I've covered installing Arch Linux on a system, but installing it on VirtualBox is a bit more tricky. Technically, there is only one very important aspect of installing on it on VirtualBox that is different. I have tested this quite a bit for installations and cloning a machine also works well. Download To start, you need the ISO file for the installation. The website is at ‘https://archlinux.org/download/’. Towards the bottom of the page is a listing that is sorted by... https://www.linux.org/threads/installing-arch-linux-in-virtualbox.57435/
In two previous articles, Gentoo OpenRC Installation and Bash 02 – Variables and Such, I mentioned the use of the Prompt String 1, 'PS1', to change the prompt for the Command-Line Interface (CLI). Let's look at this in more detail to get your prompt to be more specific to what you want it to be in the terminal. Configuration... https://www.linux.org/threads/terminal-prompt-customization.57149/
In a previous article, SD Card Basics, I covered the different SD Cards and their abilities. The member 'aeiou' commented that the SD Card Association has an SD Card Formatter for Linux. There is one for Windows and Mac as well, but we'll look at the Linux version. The page for the Formatter is here. Keep in mind that this is a command-line... https://www.linux.org/threads/sd-card-formatter-for-linux.57148/
Everyone who has used a computer or even a phone or tablet know what a button is in a Graphical User Interface (GUI). A button is a clickable object that causes something to happen or start processing. In this article, we can cover buttons on Tkinter. Keep in mind that if you have read the article on Labels, then most of this you should know since most options are the same for almost all widgets. Text The string used for the ‘text’ option is displayed on the button. Let’s look at a... https://www.linux.org/threads/python-series-part-18-working-with-buttons-in-tkinter.57146/
Previously, I have discussed the fact that Linux is modular. You can replace parts of a Linux Operating System (OS) and make it a specific type to better suit your needs. The Linux Shell is another modular piece of the OS and is the Command-Line Interpreter (CLI), or Command-Line Interface, to allow commands to be typed by the user to interact with the OS. The CLI is useful for making scripts, lists of commands that are used by the CLI to automate tasks. Let's look at eight different Linux... https://www.linux.org/threads/beyond-bash-a-guide-to-8-linux-shell-alternatives.57145/
For anyone using a Raspberry Pi 4, 400 or 5 with Pi OS Bookworm or later, you can use a nice remote control app. Bookworm is based on Debian 12, which is the current version at the time of this article. We will cover the installation, setup and use of the Pi Connect software. Installation If you install an image of the Raspberry Pi OS, by using the ‘Pi Imager’ program, you can download and write the Operating System (OS) image to an SD card. After writing the image, you can boot... https://www.linux.org/threads/getting-started-with-raspberry-pi-connect.56909/
We’ve already been using labels in the examples for the previous Python articles dealing with Tkinter window methods, but we never got too deep into using them. Labels are one of the basic objects used for Graphical User Interface (GUI) windows. They are used to just place text or a picture in a window. There are quite a few options for the Label widget. Some we have seen, very few, so there is quite a bit about ‘Labels’ to learn. NOTE: In the examples I will use, I am using the... https://www.linux.org/threads/python-series-part-17-understanding-tkinter-labels.56908/
I’ve been running Linux for decades and have used it as my main operating system the entire time. I’ve owned a System76 Galago Pro (galp7) since June 2023, and overall I really like this laptop. It’s fast, clean, and feels purpose-built for Linux users. I run Ubuntu 24.04 on it and it’s been solid in terms of performance. The 13th Gen i7-13700H and Iris Xe graphics handle everything I do on it, from general work to video editing and everyday use. It’s quick, smooth, and never... https://www.linux.org/threads/system76-galago-pro-review-great-laptop-disappointing-longevity.58697/
Hey all, I went ahead and set up a new YouTube channel for Linux.org: https://www.youtube.com/@LinuxDotOrg I’ll be posting some videos from time to time about things happening around the site, a few Linux topics, and maybe some general talk about what’s going on in the Linux world. Nothing fancy. Just another way to keep things moving and maybe reach a few more people who are into Linux. I'm hoping to do a weekly thing. Rob https://www.linux.org/threads/linux-org-youtube-channel-update.58695/
Gentoo is a Linux distro that allows for the source files to be compiled locally on the machine running them. The process of installing packages can take a little longer, but it optimizes the packages for the local system. The package system is called Portage. Gentoo is not a distro that is useful for all users. For those who want more control over their system and all packages, this is the one for you. Installation can take a bit of effort, but once you have an idea of what is going on, it... https://www.linux.org/threads/installing-gentoo-linux-with-openrc.56907/
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