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Objective

Install Firejail and use it to sandbox applications, like web browsers, that interact with the open Internet.

Distributions

This will work with any current Linux distribution.

Requirements

A working Linux install with root privileges.

Difficulty

Easy

Conventions

  • # - requires given command to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command
  • $ - given command to be executed as a regular non-privileged user

Introduction

The single biggest threat to your Linux system is your web browser. When you think about it, it makes perfect sense. A browser is a large and complex piece of software with the ability to execute code, and it accesses the open Internet and executes just about everything that it comes into contact with.

The best way to handle this problem is by compartmentalizing your browser, or any other Internet-facing application, away from the rest of your system. This way, it can't do nearly as much damage if it is compromised. That's what Firejail is for.

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Objective

Learn how to create and manage KVM virtual machines from command line

Operating System and Software Versions

  • Operating System: - All Linux distributions

Requirements

  • Root access
  • Packages:
    • qemu-kvm - The main package
    • libvirt - Includes the libvirtd server exporting the virtualization support
    • libvirt-client - This package contains virsh and other client-side utilities
    • virt-install - Utility to install virtual machines
    • virt-viewer - Utility to display graphical console for a virtual machine

Difficulty

MEDIUM

Conventions

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Objective

Install WordPress on Debian 9 Stretch

Distributions

Debian 9 Stretch

Requirements

A working install of Debian Stretch with root privileges

Difficulty

Easy

Conventions

  • # - requires given command to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command
  • $ - given command to be executed as a regular non-privileged user

Introduction

WordPress is easily the most popular content management system available. It's probably also the most popular platform on the web altogether. Whether you're hosting a small blog of a large online publication, WordPress is an excellent option.

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Objective

Install Gitlab on Debian 9 Stretch

Distributions

Debian 9 Stretch

Requirements

A working installation of Debian Stretch with root access.

Difficulty

Easy

Conventions

  • # - requires given command to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command
  • $ - given command to be executed as a regular non-privileged user

Introduction

Gitlab is an awesome free software alternative to Github. It allows teams and individual developers to host and manage their own projects on servers that they control. Debian Stretch provides a stable foundation for Gitlab and can make for an excellent code repository server. Plus, Gitlab's Omnibus Package makes installation super simple.

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Objective

Install the latest stable version of Mesa on Debian Stretch.

Distributions

Debian 9 Stretch

Requirements

A working install of Debian Stretch with root access.

Difficulty

Medium

Conventions

  • # - requires given command to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command
  • $ - given command to be executed as a regular non-privileged user

Introduction

Mesa is a big deal if you're running open source graphics drivers. It can be the difference between a smooth experience and an awful one. Mesa is under active development, and it sees constant noticeable performance improvements. That means it's really worthwhile to stay on top of the latest releases. Debian usually doesn't, though, so Debian users have to take matters into their own hands.