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Senthilkumar Palani (aka SK) is the Founder and Editor in chief of OSTechNix. He is a Linux/Unix enthusiast and FOSS supporter. He lives in Tamilnadu, India.
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Linux Kernel 7.2 RC1 Released: 43 Million Lines and Counting!
By skLinus Torvalds announced the first release candidate (RC1) for the upcoming Linux Kernel 7.2 …
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Linux Kernel 7.2 Hits 43 Million Lines: Verified with 4 Code Counters
By skIs Linux Kernel 7.2 really 43 million lines? We verified the count with wc, …
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How to Install and Configure ProxyChains on Linux
By skInstall ProxyChains on Debian, Ubuntu, Arch, and Fedora. Configure chain types, enable DNS proxying, …
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How to Securely Delete Files on Linux (So They Stay Gone)
By skLearn how to permanently and securely delete files on Linux using shred, fstrim, secure-delete, …
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How to Use the Linux Magic SysRq Key to Safely Recover a Frozen System
By skLearn how to use the Linux Magic SysRq key to safely recover a frozen …
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Nmap Commands Explained: The Complete Guide to Network Scanning
By skLearn what Nmap is, how to install it and the most important Nmap commands …
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6 Essential Arch Linux Maintenance Tasks for a Stable System
By skInstalling Arch Linux isn’t a one-time setup. It’s a routine task. To maintain an …
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SteamOS 3.8 Released: Wayland, KDE Plasma 6 and New Hardware Support
By skSteamOS 3.8.10 is released with Wayland by default, KDE Plasma 6.4.3, Linux Kernel 6.16, …
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Things to Do After Installing Arch Linux: Complete Guide (2026)
By skJust installed Arch Linux? Learn the top things to do after installing Arch Linux …
