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    Windows 10 sunsetting doesn't mean the end for your PC
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    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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  • [12:48] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.fsf.org | Windows 10 sunsetting doesn't mean the end for your PC Free Software Foundation Working together for free software [12:53] schestowitz[TR2] "Daily Deal: Microsoft Project Professional 2024" [12:53] schestowitz[TR2] x https://www.techdirt.com/2025/10/10/daily-deal-microsoft-project-professional-2024-2/ [12:53] schestowitz[TR2] # sellout; m$ money ensures they won't ever get around to promoting FOSS [12:53] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-Daily Deal: Microsoft Project Professional 2024 | Techdirt ● Oct 12 [13:06] schestowitz[TR2]
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    Announcing coreboot 25.09 release
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    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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  • [13:06] schestowitz[TR2] [13:06] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-blogs.coreboot.org | Announcing coreboot 25.09 release coreboot [13:10] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [13:15] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@kpkpy434dfgzc.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Oct 12 [14:03] schestowitz[TR2]
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    Kdenlive 25.08.2 Released with Stability Fixes and Polished Effects
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    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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    OpenSSH 10.2 Released with Key Bugfix for ControlPersist Issue
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    OpenSSH 10.2 addresses bugs and prepares to deprecate SHA1 SSHFP records, pushing for stronger, SHA256-based security.

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    State of the Thunder 13: How We Make Our Roadmap
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    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.

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    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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  • [14:05] schestowitz[TR2] [14:05] schestowitz[TR2] [14:05] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-blog.thunderbird.net | State of the Thunder 13: How We Make Our Roadmap - The Thunderbird Blog [14:51] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@36imbvshpgubk.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Oct 12 [15:47] schestowitz[TR2] <"make< [15:52] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k779yxj8 [15:52] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k779yxj8 ) [15:52] schestowitz[TR2] "" [15:52] schestowitz[TR2] Mainframe in trouble. [15:52] schestowitz[TR2] Linux is getting popular on the desktop. [15:52] schestowitz[TR2] yadda yadda yadda" ● Oct 12 [21:48] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) ● Oct 12 [22:42] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes ● Oct 12 [23:07] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [23:12] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [23:58] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes