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How to Containerize a 15-Year-Old Legacy Linux Application Without Downtime
Learn how to containerize a legacy Linux app without downtime. Real strace/lsof commands, Dockerfile fixes, and a safe rollout plan. The post How to Containerize a 15-Year-Old Legacy Linux Application Without Downtime appeared first on OSTechNix.
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How to Install OpenMetadata on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with Docker Compose: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to install OpenMetadata on Ubuntu using Docker Compose. Deploy the complete stack with Airflow, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch. The post How to Install OpenMetadata on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with Docker Compose: Complete Step-by-Step Guide appeared fir
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Linus Torvalds is Unhappy About the Continued AI Influence in Linux Kernel Development
Linus Torvalds is unhappy with AI's impact on Linux kernel development, citing release candidate bloat and low-quality bug reports.
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MidnightBSD Excludes California from Desktop Use Due to Digital Age Assurance Act
MidnightBSD modified its license to exclude California residents from desktop use starting January 1, 2027 due to Digital Age Assurance Act.
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Linux Kernel 6.19 RC8 Released
Linus Torvalds released the Linux Kernel version 6.19 RC8. Linux 6.19 final will be released on 8 February 2026.
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DNF5 Can Auto-Install Missing Commands and Rerun Them Instantly
Learn how dnf5 can automatically install missing commands and rerun them instantly. Works on recent Fedora and any Linux distro using dnf5.
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ForkServer in Firefox 141: No More Restarts and Better Performance on Linux
ForkServer is the Firefox's new Linux feature that eliminates annoying forced restarts after updates. Better performance and low memory use.
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Linux Reaches 5% Desktop Market Share In USA
Linux desktop market share reaches 5.03% in the USA (June 2025) according to StatCounter. Discover why more users are choosing Linux.
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Fedora's 32-bit (i686) Support Withdrawal Postponed
Fedora has withdrawn its proposal to remove 32-bit support, a move that sparked widespread concern for Steam and Wine users.
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Why Flatpak Apps Use So Much Disk Space On Linux
This tutorial explains why Flatpak apps use so much disk space and are larger in size compared to traditional packages in Linux.
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