Debian

Time synchronization is an important element for keeping computers operating in sync with one another. Accurate timekeeping can be especially critical when a system is involved in distributed computing or other operations that require precise coordination between machines. In this article, we will discuss how to configure NTP on Debian systems so that machines running …

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In this article, we’ll compare apt vs dpkg package managers. If you use Ubuntu (or Mint, Debian, etc), you are already familiar with apt. It is used for installing, finding, removing packages, etc. But you might have also seen tutorials using dpkg to install packages. So does it really matter which software you use to …

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In this article, we’ll learn how to install tomahawk on Debian-based distros like Ubuntu and Mint. Tomahawk is a free and open-source music player for Linux, Windows, and macOS. Apart from being visually stunning with its sleek minimal UI, it also supports multiple music sources. That means that it can not only play your local …

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In this tutorial we’ll install LetsEncrypt on Nginx web server on a Debian machine. What is LetsEncrypt? LetsEncrypt is a not-for-profit certificate authority providing digital certificates for secure connections enabling HTTPS for websites and services. Certificates can be automatically obtained, configured for use, and even renewed on time securely and transparently. What do you need …

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The idea to build packages from source might not be something we often hear about when speaking in the context of Debian. It is more of an Arch-y thing but in this module, we are going to learn how can we do the same on any of the Debian based distros. Steps to Build Packages …

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In this tutorial we will install latest Firefox on Debian 10. Let’s get going! Firefox was launched almost two decades ago and to this date it is one of the most popular browsers out there. Most of the Debian based distros usually do have Firefox installed on them but you might need to install Firefox …

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This tutorial will briefly cover the exact steps to install docker on Debian. Docker is a service that runs software in virtually isolated containers. Containers are a standardized unit of software that allows developers to isolate their apps from their environment. This increases the portability of the code and reduces the challenges developers face while …

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In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Squid proxy on Debian. Before we begin with the installation process, we should be aware of what is a proxy, proxy server and so on. Let’s understand the basic terminologies. What is Squid Proxy ? A proxy is an intermediate unit that relays the information to …

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