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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Nov 14, 2023

Updated This Past Day

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  36. MakuluLinux Shift 2023 Released.
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  37. Audiocasts/Shows: TWIL, LINUX Unplugged, Linux Plumbers Conference, and Free Software Security Podcast
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  39. 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: November 12th, 2023
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