Linux for Radio Astronomy

You can rename your Ubuntu PC (i.e. change the hostname) in a few simple steps. Here’s how, depending on your

Good question — changing a username in Ubuntu is possible, but it needs care to avoid breaking permissions or SSH keys.

Here’s how to switch your Linux keyboard layout to US (United States), either temporarily or permanently. 🧩 Option 1 –

Written with the help of ChatGPT, 14 August 2025: If Stellarium isn’t responding when you launch it under Ubuntu, it’s

Here’s the direct link to the astro-all package on the Debian website: If you’d prefer a version from the current stable release (Bookworm) or

sudo -s sudo apt install astro-all

You’re looking to create a meta-package for Debian Astro (the Pure Blend) that bundles a selection of astronomy-related packages without causing

No, astro-all is not a valid package in Ubuntu by default. If you run: You’ll likely get an error like: Alternatives to astro-all If you’re

In Debian and its derivatives (like Ubuntu, Raspbian, etc.), there’s no official meta-package specifically for radio astronomy. However, you can create

Configuration of automatic updates is made possible by the unattended-upgrades package. The package keeps your system in sync with the latest security