Distributions and Operating Systems: A GNU/Linux Desktop for the family and a Look at TrueNAS
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Gergely Nagy ☛ A Linux Desktop for the family
This is how I ended up maintaining a Linux system for my parents and my wife (and in a couple of years, I’ll maintain two more for our twins), and how my Dad is maintaining a Windows system for my brother and my sister and their families. They don’t install software, they don’t update (unless Windows gives them no other choice), they don’t configure things, they don’t change things. If they want something, they turn to us.
I like this, truth be told. I like it, because I remain familiar with their system, we won’t end up in a situation where their system is in a radically different state than when I last had a look. This lets me help them more effectively, which makes both our lives a whole lot easier.
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The New Stack ☛ TrueNAS, a GNU/Linux Distro for Low Cost Network-Attached Storage
Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a great way to build out storage for your business.
Linuxiac:
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TrueNAS SCALE 24.10 Shifts from Kubernetes to Docker
The most significant change in the 24.10 release is, without a doubt, the switch from Kubernetes to Docker for the TrueNAS Apps feature backend. Simply put, it’s a game-changer that will make app deployment and management smoother for users.
Furthermore, deploying custom Docker images is now more straightforward than ever, thanks to a guided wizard or Compose YAML file options. But I’m sure the question that interests you the most is, “What happens to my previously installed applications?” Well, there’s no room for worry.
If you already use the previous version (24.04 “Dragonfish”), official catalog apps will seamlessly migrate to Docker when upgrading to 24.10. However, keep an eye out if you’re using custom or third-party apps, as some manual migration may still be required.