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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Jan 29, 2025,
updated Jan 29, 2025

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9. FOSDEM 2025 and GNOME Latam Updates/Headsup

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15. Linux Kernel: EasyOS, SCAVY, and Performance/Energy Use

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17. today's howtos

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18. Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, PCBs, and More

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20. Programming Leftovers

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21. Security and Windows TCO

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23. Games: Iron Roads, Team NINJA, and More

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24. Android Leftovers

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26. openSUSE’s New Agama Installer Now Supports Slowroll

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27. 5 of the most unique Linux distros you need to try out

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