LAMP stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. The open-source stack comes bundled together when you want to host dynamic web apps or websites developed in PHP. LAMP is a go-to solution for developers writing their programs in PHP, as it contains everything required to host the web app or website. Linux is the operating […]
System updates are crucial for maintaining system security and stability. However, occasionally, an update might lead to unexpected behavior, such as encountering a black screen with a blinking cursor upon reboot instead of the usual login screen. This guide outlines a series of troubleshooting steps you can follow to resolve this issue and regain access
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We’re excited about the upcoming Ubuntu 24.04 LTS release, Noble Numbat. Like all Ubuntu releases, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS comes with 5 years of free security maintenance for the main repository. Support can be expanded for an extra 5 years, and to include the universe repository, via Ubuntu Pro. Organisations looking to keep their systems secure without needing
When it comes to databases, you can have either relational or non-relational databases. Relational databases follow the SQL syntax, and their data is stored in structured tables. Examples of such databases are MySQL. However, non-relational databases store data in other formats, such as graphs, documents, etc., and a good example is MongoDB. MongoDB is a
Apr 23,2024 Xfce is moving from IRC to Matrix After a 6-month trial period, as of April 1, 2024, Xfce moved its official communication channels from IRC to Matrix. The old IRC channels will remain open, so you can still hang out there. However, the ‘official’ channels linked in the Xfce Wiki now will be
Discover how IBM Cloud’s bare metal servers offer highly confined and high-performing single-tenant cloud isolation through the use of Ubuntu Core and Snaps, supported by the AMD Pensando Elba DPU (Data Processing Unit). This setup enables the creation of secure and efficient environments for each tenant. Its design ensures the total separation of their servers
Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 836 for the week of April 14 – 20, 2024. The full version of this issue is available here. In this issue we cover: Noble Numbat (24.04) Final Freeze Ubuntu Stats Hot in Support Ubucon Latin America 2024 – Llamado a conferencias y talleres! FOSSASIA Summit 2024 Recap!
With Linux, you have room to switch between different desktop environments. By default, Ubuntu 24.04 comes with the GNOME desktop. However, if you prefer installing other desktop environments, such as KDE, there is an easy way of doing so. Each desktop environment offers a different view of the desktop icons and the customizations. Besides, you
At Canonical, we’re committed to open-source principles and fostering collaboration. Over the last 20 years, Ubuntu’s brand has become a leader in open source, with an open operating system. Our community shapes Ubuntu’s journey, and we recognise room for improvement in how we collaborate, particularly in design at Canonical. Despite most of our development being
Introduction DISA, the Defense Information Systems Agency, has published their Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. The STIG is free for the public to download from the DOD Cyber Exchange. Canonical has been working with DISA since we published Ubuntu 22.04 LTS to draft this STIG, and we are delighted that it
