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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Aug 09, 2024

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  1. Android Leftovers
    Geniatech XPI-7110 - A Raspberry Pi-sized RISC-V SBC based on StarFive JH7110 processor

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  2. today's leftovers
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  3. Audiocasts/Shows: mintCast, FLOSS Weekly, and Linux Matters
    3 new episodes
  4. Security and Windows/Microsoft TCO Picks
    Some news based around security
  5. Software: Sublime, credcheck, and More
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  6. Programming Leftovers
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  7. today's howtos
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  8. Linux Foundation as a role model for charlatans and scams
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  9. Avoid the AI Apocalypse (and Spying) By Switching to Linux for Free
    Every other app and service now seems to be tacking on AI functionality to try to entice weary users or satisfy shareholders. Sometimes, AI features work well. Often, it just results in junk output (at least for now) and a privacy nightmare. Here's how Linux can help you escape the AI apocalypse.
  10. Web: Mozilla and Kiwi TCMS 13.5
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  11. BSD and IBM Leftovers
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  12. Programming Leftovers
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  13. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
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  14. Security Leftovers
    including Linux
  15. Openwashing and LLM Scam
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  16. today's howtos
    last batch for today
  17. Open and Linux-Centric Hardware
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    Linux hardware vendor System76 announced today the release and general availability of the long-awaited Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS distribution featuring the Rust-based COSMIC Alpha desktop environment.
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    German-based Linux hardware manufacturer TUXEDO Computers unveiled today the TUXEDO InfinityFlex 14 notebook as their first convertible Linux-powered laptop that you can turn into a Linux tablet.
  20. Surprise! Big Updates for OS 7 Are Here!
    This month we have a bunch of surprise updates for OS 7 and as always a progress update on OS 8
  21. Hyprland 0.42 Is a Milestone Release, Here’s Why
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  22. How to Install KDE Plasma on Linux Mint 22
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  23. Switch from Microsoft Windows 11: Nitrux, Linux Mint, and Linux Lite are your new best friends
    As Windows 11 continues to face criticism over its system demands and privacy concerns, many users are exploring alternatives
  24. Join us in saying goodbye to our beloved office on August 16!
    The FSF is officially going remote, so come visit the FSF office one last time
  25. Best Free and Open Source Software
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  26. Windows TCO: Ransomware That Kills People and 'Security' Software for Windows That Causes Downtimes in Hospitals
    4 TCO stories
  27. Two tricks that make using the Linux command line a lot easier
    Using the Linux command line doesn't have to be the chore you think it is
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  30. 5 reasons why Pop!_OS is this Linux pro's favorite distro
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  31. Games: Humble Bundle, Godot Engine, DRL (Doom, the Roguelike), and More
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  32. Today in Techrights
    Some of the latest articles
  33. today's leftovers
    5 assorted links
  34. today's howtos
    only 4 more for now
  35. Security Leftovers
    Security related news
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