Linux.org
LightNews LightNews
banner
linux.org
Linux.org
@linux.org
49 followers 12 following 51 posts
A friendly Linux forum that welcomes all users. We also have some great original content articles.
#Linux #OpenSource #python #kubernetes #terraform
Posts Replies Media Videos
linux.org
Python Series Part 21: Tkinter Entry Widgets - Part 1

#Python #Programming
Python Series Part 21: Tkinter Entry Widgets - Part 1
When programming, sometimes you will want to let the user enter or change text. You can use the Entry widget just for that purpose. Keep in mind that only one…
www.linux.org
December 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
linux.org
This week @Linux.org (2025.E5)

#Linux
This week @Linux.org (2025.E5)
We went over some of the highlights of the week along with some forum stats! We also picked out the winner of a new Linux.org T-shirt! If you didn't win a…
www.linux.org
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
linux.org
Installing Ubuntu on the Orange Pi 5 Max with eMMC and NVMe

#Ubuntu #RaspberryPi
Installing Ubuntu on the Orange Pi 5 Max with eMMC and NVMe
In 2024, Orange Pi released a new Single Board Computer (SBC). This is a system with an ARM processor. The specs are: Rockchip RK3588 8-core 64-bit ARM…
www.linux.org
December 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
linux.org
Radxa Rock 5T Review: A Powerful ARM Single Board Computer

#RaspberryPi
Radxa Rock 5T Review: A Powerful ARM Single Board Computer
It has been a while since I've done hardware reviews. Hopefully, some of you may recall the article ' Rock Pi 4 and Android TV '. Since the Rock Pi 4, by…
www.linux.org
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
linux.org
This week at Linux.org (2025.E4)

#Linux
This week at Linux.org (2025.E4)
We'll go over some of the highlights of the week along with some forum stats! We're also going to deep-dive into a strange traffic spike this week and also…
www.linux.org
December 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
linux.org
How to Set Up and Manage SSH Keys on Linux

#Linux #SSH
How to Set Up and Manage SSH Keys on Linux
Today we're going to go over the use of SSH keys. How to use them, setting them up and why they're preferred! We'll go through creating different keys for…
www.linux.org
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
linux.org
Python Series Part 20: Binding Keys and Events - Part 2

#Python
Python Series Part 20: Binding Keys and Events - Part 2
Now we can continue learning about Python by Binding Keys and Events. If you have not read the previous article, then you definitely need to read it since…
www.linux.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
linux.org
Screen video tutorial

#Linux
Screen video tutorial
Just recorded/released a new screen tutorial .. check it out, subscribe! There's a lot of reasons to use screen. Mostly it's because you want to make sure you…
www.linux.org
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
linux.org
Linux Bootloaders: Installing and Configuring rEFInd, Limine, and GRUB

#Linux #LinuxKernel
Linux Bootloaders: Installing and Configuring rEFInd, Limine, and GRUB
In following the modularity of Linux, we will look at the Bootloader. A Bootloader is software that the hardware loads the Linux kernel into memory. The…
www.linux.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
linux.org
Linux Boot Management with efibootmgr

#Linux
Linux Boot Management with efibootmgr
Most systems these days use the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). This is an interface between the hardware on a PC and the Operating System (OS).…
www.linux.org
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
linux.org
Python Series Part 19: Binding Keys and Events - Part 1

#Python
Python Series Part 19: Binding Keys and Events - Part 1
In the article on Tkinter Buttons, I mentioned binding keys to allow a key press to activate a button. Of course, other widgets have this ability as well. For…
www.linux.org
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
linux.org
Happy Thanksgiving!

#ArchLinux #Linux #LinuxKernel
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fun bit of Linux history: On Thanksgiving Day 2011, Linus Torvalds released Linux 3.2-rc3 kernel with this delicious recipe: "One quarter arch updates, two…
www.linux.org
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
linux.org
This Week's Linux.org YouTube Video - Friday Recording + T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY!

#Linux
This Week's Linux.org YouTube Video - Friday Recording + T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY!
Hey everyone! Recording this week's Linux.org update on Friday and wanted to give you a heads up on what we're covering: Your Weekly Stats: Top 10 threads by…
www.linux.org
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
linux.org
Get your Linux.org laptop stickers!
#Linux #Linux.org
Linux.org laptop stickers
I'm biased, but I'm loving the new logo/stickers! Perfect size for laptops! About $2 each.. https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/linux-org-2025-logo-long-by-kprojects/175890389.EJUG5
www.linux.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:19 AM
linux.org
Custom Screen Resolutions in Linux with xrandr (VirtualBox-Friendly Guide)

#Linux #VirtualBox
Custom Screen Resolutions in Linux with xrandr (VirtualBox-Friendly Guide)
I came across this issue when using VirtualBox. I know you may be thinking that this is something simple. All you need to do is press the HOST key and 'F' for…
www.linux.org
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
linux.org
Choosing a Linux Greeter: SDDM, SLiM, LightDM-GTK, and GDM Explained

#Linux #LinuxKernel
Choosing a Linux Greeter: SDDM, SLiM, LightDM-GTK, and GDM Explained
When Linux boots, it goes though all the stages of booting, loading the kernel, initializing the initramfs and devices, system initialization and target…
www.linux.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
linux.org
Installing Arch Linux in VirtualBox

#ArchLinux #Linux #VirtualBox
Installing Arch Linux in VirtualBox
I've covered installing Arch Linux on a system, but installing it on VirtualBox is a bit more tricky. Technically, there is only one very important aspect of…
www.linux.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
linux.org
Terminal Prompt Customization

#Gentoo #CommandLine #Bash
Terminal Prompt Customization
In two previous articles, Gentoo OpenRC Installation and Bash 02 – Variables and Such , I mentioned the use of the Prompt String 1, 'PS1', to change the…
www.linux.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
linux.org
Ohhhh Cloudflare :) (nginx active connections / grafana)
November 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
linux.org
SD Card Formatter for Linux

#Linux
SD Card Formatter for Linux
In a previous article, SD Card Basics , I covered the different SD Cards and their abilities. The member 'aeiou' commented that the SD Card Association has an…
www.linux.org
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
linux.org
Python Series Part 18: Working with Buttons in Tkinter

#Python
Python Series Part 18: Working with Buttons in Tkinter
Everyone who has used a computer or even a phone or tablet know what a button is in a Graphical User Interface (GUI). A button is a clickable object that…
www.linux.org
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
linux.org
Beyond BASH: A Guide to 8 Linux Shell Alternatives

#Linux #CommandLine #Bash
Beyond BASH: A Guide to 8 Linux Shell Alternatives
Previously, I have discussed the fact that Linux is modular. You can replace parts of a Linux Operating System (OS) and make it a specific type to better suit…
www.linux.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
linux.org
Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Connect

#Debian #RaspberryPi
Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Connect
For anyone using a Raspberry Pi 4, 400 or 5 with Pi OS Bookworm or later, you can use a nice remote control app. Bookworm is based on Debian 12, which is the…
www.linux.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
linux.org
Python Series Part 17: Understanding Tkinter Labels

#Python
Python Series Part 17: Understanding Tkinter Labels
We've already been using labels in the examples for the previous Python articles dealing with Tkinter window methods, but we never got too deep into using…
www.linux.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
linux.org
System76 Galago Pro Review: Great laptop, disappointing longevity

#System76 #Linux
System76 Galago Pro Review: Great laptop, disappointing longevity
I've been running Linux for decades and have used it as my main operating system the entire time. I've owned a System76 Galago Pro (galp7) since June 2023 ,…
www.linux.org
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM