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DMS to DD to KML with AWK and sed

By Bob Mesibov 06/02/2015 Tutorials

In a 2014 Linux Rain article I describe a fast 'points plotter' for Google Earth. First I copy a list of latitude/longitudes (lat/lons) from a spreadsheet to the clipboard, then I launch a shell script with a keyboard shortcut. The script builds a KML file from the copied list and opens the KML for…

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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Microsoft Photos

Microsoft Photos is an image viewer and image organizer. In this article we recommend the best free and open source Windows Photos alternatives for Linux.

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How to Install Zabbix Server on Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble Numbat)

In this guide, you will learn the process of installing and configuring Zabbix Server on Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble Numbat).

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Play Classic Video Games With RetroArch on Ubuntu 24.04

Learn how to install the RetroArch emulator on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions and play your favorite classic games on your PC.

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The Ultimate Guide to Python Operators with Examples

Python is one of the most popular programming languages for beginners and professionals alike, as it is simple, easy to learn, and versatile. This guide will explain the types of operators in Python with examples so you can follow along easily.

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Easily Run Windows Apps on Linux Using These Tools

Here are some simple ways of running Windows applications and games on Linux without dealing with the command line.

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System76 Refreshes Their AMD-Powered Pangolin Linux Laptop with 2K Display

It’s been ten months since the AMD-only Pangolin laptop received an update, in February 2023, which added an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U processor with AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics, a 144Hz Full HD display, DDR5 RAM options, and PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage.

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Fedora Asahi Remix 41 Released for Apple Silicon Macs with KDE Plasma 6.2

Based on the Fedora Linux 41 operating system series and using the KDE Plasma 6.2 desktop environment by default, Fedora Asahi Remix 41 is here to introduce x86/x86-64 emulation integration including support for AAA games to Apple Silicon based on the new conformant Vulkan 1.4 driver.

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KWin 6.3 Brings Crystal-Clear Fractional Scaling To KDE Plasma

Say Goodbye to blurry screens. KWin 6.3 brings crystal-clear fractional scaling to KDE Plasma desktop environment.

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How to Install pgAdmin 4 PostgreSQL Admin Tool on Ubuntu 24.04

pgAdmin4 is an easy-to-use free and open-source graphical administration tool for PostgreSQL. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to install pgAdmin4 server mode on Ubuntu 24.04.

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How to Install OpenSearch on Ubuntu 24.04

OpenSearch is a community-driven project by Amazon and a fork of Elasticsearch and Kibana. It's a fully open-source search engine and analytics suite with rich features and innovative functionality. This guide will show you how to install OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboard on the Ubuntu 24.04 server.

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