●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Sunday, October 12, 2025 ●● ● Oct 12 [12:48] schestowitz[TR2]
[12:48] schestowitz[TR2][12:48] schestowitz[TR2]The end of Windows 10 support is the perfect opportunity to break free from this cycle and switch to GNU/Linux operating system (GNU/Linux OS), a system that respects your freedom. Free software, like a GNU/Linux OS, gives users the freedom to modify and redistribute software to better serve their needs. In comparison, Microsoft offers users on unsupported devices a few losing choices that only re [12:48] schestowitz[TR2] inforce its control.
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[13:06] schestowitz[TR2][13:06] schestowitz[TR2]The coreboot project is pleased to announce the release of coreboot 25.09, continuing our commitment to advancing open-source firmware development. This release incorporates over 680 commits from more than 110 contributors, including more than 20 first time authors. This brings performance enhancements, improved boot functionality, and enhanced developer tooling. Key improvements include ( [13:06] schestowitz[TR2] up to) a 30% speed increase in LZMA decompression, new boot mode detection capabilities, and comprehensive utility tool enhancements that strengthen the development experience across all supported platforms.
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[14:03] schestowitz[TR2][14:03] schestowitz[TR2]According to the changelog, the release fixes crashes related to filter jobs and effects on sequence clipsissues that could interrupt editing workflows. Problems with transitions and effects, including the fade to black preset being incorrectly applied, have also been resolved.
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[14:05] schestowitz[TR2][14:05] schestowitz[TR2]OpenSSH 10.2 addresses bugs and prepares to deprecate SHA1 SSHFP records, pushing for stronger, SHA256-based security.
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[14:05] schestowitz[TR2][14:05] schestowitz[TR2]Welcome back to our thirteenth episode of State of the Thunder! Nothing unlucky about this latest installment, as Managing Director Ryan Sipes walks us through how Thunderbird creates its roadmap. Unlike other companies where roadmaps are driven solely by business needs, Thunderbird is working with our community governance and feedback from the wider user community to keep us honest even as we mov [14:05] schestowitz[TR2] e forward.
[14:05] schestowitz[TR2]Want to find out how to join future State of the Thunders? Be sure to join our Thunderbird planning mailing list for all the details.
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