This policy explains how LinuxPanda selects, prepares, and maintains its editorial content.
Accuracy and testing
We aim to publish technically accurate, useful instructions. Where practical, commands and procedures are tested in an appropriate environment before publication. Articles should identify important prerequisites, risks, and version-specific differences.
Originality and sources
Our articles are written to provide original explanations and practical value. When a factual claim or procedure relies on external documentation, we aim to reference an authoritative source such as official project documentation.
Updates and corrections
Linux and open-source software evolve continuously. We review reported errors and may revise, consolidate, redirect, or retire content that is inaccurate or no longer useful. Material corrections should be made promptly after verification.
Editorial independence
Commercial relationships do not purchase favourable editorial conclusions. If an article contains affiliate links or sponsored material, it should be disclosed clearly. Read our Affiliate Disclosure for details.
Reader responsibility
Technical commands can alter or remove data. Readers are responsible for reviewing commands, maintaining backups, and testing changes safely before using them on production systems.
Contact us
To report an error, disclose a conflict, or suggest an improvement, use our contact page and include the article URL and relevant technical details.
Evidence and first-hand work
Important LinuxPanda articles should add value beyond summarising an announcement. Depending on the subject, that may include commands tested on identified software versions, original screenshots, compatibility checks, calculations, comparisons, code or changelog analysis, or a clearly explained editorial assessment. When an article contains first-hand testing, we aim to describe the environment and method so readers can understand the limits of the result.
Publication and modification dates
The publication date records when an article first appeared. A modification date should advance only after a meaningful editorial change, such as correcting facts, updating supported versions, revising instructions, adding verified analysis, or changing a conclusion. Styling, cache work, template changes, schema maintenance and other mechanical operations should not be presented as article freshness.
Topic focus
LinuxPanda primarily covers Linux and open-source releases, server administration and security, and WordPress on Linux infrastructure. Broader technology stories should have a clear and useful connection to these areas rather than being selected only because they are trending.