today's howtos
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How to Install Node.js and NPM on Rocky Linux
This article guide will walk us through the installation of Node.js on the Rocky Linux 9 and Rocky Linux 8 distributions and also demonstrate its basic usage.
Node.js is a JavaScript runtime that is free and open-source to the Linux community. As for its development, it’s built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine.
Node.js enables developers and users to build scalable and high-performance network applications. Its wide range of features makes it ideal for the development of distributed device applications as it attributes the apps as data-intensive and real-time.
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Install Microsoft SQL Server 2022 preview on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS [Ed: It's not only proprietary and controlled by Microsoft; it also doesn't really run on GNU/Linux or Ubuntu; it's just Drawbridge and should be avoided; there are better DBs]
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Linux Count Files in Directory - Linux Nightly
Learn how to count the number of files in a directory by using ls and find commands on Linux.
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How to Install WoeUSB on Linux Mint 21/20
WoeUSB is a free, open-source simple tool that enables you to create your own USB stick windows installer from an iso image or an actual DVD. I have used it myself to create bootable USB sticks for installing Windows from ISO images, and it has worked flawlessly every time. The interface is straightforward to use. Select the ISO image or DVD you want to use, select your USB drive, and click “Create.” The process is quick and painless, and the results are always perfect. If you need to install Windows from a bootable USB stick, WoeUSB is the ideal tool for the job.
The following tutorial will teach you how to install WoeUSB on the Linux Mint desktop release series using a LaunchPAD APT PPA with the command line terminal. This installation method will allow you to run in CLI mode or use the graphical mode interface.
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How to Install Python 3.11 on Linux Mint 21/20
Python 3.11 release promises up to 60% speed improvements in some instances, which is a significant jump from the 25% improvement in the standard benchmark suite. This will excite data scientists who often have to work with large datasets. Not only will their programs run faster, but they’ll also be able to get insights from their data more quickly. This will lead to better decision-making and, ultimately, better outcomes for their organizations. For the official Python 3.11 rundown notes, visit the official Python webpage What’s New in Python 3.11.
In the following tutorial, you will learn how to install Python 3.11 on Linux Mint 21 and 20, given both are LTS releases based on Ubuntu using the command terminal, and how to download and compile as an alternative method.
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How to Install FreeOffice on Ubuntu 22.10 | 22.04 | 20.04
FreeOffice is a free, open-source office suite with a word processor, spreadsheet application, and presentation program. The suite is compatible with Microsoft Office, making it an ideal choice for users who want an alternative to expensive proprietary software. FreeOffice offers all the features of a mainstream office suite, including support for complex documents, multimedia elements, and more. The suite also includes several unique features, such as opening and editing password-protected files. Whether you’re looking for an affordable alternative to Microsoft Office or a free and open-source option, FreeOffice is worth checking out.
In the following tutorial, you will learn how to install FreeOffice on an Ubuntu desktop with the current significant releases supported and tested with the official SoftMaker APT repository using the command line terminal and instructions on how to update and remove the software in the future if required.
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How to Install Code Blocks on Fedora 37/36/35
Code::Blocks is free and open-source software highly extensible Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for the C, C++, and Fortran programming languages. It features support for a wide range of compilers, parallel builds, and multi-target projects and also provides an interface with GNU GDB. The code editor in Code::Blocks features syntax highlighting, code folding, a tabbed interface, code completion, a class browser, and smart indenting.
In the following tutorial, you will learn how to install Code::Blocks on Fedora 37 or 36 Linux desktop with either DNF or Flatpak package manager using the command line terminal and instructions on updating and removing the software in the future if required.
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How to Install Foobar2000 on Ubuntu 22.04 - Linux Nightly
Learn how to install Foobar2000 music player on Ubuntu using Snap package manager or manually with Wine.
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How to Install Docker on openSUSE Leap 15
Are you looking for an easy guide on how to install docker on openSUSE Linux?
The instructions on this page will show you how to install docker on openSUSE Leap 15.4.
Docker provides software platform where we can build, test and package application in a container image. Using the container image, we can quickly deploy application because that container image will have all the libraries, code, system tools and run time.
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5 Ways to Fix Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock Error in Ubuntu
We explain some steps and methods by which you can quickly fix the Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock error, which is common in Ubuntu Linux.
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How to Upgrade to Linux Mint 21 from Mint 20.3 [Complete Guide]
This guide gives you all the information you need to Upgrade to Linux Mint 21 (Vanessa) from Linux 20.3.
Linux Mint 21 Vanessa was recently released with the latest Ubuntu 22.04 base and other additional features. If you are running the earlier Linux Mint 20.3, now it is possible to do a major version upgrade using the graphical tool by Linux Mint.
But before you upgrade, you need to do some housekeeping because major version upgrades always come with a fair amount of risk.
That said, make sure of the following before performing the upgrade.