Making the Case for a Modern Synaptic-Style Package Manager on Linux
Not every distro is moving to the immutable model, and for those that don’t we need a tool that respects the needs of those users. Beyond just dependency management, it…
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FOSS Weekly #26.08: KDE Plasma 6.6, Mint Release Schedule Change, ASCII Weather, Firefox Tweaking and More Linux Stuff
Sabayon Linux’s creator is back with matrixOS, an immutable Gentoo-based distro. It is built on OSTree with atomic updates and ships with the latest Mesa and NVIDIA drivers.And your purchase…
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Fix “This Site Can’t Be Reached” Error (5+ Reliable Solutions That Actually Work)
The internet is a complex network of connections, which is why this error can originate from your local computer, your internet service provider, or the website’s server. To fix it,…
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I Ditched Claude Code and Now Using Open Source Qwen AI for Real Sysadmin Work
Borg is a powerful, fast, and reliable solution that is also very explicit, and forgetting even a single flag can affect the end result in ways you didn’t intend to….
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DevOps Guide For Installing Docker on Windows Server (2016, 2019, & 2022)
Get-Service docker Check the Docker CLI: Run the following command to verify that the docker command is available in your system’s PATH. Suggested read: Self-Hosting Docker vs Cloud-Based Docker Legacy…
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FOSS Weekly #26.01: Distros of 2026, Terminal Customization, CachyOS Server Edition and More Linux Stuff
We have a list of interesting new distributions that may see bigger userbase in 2026. Please note that this list deliberately excludes newer versions of established distros like Ubuntu 26.04,…
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How To Install phpMyAdmin Easily Using RunCloud
Note: in RunCloud, we use MariaDB for your database. It is an enhanced drop-in replacement for MySQL, made by the original developers of MySQL with the promise of maintaining ongoing…
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5 New Linux Distributions We Discovered in 2025
Anyway, its main feature is an A/B partitioning system on ext4 instead of the usual btrfs that Arch Linux uses. Arch is known for its rapid, rolling updates, but also…
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Here's Our Prediction for the Future of Desktop Linux in 2026
I am thinking this trend will continue in 2026 and we will be seeing more such positive news where government put more emphasis on open source software and administrators switch…
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How to Deploy Supabase to Hetzner, UpCloud & More
If you are a developer who needs a professional workflow, RunCloud provides features such as Git integration for atomic deployments, creating a smooth CI/CD pipeline directly from your repository.Let’s get…
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How to Easily Find Your DNS Server IP Address in Linux
Why would you do this? How to Find the Current DNS Server in Linux dig @8.8.8.8 runcloud.io If you want a simpler way to manage Linux servers and avoid repetitive…
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Ghostty Terminal: Never Understood the Hype Until I tried it
Not all terminals come with image protocol support. Only a few do. One of them is Kitty, which developed its own image rendering protocol, the Kitty Image Protocol. Ghostty implements…
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FOSS Weekly #25.43: NebiOS Linux, GNOME Enhancements, LMDE 7, COSMIC Beta Review and More Linux Stuff
Share the articles in Linux Subreddits and community forums. LMDE 7 “Gigi” Released: Linux Mint’s Debian-Based Alternative Gets Major UpgradeA stable Debian base meets a polished Linux Mint desktop experience….
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I Used This Open Source Library to Integrate OpenAI, Claude, Gemini to Websites Without API Keys
<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang=”en”> <head> <meta charset=”UTF-8″> <meta name=”viewport” content=”width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0″> <title>AI Model Comparison</title> <script src=”https://cdn.twind.style”></script> <script src=”https://js.puter.com/v2/”></script> </head> <body class=”bg-gray-900 min-h-screen p-6″> <div class=”max-w-7xl mx-auto”> <h1 class=”text-3xl font-bold text-white…
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How To Check Disk Space in Linux
Now that you understand the basics of checking and managing disk space, you can dive deeper into related commands and techniques. We recommend these guides for your next steps:Knowing how…
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FOSS Weekly #25.42: Hyprland Controversy, German State with Open Source, New Flatpak App Center and a Lot More Linux Stuff
Desktop Linux is mostly neglected by the industry but loved by the community. For the past 13 years, It’s FOSS has been helping people use Linux on their personal computers….
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How to Delete all Text in a File Using Vi/Vim Editor
Before looking at the commands, it helps to know when clearing a file is better than deleting it entirely. You will often find that emptying a file is a more…
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I Switched From Ollama And LM Studio To llama.cpp And Absolutely Loving It
I started with the usual tools, i.e., Ollama and LM Studio. Both deserve credit for making local AI look plug-and-play. I tried LM Studio first. But soon after, I discovered…
