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How to install Mattermost on Ubuntu and Debian

17/06/202001/10/2023

How to install Mattermost on Ubuntu and Debian

Mattermost is designed as an internal chat tool for organizations and markets itself as an open-source alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams. The new feature release offers integration with enterprise tools such as Office 365 and Active Directory and an improved end-user experience for search and session management. Mattermost provides various features including file sharing,…

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How to install and update PowerShell version 7 on Windows and Linux

22/05/202026/09/2023

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How to install and update PowerShell version 7 on Windows and Linux

On March 4th, 2020, Microsoft announced the Generally Available (GA) release of PowerShell 7.0. PowerShell 7 is the latest major update to PowerShell, a cross-platform (Windows, Linux, and macOS) automation tool and configuration framework optimized for dealing with structured data (e.g. JSON, CSV, XML, etc.), REST APIs, and object models. PowerShell includes a command-line shell,…

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How to run Windows applications on Linux via WineHQ

05/05/202001/08/2023

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Running Windows applications on your Ubuntu Linux box is very possible. WineHQ app for Linux makes this possible by forming a compatible layer between the Windows and Linux interfaces. Note: Some applications can still be installed from the Ubuntu software center but not all Windows applications. In this article, we shall discuss “How to run…

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How to install and uninstall WineHQ on Linux

05/05/202001/10/2023

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Wine (Wine Is Not an Emulator) allows running Microsoft Windows applications on Unix-like operating systems. WineHQ version 5.7 was launched on the 24th of April, 2020, and comes with a bucketful of cool features and improvements to enhance your experience when running Windows applications and games on the Linux platform. For some of us that are…

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How to disable automatic screen lock in Ubuntu Linux

05/05/202001/10/2023

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If you have noticed, when you step away from your Ubuntu desktop for a short while it will automatically lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your files or programs. This is a great feature that is included for security reasons to prevent unauthorized access. Since Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is a test server, it…

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What is Windows Subsystem for Linux

05/05/202001/10/2023

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Windows Subsystem For Linux is a new feature of the modern Windows system (WSL has been available for Windows 10 since 2017, and starting from Server 2016 version 1803 (released April 30, 2018), WSL can now be installed on WSL). WSL is not an open-source program or Linux kernel, but rather a proprietary Microsoft framework….

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Ubuntu Linux post installation of Network Properties, Guest Integration and Web Administration using Cockpit

26/04/202001/10/2024

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Ubuntu is a Linux distribution system based on Debian and was officially released in three editions, Desktop, Server, and Cors. In this article, I will discuss “Ubuntu Linux post installation of Network Properties, Guest Integration and Web Administration using Cockpit”. Kindly refer to the following guides on some related Linux contents. How to install configure…

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How to install and configure Ubuntu Linux on VirtualBox

26/04/202001/10/2024

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Oracle VirtualBox is a cross-platform virtualization application. It installs on your existing Intel or AMD-based computers, whether they are running Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. VirtualBox is a software virtualization package that you can install on your operating system. In this article, we will discuss How to install and configure Ubuntu Linux on VirtualBox….

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How to install WSL on Windows Server

26/04/202030/09/2023

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Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a complete operating system that you can enable on Windows Server and also on Windows 10 devices. Previously, “WSL” was originally known as the “Bash on Windows” feature and it allowed users to use Ubuntu bash commands in Windows PowerShell. For more on WSL, see the following link. WSL…

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How to switch users in Linux

02/11/201615/08/2023

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Learn how to switch users in Linux with ease. One simple method is using the ‘su’ command, allowing swift transition to the admin account within your current session. This proves helpful, particularly when the root user faces login issues via SSH or the GUI display manager. Here are some other articles relating to automatic logon:…

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SSH access on Ubuntu server: Easy Guide

11/04/201613/08/2023

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To enable SSH access on your Ubuntu server, follow these steps. Open the Linux Terminal and enter the command below to initiate the installation. This process establishes secure remote connections, a crucial element in server administration, ensuring efficient management. SSH access on the Ubuntu server provides a secure and efficient way to manage your server…

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