This improvement was officially released and published on March 15, 2020, with Version 2.0.0 and distributed on the GitHub site. The much appreciated Rdiff-backup application allows users to back up a directory to another remote or local destination. One of the key strengths of the application, is its simplicity. Users can create their first backup
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How to Change Hostname in CentOS/RHEL 8
Setting up a hostname is one of the quintessential tasks when setting up a server. A hostname is a name that is assigned to a PC in a network and helps in uniquely identifying it. There are various ways of setting up a hostname in CentOS/RHEL 8 and we are going to look at each
How to Install Microsoft OneNote in Linux
Microsoft OneNote is a Windows-based application for information gathering in free form and collaborates in a multi-user environment. It is available in both web version (Cloud) and desktop version and it is very useful in gathering user’s notes, drawings, screen clippings, and audio narrations. Notes can be shared over the internet or a network with
10 Top Most Popular Linux Distributions of 2020
We are almost half of the year 2020, we thought it right to share with Linux enthusiasts out there the most popular distributions of the year so far. In this post, we will review the top 10 most popular Linux distributions, the ones with most page hits during the last 6 months as per Distrowatch.
How to Install Zip and Unzip in Linux
Zip is a command-line utility tool used for compressing files and folders. Compression of files & folders enables faster and more efficient transfer, storage, and emailing of files and folders. On the other hand, unzip is a utility tool that helps you decompress files and folders. Benefits of zipping files: Compressed/zipped files take up less
Rocket.Chat – Free, Open Source, Enterprise Team Chat for Linux
Rocket.Chat is a free, open-source, scalable, highly customizable, and secure platform that allows you to communicate and collaborate with your team, share files, and chat in real-time. It is cross-platform and it runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS mobile operating systems. It is similar to Slack and features live chat, free audio and
10 Best Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) Programs I Found in 2016
As 2016 comes to a close, it is time to bring you the best 10 Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) programs I have come across during this year. Some of these programs may not be new in that they weren’t released for the first time in 2016, but they are new to me and
24 Free Open Source Applications I Found in Year 2019
It is time to share a list of the best 24 Free and Open Source Software I found during the year 2019. Some of these programs may not be new in that they weren’t released for the first time in 2019, but they are new and have been helpful to me. It is in the
How to Check MySQL Version
MySQL is one of the most popular open-source RDBMS (Relational database management system). MySQL provides some features for particular version numbers and on particular platforms only, so knowing which version is running on your server is really important. In this quick tutorial, we’ll explain how to check the MySQL or MariaDB version on your server.
How to Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu 20.04
VirtualBox is an open source cross-platform virtualization software which allows you to run multiple operating systems simultaneously. We will install Virtualbox through Oracle repositories. In this tutorial we are going to show you how to install VirtualBox on Ubuntu 20.04 system. Prerequisites# Before you go ahead with tutorial, Make sure that you are logged in