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Scripting an arithmeticker

By Bob Mesibov 12/03/2017 Tutorials

I've just built my own GUI calculator (script below). OK, you're probably thinking "WHY? There are plenty of perfectly good GUI calculators for Linux. Why build another one?" And my answer is "Because the available calculators are way too powerful and don't do what I want…

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Building a Desktop Wikipedia Checker

By Bob Mesibov 24/11/2014 Tutorials

I often look something up in Wikipedia when reading non-browser documents, like PDFs, ODTs and emails. I wanted to have a little desktop window for those look-ups - somewhere I could check Wikipedia without opening a browser and without leaving the document I'm reading. This article describes how I…

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Discover the latest features of VirtualBox 7.2, now with initial support for Linux Kernel 6.17. Upgrade your virtualization experience today!

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Discover the latest KDE Gear 25.08 release, featuring enhanced performance and new tools for open-source enthusiasts. Upgrade your software experience today!

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Discover the Kubuntu Focus Zr GEN 1, a high-performance mobile workstation designed for Linux enthusiasts. Experience power and efficiency on the go.

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How to configure a Static IP Address on AlmaLinux 10

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Plasma 6.5 Takes Shape with Improved Notifications and Theme Tweaks

KDE Plasma 6.5 progress report highlights improved notifications, sound tweaks, accessibility updates, and bug fixes across the desktop.

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How to Add, Delete and Grant Sudo Privileges to Users in Debian 13 Trixie

This detailed guide walks you through the steps to add, delete, and grant sudo privileges to users in Debian 13 trixie, Debian 12 Bookworm and older versions.

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VirtualBox 7.2 Lands with ARM Windows Virtualization, Linux Video Acceleration

VirtualBox 7.2 arrives with ARM Windows virtualization, Linux video acceleration, open-source NVMe controller, GUI changes, and broad host/guest fixes.

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Open-source flow monitoring with SENSOR: Benefits and trade-offs

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