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Vihorlat Media<p>Until today I haven't used <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/xfce" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>xfce</span></a> DE before, as I was attracted by KDE, and I also use (in a very loose term) Cinnamon, as <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/linuxmint" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>linuxmint</span></a> is my <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/dailydriver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>dailydriver</span></a> .<br>But as my installation of <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/fedora42" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>fedora42</span></a> went wrong somehow and I don't have much time to investigate, I've decided to try some <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/LightweightLinux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightweightLinux</span></a> on my laptop.<br><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/manjaro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>manjaro</span></a> with XFCE, so far, it's not bad, a bit different from Mint, sure. But I hope the usefulness of the old machine will increase.</p>
nickbearded<p>Big news in the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BashCore" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BashCore</span></a> project: introducing <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BashCoreLX" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BashCoreLX</span></a> — the same minimal, powerful BashCore, now with a lightweight <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LXDE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LXDE</span></a> graphical interface!<br>Tested on my old machine: just 300MB RAM on boot.<br>Hoping to release a public ISO soon using live-build!</p><p>It’ll include all BashCore tools +<br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Wireshark" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Wireshark</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OWASPZAP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OWASPZAP</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BurpSuite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BurpSuite</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FernWiFiCracker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FernWiFiCracker</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FirefoxESR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FirefoxESR</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Netsurf" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Netsurf</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Linux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Linux</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Pentesting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Pentesting</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CyberSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CyberSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LightweightLinux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightweightLinux</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/InfoSec" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>InfoSec</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LiveISO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LiveISO</span></a></p>
Sohrab Behdani :freebsd:<p>Today, thanks to the efforts of our dear <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/@hikari" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>hikari</span></a></span> one of the schools in Tehran province in Iran was successfully equipped with Parch Linux!<br><a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/ParchLinuxInSchools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ParchLinuxInSchools</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/OpenSourceInEducation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenSourceInEducation</span></a></p><p>Previously, these systems were running Microsoft Windows XP. Now, they’ve been upgraded to Parch Lite, which comes with lightweight desktops like XFCE and LXQt, alongside office applications such as LibreOffice.<br><a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/UpgradeFromXP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UpgradeFromXP</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/LightweightLinux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightweightLinux</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/XFCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>XFCE</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/LXQt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LXQt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/LibreOffice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LibreOffice</span></a></p><p>This is a significant step forward in bringing modern, open-source solutions to our education system. Soon, with the release of Apadana, even more schools will benefit from this cutting-edge technology.<br><a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/Apadana" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Apadana</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/OpenSourceRevolution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenSourceRevolution</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/FutureOfEducation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FutureOfEducation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/ParchLinux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ParchLinux</span></a></p><p>We believe that by using Parch Linux, schools in Iran can not only reduce costs but also promote digital literacy through open-source tools. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!<br><a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/DigitalTransformation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DigitalTransformation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/LinuxForSchools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LinuxForSchools</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/OpenSourceCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenSourceCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.bsd.cafe/tags/EdTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EdTech</span></a></p>
LINUXexpert.org<p>Optimizing Linux for low-end hardware is crucial for running a smooth and efficient system on older or less powerful machines. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you achieve this:</p><p><a href="https://linuxexpert.org/how-to-optimize-linux-for-low-end-hardware/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">linuxexpert.org/how-to-optimiz</span><span class="invisible">e-linux-for-low-end-hardware/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/linux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>linux</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LinuxOptimization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LinuxOptimization</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LowEndHardware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LowEndHardware</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LightweightLinux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightweightLinux</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Lubuntu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Lubuntu</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Xubuntu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Xubuntu</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LinuxLite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LinuxLite</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PuppyLinux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PuppyLinux</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LXDE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LXDE</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/XFCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>XFCE</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Openbox" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Openbox</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Fluxbox" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Fluxbox</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SystemOptimization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SystemOptimization</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LightweightApps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LightweightApps</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ResourceManagement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ResourceManagement</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CustomKernel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CustomKernel</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LinuxPerformance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LinuxPerformance</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TechTips" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TechTips</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LinuxTutorial" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LinuxTutorial</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OptimizeLinux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OptimizeLinux</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TechSavvy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TechSavvy</span></a></p>