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  9. Linux 6.9-rc5
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  10. Audacity 3.5 Released with Cloud Saving, Beat Detection, Pitch Shifting, and More
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  14. 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: April 21st, 2024
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  15. Android Leftovers
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  16. An unfortunate miscalculation of capital.
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  17. Firebrand ex-Arm China CEO founds RISC-V processor startup
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  18. Security Leftovers
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  19. Audioloader – web-based MPD client
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  20. Review: LocalSend - sharing files on a local network
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  21. Ubuntu 22.04 vs 24.04: What Has Changed?
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