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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Feb 12, 2024

Updated This Past Day

1. PeaZip 9.7 Open-Source File Archiver Utility Adds Native ARM64 Linux Support

   The PeaZip 9.7 open-source, free, and cross-platform archive manager has been released today as a maintenance update meant to refresh the application’s core functionality and also address some bugs.

2. Statista: Last Year Microsoft Windows' Market Share on Desktops and Laptops Fell to About 60% (statCounter Measured It at 62%) [original]

   If they rely on statCounter's data, then attribution is missing

3. Debian 12.5 “Bookworm” Released with 68 Bug Fixes and 42 Security Updates

   The Debian Project announced today the release and general availability of Debian 12.5 as the fourth ISO update to the latest Debian GNU/Linux 12 “Bookworm” operating system series.

4. Links 11/02/2024: Google's and Microsoft's Sharp (£130 Billion in 'Value') Decline, About 500 More Microsoft Layoffs in Orange County, Rumours About End of XBox Console

   Links for the day

5. Open Hardware/Modding and Old Devices

   Some hardware news

   New

6. GNOME Shell and Mutter 46 Beta Released with Numerous Improvements

   The GNOME Project released today the beta versions of the GNOME Shell and Mutter components as part of the upcoming GNOME 46 desktop environment series and they’re packed with lots of improvements.

7. 6 essential gaming apps for Linux

   Want to game on your Linux machine? Here are six of our favorite apps that can improve your gaming experience

8. CrossOver Linux 23.7 on openSUSE Tumbleweed

   I was a bit surprised by this as I do recall recently struggling with getting something to run in Linux recently

9. 12 Best Free and Open Source Load Balancers

   Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion here

10. Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple Audio MIDI Setup

    We recommend the best free and open source alternatives

11. New Releases of GNU libredwg and GNU Guix Events Report

    3 stories about GNU

12. today's howtos

    only 4 more for the time being

13. The Usage Of Embedded Linux In Spacecraft

    a few examples of the Linux operating system being used in spacecraft

14. HandBrake 1.7.3 Open-Source Video Transcoder Released with Linux Fixes

    HandBrake 1.7.3 has been released today as a new maintenance update to this popular open-source, cross-platform, and free video transcoding and conversion software.

15. today's leftovers

    some remaining links to news

16. Weekly and Monthly Linux News

    Weekly GNU-like Mobile Linux Update and more

17. Security Leftovers and Windows TCO

    incidents and analysis

18. Programming Leftovers

    and some Web stuff

19. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftover

    misc. FOSS links

20. Games on Steam Deck SteamOS and GNU/Linux Gaming Predictions

    4 articles about Steam on GNU/Linux

21. today's howtos

    howtos for Sunday and some older ones

22. Top Reasons to Use Linux to the Detriment of Windows

    In conclusion, there are many compelling arguments for considering Linux as an alternative to the Windows operating system

23. Ubuntu 24.04 Wallpaper Contest is Open! Top 8 will be Included

    Wallpaper Contest for the next Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Noble Numbat, is open

24. A new(kind of) phone

    I settled on this buggy DotOS nightly build

25. Review: Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro 14 Linux Laptop

    This 14-inch Linux laptop is light, thin, powerful, and full of battery-saving customization options. It's one of the best Linux laptops we've tested

26. Android Leftovers

    5 best plant identification apps on Android in 2024

27. New to Linux? Ubuntu Isn’t Your Only Option

    Find a Linux distro that meets your needs and requirements—that isn't Ubuntu

28. Fedora Linux Unveils Fedora Atomic Desktops

    Fedora Atomic Desktops Announced: A Unified Approach to rpm-ostree Spins.

29. Today in Techrights

    Some of the latest articles

30. Videos: The Past Week's Videos of Interest (Invidious)

    GNU/Linux focus

31. The 5 Best Linux Gaming Distros in 2024

    Gaming on Linux is getting better all the time. Here are five Linux gaming distros you should try, for current and retro gaming.

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