The concept of sources.list is not just a thing of the Kali Linux operating system domain. It is applicable in all Linux operating system distributions. Therefore, when you want to install any application on your Kali Linux operating system, you first have to consider the viability of this file. Also, when you need to upgrade an existing application Kali Linux, this file becomes a key factor.
Brandon Jones
Brandon Jones
Brandon is an avid Linux enthusiast, programmer, and contributor here at FOSS Linux. Linux and open-source are one of his passions. He enjoys Python programming and loves to contribute to open-source projects on GitHub.
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The interests of any individual seeking solace in the Kali Linux operating system distribution can be grouped into three viable…
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Elementary OS 6 Odin is finally on the red carpet with promising updates and upgrades. This Ubuntu-inspired Linux distribution’s update and upgrade changes focus on:
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MySQL
How to back up MySQL databases from the command line in Linux
by Brandon Jones 13 minutes readThe current technological evolution of every aspect of life has made data more precious than gold and silver. If you can acquire, grow, and protect data, you are one step away from being a data god. Yet, big companies that control life aspects like e-commerce, fuel, transport, and food landscapes rely on data protection to shield themselves from an inevitable collapse.
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The popularity of the MySQL relational database management system comfortably classifies it as an open-source application. On the other hand, its existence and control under Oracle do not fully classify it as open-source software. Users that want to benefit from its free features have the option of using the MySQL community edition. Also, users that want unlimited access to all its features and functionalities can subscribe to MySQL enterprise edition.
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If you are a veteran in the Linux operating system world, you are familiar with the various Linux operating system desktop environments. They make the Linux operating system modular and flexible such that you can remove and replace its graphical layout, or you can choose to work under a non-graphical interface.
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Both MySQL and MariaDB databases have an undisputed commonality. They are the most sort after database management systems on a worldwide scale. To understand the need for MySQL vs. MariaDB truce, we need to slightly o back in time.
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News
Microsoft’s “CBL-Mariner” Linux distro installation and overview
by Brandon Jones 9 minutes readIt is not every day that you hear of one operating system having a vested interest in another operating system’s domain. In this case, Microsoft is taking a deep dive into the Linux operating system world. This exploration has led to the development of CBL-Mariner, a Linux operating system distribution operating under the umbrella of Microsoft. The release of this distro is under the MIT license (open-source).
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The growth and usage of the MariaDB server for the past 6 years is an admirable milestone. It has similar footprints with the MySQL database because of one primary reason; MySQL generated the fork responsible for its development. However, MariaDB is a community-developed project with richer and more dynamic features when compared to the MySQL database.
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If you are a Linux Mint enthusiast, then you probably know that the stable version of Linux Mint 20.2 “Uma” is officially out. However, regardless of the Linux Mint OS version you were using before, or you are still using, it is now possible to make an update or upgrade to Mint 20.2 “Uma”.