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Debian’s stable/testing/unstable branches, and why servers should stick to stable

What Debian's stable, testing, and unstable (sid) branches actually mean, and why "stable" doesn't mean outdated or insecure.

27 December 2024 4 min read

Debian

Creating a new sudo user on Debian

A step-by-step guide to creating a sudo-capable user on Debian, including the Debian-specific gotcha where sudo isn't installed by default.

24 December 2024 3 min read

Fedora

Creating a new sudo user on Fedora

A quick, practical walkthrough for creating a new user on Fedora and granting them sudo access via the wheel group - the standard RHEL-family…

22 November 2024 3 min read

Fedora

What is Fedora, and is it actually a good fit for a server?

Fedora is fast, modern, and community-driven - but its 13-month support window makes it a poor default choice for most production VPS workloads. Here's…

19 November 2024 4 min read

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