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  • GNU/Linux

    • Linux Magazine's Latest Issue

      • Linux MagazineFOSSPicks

        In what might be either the onset of tin foil hat disease, or a nagging conscience, Graham has recently started to move as many of his SaaS accounts to servers under his control, as you'll no doubt read in these pages.

      • Linux MagazineWe study some lightweight Linux distributions

        Are you ready to escape the bloat of mainstream Linux? We look at four lightweight, but general-purpose Linux distributions: Puppy Linux, Tiny Core Linux, antiX Linux, and Alpine Linux.

      • Linux MagazineA web-based math entry system

        MathLex lets you easily transform handwritten math formulas to digital format and use them on the web.

      • Linux MagazineKernel News

        Chronicler Zack Brown reports on the little links that bring us closer within the Linux kernel community.

      • Linux MagazineCreate disposable virtual machines for Debian releases

        Debvm lets you quickly create a temporary virtual machine with a small memory footprint, ideal for testing scripts or mixing repositories.

      • Linux MagazineLicense Matters

        Things have been pretty quiet in Free Software for a few years now. When I started this job, Linux and the little mystery ship we call Open Source were fighting for survival.

      • Linux MagazineThis month in Linux Voice.

        This month in Linux Voice.

      • Linux MagazineThis Month's DVD

        10 Small Distro ISOs and 4 Small Distro Virtual Appliances

      • Linux MagazineA desktop car racing game in Go

        The fastest way through a curve on a racetrack is along the racing line. Instead of heading for Indianapolis, Mike Schilli trains his reflexes with a desktop application written in Go, just to be on the safe side.

      • Linux MagazineNot your father's Debian

        Debian 12 features install options, new packages, and a new position on non-free firmware, making it more accessible to the average user.

      • Linux MagazineTipi home server manager

        Tipi gives you complete control of more than 100 applications and services. A mouse click is all it takes to install the apps.

      • Linux MagazineNews

        SUSE Goes for the Fork After Red Hat's RHEL Announcement; Solus 4.4; Ubuntu Will Show APT News in the Software Updater App; Nitrux 2.9.0; Ubuntu 22.10 EOL; Nobara Project Releases New Version of Its Modified Fedora Distribution; English Translation of Children's Book Ada & Zangemann; and Steam Client Features Hardware Acceleration on Linux.

      • Linux MagazineEdit photos with Krita

        Not many people are aware that Krita, the popular open source painting program, is also great for editing photos.

      • Linux MagazineCentral system updates with Topgrade

        Topgrade detects all the package managers installed on a system and executes them one by one at the command line.

      • Linux MagazineURL filtering with Pi-hole

        Supporting browser plug-ins, network-based DNS blockers like Pi-hole help protect you against online tracking and unwanted content.

      • Linux MagazineLightweight specialty distributions

        In the Linux world, form follows function. A specialty distro is a Linux-based system designed to serve a specific role. We look at some classic examples.

      • Linux MagazineIdentity Ownership

        A trademark verifies to customers that a product really is yours, which also helps them trust they'll get the quality associated with your brand.

      • Linux MagazineVanilla OS focuses on new strategies

        Vanilla OS, an immutable filesystem, seamlessly integrates applications from other distributions with an innovative container-based package manager.

      • Linux MagazineAdding scripts and tools to SystemRescue

        You can do more with SystemRescue than just repair broken systems. By adding tools and scripts, you can create a custom rescue environment that meets your needs.

      • Linux MagazineLightweight distributions for the Raspberry Pi

        The Raspberry Pi is a Linux machine, and its default distribution is Raspberry Pi OS. But Linux is all about choices….

      • Linux MagazineManage your greenhouse with a Raspberry Pi Pico W

        You can safely assign some greenhouse tasks to a Raspberry Pi Pico W, such as controlling ventilation, automating a heater, and opening and closing windows.

    • Audiocasts/Shows

    • Kernel Space

      • PCLOS OfficialKernel updates available for PCLinuxOS

        kernel-6.4.8-pclos1-1-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpm kernel-6.1.43-pclos1-1-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpm kernel-5.15.124-pclos1-1-1pclos2023.x86_64.rpm

    • Applications

      • OMG! LinuxFlatsweep Cleans Leftover Data from Uninstalled Flatpaks

        Anyone who’s been using computers for a while (any OS, not just Linux) will be aware that uninstalling an app doesn’t always remove all data associated with it.

      • LinuxSchools Client V8.0.1

        The Linux Schools Client is now available for download from: https://sourceforge.net/projects/karoshi/files The client is built from an automated script.

      • Linux Links19 Delightful Free and Open Source ASCII Art Tools

        ASCII art is a graphic design technique that relies primarily on computers for presentation and consists of pictures.

      • GNOMEChristian Hergert: Writing Fast Search

        The problem we encountered in my last writing was that gnome-clocks was taking about 300 milliseconds to complete a basic search query. I guess the idea is that if you type “paris” into GNOME Shell you’ll get the time in either Paris, France or one of the Paris’ in the United States. I guess 300 milliseconds wouldn’t be so bad if it didn’t also consume 100% of the CPU during that time.

        Thankfully in my career I’ve had plenty of opportunity to work with database search indexes. So I have some practical experience in making that stuff fast(er).

        So this morning I put together a small search index which can be generated from the Locations.bin using the libgweather API. That search index contains the serialized document form and a series of trigrams for the GWeatherLocation textual representation. That search index is meant to be static and installed along side Locations.bin.

    • Instructionals/Technical

      • Make Use OfHow to Install the Notepad++ Editor on Ubuntu

        Notepad++ is every coder's delight, given its various functions, utilities, and editing abilities. Notepad++ for Ubuntu offers features like auto-save, indentation, macros, and speed; moreover, it's open-source.

        On Ubuntu, Notepad++ offers support for 90 programming languages, and its compact size has filled a void in the hearts of Windows users. Notepad++ for Linux is still available, even though it's a Windows native app.

      • How to Install Stable Diffusion on Linux in 3 Easy Steps

        When it comes to making the most out of your operating system, choosing the right applications is key. One such application is Stable Diffusion, a powerful tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Stable Diffusion is available on all operating systems. However, its optimal performance has been noted, particularly on Linux. Now you might wonder: How to install Stable Diffusion on Linux

      • ID RootHow To Install FreeRADIUS on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

        In this tutorial, we will show you how to install FreeRADIUS on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, network security is of paramount importance. To safeguard sensitive information and ensure secure access to resources, organizations need robust authentication and authorization systems.

      • FOSSLinuxStep-by-step guide to installing CentOS Stream on VirtualBox

        VirtualBox, a powerful open-source software, allows you to run nearly any operating system (OS) on a single machine without the need for dual booting or partitioning. One such OS that you can run within VirtualBox is CentOS Stream, an innovative platform that serves as the upstream (development) branch of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). It is designed for developers who need a rolling-release distribution to stay on the cutting edge of Enterprise Linux development.

      • Snap in Linux: Features, History, Controversies, and Installation Guide

        In this comprehensive article, you will learn what Snap is in Linux, discovering its remarkable features, intriguing history, and the controversies that surround it.

      • Linux JournalAdd a User to sudo Group in Debian 12 Linux

        In Linux systems, including Debian 12, the sudo group grants users the ability to execute administrative commands. This provides them with the privileges to install, update, and delete software, modify system configurations, and more.

        Administrative permissions are vital for maintaining and controlling the operating system. They allow you to perform tasks that regular users cannot, ensuring security and overall system health.

        This article is intended for system administrators, advanced users, or anyone responsible for managing Debian 12 systems.

      • OSTechNixHow To Run Sudo Commands Without Password In Linux

        Learn how to run specific commands without sudo password in Linux. Understand the benefits, risks, and best practices for secure implementation.

      • Make Tech EasierHow to Create A VPN in Linux with Tailscale

        Tailscale is a lightweight, yet powerful decentralized Virtual Private Network (VPN) service. It allows you to connect multiple devices across different connections in a single logical network. As a result, you can use Tailscale to host any local service across the internet without forwarding any ports.

        This article will show you how you can set up Tailscale and route traffic between two Ubuntu Linux machines.

      • Linux MagazineArtificial intelligence on the Raspberry Pi

        You don't need a powerful computer system to use AI. We show what it takes to benefit from AI on the Raspberry Pi and what tasks the small computer can handle.

      • OMG UbuntuEasy Way to Fix “Target Configured Multiple Times” Error on Ubuntu

        When I run apt update on my Ubuntu laptop it prints a stream of errors about W: target packages/repos/DEP-11 being ‘configured multiple times’. These errors do not prevent apt from working (so it’s not an issue in that sense) but the lengthy printout looks messy, is annoying to see, and clearly (since I’m being told about it) is something I should fix.

      • LinuxStansVulnerability Patching Without Reboots on Linux? Welcome to the World of Live Patching

        Imagine a city buzzing with life, a web of highways humming with vehicles during peak rush hour. Without warning, an urgent call reverberates through the air: “Everyone stop what you’re doing! We have to fix a pothole!”

      • ID RootHow To Install Django on Debian 12

        In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Django on Debian 12. For those of you who didn’t know, Django, a powerful Python web framework, empowers developers to build dynamic and sophisticated web applications with ease.

      • Own HowToHow to remove a repository on OpenSUSE "Tumbleweed"

        If you don't want to receive updates for a software that is not installed on your system anymore, you need to remove its repository from your system.

        To remove a repository on OpenSUSE is quite simple. You can remove a repository by using the terminal, and by using

      • TecAdminBlocking IP Address Using Iptables, UFW, & Firewalld

        Managing the flow of network traffic in and out of a Linux system is vital for maintaining system security. This can be achieved through various tools that are bundled within most Linux distributions, including iptables, UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall), and firewalld.

      • Own HowToHow to Install warpinator on Debian 12 "Bookworm"

        Warpinator is a tool that you can use to share files between computers on the same network. It allows you to share files easily without having to upload your files on a third party cloud hosting.

      • FOSSLinuxHow to check PHP Version on Ubuntu

        PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a widely-used scripting language that is especially suited for web development. It's an essential component in a typical LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP) stack. Knowing your PHP version is critical, especially when installing new software or troubleshooting compatibility issues, as different applications may require specific PHP versions to function correctly.

      • FOSSLinuxHow to set up virtual machines on Ubuntu

        Virtualization allows you to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single computer, providing an environment for testing, development, and partition-free system upgrades. Two popular software choices for creating virtual machines (VMs) are VirtualBox and VMware Player.

      • FOSSLinuxHow to install and use ssh-agent on Ubuntu

        Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol used to securely connect to remote systems, and ssh-agent is a crucial part of this process. ssh-agent is a program that holds your private keys used for SSH authentication, providing a secure and convenient method of accessing these keys when connecting to an SSH server.

    • Games

      • Godot EngineMaintenance release: Godot 4.0.4

        A fresh pack of stability and documentation improvements for teams still using Godot 4.0 is officially out!

      • The Rise of Steam Deck: A Shift in Gaming Operating Systems

        The Steam Deck has become immensely popular, causing a significant shift in the gaming landscape among the three major operating systems.

        Steam Deck, a handheld PC, has gained a growing number of users. Its appeal lies in the ability to access your Steam library on the go. However, unlike its competitors, the Steam Deck does not run on Windows. Valve, the company behind the Steam Deck, decided to implement their Linux plans instead.

      • AppleInsiderFor the first time, Linux gamers outnumber Mac in Steam's game census

        The Mac has taken a back seat to Linux as the number two operating system in use by customers of Valve Software's Steam gaming service, according to the company's most recently polled survey data.

        Windows is still far and away the most commonly used OS by Steam players, capturing 96.21% of the total. Linux totaled a 1.96% share, with macOS pulling up the rear at 1.84%.

        This marks the first time Linux has edged out the Mac. Valve polls its Steam users monthly as a way to "make decisions about what kinds of technology investments to make and products to offer."

      • SportskeedaCan you play Payday 3 on Linux?

        Payday 3 is a new entry in the Payday video game franchise. It is a direct sequel to the second game and is available to play right now via its closed beta test on the PC and Xbox Series X/S. With the rising popularity of Linux as a desktop operating system, many players have been curious as to whether the game is supported by it.

  • Distributions and Operating Systems

    • BSD

      • MJ FransenOpenBSD 7.3 on a twenty year old IBM ThinkPad R31

        I used my old IBM ThinkPad R31 for the 2023 edition of the Old Computer Challenge.

        Old Computer Challange

        The Old Computer Challenge started in 2021 with this post from Solene.

        Solene announced the 2023 edition with this post.

        You can read more about the Challenge on occ.deadnet.se. There are also a Gopher hole and a Gemini capsule on occ.deadnet.se.

        An IRC channel for the challenge participants was created in 2021. This channel is still active today and is the place to be for people interested in or participating in the challenge. Just join #oldcomputerchallenge on Libera.Chat.

        IBM ThinkPad R31

        This is a very solid build laptop, that still function fine.

    • SUSE/OpenSUSE

    • Fedora

    • IBM

    • Debian Family

    • Devices/Embedded

      • Liliputing Lilbits: Cortana for Windows is dead, Brave Search doesn’t rely on Bing anymore, and a DIY handheld Linux PC

        This is a neat little handheld computer with an ortholinear keyboard, a 5 inch, 800 x 480 display, 10,000 mAh battery and a 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 quad-core processor and 512MB of RAM courtesy of a removable NanoPi Neo Air single-board computer.

      • Business Wire KIOXIA Announces the First Samples of Hardware that Supports the Linux Foundation’s Software-Enabled Flash Community Project

        KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced the availability of the first hardware samples that support the Linux€® Foundation’s vendor-neutral Software-Enabled FlashTM Community Project, which is making flash software-defined. The company is expecting to deliver customer samples in August 2023. Built for the demanding needs of hyperscale environments, Software-Enabled Flash technology helps hyperscale cloud providers and storage developers maximize the value of flash memory. The hardware from KIOXIA is the first step to putting this working technology in the hands of developers.

      • CNX SoftwareHome Assistant-compatible 5-24V LED strip controller ships with Sound Reactive WLED firmware

        SMLIGHT A1-SLWF-03 is a Home Assistant-compatible addressable RGB LED strip controller based on an ESP32 WiFi and Bluetooth microcontroller that supports 5V to 24V LED strips. The unit is equipped with a built-in digital microphone used by the Sound Reactive WLED firmware to make the RGB LED strip follow the rhythm and tempo of the music, an IR receiver, and a sensor button. SMLIGHT A1-SLWF-03 specifications: SoC – ESP32 dual-core microcontroller with WiFi 4, Bluetooth 4.2/5.x, and 16Mbit flash 4-pole terminal block for RGB LED strips Supported strips – WS2812B, WS2811, WS2813, WS2815, APA102, LPD8806, WS2801, SK9822. Voltage Range – 5-24V DC Up to 2,000 LEDs are supported at 35 fps with two outputs or 3,000 LEDs at 25 fps with two outputs (about 33 to 50-meter LED strips with 60x LEDs per meter) Multiple A1-SPWF-03 controllers can be synced together for controlling even more LED strips.

      • CNX SoftwareHailo-8L 13 TOPS AI accelerator targets entry-level edge devices

        Hailo introduced the Hailo-8 AI accelerator offering up to 26 TOPS in 2020, and we’ve found it integrated into many designs since then. The company has now launched a cost-down version with the Hailo-8L AI accelerator delivering up to 13 TOPS for more cost-sensitive entry-level edge devices, or workloads that do not require the more powerful Hailo-8. Hailo says the Hailo-8L offers low-latency, high-efficiency processing, and is capable of handling pipelines with multiple real-time streams and concurrent processing of multiple models and AI tasks. The new Hailo-8L is compatible with the Hailo-8 and relies on the same Hailo-8 software suite, so they could be integrated into existing designs for cost savings.

      • What is Embedded Linux?

        Embedded Linux is a specialized version of Linux OS designed for gadgets we use daily. Devices like smart watches, fitness trackers, and smart home applications pose some restrictions during development.

        The demand to create a flexible operating system that will help address a device’s peculiarities resulted in the launch of a new version of Linux OS called embedded Linux.

    • Open Hardware/Modding

      • CNX SoftwareeModGATE Moduino X0 – An ESP32-based industrial IoT controller with battery support

        TECHBASE eModGATE Moduino X0 is an industrial IoT control based on a choice of ESP32 modules from Espressif and Pycom, equipped with a battery slot for remote installations, and various interfaces to connect sensors or actuators via RS232, RS485, and/or digital I/Os. We first wrote about TECHBASE Moduino-X series ESP32 IoT endpoints almost six years ago with the X1 and X2 models, but since then the company has added more models such as the large X3 and X4 devices with more I/Os, and the new entry-level Moduino X0 that’s similar to the X1, but with battery support instead of a supercapacitor.

  • Free, Libre, and Open Source Software

    • Web Browsers/Web Servers

    • Productivity Software/LibreOffice/Calligra

    • GNU Projects

      • Riccardo Mottola: GNUStep now has badges

        Finally I got around implementing and committing badge support in GNUStep! I think it is one of the fine additions Apple did to the original OpenStep spec

        While Apple had it since MacOS 10.5, GNUstep didn't and GNUMail had to manage 3 different code paths: One for GNUstep, one for 10.4 Mac and one for 10.5 and later which I implemented myself, since GNUMail originally didn't have it.

    • Programming/Development

      • CollaboraTriple Threat: The Power of Transcription, Summary, and Translation

        At Collabora, we're committed to bringing people together. That's why we're pushing state-of-the-art machine-learning techniques like Large Language Models, Speech Recognition, and Speech-Synthesis techniques.

      • Adrian Gaudebert: Dawnmaker's endless conundrum of infinite replayability

        Over the last few months we've had the opportunity to show Dawnmaker to a lot of people, and notably a few publishers. We had the good fortune of receiving very valuable feedback on the game, which allowed us to identify two important problems with it, or at least, with its demo. The first problem is that our artistic direction isn't compelling enough, but that will not be today's topic — though we are, of course, working on it.

        The problem we're going to discuss today it that of replayability. Some of our players, and most of the publishers we talked to, have expressed that they do not feel inclined to restart a game after they lose. Once you've understood the patterns of the game, restarting a new game feels like doing the same thing again, and it is boring. That feeling was especially pronounced for players losing in the 2nd or 3rd region of the demo: you have to restart at level one, a level that you have already mastered and don't feel like going through again.



Recent Techrights' Posts

This New Determination on a Case Echoes the Modus Operandi of Microsoft's Serial Strangler vs Techrights (Its Online Decision/Judgment Says Truth and Public Interest Defend the Publisher)
Noel Anthony Clarke hopefully has enough money left to pay his victims, which include the publishers
 
Richard Stallman (RMS) Was Right About "Sideloading" in 1996
We now have computers that treat booting GNU/Linux like an act of "Sideloading"
Panama: Windows Down From 97% "Market Share" to Less Than 30%
In 2009, Windows was measured at 97.24% (compared to 62.32% right now or less than 30% if one also counts Android)
The UEFI 9/11 - Part I - Introduction to Impending Catastrophe (Microsoft Preventing People From Booting Non-Windows Systems)
eight-part series
Why Techrights is Slow Today (Bot Floods)
We don't know if those bots are connected to LLMs (we have not checked), but that is a possibility
Slopwatch: DDoS Slop, LinuxBSDos.com Spam, and Slopfarms in Google News, Including webpronews.com
Among the news we also found fakes, albeit not so much today
Links 26/08/2025: "Ballooning Debt" in France and "Transnational Repression in the UK"
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Links 26/08/2025: DNS Tampering and TikTok Layoffs
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Microsoft's Windows "Market Share" Overestimated
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We Shall See...
My wife and I are hardly the first victims of Brett Wilson LLP
Going Offline
There was life before the Net
The Register MS Has Apparently Shut Down Its Office
It is basically a fake address on the face of it
There Are Also Expectations of IBM Layoffs Very Soon With "Narrative Control."
Some of them mention Red Hat and how IBM failed to achieve anything substantial with that acquisition
After at Least Two Rounds of Mass Layoffs in August Microsoft Said to Have "September Layoff Confirmed - Performance Based"
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Google News is dying (as a tool of value)
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Links 25/08/2025: ‘Panama Playlists’ and Live Nation/Ticketmaster Suit Aims at Class Action
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Links 25/08/2025: Datacentres Versus Water Supplies and "The IPv6 Divide"
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Links 25/08/2025: Data Breaches, Politics, and Financial Strain
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GNU/Linux Distros Ought to Replace Firefox (and Firefox ESR) With Something Like LibreWolf
Perhaps it's come to replace Firefox
Father of Julian Assange Said the US Government Was Trying to Bankrupt WikiLeaks, Now the Assange Family Promotes Fake Currencies
Using the name for bad purposes?
Bailing Out GAFAM, Giving Taxpayers' Money to Failing Companies, and Trying to Outlaw Lawsuits Against Them
What would the late Lincoln have said?
Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) Inc. Lost 2 Million Dollars Last Year and Its Chief Took a Salary Increase of Almost $6,000
Another year or two like this... and the SFC will be bankrupt [...] Hallmark of mismanagement
The "New Techrights" Turns Two Very Soon
Accomplishing something each year is what's important, not merely "finishing" another year
Gulf Nations Leave Microsoft Behind
How much lower will Microsoft stoop in an effort to raise money from oil-rich lenders?
How to Combat IRC Trolls (in Our Experience)
Today I want to share my experience (or knowledge) of how to deal with IRC trolls
The Register MS Needs to Stop Participating in the "Hey Hi" (AI) Hype, But It Gets Paid to Participate in This Hype
the publisher (The Register MS) wants to have it both ways
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Men Who Abuse Women Should Never Spend Over 3 Years of the UK High Court's Time
This demonstrates that we need a reform in the UK
Links 24/08/2025: Microsoft Settles Data Breach Lawsuits and Climate Change Causes Heatwaves, Water Shortages
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CachyOS is Rising Fast, But Slopfarms Are 'Googlebombing' It
CachyOS receives more media attention
No Reason for Red Hat Relief Yet (Layoff Rumours)
the execution could be stalled, delayed, or scheduled for some time after people come back from holiday
GNU/Linux 6%, Windows 60% in Venezuela, Suggests statCounter
The cash cows are dying
Mass Layoffs Continue at Microsoft This Month (Remaining Workers See Conditions That Deteriorate)
So far this month (one week remaining) we saw at least two waves of layoffs at Microsoft
How SPAM E-mails With Windows-Centric Files Get Twisted as Linux Threats, Then Slopfarms Spread the Word
Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt/Fear-mongering/Dramatisation
Links 24/08/2025: Heatwaves Threaten Workers, Maldives Versus Press freedom
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Gemini Links 24/08/2025: Digital Cameras and Printers
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Links 24/08/2025: GAFAM Lie About Pollution and Slop's Carbon Footprint, The Guardian Says Slop ("Hey Hi") is a Bubble That Will Send Stock Markets Into a Freefall
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80% of the Sponsored (Fake) Articles in The Register MS Are Promotions of Ponzi Schemes (Unethical Money), the Rest is Banned Chinese Business
Is that an ethical way to make money? No.
The UEFI Restricted Boot 'Time Bomb' is About to Go Off in a Few Weeks
Garrett was the first person to face sanctions (like muting) in our IRC channels because of his abuse; worse yet, he hijacked other people's names and then locked them out of their own accounts
Should Currys PCWorld Start Voiding Warranties of Users of Vista 11?
If a person's laptop has a mechanical issue, should this person replace GNU/Linux with Vista 11 for the repair shop? Only to damage the SSD?
Newer is Not Always Better, and It's Possible That 'Peak' is the Past
People creating their own platforms means progress, whereas centralisation (like moving from blogs to social control media) is the opposite of progress
LLM Hype is Sowing Destruction: It Contributes to DDoS Attacks and Makes the Web Less Accessible (JavaScript "R U Human?" Tests)
If it was googlebot, it would be possible to argue that you'd at least then get referral traffic from Google Search. With LLMs, all you get is plagiarised.
Links 24/08/2025: New York Times Talks About Hey Hi (AI) Bubble
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