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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Nov 03, 2023

Updated This Past Day

  1. Audiocasts/Shows: mintCast and Lunduke's Big Tech Show
    Two new episodes
  2. Linux 6.6
    delayed a lot
  3. Apple's macOS Sonoma makes Macs with Asahi Linux unbootable
    you shouldn’t rely on Linux on Apple M devices for anything serious
  4. BiBi-Linux wiper targets Israeli companies - Help Net Security
    Attackers have started using new wiper malware called BiBi-Linux to attack Israeli companies and destroy their data.
  5. Garuda Linux Released “Spizaetus” with New Hyperland ISO, Drops MATE, LXQt
    Explore the latest release of Garuda Linux 20231029, "Spizaetus," and find out what makes this Arch-based distribution stand out.
  6. Immutable Distro Nitrux 3.1 Brings Revamped Upgrade Utility, Latest KDE Software
    Nitrux 3.1 is out now as the latest ISO snapshot for this immutable, systemd-free, and KDE-oriented GNU/Linux distribution.
  7. Linux Mint 21.3 to Ship with Cinnamon 6.0 and Experimental Wayland Support
    Linux Mint 21.3 will be the first release of Linux Mint to ship with an experimental Wayland session for its Cinnamon flavor.
  8. Raspberry PI OS: upgrading and cross-grading
    It's doable, but worth the cost

    New

  9. Programming Leftovers
    Git, C, Rust, and more
  10. Debian Leftovers
    and Sparky
  11. Games: Godot 4.1.3, Steam Deck, and More
    3 games-related updates/news
  12. Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers
    IBM stuff
  13. Devices: Rockchip, RISC-V, ZimaCube, Open source hardware (OSHW)
    Linux-friendly hardware
  14. Changes With Mozilla Thunderbird and Firefox
    Things changing
  15. Ultimate Arch is online.
    I just put Ultimate Arch online today and built the Ultimate Arch website online in one evening
  16. Kernel: mseal(), memory tiering, and LWN.net is looking to hire a full-time writer/editor
    Some Linux news
  17. Software: KDE Software for GNU/Linux, MBR and GPT, More
    WordPress also
  18. Hyphens, minus, and dashes in Debian man pages
    A change to the handling of the character often referred to as "hyphen", "minus", or "dash" ("-") made many man pages rather harder to work with
  19. Home Assistant 2023.11 Release and a Review
    we presented chapter 4 of the Year of the Voice, which introduced the new wake word feature in Home Assistant
  20. Gawk 5.3.0 released
    This note announces the next release of GNU Awk: version 5.3.0
  21. Security Leftovers
    patches and more
  22. Ubuntu Leftovers
    3 stories
  23. Richard Stallman in Prague: Unyielding Spirit Amidst Health Challenges
    Stallman's current health challenge, a battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, has brought about physical changes, yet it hasn't dampened his spirit nor diluted his message
  24. Daily Bulletins Now in All Sites
    It's an accessibility and usability enhancement
  25. LibreOffice 7.5.8 Is Here as the Last Update in the Series, Upgrade to LibreOffice 7.6 Now
    The Document Foundation announced today LibreOffice 7.5.8 as the eighth and last maintenance update for the LibreOffice 7.5 series of this open-source, cross-platform, and free office suite.
  26. today's howtos
    mostly from one site
  27. You Can Now Upgrade from Ubuntu 23.04 to Ubuntu 23.10, Here’s How
    Ubuntu 23.04 (Lunar Lobster) users can now finally upgrade their systems to the latest Ubuntu 23.10 (Mantic Minotaur) release.
  28. Audacity 3.4 Released with Music Workflows, New Exporter, and More
    Audacity 3.4 open-source, free, and cross-platform audio editor software has been released today as a major update that introduces several new features and many improvements.
  29. Stable kernels: Linux 6.5.10 and Linux 6.1.61
    I'm announcing the release of the 6.5.10 kernel
  30. Today in Techrights
    one day's articles
  31. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
    FOSS news
  32. Programming Leftovers
    coding news and views
  33. Open Hardware: Reverse-engineering, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and More
    Many items on small computing
  34. November 2023 Figures Show GNU/Linux Surging Worldwide (8% of Desktops and Laptops, According to statCounter)
    statCounter has also begun releasing some early, preliminary data
  35. Android Leftovers
    Lava Blaze 2 5G unveiled: Dimensity 6020 SoC, Ring Light, and bloatware-free Android
  36. Krita 5.2.1 Released
    Krita 5.2.1 has just been released. This is a bugfix release for the stable Krita 5.2.0 release
  37. Facebook Against Free Software Rules
    3 stories
  38. Windows TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Stories
    Windows strikes again
  39. Proprietary Abuses by Microsoft
    Yet more of the same
  40. K Desktop Environment: Plasma 6 fundraiser and KDE KWin may gain early HDR support for gaming
    KDE news
  41. today's howtos
    3 howtos for now
  42. Software: RDP, Command-Line/Terminal Email Clients, and Kubernetes
    Some software lists and news
  43. Games: Warzone 2100, The Outlast Trials, Steam Snap, and More
    half a dozen stories from Liam Dawe
  44. Beyond Corporate AI: Why We Need an Open-Source Revolution
    Richard Stallman, the founder of the Free Software Foundation, is a legend in software
  45. Papirus Icon Pack for Linux Gets Fresh Update
    Papirus, the popular icon pack for Linux desktops, has a new update available to download
  46. Tux Machines Bulletins Almost Ready
    there's still one show-stopping bug
  47. Asahi Linux Team Uncovers macOS Refresh Rate Bugs
    Learn about the new bugs discovered by the Asahi Linux team related to refresh rate, which might result in an unstable system.
  48. Open Hardware and Linux Devices
    Arduino and more
  49. Software Leftovers
    LibreOffice, Red Hat, and more
  50. Programming Leftovers
    Wasm, Qt, and more
  51. Security Leftovers
    Some more reports for the night
  52. mesa 23.3.0-rc2
    I'm happy to announce the second release candidate, 23.3.0-rc2.
  53. SFC Submits comments to US Copyright Office on Generative AI and Copyleft
    better understand how so-called generative Hey Hi (AI) systems present new challenges and concerns to copyright.
  54. KDE Updates From Harald Sitter and Kontact
    Some project news
  55. Fake Security Gestures From People Who Spy (Microsoft, Mozilla)
    more pandering
  56. Fedora Updates From IBM After Driving Away Red Hat-Connected Community
    Some Fedora news
  57. Kernel: Revoy Betrayed, QLogic 10Gb “QLGE” Ethernet Driver Removed, Jonathan Corbet Speaks at 'Linux' Foundation Event
    Some kernel news/views
  58. today's howtos
    many howtos for the evening
  59. Security Leftovers
    patches and more
  60. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) Daily Build ISOs Are Now Available for Download
    With the development cycle for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) opened, Canonical has now published the first daily build ISO images for early adopters.
  61. NVIDIA Linux Driver Adds Support for Night Light in Wayland
    NVIDIA has released a new version of its Linux graphics driver that adds support for the Night Light feature in GNOME on Wayland
  62. Linux Release Delayed by Lenovo
    critical issue
  63. Android Leftovers
    Doogee T30 Ultra debuts as new 11-inch Android tablet for under US$300
  64. Tux Machines Daily Bulletins Coming by Week's End
    The general idea and purpose of such bulletins are, all the daily pages are available as a single file, a text file, possible to download automatically and periodically, perhaps over IPFS, not just Gemini and the Web
  65. 3 Best Linux Terminal Text Editors Perfect for Beginners
    Step into the Linux world with the best tools
  66. 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.
  67. GNOME Shell and Mutter 45.1 Released with Xwayland and Wayland Improvements
    GNOME Shell 45.1 and Mutter 45.1 are now available with better Xwayland and Wayland support, as well as various improvements and fixes for bugs and crashes.
  68. Fwupd 1.9.7 Adds Support for More Synaptics Prometheus Fingerprint Readers
    Fwupd 1.9.7 Linux firmware updating utility is now available with support for more Synaptics Prometheus fingerprint readers, Logitech Rally system devices, some Western Digital eMMC devices, and other devices.
  69. Android: Coming Soon To A RISC-V Processor Near You
    In the roughly decade and a half since the Android mobile operating system appeared on the scene it has been primarily sold on devices with an ARM core at their heart
  70. Today in Techrights
    one day's articles

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