●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Friday, December 13, 2024 ●● ● Dec 13 [01:01] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [01:08] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@28zhuu2v47wgn.irc) has joined #techbytes [01:21] *jacobk (~quassel@dt7mrnex4e9nw.irc) has joined #techbytes [01:29] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [01:58] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 13 [03:11] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [03:12] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@28zhuu2v47wgn.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 13 [07:07] schestowitz[TR3] but usually it's least profitable [07:07] schestowitz[TR3] and you get called names for doing it [07:07] schestowitz[TR3] ijkt [07:07] schestowitz[TR3] (it is not a popularity contest) [07:07] schestowitz[TR3] typing in the dark, sorry for typos [07:07] schestowitz[TR3] sure but if someone doesn't run a story there are reasons other cover-up. i know there are coverups in media but we're not *all* into that [07:07] schestowitz[TR3] it's a loaded term [07:09] schestowitz[TR3] re typos, no worries, i thought it was more post-spoons ;-) [07:09] schestowitz[TR3] " [07:09] schestowitz[TR3] we only had hot drinks at spoons [07:09] schestowitz[TR3] oh fine. see, i should have fact checked that [07:09] schestowitz[TR3] :D ● Dec 13 [09:02] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [09:04] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techbytes [09:07] *thiel3 has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [09:23] schestowitz[TR3] "GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft" [09:23] schestowitz[TR3] x https://federalnewsnetwork.com/contractsawards/2024/12/gsa-closes-in-on-enterprisewide-software-deal-with-microsoft/ [09:23] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-federalnewsnetwork.com | GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft ● Dec 13 [15:48] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 13 [16:17] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [16:20] *psydroid2 (~psydroid@8p6k6zizq5nqc.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 13 [17:21] schestowitz[TR3]
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    COSMIC Desktop Proposed as Official Spin for Fedora 42
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    System76s Rust-based COSMIC desktop is shaping up to be one of the most exciting developments in the open-source world. While its still in the early stagescurrently at Alpha 4, released just last weekthe excitement around it is already sky-high.

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    Despite its pre-release status, COSMIC has captured significant attention thanks to its promising features and innovative approach. At the same time, Fedora, a major player in the Linux ecosystem known for delivering cutting-edge technology to its users, acts proactively.

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    KDE Gear 24.12 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Heres Whats New
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    A month after its previous 24.08.3 release, KDE has rolled out the latest version of its app collection, KDE Gear 24.12. Its a massive update packed with new functionalities and various fixes. Here are the details.

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    AlmaLinux 10 Beta Offers Early Access to Key Upgrades
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    Today, AlmaLinux OS Foundation has announced the immediate availability of AlmaLinux 10 Beta, code-named Purple Lion. This pre-release version comes as a milestone offering for all supported architectures, including x86_64, x86_64_v2, ARM64 (aarch64), IBM PowerPC (ppc64le), and IBM Z (s390x).

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    QEMU 9.2 Released with Enhanced RISC-V Support and New Machine Types
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    QEMU, the popular open-source machine emulator and virtualizer, has just introduced its 9.2 release, bringing a range of noteworthy enhancements, deprecations, and removals.

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    Although this update includes several breaking changes, it also offers a clearer roadmap and improved support for emerging hardware features and configurations. In other words, while QEMU 9.2 might require users to adjust some of their existing setups, it ultimately aims to pave the way for a more flexible and future-proof virtualization environment.

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