Linuxers January 2020

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cheap PCB printing
by jalinder jag 09 Dec '23

09 Dec '23

hello guys, do anyone knows where i could get dual layer PCB printed, its proxmark3 pcb, i had contacted some companies but the are too high some asking abt 4000rs for single PCB Thank u, Jalinder.

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Free like air - Open Education
by Michelle C 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

Hello All, Project Nomad, is a group of videographers who document alternative education and lifestyles across India. They have produced - *Free like Air* - a docu- series on Open Education and Open Educational Resources (OERs) based on our work at Tamarind Tree. The episodes talk about the open source philosophy and the open education movement in particular. For those interested, do check out: 1. Episode 1 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY_q1Qo8puE&t=3s> 2. Episode 2 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1WSQSD_StA&t=1s> Episode 3 to be released shortly. Regards Michelle

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Samba Error: Multiple connections to a server or shared resource by the same user
by Ratnakar Koli 11 Jan '20

11 Jan '20

Hello, I have configured a samba server on Ubuntu 18.04, as a file server. I have shared a folder named "everyone" which is public share. But more than 1 user, I get the following error: "Multiple connections to a server or shared resource by the same user .... ". I have tried searching the net for a solution. But it only gives does command to delete any existing connection to the server and then reconnect. I cant share the server to other users if 1 user is already connected. Can someone please assist?

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Can tech startups have an open source business strategy
by Navin Dhanuka 09 Jan '20

09 Jan '20

Can tech startups have an open source business strategy Because of the cooperative approach to product development, open source many a times is not viewed as a business strategy but more as a technology model. But, with the advent multi billion dollar open source startups like Cloudera, Mulesoft, Databricks, Hashicorp, Confluent and more, this has changed. Read More: https://analyticsindiamag.com/can-tech-startups-have-an-open-source-busines… -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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{JOB} Looking for Linux System Engineers
by Siji Sunny 07 Jan '20

07 Jan '20

Dear All, We are looking for Linux System Engineers with 1-2 Yrs experience and Senior System engineers with 4-5 yrs of experience. Please ping me off-list, if anyone interested. Job location is Mumbai. -- Siji Sunny

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How to Make the Switch From Windows to Linux
by Navin Dhanuka 03 Jan '20

03 Jan '20

How to Make the Switch From Windows to Linux Unlike Windows and macOS, there isn't just one version of Linux. Instead, Linux is packaged into many different distributions, or "distros," each with their own interface and set of features. One may use a Mac-like interface with a dock and an "app store," while others may use a more minimalist interface and require installing apps from the command line. Exploring the bevy of Linux distributions out there is a fun part of the hobby, but for your first installation, you will likely want something popular and beginner-friendly, so it's easy to get help when you need it. here are a lot of distributions that aim to mimic Windows in layout and functionality, like Zorin OS <https://zorinos.com/>, but they're on the smaller side, and you won't have as big a community to tap as you learn your way around. Ubuntu <https://ubuntu.com/>, on the other hand, is arguably the most popular <https://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=popularity> distro on desktop PCs, but it isn't very Windows-like at all these days. Linux Mint is a perfect in-between option: it's designed for beginners, offers a familiar desktop environment, and it's based on Ubuntu, so you can make use of the enormous Ubuntu/Mint community when you need help. How to install Linux Mint? Read More: https://in.pcmag.com/adobe-photoshop-cc-2014/134514/how-to-make-the-switch-… -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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What Are UNIX, Linux, and GNU?
by Navin Dhanuka 03 Jan '20

03 Jan '20

What Are UNIX, Linux, and GNU? UNIX is a proprietary, command-line-based operating system originally developed by Dennis Ritchie and Ken Thompson (among others) at AT&T's Bell Labs in the late 1960s and early 1970s. UNIX is coded almost entirely in the C programming language (also invented by Ritchie) and was originally intended to be used as a portable and convenient OS for programmers and researchers. As a result of a long and complicated legal history <https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2011/07/should-we-thank-for-feds-for-th…> involving AT&T, Bell Labs, and the federal government, UNIX and UNIX-like operating systems grew in popularity, as did Thompson's influential philosophy of a modular, minimalist approach to software design. During this period, Richard Stallman launched the GNU Project <https://www.gnu.org/gnu/initial-announcement.html> with the goal of creating "an operating system that is free software." GNU, confusingly, stands for "GNU's Not UNIX." This project is responsible for the UNIX-like GNU OS. Stallman also launched the related Free Software Foundation (FSF) on the principle that "any user can study the source code, modify it, and share the program" for any participating software. I'll go deeper into what makes up an operating system in a minute, but the plot thickened when, essentially, the development of a very important low-level component called the kernel or GNU Hurd did not fully materialize. This is where Linux, a kernel developed by Linus Torvalds among others, entered the picture. According to GNU <https://www.gnu.org/gnu/linux-and-gnu.html>: "Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system." GNU purists argue that references to Linux as the complete operating system that exists today should instead be written as GNU/Linux <https://www.gnu.org/gnu/gnu-linux-faq.html>, in acknowledgment of the pair's symbiotic relationship. Others tend to focus on the fact that Linux (with no prefix) has become a more mainstream term and the logic behind the GNU/Linux nomenclature could expand ad nauseam to GNU/Linux/Windowing System Name/Desktop Environment Name/Etc. For the purpose of this guide, I'll use GNU/Linux. Other UNIX-like operating system options exist too, notably FreeBSD and Qubes OS, which work with their own kernels and software. The histories of these projects could fill many books, but this brief summation should be enough to contextualize some terms you may come across. More @ https://in.pcmag.com/windows-10/134555/what-is-gnulinux -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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How you too can benefit from KICKSTARTER.com
by Navin Dhanuka 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

Hello Ruby is a children’s book that teaches programming fundamentals through stories and kid-friendly activities. 9,258 backers pledged $380,747 to help bring this project to life. THE GOAL was only $10,000. But she raised $380,747. Worth A Look: http://www.helloruby.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lindaliukas/hello-ruby Regards, Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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One-Time vs. Recurring Payments for WordPress Products
by Navin Dhanuka 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

One-Time vs. Recurring Payments for WordPress Products Jeff Starr posed the question at Digging into WordPress: Which Pricing Model Do You Prefer: One-Time or Recurring? <https://digwp.com/2019/12/pricing-model-better/> It is not the first time the question has been asked in the WordPress community and will not be the last. It is important that we keep coming back to it from time to time. In the early days of the commercial WordPress ecosystem, many shops sold products for a one-time fee. This was particularly true during the 2007-2010 years, which were what many dub the “WordPress themes heyday,” a period in which theme shops raked in tons of cash due to lack of competition. As the market became more saturated, many businesses saw the writing on the wall. One-time fees for commercial themes or plugins did not make for a sustainable business model. Of course, some companies pushed forward with that model. They were either large enough to capitalize on an influx of new customers every year or they continued to push out new products for existing customers to buy. Today, most theme and plugin shops utilize a recurring business model. Many of those shops also set up automatic renewals. From a business perspective, companies need to keep existing customers while bringing in new buyers to continue maintaining, supporting, and building new features for the current product catalog. Companies also need growth to build new products. A recurring fee helps ease the burden of supporting and maintaining the existing products. https://wptavern.com/one-time-vs-recurring-payments-for-wordpress-products -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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Progress on WordPress’ 2019 Projects Sets 2020 Roadmap
by Navin Dhanuka 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

Josepha Haden, Executive Director of WordPress, published an update of WordPress’ goals in 2019 <https://make.wordpress.org/core/2019/12/06/update-9-projects-for-2019/>. The focus for WordPress over the past year has been on nine primary projects. Of the nine projects, WordPress only managed to ship two in 2019. This means that the focus in 2020 will be much the same as the community continues building on the progress it has made toward the existing projects. Currently, there are three planned major releases <https://wordpress.org/about/roadmap/> for WordPress in 2020: - Version 5.4 – March 2020 - Version 5.5 – August 2020 - Version 5.6 – December 2020 https://wptavern.com/progress-on-wordpress-2019-projects-sets-2020-roadmap -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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