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Andrew Domain ☛ Mail_install En
Say you have a private NATted network where you’re running a couple of services, maybe those services occasionally have the need to notify users and administrators (you could be both) about stuff that is happening (observability stack), stuff that needs your intervention (still observability and remediation stuff, automations, …), or whatever other reason that you may think of…
In this article we’re spinning up a dedicated machine that will act as the mail host for the blog.jacket.lime domain, accepting emails from hosts in this domain and delivering to mailboxes that are also accessible via the IMAP protocol. To accomplish this, we’ll deploy and configure the Postfix/Dovecot combination.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install R and Rstudio on Debian 13
Statistical computing and data analysis have become essential skills in today’s data-driven world. R programming language stands as one of the most powerful tools for statistical analysis, data visualization, and machine learning projects. Combined with RStudio’s intuitive integrated development environment, this combination creates an exceptional platform for data science workflows.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install Terraform on Fedora 42
Terraform, HashiCorp’s powerful Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool, enables developers and system administrators to define, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure using declarative configuration files. With Fedora 42 being one of the most cutting-edge GNU/Linux distributions available, it provides an excellent platform for running Terraform in development and production environments.
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ID Root ☛ How To Install HandBrake on Rocky GNU/Linux 10
Rocky GNU/Linux 10 provides a stable, enterprise-grade platform for multimedia processing tasks. HandBrake, the powerful open-source video transcoder, integrates seamlessly with this robust GNU/Linux distribution to deliver professional-grade video conversion capabilities. This comprehensive guide walks through multiple installation methods, ensuring users can deploy HandBrake efficiently regardless of their technical expertise or system requirements.
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Once again build CachyOS Kernel 6.16.5 on Debian 13 Trixie (VENV)
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XDA ☛ Running everything on Linux as root is a bad idea: Here's why, and what to do instead
Despite appearing quite complex at first glance, the Linux terminal is a nifty tool for most tasks, be it installing new packages or troubleshooting the most obscure errors. That said, enabling root privileges for certain actions can seem rather tedious, especially when you’re in the middle of setting up a complicated app. If you’re an average user who leverages their Linux machine for everyday tasks, you might be tempted to simplify your experience by enabling root privileges for every operation.
As someone who has traveled the bug-riddled Linux road countless times, let me tell you that invoking root-level access for all actions is a terrible idea, both from a malware standpoint and for the overall stability of your system.