today's howtos

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 21, 2026

• C.J. Adams-Collier: The WWW::Mechanize::Chrome Saga: A Comprehensive Narrative of PR #104

• Barry Kauler ☛ PKGget fix bug when uninstall PET

  Caramel found a bug when uninstalling a PET package:

  https://forum.puppylinux.com/viewtopic.php?p=166938#p166938

  Yes, the problem is in /usr/local/petget/removepreview.sh script. It thinks that the PET is actually a Devuan DEB package, then tries to use 'apt' to uninstall. Fixed.

• Linuxize ☛ git clone: Clone a Repository

  How to use git clone to copy a remote or local repository, clone a specific branch, and create shallow clones, with examples for HTTPS and SSH.

• Linuxize ☛ df Cheatsheet

  Quick reference for the df command: check disk space, display formats, filesystem filtering, inodes, and custom output fields

• idroot

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install Obsidian on Linux Mint 22

    If you want a powerful, offline-first note-taking app that stores your data as plain Markdown files, Obsidian is one of the best tools available for GNU/Linux users today. Getting it running on Linux Mint 22 “Wilma” is straightforward, but the process differs depending on which packaging format you choose.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install OpenShot on Fedora 43

    If you run Fedora 43 and need a capable, free, open-source video editor without switching distros or paying for proprietary software, OpenShot Video Editor is one of the strongest options available on GNU/Linux today.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install UNetbootin on Fedora 43

    If you work with GNU/Linux regularly, you already know how often you need to flash an ISO to a USB drive. Whether you are testing a new distribution, setting up a recovery environment, or deploying a fresh OS on a server, having a reliable USB creation tool matters.

  • ID Root ☛ How To Install Spicetify on GNU/Linux Mint 22

    If you use Spotify on GNU/Linux Mint 22, you already know the default client is a locked-down, visually static experience with zero customization options. Spicetify is the open-source CLI tool that fixes that, letting you install themes, block ads, hide podcasts, and manage extensions through a built-in Marketplace.

• Linux Capable ☛ How to Install Python on Fedora Linux

  Fedora already tracks CPython closely, and current Fedora releases expose far more than a single default interpreter.

• dwaves.de ☛ GNU GNU/Linux Debian 13 (vm) how to install airllm, openclaw.ai what is picoclaw.io ? the cyber security implications of Hey Hi (AI) (AI and the privacy problem: 1984 calling?)