#Ubuntu vs Debian

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Guía sobre Ubuntu: La Distribución Linux para Todos

1. Introducción

Presentación de Ubuntu

Ubuntu es una de las distribuciones Linux más populares y accesibles, diseñada para ser fácil de usar tanto para principiantes como para usuarios avanzados. Lanzada por primera vez en 2004 por Canonical Ltd., Ubuntu ha logrado una gran aceptación en la comunidad Linux debido a su enfoque en la usabilidad y su amplia comunidad de soporte.

Importancia de Ubuntu en el ecosistema Linux

Ubuntu ha sido fundamental en la popularización de Linux en el escritorio, además de ser ampliamente utilizada en servidores y en la nube. Su facilidad de uso y la disponibilidad de una gran cantidad de software han hecho que muchos usuarios hagan su primera incursión en Linux a través de Ubuntu.

2. Historia y Filosofía de Ubuntu

Origen y evolución de Ubuntu

Ubuntu se basa en Debian y fue creado con el objetivo de proporcionar una distribución que fuera más fácil de instalar y usar. Canonical, la empresa detrás de Ubuntu, ha lanzado versiones nuevas de Ubuntu cada seis meses, garantizando así la disponibilidad de software actualizado.

Filosofía de Ubuntu y el software libre

Ubuntu sigue la filosofía de ofrecer software libre y de código abierto, pero a diferencia de Debian, incluye software propietario y controladores para garantizar una experiencia de usuario más fluida. El lema de Ubuntu, "Linux for Human Beings" (Linux para seres humanos), refleja su compromiso con la accesibilidad.

3. Características Clave de Ubuntu

Facilidad de uso

Ubuntu está diseñado para ser intuitivo y fácil de usar, con un instalador gráfico simple y una experiencia de usuario amigable desde el primer momento. Esto lo convierte en una excelente opción para quienes son nuevos en Linux.

Gestor de paquetes

APT (Advanced Package Tool) es el gestor de paquetes principal de Ubuntu, heredado de Debian. APT facilita la instalación, actualización y eliminación de software desde los repositorios de Ubuntu.

Comandos básicos: sudo apt update, sudo apt install [paquete], sudo apt remove [paquete].

Formatos de paquetes soportados

Ubuntu es compatible con varios formatos de paquetes:

.deb: El formato de paquetes nativo de Debian y Ubuntu.

.snap: Un formato de paquetes universal desarrollado por Canonical que facilita la instalación de software con todas sus dependencias.

.appimage: Archivos portátiles que pueden ejecutarse directamente sin necesidad de instalación.

.flatpak: Aunque no es nativo, se puede instalar soporte para Flatpak en Ubuntu.

Soporte a largo plazo (LTS)

Cada dos años, Ubuntu lanza una versión de soporte a largo plazo (LTS), que recibe actualizaciones de seguridad y mantenimiento durante cinco años. Estas versiones LTS son ideales para entornos donde la estabilidad es crítica.

Amplia compatibilidad de hardware

Ubuntu tiene un excelente soporte de hardware, con controladores propietarios y de código abierto, lo que asegura la compatibilidad con la mayoría de los dispositivos y periféricos.

4. Proceso de Instalación de Ubuntu

Requisitos mínimos del sistema

Procesador: Procesador de 2 GHz o superior.

Memoria RAM: 2 GB como mínimo, 4 GB o más recomendados para un rendimiento óptimo.

Espacio en disco: 25 GB de espacio libre en disco.

Tarjeta gráfica: Soporte para una resolución mínima de 1024x768.

Unidad de DVD o puerto USB para la instalación.

Descarga y preparación del medio de instalación

Ubuntu se puede descargar desde el sitio web oficial. Se puede preparar un USB booteable utilizando herramientas como balenaEtcher o Rufus.

Guía paso a paso para la instalación

Selección del entorno de instalación: El instalador Ubiquity de Ubuntu es simple y directo, con opciones para probar Ubuntu antes de instalarlo o proceder directamente con la instalación.

Configuración de particiones: Ubuntu ofrece un particionado automático, aunque los usuarios avanzados pueden optar por el particionado manual.

Configuración de la red y selección de software: Durante la instalación, se configuran las opciones de red y se pueden elegir aplicaciones adicionales, como la instalación de controladores de terceros.

Primeros pasos post-instalación

Actualización del sistema: Se recomienda ejecutar sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade después de la instalación para asegurarse de que todo el software esté actualizado.

Instalación de controladores adicionales y software: Ubuntu puede detectar e instalar automáticamente controladores adicionales para tu hardware.

5. Entornos de Escritorio en Ubuntu

GNOME (predeterminado)

GNOME es el entorno de escritorio predeterminado de Ubuntu desde la versión 17.10. Es moderno, elegante y diseñado para ser fácil de usar.

Kubuntu (KDE Plasma)

Una versión de Ubuntu que utiliza el entorno de escritorio KDE Plasma, conocido por su alta personalización y características avanzadas.

Xubuntu (Xfce)

Xubuntu utiliza el entorno de escritorio Xfce, que es ligero y adecuado para sistemas con recursos limitados.

Lubuntu (LXQt)

Lubuntu utiliza LXQt, un entorno de escritorio muy ligero, ideal para hardware antiguo o menos potente.

Ubuntu MATE

Una versión de Ubuntu con el entorno de escritorio MATE, que ofrece una experiencia más tradicional de escritorio.

6. Gestión de Paquetes en Ubuntu

APT: El gestor de paquetes de Ubuntu

Comandos básicos: apt-get, apt-cache, aptitude.

Instalación y eliminación de paquetes: sudo apt install [paquete], sudo apt remove [paquete].

Snap: Paquetes universales

Comandos básicos de Snap: sudo snap install [paquete], sudo snap remove [paquete].

Snap permite instalar software que incluye todas sus dependencias en un solo paquete, asegurando la compatibilidad entre diferentes versiones de Ubuntu.

Repositorios PPA (Personal Package Archives)

Los usuarios de Ubuntu pueden añadir repositorios PPA para acceder a versiones más recientes de software o a aplicaciones que no están disponibles en los repositorios oficiales.

Comandos para añadir un PPA: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:[nombre_del_ppa].

7. Ubuntu en el Entorno Empresarial y Servidores

Uso de Ubuntu en servidores

Ubuntu Server es una opción popular para servidores debido a su facilidad de uso y a la disponibilidad de soporte de Canonical. Es ampliamente utilizado en la nube, especialmente en plataformas como AWS, Azure y Google Cloud.

Soporte a largo plazo (LTS)

Las versiones LTS de Ubuntu son especialmente valoradas en entornos empresariales por su estabilidad y soporte extendido de cinco años.

Herramientas de administración y automatización

Ubuntu Server se integra bien con herramientas como Juju, MAAS, y Ansible, que facilitan la administración de infraestructuras y la implementación de servicios.

8. Comparativa de Ubuntu con Otras Distribuciones

Ubuntu vs. Debian

Objetivo: Ubuntu se basa en Debian pero está más orientado al usuario final, con una instalación más fácil y soporte para software propietario.

Filosofía: Ubuntu incluye software propietario y está más enfocado en la experiencia del usuario, mientras que Debian sigue estrictamente los principios del software libre.

Ubuntu vs. Fedora

Objetivo: Fedora es una distribución vanguardista que integra las últimas tecnologías de Linux, mientras que Ubuntu se centra en la facilidad de uso y la estabilidad.

Filosofía: Fedora es patrocinada por Red Hat y sigue una filosofía de integración de tecnologías nuevas, mientras que Ubuntu se enfoca en proporcionar una experiencia de usuario pulida.

Ubuntu vs. Arch Linux

Objetivo: Arch Linux es para usuarios avanzados que buscan un sistema minimalista y personalizado, mientras que Ubuntu es más amigable para principiantes.

Filosofía: Arch sigue la filosofía KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) y el modelo de actualización continua (rolling release), mientras que Ubuntu ofrece versiones estables y preconfiguradas para un uso inmediato.

9. Conclusión

Ubuntu como una opción accesible y versátil

Ubuntu sigue siendo una de las distribuciones Linux más accesibles y versátiles, adecuada para una amplia gama de usuarios, desde principiantes hasta administradores de sistemas.

Recomendaciones finales para quienes consideran usar Ubuntu

Ubuntu es una excelente opción para quienes buscan una distribución Linux fácil de usar con un sólido respaldo comunitario y empresarial. Su enfoque en la usabilidad y la accesibilidad lo convierte en una opción ideal para usuarios de escritorio y para implementaciones en servidores.

10. Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQ)

¿Ubuntu es adecuado para principiantes?

Sí, Ubuntu es una de las mejores opciones para quienes son nuevos en Linux debido a su facilidad de uso y amplia documentación.

¿Cómo actualizo mi sistema Ubuntu?

Ejecutando sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade mantendrás tu sistema actualizado.

¿Es Ubuntu una buena opción para servidores?

Sí, Ubuntu es muy utilizado en servidores, especialmente en entornos de nube, debido a su facilidad de uso y soporte a largo plazo.

[daemonhxckergrrl]

so i've used linux as a daily driver all my life - kid me was *very* into free stuff i could do with a computer - but I've mostly kept to the 'user-friendly' debian-based distros like ubuntu and mint. I'm probably going to build an arch system next time I need to do a reinstall on my daily driver, but now's not the time. That said, I finally made the switch from pulse to pipewire and I'm losing my mind why did we live like that for so long?

and pulseaudio, despite receiving a ton of backlash for its issues, was already a huge improvement for home users over your options of rawdogging ALSA (exclusive device access so no sharing between applications), or old OSS which lacked Bluetooth support (though did support per-application volume control). New OSS is apparently alright but haven't used it.

ALSA + pulseaudio was my first experience of functioning sound (we tried so hard to get onboard sound working in the mid 00s and it just wasn't).

but pipewire ?? all the power and flexibility of JACK while being simple and integrating into anything supporting pulseaudio. I could never go back !!

glad you made the switch and are enjoying it !! also both arch and void have installers now that still shoe you what they're doing but walk you through it vs doing a manual install. and you can absolutely slap your usual DE and applications on top of it if you want something that Just Works :3

[kissclown]

I've also been trying to get on the linux train and I'm so with you re: the lack of beginner's guides, it's actually shocking. Like, stop bickering about what distros are better for beginners, I want to know if switching is gonna wipe my data and thus if I should be more careful with my back-ups 😭 had to jump in the deep end and figure out my meagre knowledge thru fucking osmosis

Still haven't fully made the switch, but trying out different distros (aka types: what people are talking about when they say 'linux mint vs debian vs ubuntu vs gentoo vs arch'. I think there's some differences in software availability but I mostly focused on the layout differences) on a live USB was easy enough. If you look up '[distro] live install', you'll find a page on their website where you can download a file called a live image. Then you download a program called rufus and use it to burn the file to a USB (pretty sure you can reverse the process and use the USB again but I've never done that 🤷‍♀️). Then if you stick the USB in a USB slot and then power on your computer, it should come up with a menu to test out the distro or run a live image. Then you can play around in it and see what it feels like, though turning off your computer does end the session and reset anything you did in the session. Windows files are still available to use and look at, they're just in a seperate directory, as if on a USB stick in file explorer.

Windows fucked up so I've been living off of a live image of debian for a while, and albeit as a user with pretty low demands (basically just internet + office programs), it's been serving me pretty well.

Sadly it pretty much is a lot of figuring stuff out as you go along (plus a lot of googling things people reference), but since I'm still looking around for a proper guide before I fully commit to linux, I'll send any good ones your way.

thank u for this. i want to not use windows bc fuck microsoft and their military contracts and it's frustrating how horribly inaccessible this is while the users pretend it's easy and simple. someday ill figure it out i guess

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Ubuntu’s homepage vs Debian’s home page.

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I use Arch, BTW

I made the switch from Ubuntu 23.04 to Arch Linux. I embraced the meme. After over a decade since my last failed attempt at daily driving Arch, I'm gonna put this as bluntly as I can possibly make it:

Arch is a solid Linux distribution, but some assembly is required.

But why?

Hear me out here Debian and Fedora family enjoyers. I have long had the Debian family as my go-to distros and also swallowed the RHEL pill and switched my server over to Rocky Linux from Ubuntu LTS. on another machine. More on that in a later post when I'm more acclimated with that. But for my personal primary laptop, a Dell Latitude 5580, after being continually frustrated with Canonical's decision to move commonly used applications, particularly the web browsers, exclusively to Snap packages and the additional overhead and just weird issues that came with those being containerized instead of just running on the bare metal was ultimately my reason for switching. Now I understand the reason for this move from deb repo to Snap, but the way Snap implements these kinds of things just leaves a sour taste in my mouth, especially compared to its alternative from the Fedora family, Flatpak. So for what I needed and wanted, something up to date and with good support and documentation that I didn't have to deal with 1 particular vendors bullshit, I really only had 2 options: Arch and Gentoo (Fedora is currently dealing with some H264 licensing issues and quite honestly I didn't want to bother with that for 2 machines).

Arch and Gentoo are very much the same but different. And ultimately Arch won over the 4chan /g/ shitpost that has become Gentoo Linux. So why Arch?  Quite honestly, time. Arch has massive repositories of both Arch team maintained  and community software, the majority of what I need already packaged in binary form. Gentoo is much the same way, minus the precompiled binary aspect as the Portage package manager downloads source code packages and compiles things on the fly specifically for your hardware. While yes this can make things perform better than precompiled binaries, the reality is the difference is negligible at best and placebo at worst depending on your compiler settings. I can take a weekend to install everything and do the fine tuning but if half or more of that time is just waiting for packages to compile, no thanks. That plus the massive resource that is the Arch User Repository (AUR), Arch was a no-brainer, and Vanilla arch was probably the best way to go. It's a Lego set vs 3D printer files and a list of hardware to order from McMaster-Carr to screw it together, metaphorically speaking.

So what's the Arch experience like then?

As I said in the intro, some assembly is required. To start, the installer image you typically download is incredibly barebones. All you get is a simple bash shell as the root user in the live USB/CD environment. From there we need to do 2 things, 1) get the thing online, the nmcli command came in help here as this is on a laptop and I primarily use it wirelessly, and 2) run the archinstall script. At the time I downloaded my Arch installer, archinstall was broken on the base image but you can update it with a quick pacman -S archinstall once you have it online. Arch install does pretty much all the heavy lifting for you, all the primary options you can choose: Desktop environment/window manager, boot loader, audio system, language options, the whole works. I chose Gnome, GRUB bootloader, Pipewire audio system, and EN-US for just about everything. Even then, it's a minimal installation once you do have.

Post-install experience is straightforward, albeit just repetitive. Right off the archinstall script what you get is relatively barebones, a lot more barebones than I was used to with Ubuntu and Debian Linux. I seemingly constantly was missing one thing for another, checking the wiki, checking the AUR, asking friends who had been using arch for even longer than I ever have how to address dumb issues. Going back to the Lego set analogy, archinstall is just the first bag of a larger set. It is the foundation for which you can make it your own further. Everything after that point is the second and onward parts bags, all of the additional media codecs, supporting applications, visual tweaks like a boot animation instead of text mode verbose boot, and things that most distributions such as Ubuntu or Fedora have off the rip, you have to add on yourself. This isn't entirely a bad thing though, as at the end if you're left with what you need and at most very little of what you don't. Keep going through the motions, one application at a time, pulling from the standard pacman repos, AUR, and Flatpak, and eventually you'll have a full fledged desktop with all your usual odds and ends.

And at the end of all of that,  what you're left with is any other Linux distro. I admit previously I wrote Arch off as super unstable and only for the diehard masochists after my last attempt at running Arch when I was a teenager went sideways, but daily driving it on my personal Dell Latitude for the last few months has legitimately been far better than any recent experiences I've had with Ubuntu now. I get it. I get why people use this, why people daily drive this on their work or gaming machines, why people swear off other distros in favor of Arch as their go to Linux distribution. It is only what you want it to be. That said, I will not be switching to Arch any time soon on mission critical systems or devices that will have a high run time with very specific purposes in mind, things like servers or my Raspberry Pi's will get some flavor of RHEL or Debian stable still, and since Arch is one of the most bleeding edge distros, I know my chance of breakage is non zero. But so far the seas have been smooth sailing, and I hope to daily this for many more months to come.

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7 Days until Game Maker R:Evolution is released: My OS-tan re-interest

I remember losing interest on OS-tan after Neptunia Sisters Vs Sisters introduced Maho and Anri, the personifications of Mobile phones and Android/iOS operating systems respectively (though I prefer them being the Android and iOS/iPhone representation). This of course caused some coexistent problems with the Windows and Mac OS-tans, as it's stated that Maho's sister represents PC as a whole... which every version of Windows comes from.

Naturally this caused me to merge the OS-tan project into the Neptunia canon, even having CPUs based around operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS), but that would mean I would have to create individual CPUs based around specific operating systems (like Linux having several distributions like Ubuntu and Debian) and develop them all out once, which would create a bloated cast. This lead be to abandoning that concept and putting a hold to the OS-tan project in favor of developing my Channel-tan project.

But as the months followed, I decided to revisit the series for nostalgia purposes, and honestly, I'm pleasantly surprised how this series still has a following. Sure, Microsoft Japan stopped advertising it, and the Futaba and Nijiura boards most likely lost interest in it, but it still has an active social media following on Pixiv, Reddit, and even this site itself. In fact, there is a dedicated wiki made by the fans:

OS-tan.moe, which was created after the previous wiki, OS-tan collections, was abandoned, having last updated on January 18, 2017. The wiki covers more about the OS-tan lore and establishes the "Futabaverse" (Futaba/Nijiura created OS-tans) and "Madobeverse" (Microsoft Asia/Japan created OS-tans) as separate universes. Case in point...

The Madobe family tree! According to its article on the moe wiki, there are 3 lineages of the tree - Madobe, Nezu, and Shirato. The surname Nezu is an anagram of Zune (Microsoft's defunct iPod competitor). Each of the family's names are based around each version of Windows, e.g. Goichi's name is derived from Windows NT 5.1 (Windows XP's kernel name); the Kanjis in his name are a translations of 5 (Go) and 1 (Ichi). I actually like this concept, having a family tree of descendant from a different generation representing a real-life product (hardware or software) or broadcast station from a different decade, rather than having 11 or so woman in one house being taken care of a parental figure who seems to represent the company who made them. It's a shame we never get to see their faces aside from Claude and Mutsumi nor does the family tree lore go beyond that.

So ahh, I don't know how to end this one, but yeah potato patato that's the end of this post. Bye.

[msrlunatj]

Guía sobre Debian: El Pilar de las Distribuciones Linux

1. Introducción

Presentación de Debian

Debian es una de las distribuciones Linux más antiguas y respetadas, conocida por su estabilidad, seguridad y adherencia a los principios del software libre. Fundada en 1993 por Ian Murdock, Debian ha servido como base para muchas otras distribuciones populares, incluyendo Ubuntu.

Importancia y legado de Debian en el ecosistema Linux

Como una de las "distribuciones madre", Debian ha jugado un papel crucial en el desarrollo y popularización de Linux. Su robustez y compromiso con el software libre lo han convertido en una elección preferida tanto para servidores como para entornos de escritorio.

2. Historia y Filosofía de Debian

Origen y evolución de Debian

Debian fue creado con la intención de ser una distribución gestionada de manera abierta y colaborativa. Desde su lanzamiento, ha tenido múltiples versiones, cada una con nombres basados en personajes de la película "Toy Story".

Filosofía y compromiso con el software libre

Debian sigue estrictamente las Directrices de Software Libre de Debian (DFSG), lo que significa que todo el software incluido en la distribución debe ser libre. Además, su contrato social garantiza la transparencia y la cooperación dentro de la comunidad.

3. Características Clave de Debian

Estabilidad y seguridad

Debian es conocido por su estabilidad, lo que lo convierte en una opción confiable para servidores y sistemas de producción. Las actualizaciones y nuevos paquetes se prueban rigurosamente antes de ser lanzados en la versión estable.

Gestor de paquetes

APT (Advanced Package Tool) es el gestor de paquetes principal de Debian. APT facilita la instalación, actualización y eliminación de software desde los repositorios de Debian.

Comandos básicos: sudo apt update, sudo apt install [paquete], sudo apt remove [paquete].

Formatos de paquetes soportados

Debian soporta varios tipos de archivos para la instalación de software:

.deb: El formato nativo de Debian para la instalación de paquetes.

.appimage: Formato portátil que puede ejecutarse directamente sin necesidad de instalación.

.snap: Aunque no es nativo de Debian, se puede habilitar soporte para instalar paquetes Snap.

.flatpak: Otro formato universal que puede ser instalado en Debian, aunque requiere la instalación previa de Flatpak.

Ramas de desarrollo

Stable (Estable): Ideal para entornos donde la estabilidad es crítica.

Testing (Pruebas): Contiene paquetes más recientes y es una buena opción para usuarios que desean un equilibrio entre estabilidad y novedades.

Unstable (Inestable/Sid): Donde se introduce el software más nuevo y experimental.

Amplia compatibilidad de hardware

Debian soporta una amplia gama de arquitecturas de hardware, desde las más comunes como x86 y ARM, hasta plataformas más especializadas.

4. Proceso de Instalación de Debian

Requisitos mínimos del sistema

Procesador: Pentium 4 o posterior.

Memoria RAM: 512 MB para un sistema básico, 1 GB o más recomendado para un entorno de escritorio completo.

Espacio en disco: 10 GB mínimo, 20 GB o más recomendados para una instalación con múltiples aplicaciones y entornos de escritorio.

Tarjeta gráfica: Compatible con X Window System.

Unidad de CD/DVD o puerto USB para la instalación.

Descarga y preparación del medio de instalación

El sitio web oficial de Debian ofrece imágenes ISO para descargar. Se puede preparar un USB booteable usando herramientas como Rufus o balenaEtcher.

Guía paso a paso para la instalación

Selección del entorno de instalación: Debian ofrece opciones de instalación tanto gráfica como en modo texto.

Configuración de particiones: Se puede optar por particionado automático o manual, dependiendo de las necesidades del usuario.

Configuración de la red y selección de paquetes: Durante la instalación, se configuran las opciones de red y se seleccionan los paquetes de software esenciales.

Primeros pasos post-instalación

Actualización del sistema: Es recomendable ejecutar sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade para asegurarse de que el sistema esté completamente actualizado.

Instalación de controladores y software adicional: Dependiendo del hardware, puede ser necesario instalar controladores específicos. Además, se pueden instalar entornos de escritorio adicionales o programas específicos.

5. Entornos de Escritorio en Debian

Gnome (predeterminado)

Gnome es el entorno de escritorio predeterminado en Debian, conocido por su simplicidad y enfoque en la productividad.

KDE Plasma

Un entorno de escritorio altamente personalizable que ofrece una experiencia visualmente atractiva.

Xfce

Ligero y eficiente, ideal para sistemas con recursos limitados.

LXQt y otros

Alternativas para quienes buscan un entorno aún más ligero o con diferentes características.

6. Gestión de Paquetes en Debian

APT: El gestor de paquetes de Debian

Comandos básicos: apt-get, apt-cache, aptitude.

Instalación y eliminación de paquetes: sudo apt install [paquete], sudo apt remove [paquete].

Repositorios y backports

Debian ofrece diferentes repositorios: stable, testing, y unstable, así como backports que permiten instalar versiones más recientes de software en la rama estable.

Configuración de repositorios adicionales

Los usuarios pueden añadir repositorios adicionales en el archivo /etc/apt/sources.list para acceder a más software.

7. Debian en el Entorno Empresarial y Servidores

Uso de Debian en servidores

Debian es ampliamente utilizado en servidores debido a su estabilidad y seguridad. Es ideal para aplicaciones web, bases de datos, y como servidor de correo, entre otros.

Mantenimiento y soporte a largo plazo

Debian ofrece soporte a largo plazo (LTS) para sus versiones estables, garantizando actualizaciones de seguridad por al menos cinco años.

Herramientas de administración y automatización

Debian se integra bien con herramientas como Ansible, Puppet, y Docker, facilitando la gestión de infraestructuras complejas.

8. Comparativa de Debian con Otras Distribuciones

Debian vs. Ubuntu

Objetivo: Ubuntu se basa en Debian y se orienta más hacia el usuario final, con actualizaciones más frecuentes y un enfoque en la facilidad de uso.

Filosofía: Mientras que Debian sigue estrictamente los principios del software libre, Ubuntu incluye software propietario para mejorar la compatibilidad y experiencia del usuario.

Debian vs. CentOS

Objetivo: CentOS, basado en Red Hat, es otra opción popular para servidores, enfocada en la estabilidad y soporte a largo plazo en entornos empresariales.

Filosofía: CentOS es más conservador en cuanto a actualizaciones, mientras que Debian, aunque estable, ofrece más flexibilidad en la gestión de paquetes.

Debian vs. Arch Linux

Objetivo: Arch Linux es para usuarios avanzados que desean un sistema minimalista y personalizado, con un modelo de actualización continua (rolling release).

Filosofía: Debian prioriza la estabilidad, mientras que Arch sigue la filosofía KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) y proporciona control total al usuario.

9. Conclusión

Debian como una opción sólida y confiable

Debian sigue siendo una de las distribuciones más confiables y seguras disponibles. Su enfoque en la estabilidad y el software libre lo convierte en una elección excelente para usuarios, administradores de sistemas y desarrolladores.

Recomendaciones finales para quienes consideran usar Debian

Debian es ideal para aquellos que valoran la estabilidad sobre la última tecnología y están dispuestos a invertir tiempo en aprender sobre su gestión y mantenimiento.

10. Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQ)

¿Debian es adecuado para principiantes?

Aunque Debian es más técnico que distribuciones como Ubuntu, es accesible para principiantes con paciencia y disposición para aprender.

¿Cómo actualizo mi sistema Debian?

Ejecutando sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade mantendrás tu sistema actualizado.

¿Es Debian una buena opción para servidores?

Sí, Debian es muy utilizado en servidores debido a su estabilidad, seguridad y soporte a largo plazo.

[oudelinc]

KDE vs GNOME

Find a definitive examination between KDE vs GNOME, two popular desktop environments. Investigate their features, usability, customization options, and performance to find the perfect fit for your Linux experience. Plunge into this comprehensive analysis and make an informed decision for your preferred desktop environment.

The content you will read in this blog:

1. What is KDE and GNOME? 2. Comparison between KDE and GNOME 3. Which is appropriate for you, KDE or GNOME? 4. Elements of the most recent version of GNOME 5. Highlights of the latest version of KDE 6. Conclusion

Choosing the right desktop environment is crucial for users as it can profoundly affect their productivity, workflow, and overall experience. This is particularly relevant in Linux distributions, where users may have different experiences due to the different methods used to deliver the desktop environment. Unlike Windows, Linux offers independent work environments, meaning that using different desktop environments can result in contrasting user experiences even within the same operating system.

Linux distributions are equipped with a graphical user interface (GUI) and necessary software that make up its desktop environment. There are numerous desktop environments in the Linux world, but the two that stand out, KDE and GNOME, are fiercely competitive. Their huge popularity and widespread use make it challenging for Linux users to choose between them. In this blog, we will direct you to pick the right desktop environment and analyze the distinctions between KDE and GNOME.

What is KDE and GNOME?

KDE and GNOME are two of the most well-known desktop environments available on Linux. Both deal with various ways to deal with how you collaborate with your PC.

KDE

KDE is known for its customizability and flexibility. Also, it has one of the largest communities because it is free to use and open source. It has many configurable settings that allow you to tailor your desktop experience to your liking. KDE has many features built into it, making it a great option for power users who want a lot of control over how their computer works.

Apart from organizing events like Academy and Camp KDE, they participate in numerous Google competitions to showcase their commitment. They create applications with shiny animations, eye-catching icons and a very smooth interface that gives a modern feel by bringing together multiple teams with different roles through their fine work. Many Linux distributions install KDE as the default desktop environment.

The gnome

On the other hand, GNOME is known for its simplicity and charm. It has a clean and intuitive interface that is easy to use, making it an excellent option for beginners or those who prefer a more streamlined desktop experience. Genome focuses on productivity and getting things complete efficiently. GNOME is developed by a large community of free software developers. GNOME was founded as the default desktop environment in several Linux distros such as Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Red Hat. A consistent and stable interface has built GNOME popular because it is easy to use and has user-friendly tools.

Comparison between KDE and GNOME

Overall, KDE and GNOME have their strengths and weaknesses, and your choice depends on your private preferences and needs. Here, we compare these two desktop environments in detail and help you select the one that’s right for you.

1- Workflow

KDE is known for having an extremely customizable workflow. It provides multiple ways to access and organize applications, files, folders, and workspaces. KDE has a customizable panel where you can add or remove widgets and applets as you need, keeping frequently used apps and tools readily available. It has a wide array of keyboard shortcuts and gestures that allow you to perform tasks quickly There is little similarity between KDE and the Windows operating system. Using KDE, you can change window borders.

Gnome, on the other hand, has a simplified workflow that relies on a minimal and clean design, giving you a clear focus on one topic at a time. GNOME uses tasks to group and switch between open applications, while workspaces allow you to organize your tasks across virtual desktops. It also emphasizes the use of search functionality, where you can quickly find and execute tasks and applications. By removing launchers, menus, and icons from the desktop, GNOME 3 introduced GNOME Shell. This desktop interface hides all your applications and shows them only when you need them

Overall, KDE is more customizable and allows workflows to be personalized for specific needs. In contrast, Gnome is designed with simplicity and productivity in mind, providing a streamlined and efficient workflow.

2- Appearance

If you need to access all your files from the launcher, KDE is a beautiful pleasure. As you can look in the launcher, you will see various sections with your applications. Fresh icons, vibrant wallpapers, and good layout diagrams are other features of KDE that made it famous. Using KDE, you can access high-quality and catching themes and have a pleasant UI experience.

On the other hand, Gnome offers a modern vibe after changing its look from its earlier self.

3- User interface

For a good user interface, KDE provides a Windows-style layout. So first-time Linux users are familiar with its desktop. You can access the application launcher from the bottom left and the rules indicators from the bottom right. Also, all applications get at able in a panel at the bottom. Shorten, Maximize, and near buttons of KDE applications are in the title bar. You can search a menu bar below the title bar to access many programs designed particularly for KDE. Everything is shown by default in KDE. If you want, you can change everything.

Conversely, you can install wallpapers, themes, desktop effects and more by selecting the “Get New” button You can find it in “System Settings”. Customization is a double-edged sword. By not being able to customize it so intricately, Gnome comes with even more polish. This is probably because the smallest details matter when users stick with them. On the other hand, changing font size and other things using KDE never bothers you because you can change everything!

5- Application

KDE and GNOME offer different applications with different options to meet different workflows and preferences. GNOME’s applications focus more on simplicity and ease of use, while KDE offers more advanced features and functionality. Many users prefer GNOME apps because they are designed specifically for GNOME. “Markdown editor Apostrophe” is available to write an article, and “gThumb” is there to help manage photos.

GNOME software helps users focus on work. While many users prefer the GNOME app, KDE offers a wider selection of software. In addition, it has several powerful options, including “Digicam” for managing photos and “KadenLive” for video editing. KDE’s “Krita” project is a go-to illustrating tool for Linux users who have never used it before. A common feature of KDE is to use “marbles” to look at our planet and “KStars” to look at the stars.

Here are some comparisons between KDE and GNOME applications:

File Manager: KDE offers the “Dolphin” file manager, which is extremely editable and can perform various tasks. Such as browsing files, managing archives, and making and extracting compressed files. GNOME comes with the “Nautilus” file manager, which features a simplified and pure interface.

Web Browser: KDE offers the “Conqueror” web browser, known for its integration with other KDE tools and applications. KDE supports other web browsers such as “Firefox” and “Chrome”. GNOME offers the “Epiphany” web browser, which focuses on simplicity and offers advanced privacy features.

Office Suites: KDE offers the “Caligra” office suite, which includes productivity tools such as word processing, spreadsheet tools, and presentation tools. GNOME offers the more widely known “LibreOffice” suite, which provides a range of similar tools.

Music Player: KDE includes the “Amarok” music player, which offers advanced features such as dynamic playlists, integration with online services for streaming music and lyrics, and a modular and plugin-based architecture. GNOME offers the “RhythmBox” music player, which focuses on simplicity and an easy-to-use interface.

6- Ease of use

Ease of use is subjective and depends on personal preference and experience. That being said, KDE and GNOME strive to offer user-friendly interfaces and workflows.

Gnome has a easy and more streamlined interface that is easier to navigate because it presents fewer options. GNOME can be easier to work with for those inexperienced with Linux or uneasy with complex interfaces.

KDE offers a more customizable interface with more emphasis on advanced features and configuration. Although KDE may require some effort to fully customize and configure, it offers benefits such as increased efficiency and better workflow optimization. This is because users take time to set it up according to their preferences.

Determining which is easier will depend on the individual’s experience level, preferences and needs.

7- System resource usage

In terms of user interface, KDE and GNOME have advantages and disadvantages, but one option uses more system resources than the other. This is KDE Plasma. Despite falling short of traditional lightweight desktop environments like “Xfce”, it excels. There’s a reason why KDE uses the “Valve Steam Deck”. This is because two relatively low-powered ARM devices, the “PineBook” and “PinePhone” Plasma and Plasma Mobile, are pre-installed.

8-user base Because Ubuntu is so popular among Linux users, Gnome has a larger user base. However, both attract users who are attached to the features they offer. KDE has become very popular again, especially among newcomers, as they feel that KDE looks more like Windows than GNOME 3. Many users are dissatisfied with GNOME 3 and are turning to other alternatives.

Which is right for you, KDE or GNOME?

A Linux user who has switched between KDE and GNOME a few times will surely appreciate the many features available in both desktop environments.

If you are not interested in tinkering with your desktop and changing things, then GNOME will be a good option for you. But, if you are interested in customizing various options and controlling the appearance of your system, then KDE Plasma is the best choice for you. Customizing Plasma to your fixed wants and preferences unlocks extremely streamlined workflow possibilities. In addition, maximizing system resources can be easily achieved. Regardless, the Linux community is sure to have access to some of the best software available.

Linux enthusiasts have a long-time controversy over the merits of two leading desktop environments, GNOME and KDE. Although both are extremely popular, healthy competition drives their ongoing development. KDE presents a new, dynamic interface that is eye-catching and allows extensive control and modification. GNOME enjoys a fame as an impressively stable and bug-free system. Too desktop environments have polished and exceptional choices that cater to the different needs of users.

Features of the latest version of GNOME

Here are some features of the latest version of GNOME (as of September 2021), which is GNOME 41:

1. Modern and improved workspaces, such as the ability to move apps across many spaces and more visually distinct workspace switching.

2. Reorganized power settings make it easier to configure power settings like battery percentage notifications.

3. The weather app has been redesigned with a new design look and more up-to-date weather data.

4. The modern design of GNOME Clock makes it simple to set alarms and track time in different time zones.

5. Streamlined Gnome settings make it easy to navigate and find the settings you need.

6. The improved GNOME Software app has received some improvements to make it faster and more reliable when installing and updating software.

7. Enhance boot time and reduce memory consumption according to RAM requirements.

8. Dark UI theme for wallpaper.

9. For the GNOME app, the user interface has been updated with a modern design and advanced features.

10.High performance in games and graphics-intensive applications in the GNOME browser.

Features of the latest version of KDE

Here are some shape of the latest version of KDE (as of September 2021), which is KDE Plasma 5.23:

1. The new Plasma System Monitor app provides detailed information about your system’s resource usage, including processor, memory, disk and network activity.

2. Improved notification system. Notifications are managed, including support for more types of notifications, a new Do Not Disturb mode, and better notification history.

3. System Settings has been redesigned to make it more modern and easier to navigate, with improved search functionality and new options to configure your system.

4. Improved KDE join integration with new features such as support for media controls and better integration with the Plasma desktop.

5. Improved Wayland support Wayland has improved support for Display Server, which provides smoother graphics performance, better security and other benefits.

6. More customizable desktop widgets. It has improved support for desktop widgets, with more options for customizing their appearance and behavior.

7. Improved graphics play, including better support for graphics hardware and improved graphics rendering.

Conclusion

GNOME and KDE are exoteric and widely used desktop environments for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. This section discusses how these two desktop interfaces differ in workflow, appearance, user interface, modification, applications, ease of use, system resources, and user base.

Overall, knowing the difference between GNOME and KDE can help you decide which desktop environment is right for you. This is done by weighing their strengths and weaknesses against their personal preferences and specific needs.

[system76]

Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS has landed!

Now that those bunny eggs have been painted and the afikomen has been found, it’s time to upgrade Pop!_OS! Here’s what’s new in Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS:

Automatic Updates

Update and upgrade Pop!_OS automatically from the OS Upgrade & Recovery panel in Settings! Minimize interruption by scheduling what day & time that you want your computer to perform the updates. Scheduled automatic updates include support for Debian, Flatpak, and Nix packages.

To reduce distractions, notifications for available updates are set to show weekly by default. The frequency can also be set to daily or monthly notifications. Notifications won’t show if you have automatic updates enabled. Automatic updates are turned off by default.

Troubleshoot from the New Support Panel

At the bottom of the Settings menu, you’ll find the new Support panel. Here, you’ll have quick access to troubleshooting resources such as:

Documentation articles for both Pop!_OS and System76 hardware on the Support Page

The community support chat, where you can get help from veteran users and report bugs directly to System76 software engineers

Professional support, where System76 hardware users can submit a support ticket to System76 Happiness Technicians (only visible on System76 hardware)

Generating log files, enabling Happiness Technicians to troubleshoot your issue more quickly and effectively

Dark vs Light Backgrounds

You can now set one Dark Mode background and one Light Mode background from the Background panel in the Desktop settings. Search for Desktop, Background, Appearance, Dock, and Workspaces directly from the Launcher for the fastest way to navigate those settings options.

Enhanced Performance with the System76 Scheduler

The System76 Scheduler optimizes performance by directing resources to the window in focus. So if you’re doing something intensive like gaming in full screen, you’ll get a much smoother experience.

A New and Improved Pop!_Shop

After some significant renovations, the Pop!_Shop is once again open for business! The updated storefront includes:

Backend code improvements for more responsive operations

Improved reliability for package operations (update, install, etc.)

UI Improvements to aid in allowing small window sizes for tiling

Update and Install buttons now also function as a progress bar

New "Recently Updated" homepage section highlighting newly added/updated apps

The result is a consistently smooth overall experience that we know you’ll love.

Switch to PipeWire for Audio Processing

To take advantage of the capabilities of modern sound hardware, Pop!_OS will now use PipeWire by default for audio processing. Software built to use PulseAudio will still be compatible with PipeWire, and this change will open up the door for better audio quality, control, and customization going forward.

Nuts and Bolts Improvements

The workspaces view has received a sizable tune-up, which includes:

Better multi-monitor support

Fixed layout on HiDPI displays

Increased performance

Additional improvements:

Installed NVIDIA drivers are now visible in Pop!_Shop, and will no longer include an “Install” button. Older drivers are also available to install, though the most recent available NVIDIA driver is recommended for most NVIDIA GPUs.

Better performance with improvements to the CPU scaling governor, which keeps your CPU running at the optimal frequency for your system.

The Pop!_OS upgrade service will now only activate when checking for or performing release upgrades. (Previously it was active 24/7.)

If your upgrade gets interrupted, debian packages are now resumable—meaning you can pick up the upgrade from where you left off.

File type for icons has been changed to .svg

Max disk capacity for journald logs is now limited to 1GB.

Added support for laptop privacy screens

RDP by default for remote desktop use

Better performance, scaling, and reliability in Pop!_Shop

Added this funky new user icon

Foundational Upkeep

Based on Ubuntu 22.04

Linux kernel 5.16.19 at release (regularly updated)

Mesa 22

Updated to the GNOME 42 base with System76 COSMIC UX

What about COSMIC DE?

It’s in progress! Our UX Team has been testing new designs, and the Engineering Team has begun packaging various elements in the new Rust code base. An alpha release for the COSMIC desktop environment could be available as early as this summer!

Note: Back up your system to a storage drive before upgrading, reinstalling, or refreshing your OS. Creating frequent backups is guaranteed to save users from the extremely rare chance of data loss and ensuing heartbreak.

How to Upgrade

IN SETTINGS

Before diving into the upgrade, open up Pop!_Shop to the Installed view and perform any outstanding updates. This will ensure a faster and more reliable upgrade.

Open the Settings application to the OS Upgrade & Recovery menu, then click the Download button at the top to download the upgrade. To apply the upgrade, click Upgrade once the download is complete.

IN TERMINAL

Open Terminal from your desktop or with Super + T. To make sure you’re fully updated before upgrading, use the commands below one at a time, pressing Enter after each.

sudo apt update

sudo apt full-upgrade

You’ll be prompted to enter your password, which will be cloaked in invisible ink as you type. This is normal. Once the process is finished, run the following command:

pop-upgrade release upgrade

As your system upgrades, you may be prompted to answer a few yes or no questions. Press Y and then Enter to continue. After a reboot and about 15 minutes, bam! Upgrade complete.

FRESH INSTALL

Back up your files. Then, head to this web page. Click the Download button at the top, then select Download 22.04 LTS. If you have or plan to have an NVIDIA GPU in your system, select the NVIDIA download instead. Once Pop!_OS is installed, you’ll encounter a series of prompts for setting up your operating system. Check out this article if you need guidance.

You’ve done it! Play around with all the new features Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS has to offer, and see which configuration works best for you.

[techtrim]

Linux vs Mac: Which is Better For You?

Both Linux and Mac OS are some of the most used operating systems. Each of them is designed for different types of users for example Linux is mostly used in servers, hacking, etc. Mac OS is used for developing, designing, and programming. mostly. In this article, you will get a clear view that which is better in the case of Linux vs Mac.

Introduction

Now that you’re familiar with the two operating systems, let’s get into the motivations behind them. Linux is a Unix-based operating system. It was originally developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991 as an open-source operating system for personal computers and microprocessors.

It is loosely based on the BSD operating system (which was developed by its creator, Dennis Ritchie) but has some additional features not present in BSD, such as supporting multiple processor architectures and networking protocols other than TCP/IP.

In contrast to Mac OS X, Linux has fully distributed software with no centralized control or management. On the other hand, Mac OS X is a commercial operating system developed by Apple Inc., originally named NeXTStep, and released in 1997.

It competed with Microsoft Windows 2000 and Unix-like systems like Linux under the x86 family of processors. In 1998, Apple bought NeXT and renamed it, Mac OS X, to avoid confusion with NeXTSTEP.

Because of these similarities between Mac OS X and Unix/Linux systems, they are often referred to as “Unix” or “Linux”. When they are referred to as “Mac OS”, they are referred to as “Mac OS X”.

The name “Mac” came from AT&T slang for Macintosh computer; it was disliked because it sounded too similar to its rival brand: Intel’s AT&T brand used for personal computers (similarly called ‘Apple’).

The name was changed in early 1999 to avoid confusion with NeXT’s trademarked name for its computer line (itself inconsistent with Apple). The name ‘Mac’ became permanent when Steve Jobs returned from an extended period of leave after stepping down as CEO of Apple Computer in 1997.

Linux vs Mac OS

In a recent study, Mac OS and Linux users were asked to name their favorite operating system. The results were astounding.

Mac OS had the highest score with 88% of the participants, followed by Linux with a score of 56%. The difference between the two is so great that people who don’t know each other or work in similar fields would likely never even be aware of the existence of another operating system.

Mac OS is Microsoft Windows with some additional features to make it more user-friendly for Mac users.

Linux is Debian Linux running on various hardware such as PCs and servers. Debian is free software and open source project which started as a non-profit organization and has been incorporated into a commercial company called Red Hat which provides support services and commercial products for Debian Linux distribution.

Linux vs Mac OS: What’s the Difference?

Mac OS’s Mac OS X and Linux’s Linux are two different operating systems that were developed by different groups of people.

They serve the same purpose at the end of the day, but they each have their features. Mac OS X is designed for ease of use, and a user can use it depending on what type of user they are.

Linux runs on any PC and can be used by anyone who has administrative privileges. Some people may want to run Linux as a secondary operating system to save money on their electricity bills, while others may prefer it because the operating system is free.

Each operating system has its strengths and weaknesses. You need to pick one that will suit your needs best. For example, if you want a free version with minimal restrictions, then choose  Ubuntu which is based on Ubuntu Linux.  If you’re after a complete open source desktop with robust security features and fast updates, then you should look into Fedora or Debian-based distributions such as Arch Linux or Elementary OS.

The Advantages of Linux Operating System

While it is true that both Mac and Linux are powerful, easy-to-use operating systems, which can be excellent for some tasks compared to other operating systems like Windows. But that doesn’t mean they are equally good for all uses.  First, there is the fact that Linux is free, whereas Mac OS is not free.

Linux is the most popular operating system in the world, with a user base that is already huge. It is also one of the most stable and most secure operating systems in existence.

Mac OS has always been a more advanced operating system than Windows. And it’s easier to use. However, its lack of features may not be an advantage for many people who are looking for something different from Windows or Mac OS.

Which Operating System is better?

The truth is that both Linux and Mac OS are some of the most used operating systems on the planet. The differences between them are minor, yet significant.

Mac OS, which has existed for close to three decades now, is based on Unix. Unix is an operating system derived from AT&T’s version of UNIX. The Apple Macintosh was initially developed by Steve Jobs, who started as an employee of AT&T’s Bell Labs — a research facility in Murray Hill, New Jersey.

Unix was originally developed in 1969 by Ken Thompson at the University of California at Berkeley (UCB) and Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs.

It changed drastically after being developed in the 1970s and 1980s by Ken Thompson and Donald Davies at their respective companies — UNIX Inc., Digital Research, and AT&T Labs —and became popularized when it appeared in commercial products such as Unix System V Release 3 (used for Unix) and Linux (which also uses Unix as its base under different names).

Both Mac OS X and Linux were created from the ground up by small teams of developers who did not receive any outside funding or assistance.

How To Download Linux or Mac OS

It’s a common misconception that Linux and Mac OS are both open source. The reality is that there are some reasons not to use either of them.

Linux is a widely used operating system. It is free and open-source which means that anyone can contribute to developing the program. However, it lacks the features of Mac OS, such as a graphical user interface (GUI) and integrated airport software. You can download any distribution of Linux on its official website(https://www.linux.org/pages/download) for free.

Mac OS is developed by Apple Inc., which is one of the most powerful firms in technology. Apple also provides integrated airport software, as well as other applications like iPhoto, iMovie, etc…

To install Linux on your computer, you need to be physically present at your computer’s location (Mac or Linux) with a valid ID written in the computer language – Cyrillic or Latin alphabet (for example Я Желаю увидеть моего труда). For Mac OS installation instructions please purchase Mac OS from Apple’s official website (https://www.apple.com/macos/macos-os-installation ).

Read more about Linux vs macOS here.

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lol i think I just completely screwed up my desktop linux installation???   >_> 

Well, if I need to do a fresh re-install I think I’m going back to ubuntu vs debian so that I can use ppas without hassle. 

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The Remote - Containers extension lets you use a Docker container as a full-featured development environment. Whether you deploy to containers or not, containers make a great development environment because you can:

Develop with a consistent, easily reproducible toolchain on the same operating system you deploy to.

Quickly swap between different, isolated development environments and safely make updates without worrying about impacting your local machine.

Make it easy for new team members / contributors to get up and running in a consistent development environment.

Try out new technologies or clone a copy of a code base without impacting your local setup.

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The extension starts (or attaches to) a development container running a well defined tool and runtime stack. Workspace files can be mounted into the container from the local file system, or copied or cloned into it once the container is running. Extensions are installed and run inside the container where they have full access to the tools, platform, and file system.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Red Hat provide a complete, enterprise-class computing environment. Red Hat solutions on AWS give customers the ability to run enterprise traditional on-premises applications, such as SAP, Oracle databases, and custom applications in the cloud.

Windows 10 Home (2004+) requires Docker Desktop 2.2+ and the WSL2 back-end. (Docker Toolbox is not supported.) macOS: Docker Desktop 2.0+. Linux: Docker CE/EE 18.06+ and Docker Compose 1.21+. (The Ubuntu snap package is not supported.) Containers: x8664 / ARMv7l (AArch32) / ARMv8l (AArch64) Debian 9+, Ubuntu 16.04+, CentOS / RHEL 7+ x8664.

Docker volumes allow you to back up, restore, and migrate data easily. This tutorial explains what a Docker volume is and how to use it, as well as how to mount a volume in Docker.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Red Hat provide a complete, enterprise-class computing environment. Red Hat solutions on AWS give customers the ability to run enterprise traditional on-premises applications, such as SAP, Oracle databases, and custom applications in the cloud.

You then work with VS Code as if everything were running locally on your machine, except now they are isolated inside a container.

System Requirements

Local:

Windows:Docker Desktop 2.0+ on Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise. Windows 10 Home (2004+) requires Docker Desktop 2.2+ and the WSL2 back-end. (Docker Toolbox is not supported.)

macOS: Docker Desktop 2.0+.

Linux: Docker CE/EE 18.06+ and Docker Compose 1.21+. (The Ubuntu snap package is not supported.)

Containers:

x86_64 / ARMv7l (AArch32) / ARMv8l (AArch64) Debian 9+, Ubuntu 16.04+, CentOS / RHEL 7+

x86_64 Alpine Linux 3.9+

Other glibc based Linux containers may work if they have needed prerequisites.

While ARMv7l (AArch32), ARMv8l (AArch64), and musl based Alpine Linux support is available, some extensions installed on these devices may not work due to the use of glibc or x86 compiled native code in the extension. See the Remote Development with Linux article for details.

Note that while the Docker CLI is required, the Docker daemon/service does not need to be running locally if you are using a remote Docker host.

Installation

To get started, follow these steps:

Install VS Code or VS Code Insiders and this extension.

Install and configure Docker for your operating system.

Windows / macOS:

Install Docker Desktop for Mac/Windows.

If not using WSL2 on Windows, right-click on the Docker task bar item, select Settings / Preferences and update Resources > File Sharing with any locations your source code is kept. See tips and tricks for troubleshooting.

To enable the Windows WSL2 back-end: Right-click on the Docker taskbar item and select Settings. Check Use the WSL2 based engine and verify your distribution is enabled under Resources > WSL Integration.

Linux:

Follow the official install instructions for Docker CE/EE. If you use Docker Compose, follow the Docker Compose install directions.

Add your user to the docker group by using a terminal to run: sudo usermod -aG docker $USER Sign out and back in again so this setting takes effect.

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Working with Git? Here are two tips to consider:

If you are working with the same repository folder in a container and Windows, be sure to set up consistent line endings. See tips and tricks to learn how.

If you clone using a Git credential manager, your container should already have access to your credentials! If you use SSH keys, you can also opt-in to sharing them. See Sharing Git credentials with your container for details.

Getting started

Follow the step-by-step tutorial or if you are comfortable with Docker, follow these four steps:

Follow the installation steps above.

Clone https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode-remote-try-node locally.

Start VS Code

Run the Remote-Containers: Open Folder in Container... command and select the local folder.

Check out the repository README for things to try. Next, learn how you can:

Use a container as your full-time environment - Open an existing folder in a container for use as your full-time development environment in few easy steps. Works with both container and non-container deployed projects.

Attach to a running container - Attach to a running container for quick edits, debugging, and triaging.

Advanced: Use a remote Docker host - Once you know the basics, learn how to use a remote Docker host if needed.

Available commands

Another way to learn what you can do with the extension is to browse the commands it provides. Press F1 to bring up the Command Palette and type in Remote-Containers for a full list of commands.

You can also click on the Remote 'Quick Access' status bar item to get a list of the most common commands.

For more information, please see the extension documentation.

Release Notes

While an optional install, this extension releases with VS Code. VS Code release notes include a summary of changes to all three Remote Development extensions with a link to detailed release notes.

As with VS Code itself, the extensions update during a development iteration with changes that are only available in VS Code Insiders Edition.

Questions, Feedback, Contributing

Have a question or feedback?

See the documentation or the troubleshooting guide.

Up-vote a feature or request a new one, search existing issues, or report a problem.

Contribute a development container definition for others to use

Contribute to our documentation

...and more. See our CONTRIBUTING guide for details.

Or connect with the community...

Telemetry

Visual Studio Code Remote - Containers and related extensions collect telemetry data to help us build a better experience working remotely from VS Code. We only collect data on which commands are executed. We do not collect any information about image names, paths, etc. The extension respects the telemetry.enableTelemetry setting which you can learn more about in the Visual Studio Code FAQ.

License

By downloading and using the Visual Studio Remote - Containers extension and its related components, you agree to the product license terms and privacy statement.