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Branding is weird. People choose weird brand names that are difficult to write even if they are composed of common words. Take Pop!_OS for example. It could have been just Pop OS but it is not. Similarly, can you figure out the correct spelling of the common misspelled Linux terms? 🚧 Some browsers block the […]

A fun way to test your memory. You have to find the same Linux distro logo in consecutive clicks. Try and recall at what position you saw the same logos. 🚧 Some browsers block the JavaScript-based quiz units. Disable your ad blocker to enjoy the quizzes and puzzles. Source link

So, here's the scenario. You are trying to install a software in Ubuntu using a PPA. You add the PPA repository with 'sudo add-apt-repository' and when it updates the package cache, it generates an error: Cannot add PPA: ''This PPA does not support xyz'' Where XYZ is the codename of the Ubuntu version you are […]

VirtualBox is one of the best virtualization software out there. If you want to install Linux on Windows in a virtual machine using VirtualBox, the first step is to install the VirtualBox application itself. We have covered a tutorial to install VirtualBox on Ubuntu. Let me highlight the steps for a Windows system. The steps […]

VSCodium is the 'complete open source version' of Microsoft's VS Code. It's basically a clone of the VS Code that removes any signs of telemetry. The telemetry is used for collecting data on the usage of the application. Many developers use it to get an insight on improving their application. Look and feature wise, the […]

Not sure if you have noticed already, there is a 'resources' section at the lower half of the It's FOSS homepage. It features some of the tutorial series and detailed guides that you might not have found otherwise. I have also added a 'Resources' link in the top menu so you can access them from […]

When you plug in a USB, your host OS can easily access it and use the files on it. That's not a surprise. If you are using virtual machines with Virtual Box on Linux, you can put some effort and access the USB plugged in to your physical machine from the VM. Let me walk […]

Web browsers help us navigate the internet. So, the user experience and feature set of a browser is essential to most users. Considering all the factors along with security, users tend to choose the most popular web browsers. Of course, for convenience, you would rather not take a leap of faith with a new or […]

Are you a true Ubuntu fan? Test your knowledge of Ubuntu by answering these trivia questions about the past version number and codenames of the Ubuntu releases. 🚧 Some browsers block the JavaScript-based quiz units. Disable your ad blocker to enjoy the quizzes and puzzles. Source link

One of the biggest advantages of a virtual machine is that you can always configure it later after creating it. The configuration may include: Adjusting disk size Allocating more RAM or CPU Tweaking display options Mounting a new disc Changing the connected network Connecting/Disconnected peripherals/devices from host Adding a shared folder Of course, depending on […]