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13 Useful GNOME Shell Extensions for a Better Desktop Experience (Available in the official Debian repositories or on the GNOME Extensions website for other distributions)

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GNOME Shell offers a clean and modern UI, but it often lacks functionality desired by power users and those coming from other desktop environments. GNOME Shell extensions provide a way to restore or add features to your desktop. In this article, you’ll explore some of the most useful GNOME Shell extensions available directly from the official Debian repositories via apt (available in Debian Bookworm and newer). For users running distributions other than Debian, this article provides a link to the GNOME Shell Extensions page for each extension, allowing installation on any supported distribution. Extension Management The GNOME Shell Extension Prefs … Continue reading →

Installing Arch Linux onto a separate partition from an existing Debian-based distribution (Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint...), without using the Arch Linux installation media

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Installing Arch Linux typically begins with booting from official installation media. However, it is also possible to bootstrap an Arch Linux installation from within a running Debian-based system (Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, etc.). This method is advantageous in environments where rebooting into live media is impractical or when remote installation is desired. This article outlines a workflow for installing Arch Linux from a Debian-based system using pacman, pacstrap, arch-chroot, and pacman-key. Prerequisites Ensure your Debian system has the necessary tools to begin the installation process: This command installs the Arch Linux bootstrap tools, makepkg, the pacman package manager, and required … Continue reading →

Configuring Linux on a ThinkPad T420s Laptop (Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint...)

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ThinkPad T420s laptops, despite their age, remain reliable for web browsing, word processing, and various other tasks. Linux can breathe new life into such dated computers, allowing them to perform efficiently. I configured one of these laptops for my son, and he is now able to do his homework using it. With proper configuration, ThinkPad laptops can achieve optimal performance and power management. This article provides a guide to configuring X11/Xorg, kernel parameters, firmware, fan control, and power management settings to optimize the ThinkPad t420s for modern use. Some instructions in this article are specific to Debian/Ubuntu-based distributions, but they … Continue reading →

ansible-role-gitolite - An Ansible role that automates the installation and configuration of Gitolite, a Git repository management system

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The ansible-role-gitolite Ansible role automates the installation and configuration of Gitolite, a Git repository management system. It facilitates the setup of Gitolite on remote servers, including user access control and repository creation, ensuring a consistent and reproducible deployment. Requirements Operating system: Debian-based (e.g., Ubuntu, Mint), RedHat-based (e.g., CentOS, Fedora), or Arch Linux Author and License Copyright (C) 2024-2026 James Cherti. Distributed under terms of the MIT license. Links ansible-role-gitolite @GitHub

Installing Debian onto a separate partition from an existing distribution, such as Arch Linux or Gentoo, without using the Debian installer

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There are various scenarios in which one might need to install a Debian-based system (e.g., Debian, Ubuntu, etc.) from another distribution (e.g., Arch Linux, Gentoo, Debian/Ubuntu distributions, Fedora, etc.). One common reason is when a user wants to set up a Debian-based system alongside an existing distribution. This could be for the purpose of testing software compatibility, development, or simply to have a dual-boot. A Debian-based distribution can be installed from any other distribution using debootstrap. The debootstrap command-line tool allows installing a Debian or Ubuntu base system within a subdirectory of an existing, installed system. Unlike traditional installation methods … Continue reading →