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 article, we’ll learn how to install Google Chrome on Debian distributions. Google Chrome has consistently been ranked the most popular browser among internet users but you can’t find it in Debian repositories since it’s a proprietary Google software. But thankfully official repositories are not the only way to install software on Debian or …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In this tutorial, we will learn how to install VNC server on Debian. Let’s dive into what VNC is. VNC stands for Virtual Network Computer. If you want to access any remote computer or want your computer to be accessed by anyone working remotely, this can be done using the VNC server. What is a …
In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Redis in Debian. Before we begin to install it, let’s understand what Redis is. What is Redis? Redis is a NoSQL database that stores the data in the form of data structures. The open-source system was developed by Salvatore Sanfilippo on 10th April 2009. It is …