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Updated This Past Day

  1. GNU Linux-Libre 6.6 Kernel Released for Software Freedom Lovers
    The GNU Linux-libre project announced today the release and general availability of the GNU Linux-libre 6.6 kernel for those who seek 100% freedom for their GNU/Linux computers.
  2. Mozilla Doubles Down on Firefox DEB Package for Debian-Based Linux Distros
    Mozilla announced today in a blog post that they are doubling down on offering a DEB package of their popular, open-source, and cross-platform Firefox web browser for Debian-based GNU/Linux distributions.
  3. Linux 6.6
    delayed a lot
  4. Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Cohesity Data Clown
    new announcement

    New

  5. today's leftovers
    Microsoft, CMS, and more
  6. A build daemon in Guile
    implemented in C++ with some helpers written in Guile.
  7. Software: Televido, eza, “Wallpaper Slideshow” GNOME Extension
    3 new articles
  8. Security Leftovers
    Patches and more
  9. Graphics: Anti-aliasing and GPU Application Development
    2 stories
  10. Audiocasts/Shows: Linux User Space, WordPress Briefing, and More
    Free software-centric
  11. Open Hardware: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and More
    Small computing
  12. The main differences between OpenBSD, FreeBSD, NetBSD and DragonFly BSD
    People who consider trying out one of the different BSD variants, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, NetBSD or DragonFly BSD, often ask about the main differences between the four projects
  13. today's howtos
    many more howtos for Monday
  14. CentOS Going Away and CentOS Infrastructure Update
    Some news related to the clone
  15. VLC 3.0.20 Brings Fixes for Potential Security Issue, AV1 Hardware Decoder
    VideoLAN released today VLC 3.0.20 as a new update in the latest VLC 3.0 series of this popular, free, open-source, and cross-platform media player software for GNU/Linux.
  16. Canonical teams up with MediaTek
    things have progressed well, and Canonical has now announced the availability of Ubuntu 22.04 Desktop and Server for not only the high-end Genio 1200 EVK
  17. MediaTek Genio 1200 Arm Cortex-A78/A55 EVK gets official Ubuntu 22.04 support
    Canonical and MediaTek announced optimized Ubuntu images for the Genio 1200 EVK during Embedded Word 2023 last March
  18. Today in Techrights
    one day's articles
  19. India Gives the Boot to Microsoft
    India not only rejects Windows
  20. Marius Nestor (9to5Linux) Fastest to Cover Linux Releases
    We started to think that the release would be delayed and another RC would be announced instead of a final release
  21. 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: October 29th, 2023
    The 160th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on October 29th, 2023.
  22. Android Leftovers
    Enhanced Android experience: Home Assistant boosts support with 'Device Controls'
  23. Trinity Desktop Environment 14.1.1: Your Classic Linux Desktop Choice
    Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE 14.1.1) brings the latest application updates, bug fixes, and enhancements with Debian Bookworm updates.
  24. The Danger to Microsoft in Australia: Windows Devices Aren't Selling Well (0%)
    Apple and Samsung dominating sales
  25. today's leftovers
    a number of assorted news items
  26. Android Leftovers
    Google is making it easier to sign in to Android apps
  27. Unifont 15.1.04 Released
    This release adds the CJK Unified Ideographs Extension I glyphs (U+2EBF0..U+2EE5D)
  28. today's howtos
    5 howtos for now
  29. 7 Best GNU/Linux Distros for Developers and Programmers
    GNU/Linux offers a highly stable environment, which is further enhanced by its customizable features
  30. 12 of the Best Compression Tools to Compress Files on Linux
    File compression is an integral part of system administration. Finding the best compression method requires significant determination. Luckily, there are many robust compression tools for Linux that make backing up system data easier. Here, we present some of the best Linux compression tools that can be used to compress files in Linux.
  31. Radxa Zero 3W SBC features Rockchip RK3566 SoC, up to 8GB RAM in Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W form factor
    More Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W lookalikes are coming to market
  32. Programming Leftovers
    Shell, Python, and more
  33. Raspberry Pi RP2040 Superior Boy Takes Cybersecurity on the Go
    The Raspberry Pi has a super compact size which makes it a great choice for makers whose projects are reliant on portability
  34. Audiocasts/Shows: Destination GNU/Linux and Free Software Security Podcast
    Two new episodes
  35. FreeBSD Jails vs. Docker: A Comparison
    Both FreeBSD Jails and Docker containers have their strengths and are suitable for different use cases
  36. today's howtos
    3 howtos for the morning
  37. Security Leftovers
    half a dozen links, some Windows TCO
  38. Android Leftovers
    Two-Page PDF View Now on Google Drive
  39. 5 reasons Linux is the best OS for coding
    Linux is the better alternative for programming and software development
  40. Review: The Murena Two with privacy switches
    Murena is an organization which develops and distributes an open source operating system which takes Android and strips away the Google components, replacing them with privacy-focused alternatives
  41. today's howtos
    5 howtos for now
  42. Software: BleachBit, Berty, Kitty, Discord
    5 new posts
  43. Linux Kernel 6.6 Officially Released, This Is What’s New
    Linus Torvalds announced today the final release of the Linux 6.6 kernel series as a major update that introduces several new features, updated and new drivers for better hardware support, and other changes.
  44. Linux Release Delayed by Lenovo
    critical issue
  45. Putting the Size of GNU/Linux in Perspective
    judging the size of GNU/Linux based on intentionally distorted and biased maps would lead us astray
  46. Free Software is a Wild Animal, Not a Pet, and One Entity Controlling It All Would Harm Its Freedom (and Users' Too)
    In the Free software world, including GNU/Linux, we want choices, not just freedom to modify a component over which we have no choice (no viable alternative)

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