OMG! Ubuntu! published a tutorial about upgrading to Linux Mint 20.3.
The post walks readers through downloading the official Oracle JDK 17 LTS archive from Oracle’s site by using a wget command that includes a cookie header so you can bypass the license prompt. After verifying the SHA‑256 checksum, it explains how to extract the tarball into /opt/java, strip the top‑level folder for clean bin placement, and register the new binaries with update-alternatives at a high priority to override any existing OpenJDK packages. It also shows how to create a system‑wide JAVA_HOME profile script, source it, and test that java -version reports an Oracle build rather than an open source one, warning about common missteps such as leftover OpenJDK paths or package conflicts after apt upgrades. By covering prerequisites, installation steps, environment setup, and troubleshooting tips, the guide equips users to have a reliable Oracle Java 17 LTS runtime on Debian 11 that’s ready for production workloads without the bloat of packaged JDKs.
SSHGuard offers a lightweight, automatic defense against automated SSH brute‑force attempts by monitoring authentication logs and temporarily banning offending IPs through your firewall. The guide walks readers through installing the package on Debian/Ubuntu or CentOS, verifying that the service is active, and tweaking configuration options such as maximum retries, ban duration, and backend choice. It also includes practical steps to test the setup with tools like Hydra, ensuring iptables rules are added correctly, and suggests making those rules persistent across reboots using iptables‑persistent. Finally, it advises keeping the system updated, switching to key‑based SSH authentication for stronger security, and points out when more advanced solutions like Fail2Ban might be preferable.
Linux Shout shows you how to install Prometheus in Debian 11 or Ubuntu 20.04.
Vitux published a tutorial about installing the Rust programming language on AlmaLinux 8.
Vitux published a tutorial about installing and using Mono on Debian 11.
Howtoforge published a tutorial about installing Ruby on Rails with PostgreSQL on Rocky Linux 8.4.
This quick walkthrough explains how to get a fully‑functional Mattermost team chat up and running on a fresh Debian 11 machine with minimal hassle. It starts by updating the system, installing essential tools, creating a dedicated non‑root user, and setting up a separate PostgreSQL database for reliable data storage. Next, it guides you through downloading and extracting Mattermost, adjusting file ownership, editing the JSON configuration to point at your database, creating a systemd service with appropriate limits, and opening port 8065 in UFW if needed. Finally, it suggests checking that the web interface loads, logging in as sysadmin, and changing the default password so you can begin building teams immediately.
Linux Shout shows you how to install ImageMagick and its PHP module on Debian 11 Server.
Linux Shout shows you how to install sudo on Debian or Ubuntu Linux.
LinuxLinks published an overview of open source alternatives to Cisco DNA Center.
TecMint shows you how to burn CD/DVD in Linux using Brasero.
Linux Shout published two ways to install Open VM Tools on Debian 11.
LinuxBuzz shows you how to increase LVM partition size in Linux.
Linux Shout published a tutorial about installing OpenBox on minimal Debian 11 Bullseye.
This quick walkthrough shows how to install a MyBB forum on an Ubuntu or Debian server by setting up the LAMP stack, creating a dedicated database user, and pulling the latest release from SourceForge. After installing Apache, PHP 8.x, and MySQL with a single apt command, the guide walks through configuring MySQL privileges, unpacking the zip into /var/www/html/forum, and tightening file permissions for security. The instructions then launch the web‑based installer, advise on common pitfalls like missing extensions or duplicate tables, and offer fixes such as installing php‑curl or resetting table data. Finally, it reminds users to consult the MyBB community if problems persist while encouraging thoughtful troubleshooting steps before posting generic questions.
Linux Shout published a tutorial about installing Plex Media Server on Debian 11 Bullseye with Nginx Reverse Proxy.
FOSS Linux published a tutorial about installing Discord on Linux.
LinuxLinks takes a look at open source alternatives to Mailchimp and Mint.
It's FOSS takes a look at the GNOME screenshot tool.
