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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Dec 18, 2025

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  13. GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
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  20. Open Hardware/Modding: MicroPython, Raspberry Pi, and More
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  27. After Decades, Linux Finally Gains Stable GPIB Support
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  28. There's no such thing as a beginner Linux distro (and there never will be)
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  29. I've tried nearly every Linux package manager - these remain my favorite
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  30. The 5 best Linux apps for students
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  31. Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Framework Desktop, and More
    Devices and Linux
  32. Games: Vampire Crawlers, Tingus Goose, and More
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  34. Parrot OS Switches to KDE Plasma Desktop
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  41. today's leftovers
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    several dubious ergonomic choices, improved Wayland behavior and performance
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