tools and here comes Linux to rescue you. Linux provides various text-filtering utilities such as awk, sed, cut, etc.
However, egrep is one of the most powerful and commonly used utilities for text processing in Linux, and we going to discuss some examples of the egrep command.
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Delete Symbolic Links in Linux [2 Methods]
The symbolic link, also known as soft link or symlink, in Linux is a special type of file that works as a shortcut to another file.
You can create a soft link using the ln command. But what about deleting them?
There is no special command for removing symbolic links in Linux. You can use the rm command which is also used for deleting files and directories.
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How to Install VirtualBox 7 on Debian 11 and Debian 10
In this article, we will explain how to install VirtualBox 7.0 on Debian 11 and Debian 10 distributions using VirtualBox’s own repository with an apt package manager.
VirtualBox is a most popular x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization software for organizations as well as home users with an highly feature rich, high performance software solution that is freely available as Open Source product under the terms of the GNU General Public License.
VirtualBox extends the capabilities of your existing computer (running the host operating system) so that it can run multiple operating systems, inside multiple virtual machines, simultaneously.
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How to install and set up sftp server in Ubuntu 22.04
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How to get and change video metadata in Linux
Video metadata contains information like author, title, genre, comment, and creation date. This information is embedded in the video file itself, but it not really a common practice for video releases to contain a lot of metadata info. If nothing else, there is usually some copyright information. In this tutorial, you will see how to get and change video metadata on a Linux system. This can be accomplished from both command line and GUI. We will cover both methods below.
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3 Ways To Install 0 A.D. game on Debian 11 Bullseye Linux
Learn the commands to install the 0 A.D game on Debian 11 Bullseye Linux to play a real strategy game on your PC or Laptop.
The real-time strategy game “0 A.D.” (pronounced “zero ey-dee”) transports you to the year 500 BC. Similar to the model, in the classic game Age of Empires 2, you control a people that you gradually lead to a world power through skillful management and strategic warfare. In “0 A.D.” you play either in a campaign against the AI or against friends in the local network. With the included level editor, you can even make your maps and scenarios.
0 A.D. is an open-source real-time strategy game. Special emphasis is placed on the historical events of civilizations. Thus, the peoples differ not only in appearance but also in their units, structures, technologies, and special buildings. The latest version currently contains ten different civilizations, such as the Hellenic States, and the Celtic Tribes of the Roman Republic.
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How to create bootable MS windows USB under Linux
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How to Install SeaMonkey on Linux Mint 21 LTS
The SeaMonkey project was launched in 2005 to create a free, open-source Internet suite. It is based on the same source code as the former Mozilla Application Suite, which grew out of Netscape Communicator. SeaMonkey suite includes a browser, email and newsgroup client, IRC chat client, and simple HTML editor. All of your Internet needs can be met in one easy-to-use package. The SeaMonkey project is committed to delivering seamless integration of Internet applications, and it is continually evolving to meet the changing needs of its users. If you’re looking for an all-in-one solution for your Internet needs, SeaMonkey is the answer.
In the following tutorial, you will learn how to install SeaMonkey on Linux Mint 21 LTS desktop with the official Ubuntuzilla Repository APT repository using the command line terminal and instructions on updating and removing the software in the future if required.
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Check RPM package dependencies on Rhel/Centos/Rocky
Files with the .RPM extension are software packages intended for installation on Red Hat Enterprise Linux or one of its derivative Linux distributions, such as CentOS, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, or Fedora. When you install software by using an RPM file, your system may need to install dependencies for it to run correctly. This is common behavior for the dnf package manager as well, so you may already be familiar with package dependencies. In this tutorial, we will show you how to check the package dependencies for an RPM file on RHEL and similar distros.
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Check DEB package dependencies on Ubuntu / Debian
A file that has the .DEB file extension is a Debian software package file. They contain software to be installed on Debian Linux or another Debian-based Linux distro such as Ubuntu Linux. When you install software from a DEB file, your system may need to install dependencies for it to run correctly. This is common behavior for apt package manager as well, so you may already be familiar with package dependencies. In this tutorial, we will show you how to check the package dependencies for a DEB file on Debian and Ubuntu via the Linux command line.