Linux

My custom ppa repository

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Some of the software I use frequently do not receive automatic updates via the operating system’s package management because no repository was previously available for them. Since I want to automate updates across a range of different devices, I am using the option of creating a so-called private repository (ppa). First and foremost, it serves … Read more

Create separate LUKS-encrypted home partition

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Encryption using LUKS is the preferred method for protecting Linux systems from unauthorised access from the moment of installation. Full encryption is particularly essential for mobile devices. Another recommendation is to always store root and home directories on different partitions of the hard drive, which in turn greatly simplifies the protection of personal data during … Read more

Estonian open-eid installation on Debian bookworm

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Since release of Debian stable release codenamed “bookworm” up until today the distribution is not officially supported by the Estonian governments official installation script of their mandatory digital ID software. You would think Debian’s usually longer release cylce would make it easier to catch up with software releases, but here we go again. Fortunately, installation … Read more

Causes for full Linux partition & howto free memory

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The accumulation of logs and temporary file junk can cause the root partition to fill up noticeably. If the storage space is exhausted, the system can no longer install updates, for example, and in some cases this is the first perceptible sign that something has gotten out of hand. A completely full root partition mainly … Read more