Linus Tech (Illiteracy) Tips, LTT, Buys Phoronix Media

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2023-04-01 01:38:10 UTC
Modified: 2023-04-01 01:41:29 UTC

Linus I gotchu fam: Linus Tech (Illiteracy) Tips and PTS

Summary: Phoronix Media is being acquired by a larger company; the site will not change though

Linus Gabriel Sebastian, founder of Linus Tech Tips (LTT), has just announced the transfer of Phoronix Media (best known for Phoronix.com and PTS) to his company based in Canada.

"Readers of the site won't be affected. They can still get a spoonful of Microsoft chaff along with plenty of (other) ads.""Phoronix.com and PTS are a strategic addition to our growing portfolio," remarked Yvonne Ho, who will oversee the operations to ensure the benchmarks always include ClearLinux and articles habitually include a Microsoft distro that only Microsoft uses.

Michael Larabel could not be reached for comment. He has been busy this past month trying to figure out new and innovative ways to block all the ad blockers. Mr. Sebastian insists that evading ads is nothing short of piracy.

Readers of the site won't be affected. They can still get a spoonful of Microsoft chaff along with plenty of (other) ads. ⬆

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Linus Tech (Illiteracy) Tips, LTT, Buys Phoronix Media

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