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Canonical Quits Unity/Mir/Convergence; My Thoughts

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In stunning news, which is apparently NOT a late April Fools joke, Mark Shuttleworth has announced that Canonical will be dumping the Unity, Mir projects and ultimately the goal of 'convergence'. Canonical is also planning to then return to GNOME as the default desktop by the release of Ubuntu…

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Portainer 2.33 LTS: New Branding, Helm Overhaul, and Observability Preview

Discover the latest features of Portainer 2.33 LTS, including new branding, a complete Helm overhaul, and an exciting preview of observability tools.

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Volla Phone Quintus Running Ubuntu Touch: Introduction to the Series

Discover the Volla Phone Quintus running Ubuntu Touch in our introductory series. Explore its features, benefits, and how it enhances your mobile experience.

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Happy 34th Birthday, Linux!

Celebrate 34 years of Linux! Discover its journey, innovations, and impact on technology. Join us in honoring this open-source revolution.

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Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 34 (Aug 18 – 24, 2025)

Discover the latest in Linux news with our Weekly Wrap-Up for Week 34 (Aug 18 – 24, 2025). Stay informed on trends, updates, and community highlights.

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openSUSE Launches Revamped Website

Discover the newly revamped openSUSE website, featuring enhanced navigation, updated resources, and a fresh design to improve your user experience.

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HTTP 414 Error URI Too Long: What is it and how to fix it?

In this tutorial, we will explain what the HTTP 414 error URI too long is and how to fix it.

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How to install CyberPanel with OpenLiteSpeed on AlmaLinux 9

In this tutorial, we will explain how to install CyberPanel with OpenLiteSpeed on AlmaLinux 9 OS. CyberPanel is a web hosting control panel powered by the OpenLiteSpeed web server and is used worldwide.

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n8n Is the Best Automation Tool That’s Free, Open Source, and Can Be Self-Hosted

n8n is a powerful open-source automation tool that lets you connect apps and build custom workflows. Learn how to install and use it on your own server.

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Arch Linux remains under attack as DDoS enters week 2 – here’s a workaround

Something mysterious is happening to the popular Linux distro's website. Here's what we know so far.

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Chase Summer Down Under: Speak at ‘Everything Open’ 2026

Dream of hitting the stage and the beach? Your chance to shine—and skip winter—starts with Everything Open in sunny Canberra. Applications close soon, so don’t let this opportunity melt away.

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