Linux Weekly NewsBytes : 1437

Here is a list of the latest, most happening events and news items from the Linux World. Keep reading to find out what's making the most noise around Linux this week.

Useful CLI Tools For Linux Sys Admins

• [ http://xmodulo.com/2014/08/useful-cli-tools-linux-system-admins.html ]
• Very interesting list of commands. Make sure you bookmark this webpage

A Complete Beginner's Guide to Linux

• [ http://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/784060-the-complete-beginners-guide-to-linux ]
• A very nice collection of Linux jargons explained using layman terms

Choosing a Linux Desktop

• [ http://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/783109-how-to-choose-the-best-linux-desktop-for-you ]
• Choosing a Linux Desktop is always driven by the user's need for wanting to use a desktop. This article gives very neat use cases that will help you to select a Linux Desktop without the pain of trying them all before finalising on one

Elementary OS's Pantheon Desktop Review

• [ http://www.networkworld.com/article/2599415/opensource-subnet/the-linux-desktop-a-week-review-elementary-oss-pantheon.html ]
• From the moment I have seen this desktop, I have been very fascinated by its simplistic design and approach to things. Make sure you read this review before deciding which OS/Desktop you want to use for yourself. Pantheon is certainly a strong contender and I see it only gaining more ground as time progresses

Krita Photo Editor

• [ http://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/786040-photo-editing-on-linux-with-krita ]
• Sounds to be a bit easier to use than GIMP. Worth trying it out

Network Admin's master tool : netstat

• [ http://www.maketecheasier.com/mastering-netstat-command/ ]
• Linux Network Administrator's most favourite tool : netstat. Learn its various uses through this article.

systemd 261 released

• [ http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/systemd-devel/2014-August/022295.html ]
• Amid all the controversy surfacing around the inclusion of systemd, Lennart Poettering released the next major version of systemd, version 216. 
• If you have been asleep while this controversy has been raging, then read about some of it in this article : http://www.infoworld.com/d/data-center/choose-your-side-the-linux-divide-248950

Linux Weekly NewsBytes : 1434

Here is a list of the latest, most happening events and news items from the Linux World. Keep reading to find out what's making the most noise around Linux this week.

2014 Linux Training Scholarship Program

• [ http://training.linuxfoundation.org/free-linux-training/linux-training-scholarship-program ]
• This Scholarship Program provided by The Linux Foundation helps to provide funds to upcoming Linux Whiz-kids, Women in Linux, Linux SysAdmins, Linux Developers and Linux Kernel Gurus. Don't lose this opportunity. Start applying now. Last date for submissions is 2-Sep-2014

KNOPPIX 7.4.0 released

• [ http://knopper.net/knoppix/knoppix740-en.html ]
• The good old Linux on CD program that I first heard of, viz., KNOPPIX has released its latest version 7.4.0 that uses Linux Kernel 3.15.6 and comes built-in with tons of softwares that can run on LXDE, KDE or GNOME desktop environments.

Exciting features merged so far in Linux Kernel 3.17

• [ http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTc1OTM ]
• Linux Kernel 3.17 release is still a few months away, but there are already a bunch of very exciting features already included in it. Some noteworthy features included are new features for Samsung Flash-Friendly File System, support for plenty of new ARM hardware, Intel Braswell audio support, and others

Oracle delivers Solaris 11.2

• [ http://ostatic.com/blog/oracle-delivers-solaris-11-2-with-openstack-integrated-sdn-features#buzz ]
• Included this news here, only because it reminded me of my earlier days of using Sun Solaris. This latest version being launched from the Oracle stable boasts of Integrated SDN features and comes built-in with OpenStack. Oracle is positioning this version as a modern Cloud platform that uses SDN technology.

Docker comes to OpenSuSE

• [ http://www.zdnet.com/docker-comes-to-opensuse-7000032355/#ftag=RSSf468ffe ]
• Containers are the next big thing. And Docker seems to be the best solution to leverage Containers on Linux. After RedHat, its OpenSUSE now that has embraced Docker. To read more about what Docker is, visit this article : http://www.zdnet.com/what-is-docker-and-why-is-it-so-darn-popular-7000032269/

Better Security with Proper Management of Open Source

• [ http://www.linux.com/news/software/applications/782953-how-to-achieve-better-security-by-proper-management-of-open-source ]
• We often find new products being released that are integrated with a lot of Open Source code. This article gives a high level overview of the various Security issues that you might face when you integrate your code with Open Source software. It also gives some guidelines on how to prevent any future problems that might arise due to this integration.

Linux Weekly NewsBytes : 1426

Here is a list of the latest, most happening events and news items from the Linux World. Keep reading to find out what's making the most noise around Linux this week

RHEL 7.0 released

• [ http://www.redhat.com/about/news/press-archive/2014/6/red-hat-unveils-rhel-7 ] 
• Red Hat has announced the release of its latest support version Enterprise Linux 7.0. This product will be supported till 2024 !!! [ 10 years support : http://www.itworld.com/open-source/422472/red-hat-gears-rhel-long-haul ] To find out what's new in RHEL 7.0, read this post [ http://images.infoworld.com/t/linux/keep-eye-these-5-new-features-in-rhel-7-244023 ]

Firefox 30 released

• [ https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/30.0/releasenotes/ ] 
• This is the latest version of the web browser from Firefox. To find out more about the new features in this latest release, read this article : http://www.ghacks.net/2014/06/10/firefox-30-released-find-new/ It mentions the change in Plugins behaviour, new Sidebar Button, and the support for Gstreamer 1.0

14 Apps to boost Ubuntu

• [ http://www.datamation.com/applications/14-apps-to-boost-ubuntu-1.html ] 
• Whether you use Ubuntu or some other Linux distribution, this article mentions a good list of must have applications. Once you find your set of applications, you can always find out how to install them for your favourite distribution. This article is a good place to start for Linux newbies.

Rescuing a non-booting GRUB 2 on Linux

• [ http://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/776643-how-to-rescue-a-non-booting-grub-2-on-linux ]
• If you like playing around with partition tables and multi-booting various distros and Operating Systems on your machine, I am sure you must have come across some problems while loading GRUB. Here is a simple article that explains you on what to do when 2 such problems happen. Its a simple article that also gives you a good heads up on getting comfortable with GRUB 2

Write your first Linux Kernel Module

• [ http://www.linuxvoice.com/be-a-kernel-hacker/ ]
• This is a pretty detailed hand-holding article that takes you through your first Linux Kernel Module. For all of you who are keen to start getting involved into Linux Kernel, this is a good way to get a feel of what things would be in the land of Kernel Development. Try it out and feel energised to make your mark on the Linux Kernel.

Linux Weekly NewsBytes : 1425

Here is a list of the latest, most happening events and news items from the Linux World. Keep reading to find out what's making the most noise around Linux this week

Critical new bug in crypto library : GnuTLS

• http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/06/critical-new-bug-in-crypto-library-leaves-linux-apps-open-to-drive-by-attacks/ : A good write up about a new bug found in GnuTLS. This doesn't seem to be as bad as the HeartBleed. But a bug is a bug. So make sure you close this security hole in your machine by applying the fix. Make sure you read the comments section of this article if you are wondering of ways to find out if your system is affected by this. You can find there a simple command to test if the programs on your machine use GnuTLS library.

Git v2.0.0 has been released

• http://lkml.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/1405.3/02592.html : Rather old, but important information. You will be able to make sense of this only if you are using a lot of Git daily. If you find the documentation in the mailing list archive a bit above your understand, then read this blog post [ https://felipec.wordpress.com/2014/05/29/git-v2-0-0/ ] to understand the nuances of the new features added.

Linux Kernel 3.15 has been released

• https://lkml.org/lkml/2014/6/8/70 : If you love tracking Linux Kernel releases then you should be aware that Linus Torvalds announced the release of Linux Kernel 3.15 on 8th June 2014. Though the email lists the new features added, too make a sense of them, you can read a few articles that describe what the new features in Linux Kernel mean :
• The top features of Linux Kernel 3.15 : http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTcwOTY
• Some more features mentioned here : http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTY1NzI
• Some more great features mentioned here : http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTY2MjU

Tracking your time and tasks on Fedora

• http://fedoramagazine.org/tracking-your-time-and-tasks-on-fedora/ : For all you GTD aficionados, this article should give you a good repository of tools that you can use for managing your time and tasks on your workstation. Though it says that it is for Fedora, I think most of the apps can be found on other distributions as well. But, then, when it comes to preparing lists like these, remember that the main intention of preparing these lists is to "reduce" them !!! So, don't waste time fidgeting with the broken apps, go get yourself a piece of pen and paper, and start finishing off things from the list.