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  1. Linus Torvalds rages against ‘random turd files’ in Linux 6.15-rc1 directories
    The target of the Linux creator and lead developer’s ire was “the disgusting ‘hdrtest’ crap,”

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  2. GNU/Linux Leftovers
    desktop and Web
  3. Programming Leftovers
    Development related leftovers
  4. Leftovers Regarding SaaS/Databases
    Some back end stuff
  5. Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, AlphaStation, and More
    Hardware picks
  6. Debian: Freexian, Dash-to-Panel, and More
    Some Debian picks
  7. OpenBSD 7.7 is Near, Other BSD News
    some BSD leftovers
  8. Many Layoffs at IBM (Newer Reports)
    3 for now
  9. 11 Native Linux Games to Replace Windows Classics
    It probably comes as no surprise that, despite most computers having access to fabulous games
  10. Developer Revives Iconic Desktop Weather App for Linux
    An iconic desktop weather app from Linux’s past has just blown in — yes, Typhoon is back
  11. Free and Open Source Software
    The software featured here is free and open source
  12. 5 fun Linux commands you'll want to try at least once
    Take a break from productivity. The Linux terminal window can actually be quite entertaining
  13. Mozilla Firefox 137 Is Now Available with HEVC Playback Support on Linux
    Mozilla published today the final build of the Firefox 137 open-source web browser for all supported platforms ahead of the April 1st, 2025, official release date, so it’s time to take a look at the new features and changes.
  14. Android Leftovers
    Is your Android phone secretly tracking you? Here's how to stop it
  15. Check Out Debian, the ‘Mother of All Linux Distributions’
    If you simply want a Linux operating system that will rarely (if ever) fail you
  16. 7 Best Free and Open Source Restic Front-Ends
    Only free and open source software is included
  17. 2025 Priorities: Reliability, Audio, Cameras and More
    As our community grows, we are increasing the focus we put on planning and organizing the work we do
  18. Review: GrapheneOS 2025
    In March I noticed that my /e/OS-powered Samsung Galaxy S9
  19. GNU/Linux/UNIX, Programming, and more
    today's leftovers
  20. today's howtos
    howtos for Monday
  21. Today in Techrights
    Some of the latest articles
  22. 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: March 30th, 2025
    The 233rd installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on March 30th, 2025.
  23. Immutable Distro Nitrux 3.9.1 Brings New Convergent Web Browser, Linux 6.13
    Nitrux developer Uri Herrera announced today the release and general availability of Nitrux 3.9.1 as the latest ISO snapshot of this Debian-based immutable and systemd-free GNU/Linux distribution using a highly customized KDE Plasma desktop environment by default.

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