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How to install Node.js v14.x on Ubuntu 19.10

Even though Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is right around the corner, that doesn’t mean you’re going to jump right on it. If you’re waiting for that first point release but still want to harness the power of the latest and greatest version of Node.js, you can follow these quick and easy […]

How to install Node.js v14.x on Ubuntu 19.04

Just because you’re a couple of versions behind the current Ubuntu release doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get to take advantage of the latest version of Node.js. Follow these quick and easy steps to install Node.js v14.x on your Ubuntu 19.04 system.<h2 id="getting-started">Getting started</h2> Before we can install Node.js we need […]

How to install Node.js v14.x on Ubuntu 18.10

You know your Ubuntu system is a bit behind, but who has time for system upgrades? Any why should that stop you from being able to use the latest version of Node.js? Turns out, it doesn’t, and by following these quick and easy steps you can run Node.js v14.x on […]

How to install Node.js v14.x on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

Ubuntu LTS releases are built for the long haul and even with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS right around the corner, it may be a while before you upgrade your system. No reason you should be stuck with an older version of Node.js the whole time. Follow these quick and easy steps […]

How to install Node.js v14.x on Ubuntu 17.10

While technically at end of life, if you’re stuck on the older Ubuntu 17.10, you can still enjoy the latest version of Node.js. Follow these quick and easy steps to get Node Version Manager and Node.js v14.x installed on your Ubuntu 17.10 system.<h2 id="getting-started">Getting started</h2> Before we can install Node […]

How to install Node.js v14.x on Ubuntu 17.04

Even though you should be considering upgrading this interim release of Ubuntu, you can still leverage the latest version of Node.js to squeak just a bit more life out of it. Follow these quick and easy steps to install Node Version Manager and Node.js v14.x on your EOL Ubuntu 17.04 […]

How to install Node.js v14.x on Ubuntu 16.10

You consider 2016 to be “your year” so you’ve been reluctant to upgrade from the last version of Ubuntu released that year. Even though it’s well past end of life as an interim release, you can still run the latest version of Node.js. Follow these quick and easy steps to […]

How to install Node.js v14.x on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

While not quite at end of life, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS is still working hard for some of us. Even on an aging workhorse, you can leverage the power of the latest and greatest version of Node.js. Follow these quick and easy steps to get Node.js v14.x up and running on […]

How to install Node.js v14.x on Debian Testing

You’re living life very close to the bleeding edge on Debian Testing, no reason to not run the latest version of Node.js. Follow these quick and easy steps to install Node.js v14.x on your Debian Testing system.<h2 id="getting-started">Getting started</h2> Before we can install Node.js we need to ensure that we […]

How to install Node.js v14.x on Debian Sid

You’re right on the bleeding edge of Debian, why not be on the bleeding edge with Node.js? Follow these quick and easy steps to get Node.js v14.x up and running on your Debian Sid / Unstable system.<h2 id="getting-started">Getting started</h2> Before we can install Node.js we need to ensure that we […]

How to install Node.js v14.x on Debian 9

Just because you haven’t made the jump to Debian 10 yet, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy the power of the latest and greatest version of Node.js. Follow these quick and easy steps and you’ll be running Node.js v14 on Debian 9 in no time!<h2 id="getting-started">Getting started</h2> Before we can install […]

How to install Node.js v14.x on Debian 8

Debian 8 still has some long term support life left in it. While you’re deciding on when to schedule your upgrade to Debian 9 or 10, why not give the latest version of Node.js a try? Follow these quick and easy steps to install Node.js v14.x on your aging Debian […]

How to install Node.js v14.x on Debian 10

Already running the latest and greatest version of Debian, version 10, and want to run the latest and greatest version of Node.js? If so, follow these quick and easy steps and you’ll be off to the races with Node.js v14.x.<h2 id="getting-started">Getting started</h2> Before we can install Node.js we need to […]

How to upgrade from Debian 9 (Stretch) to Debian 10 (Buster)

Debian 10 is finally here. Time to upgrade all the things!!! The upgrade from Debian 9, code named Stretch to Debian 10, code named Buster is a fairly painless process. First, it’s good practice to make sure you’re completely up to date on your current version by running: sudo apt […]

How to install Node.js v12.x on Debian and Ubuntu

Feels like barely a week goes by without a new release from the Node.js team. This past week v12.0.0 was released promising speed improvements. It’s an important release because it’s slated to become the long-term service release in October 2019 with maintenance ending April 2022. If you’re starting a brand […]

How to List Installed Packages on Linux

Originally I was going to talk about how to list installed packages on my desktop distro of choice, Arch Linux. Then I remembered that not everybody is as enlightened as I am, so I should probably cover other distributions as well ;) And really, it’s really not a distro-centric situation, […]

How to install the latest nginx on Debian and Ubuntu

It’s been a minute since I’ve built out a new server, specifically a web server. As I ventured down the path of installing the latest version of nginx recently, I found the official documentation to be a touch lacking. The steps were clear enough, but the installation guide didn’t mention […]

Upgrade to Node.js 10.x or 11.x on Ubuntu 18.10

The latest and greatest, albeit not a long-term support release, from Canonical is here! Ubuntu 18.10, Cosmic Cuttlefish, was released this month and shipped with the current LTS version of Node.js, version 8. Actually, it’s a minor revision behind at the moment with 8.11.x being what’s available. Not that there’s […]

System76 Galago Pro (14") Review

Hate to start off this post somewhat negatively, but if you’re only here to leave a snarky comment about how I overpaid for a crappy Clevo machine, you can save yourself the time. That said, System76 does in fact sell machines from OEM/ODM Clevo and brands and supports them. It’s […]

How to install Node.js 10 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

Two days before Canonical dropped the latest and greatest long term service release of Ubuntu, the Node.js Foundation dropped the latest and greatest (and eventually long term service release) of Node.js. Due to the timing of things, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS was shipped with the current long term service release of […]

How to install the latest version of Node.js 8 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

Right on schedule, Canonical has released the latest long term service release of Ubuntu, version 18.04. This particular release is shipping with Node.js 8 which is the current long term service release of Node.js. Unfortunately, the version which shipped (8.10.0) is already a bit behind the latest version, 8.11.1 (at […]

How to install Firefox Developer Edition in GNOME on Debian Stretch

Haven’t said much about it, but I’ve recently moved back to Firefox on all of my devices. Nightly on my phone, and Developer Edition on my computers. The installation on Arch was a piece of cake (as expected) but on my iMac running Debian 9 (Stretch) I had issues with […]

Upgrade to Node.js 8.x on Debian and Ubuntu

Not too long ago I wrote a post on how to upgrade to Node.js 8.x on Ubuntu 17.10. Post has done well but it’s generated quite a few inquiries on if it would work on other versions of Ubuntu, specifically LTS versions. This guide should work for both Debian (Wheezy, […]

Debian is stable

I can hear you now… “No shit Josh! Debian’s one of the most stable Linux distros [sic] they even main their main branch ‘stable’!!~!” In my quest for bleeding edge software, specifically, the latest version of Gnome, I lost sight of that simple truth. With that, Arch crashed for the […]

[FIXED] Radeon kernel modesetting for r600 or later requires firmware-amd-graphics

Since I have been thoroughly disappointed with the stability of Arch Linux on my iMac recently, I decided to get my ass back over to Debian. What caught me off guard when I finished the install and rebooted was an error that I had never seen before: Radeon kernel modesetting […]