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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Feb 04, 2024

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Updated This Past Day

  1. Tails 6.0 Anonymous OS Launches February 27th Based on Debian 12 Bookworm
    The developers behind the Debian-based Tails security-focused GNU/Linux distribution aimed at preserving Internet privacy and anonymity have announced a call for testing for the next major release, Tails 6.0.

    New

  2. Android Leftovers
    How to set up and install a VPN on your Android phone
  3. A quick look back at Corel Linux OS, another attempt to make a competing Windows-like OS
    Both BeOS and Lindows were created by start-up companies
  4. Top 5 Linux distros for gaming in 2024
    Although Linux distros have proved their worth in gaming, many users are still skeptical
  5. My Linux Journey: Why I Always Choose Linux Mint Cinnamon
    The author shares a personal journey with the Linux Mint Cinnamon desktop, highlighting its ease of use, customization options
  6. today's leftovers
    WWW and more
  7. Programming Leftovers
    Python and more
  8. Distributions and Operating Systems/GNU/Linux Leftovers: SUSE, Redox, Debian
    3 OS updates
  9. GNU/Linux Devices and Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and Real-time Linux
    many stories and projects etc.
  10. Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers
    latest in IBM's universe
  11. Security Leftovers
    mostly FOSS focused
  12. GNOME and KDE: Mingle and KDE Itinerary
    two developers' updates
  13. Software: Note-taking and Terminal-Based Music Players
    mostly note-taking
  14. today's howtos
    last batch of howtos for today
  15. The 10 Best Immutable GNU/Linux Distributions in 2024
    This article explores the 10 best immutable GNU/Linux distributions
  16. How to Use GNU/Linux Online With These Emulator Websites
    Taking that first step in trying out a GNU/Linux distro can be stressful. Learn some of the best ways to try GNU/Linux online on an emulator today.
  17. Damn Small Linux 2024: A Revival After 12 Years
    Yes, it’s alive. The team behind Damn Small Linux released an alpha version for 2024 with the latest Debian base.
  18. Programming Leftovers
    half of them Python
  19. Licensing That's Restrictive and BSD News
    mostly BSD
  20. Web Browsers: Netscape, Curl, and Mozilla
    3 news picks
  21. Integrity/Availability/Authenticity/Security Leftovers
    3 news picks for now
  22. Education: Chaos Communication Congress, Big Book of R , Arduino, and Raspberry Pi
    Free systems
  23. Events: Hackfests, FOSDEM, and More
    upcoming and current events
  24. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and European Rules
    Phipps and more
  25. Games: Steam Survey, Humble Bundle, and More
    5 picks from Liam Dawe
  26. today's howtos
    many howtos
  27. Oracle Linux 9 Update 3 on Orange Pi 5 Plus
    2 Oracle updates
  28. Security News and Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt (FUD) About "Linux"
    FUD and more
  29. This week in KDE: converging on a release
    Believe it or not, the mega-release is coming out in less than a month
  30. Deepin V23 Beta 3: China's latest contribution to the global Linux community
    The highly anticipated third beta version of Deepin V23 has finally been released
  31. openSUSE Tumbleweed: New features of the rolling release Linux distribution at a glance for January 2024
    Users of openSUSE Tumbleweed received an update to the Linux kernel 6.7 in January
  32. 6 Uses for a Linux Home Server
    Setting up a home server with Linux can provide many practical benefits.
  33. As CentOS OS 7 nears end-of-life, what are the alternatives?
    Is that a cliff we're driving towards? Any options?
  34. Exploring the Advantages of Linux over Windows
    In this article, we will explore some of the reasons why Linux is considered by many as a more efficient and versatile choice
  35. Real-Time Linux Applicability for Hard Real-Time Systems
    Let’s get an in-depth understanding of real-time systems, analysing the real-time characteristics of two prominent operating systems: Linux with PREEMPT_RT patch and QNX
  36. Open-Source Community "Linux China" Ceases Operation
    On February 1st, Linux China, an open-source community, announced in a post on its official WeChat account that starting from today, the main website, WeChat public account, video account, and the affiliated column “Hardcore Observation” will cease updates and operations indefinitely.
  37. Microsoft Cheating and Breaking the Law Again
    Windows as usual
  38. Today in Techrights
    Some of the latest articles
  39. Programming Leftovers
    Lots of R
  40. Open Hardware: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Banana Pi...
    3 stories for now
  41. today's leftovers
    BSD, SUSE, and more
  42. Red Hat / IBM Leftovers
    mostly corporate stuff
  43. Security Leftovers
    many picks for today
  44. GNU Projects: New Releases and GNU Taler News
    some news from the GNU Project
  45. Openwashing Initiative (OSI): Sayeed Choudhury and Gaël Blondelle Added, Microsoft proxy in Charge of 2024 State of Open Source Report
    the usual
  46. Applications/Software: Updates and Developments in GNU/Linux Projects
    4 news picks
  47. today's howtos
    only half a dozen more for now

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