Ubuntu

KDE Neon Bounces Back After Plasma 6 Upgrade Issues

The KDE Neon team faced challenges with the Plasma 6 and KDE Frameworks 6 upgrades, leading to a rough transition for some users. But they've learned from the experience and are committed to improving their rolling release model.

Boost Database Security: Restrict Users to Read Replicas

When you're working with large databases in production, it is incredibly common to use read-replicas to improve performance. This guide shows how to configure a database user to only login successfully on a read-replica.

Kubuntu 24.04 LTS: A Friendly, Feature-Rich Linux Distribution

The Kubuntu team is excited to announce the release of Kubuntu 24.04 LTS, codenamed 'Noble Numbat', featuring the latest open-source technologies and a beautiful KDE Plasma desktop experience.

Ubuntu 24.04 brings .NET from day one

Microsoft and Canonical have strengthened their partnership, making .NET 8 available in the official Ubuntu 24.04 feeds from day one. Explore the new packages, container images, and security updates.

Debian Installer Gets Netplan Integration

The Debian Installer team has been working to integrate Netplan, the declarative network configuration tool, into the standard Debian installation process. This allows for a smooth transition to a Netplan-configured system right from the installation.

Navigating Ubuntu 24.04's Bubblewrap Restrictions

Russell Coker, the author behind the etbe blog, provides a solution for developers facing issues with Bubblewrap in Ubuntu 24.04 due to the operating system's use of AppArmor to restrict user namespaces.

Installing pg_tle on Ubuntu: A Quick Guide

PostgreSQL is a powerful database, but sometimes you want to extend its functionality with custom features, and that's where extensions like pg_tle come into play.

Kubuntu: Noble Numbat Beta Available, Qt6 Snaps Coming Soon

Scarlett Gately Moore, a Kubuntu developer, shares the exciting news of the Kubuntu 24.04 beta release and upcoming Qt6 snaps, as she nears the end of her contract with the project.

Netplan v1.0 Brings Stability and New Features to Linux Networking

As the maintainer and lead developer for Netplan, Lukas Märdian announces the general availability of Netplan v1.0, a major release that focuses on stability and introduces exciting new networking capabilities.