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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Feb 12, 2024

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  6. GNOME Shell and Mutter 46 Beta Released with Numerous Improvements
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  11. New Releases of GNU libredwg and GNU Guix Events Report
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  12. today's howtos
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  13. The Usage Of Embedded Linux In Spacecraft
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  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
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  16. Weekly and Monthly Linux News
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  17. Security Leftovers and Windows TCO
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  18. Programming Leftovers
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  19. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftover
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  20. Games on Steam Deck SteamOS and GNU/Linux Gaming Predictions
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  21. today's howtos
    howtos for Sunday and some older ones
  22. Top Reasons to Use Linux to the Detriment of Windows
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  23. Ubuntu 24.04 Wallpaper Contest is Open! Top 8 will be Included
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  25. Review: Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro 14 Linux Laptop
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    5 best plant identification apps on Android in 2024
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  28. Fedora Linux Unveils Fedora Atomic Desktops
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  30. Videos: The Past Week's Videos of Interest (Invidious)
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  31. The 5 Best Linux Gaming Distros in 2024
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