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The Rust uutils' du command in Ubuntu 25.10 shows incorrect disk size usage when parent and subdirectories overlap. A Bug Report Filed.

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#du #Directorysize #Diskusage #Rust #Uutils #Ubuntu2510 #Bug #Linux
[Bug] Rust uutils du Command Reports Wrong Size in Ubuntu 25.10 - OSTechNix
The Rust uutils' du command in Ubuntu 25.10 shows incorrect disk size usage when parent and subdirectories overlap.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Learn what Pacsave files are in Arch Linux, why pacman creates .pacsave files, and how to restore your old configurations safely after removing a package.

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#Pacsave #Pacman #Archlinux #Packagemanagement #Linuxcommands #Linuxbasics #Linuxhowto
Understanding pacsave Files in Arch Linux - OSTechNix
Learn what Pacsave files are in Arch Linux, why pacman creates .pacsave files, and how to restore your old configurations safely after removing a package.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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A serious and important issue. Fixing this bug seems difficult! 😄
#Git #Github #Programming #Bug
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Linus Torvalds tagged and released the fifth release candidate (RC5) for the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.18.

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#Linux618 #Kernel #Release #Opensource #RC5
Linux Kernel 6.18 RC5 Released: Linus Says It is Small and Boring! - OSTechNix
Linus Torvalds released the fifth release candidate (RC5) for the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.18. Here's what's new in Linux 6.18-rc5.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Plasma 6.6 brings the long-awaited multi-monitor control, new QR code Wi-Fi connectivity, and a massive 100 MiB reduction in memory usage.

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#KDE #Plasma66 #DesktopEnvironment #Linux
Plasma 6.6 Brings Primary-Screen Virtual Desktops, QR Code Wi-Fi, Plus More! - OSTechNix
Plasma 6.6 brings the long-awaited multi-monitor control, new QR code Wi-Fi connectivity, and a massive 100 MiB reduction in memory usage.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Jean-Baptiste Kempf, leader of the VLC Media Player project, has been honoured with the 2025 European SFS Award.

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#VLC #JeanBaptisteKempf #EuropeanSFSAward #FSFE #LUGBZ #SFSCON
VLC Lead Jean-Baptiste Kempf Wins European SFS Award 2025 - OSTechNix
Jean-Baptiste Kempf, leader of the VLC Media Player project, has been honoured with the 2025 European SFS Award by FSFE and LUGBZ at SFSCON.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Learn what are .pacnew files in Arch Linux and how to handle them safely.

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#Pacnew #Pacdiff #Pacman #Archlinux #Linux
Understanding .pacnew Files In Arch Linux - OSTechNix
Learn what .pacnew files are in Arch Linux, why pacman creates the pacnew files, and how to safely merge or replace them using pacdiff tool.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Linux Mint makes troubleshooting easy with two new graphical system administration tools.

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#Linuxmint #Troubleshooting #Systemadministration #Linux
Linux Mint Makes Troubleshooting Easy with New System Administration Tools - OSTechNix
Linux Mint team developed new graphical troubleshooting tools to help you identify hardware and get the details needed for quick fixes.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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LXQt 2.3.0 Lightweight Qt Desktop Environment Released with Improved Wayland Support.

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#Lxqt #Qt #DesktopEnvironment #Releases #Opensource #Linux #Wayland
LXQt 2.3.0 is Released with Improved Wayland Support - OSTechNix
LXQt 2.3.0 released with enhanced Wayland support. The Panel Desktop Switcher now works with Labwc and Niri, and Wayfire gets a new backend.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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The Flatpak 1.17.0 pre-release enables direct installation from an OCI image and supports sideloading from OCI repositories.

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#Flatpak #Packagemanagement #Prerelease #Linux #Opensource #OCI #Sideloading
Flatpak 1.17.0 Released with Direct OCI Image Installation Support - OSTechNix
The Flatpak 1.17.0 pre-release enables direct installation from an OCI image and supports sideloading from OCI repositories.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Linux Kernel 6.18 RC4 is Officially Released: Linus Torvalds Calls it 'Very Normal'.

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#Linux #Kernel618 #Releases #Opensource
Linux Kernel 6.18 RC4 is Released: Linus Torvalds Calls it 'Very Normal' - OSTechNix
Linus Torvalds announced the fourth release candidate (RC4) for the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.18. Here's What's New.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Learn how to fix the EPUB processing error in Google Play Books by converting EPUB 3 to EPUB 2 using the Calibre app.

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#Epub #Calibre #Playbooks #Android #Google #Tips
Fix EPUB "Processing" Error in Google Play Books Using Calibre - OSTechNix
Learn how to fix the EPUB processing error in Google Play Books by converting EPUB 3 to EPUB 2 using the Calibre application on Linux.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Learn how to extract text from screenshots and images with spectacle-ocr utility in Linux. Go from image to text in one step!

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#Tesseract #OCR #Spectacle-ocr #Spectacle #KDE #Linux #TextExtraction #Opensource
How To Extract Text From Screenshots And Images In Linux - OSTechNix
Learn how to extract text from screenshots and images with spectacle-ocr utility in Linux. Go from image to text in one step!
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October 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Learn what drop-in (.d) directories are in Linux and how they help manage configuration files safely.

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#Linux #Linuxbasics #Linuxcommands #LinuxConfiguration #Linuxadmin
Safely Manage Linux Config Files with Drop-In (.d) Directories - OSTechNix
Learn what drop-in (.d) directories are in Linux and how they help manage configuration files safely with practical examples.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Wisu is a blazing-fast, Rust-based interactive directory viewer built for developers working with large codebases.

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#Wisu #Rust #DirectoryViewer #CLI #Opensource #Linux
Wisu: A Modern, Rust-based Interactive Directory Viewer For Developers - OSTechNix
Wisu is a blazing-fast, Rust-based modern interactive directory viewer built for developers working with large codebases.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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How To Upgrade To Fedora 43 From Fedora 42 [Step-by-Step Guide]
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#Fedora43 #Fedora43Upgrade #Linux
How To Upgrade To Fedora 43 From Fedora 42 - OSTechNix
This step-by-step guide explains how to upgrade your Fedora 42 system to the Fedora 43 version using the DNF system upgrade plugin.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Fedora Linux 43 is Officially Released! Here's What's New and How to Upgrade to Fedora 43 from Fedora 42.

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#Fedora43 #UpgradeFedora #Fedora #Linux #Releases
Fedora Linux 43 is Officially Released! Here's What's New and How to Upgrade - OSTechNix
Fedora Linux 43 is officially released! Powered by the latest Linux Kernel 6.17, Fedora 43 introduced many software updates and improvements.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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System76 is Developing COSMIC Sync, a Smart Tool to Keep Your Linux Desktop Settings and Files in Sync Across Devices.

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#System76 #CosmicSync #CosmicDesktop #Linux #Opensource
System76 is Developing COSMIC Sync to Keep Linux Desktops in Sync - OSTechNix
System76 is building COSMIC Sync tool to sync your apps, settings, and dotfiles across different Linux computers. Launch planned for 2026.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Linux Kernel 6.18 RC3 Released with SMB/CIFS, XFS and Btrfs Fixes and Extensive Driver Patches.

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#kernel618 #Linux #Releases #Opensource
Linux Kernel 6.18 RC3 Released With SMB, XFS And Btrfs Fixes - OSTechNix
Linus Torvalds announced the release of third release candidate (RC3) for the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.18. Here's what's new.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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A Beginners Guide to Extract Text from a Specific Portion of a YouTube Video on Linux

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#Transcribe #Youtube #Ytdlp #Ffmpeg #Whisper #Commandline #Linux #Script
Extract Text from A Specific Portion Of A YouTube Video On Linux - OSTechNix
Learn how to extract text from a specific part of a YouTube video on Linux using yt-dlp, ffmpeg, and Whisper installed through pipx.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Rust Coreutils bug that broke Automatic Updates in Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka is now fixed.

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#Ubuntu2510 #Rust #Coreutils #Automaticupdate #Unattendedupgrade #Troubleshooting
Rust Coreutils Bug That Broke Automatic Ubuntu 25.10 Updates Is Now Fixed - OSTechNix
Rust Coreutils bug that broke automatic Ubuntu 25.10 updates is now fixed! Update the rust-coreutils package to resolve this issue.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Fedora Linux 43 has been cleared for release, with the final target date set for next week. F43 official release date is October 28, 2025.

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#FedoraLinux43 #F43 #Fedora43final #Releasedate #Linux
Fedora Linux 43 Final Cleared For Release Next Week - OSTechNix
Fedora Linux 43 has been cleared for release, with the final target date set for next week. F43 official release set for October 28, 2025.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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ChatGPT's new Company Knowledge feature helps teams search across Slack, Google Drive, and GitHub to find internal answers faster.

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#Chatgpt #CompanyKnowledge #AI #Assistant #Business #Productivity
ChatGPT Company Knowledge: Enterprise AI for Teams - OSTechNix
Learn how ChatGPT's new Company Knowledge feature helps teams search across Slack, Google Drive, and GitHub to find internal answers faster.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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AlmaLinux 10.1 Beta Released with native Btrfs Support, Linux Kernel 6.12 plus more.

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#AlmalinuxBeta101 #Almalinux #Linux #Releases
AlmaLinux 10.1 Beta Released with Btrfs Support, Linux Kernel 6.12 and More - OSTechNix
AlmaLinux 10.1, codenamed Heliotrope Lion, beta version is released with Linux Kernel 6.12, native Btrfs support and more.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Fedora approves AI-Assisted contribution policy, but only under strict rules of accountability and transparency.

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#Fedora #AI #Policy #Code #Contribution #Linux
Fedora Approves AI-Assisted Contribution Policy With Strict Rules - OSTechNix
The Fedora Council formally approved the new AI-Assisted contributions policy. Contributors MUST disclose AI usage and maintain full accountability for all code.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM