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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Oct 31, 2023

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Updated This Past Day

1. GNU Linux-Libre 6.6 Kernel Released for Software Freedom Lovers

   The GNU Linux-libre project announced today the release and general availability of the GNU Linux-libre 6.6 kernel for those who seek 100% freedom for their GNU/Linux computers.

2. Mozilla Doubles Down on Firefox DEB Package for Debian-Based Linux Distros

   Mozilla announced today in a blog post that they are doubling down on offering a DEB package of their popular, open-source, and cross-platform Firefox web browser for Debian-based GNU/Linux distributions.

3. Linux 6.6

   delayed a lot

4. Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Cohesity Data Clown

   new announcement

   New

5. today's leftovers

   Microsoft, CMS, and more

6. A build daemon in Guile

   implemented in C++ with some helpers written in Guile.

7. Software: Televido, eza, “Wallpaper Slideshow” GNOME Extension

   3 new articles

8. Security Leftovers

   Patches and more

9. Graphics: Anti-aliasing and GPU Application Development

   2 stories

10. Audiocasts/Shows: Linux User Space, WordPress Briefing, and More

    Free software-centric

11. Open Hardware: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and More

    Small computing

12. The main differences between OpenBSD, FreeBSD, NetBSD and DragonFly BSD

    People who consider trying out one of the different BSD variants, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, NetBSD or DragonFly BSD, often ask about the main differences between the four projects

13. today's howtos

    many more howtos for Monday

14. CentOS Going Away and CentOS Infrastructure Update

    Some news related to the clone

15. VLC 3.0.20 Brings Fixes for Potential Security Issue, AV1 Hardware Decoder

    VideoLAN released today VLC 3.0.20 as a new update in the latest VLC 3.0 series of this popular, free, open-source, and cross-platform media player software for GNU/Linux.

16. Canonical teams up with MediaTek

    things have progressed well, and Canonical has now announced the availability of Ubuntu 22.04 Desktop and Server for not only the high-end Genio 1200 EVK

17. MediaTek Genio 1200 Arm Cortex-A78/A55 EVK gets official Ubuntu 22.04 support

    Canonical and MediaTek announced optimized Ubuntu images for the Genio 1200 EVK during Embedded Word 2023 last March

18. Today in Techrights

    one day's articles

19. India Gives the Boot to Microsoft

    India not only rejects Windows

20. Marius Nestor (9to5Linux) Fastest to Cover Linux Releases

    We started to think that the release would be delayed and another RC would be announced instead of a final release

21. 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: October 29th, 2023

    The 160th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on October 29th, 2023.

22. Android Leftovers

    Enhanced Android experience: Home Assistant boosts support with 'Device Controls'

23. Trinity Desktop Environment 14.1.1: Your Classic Linux Desktop Choice

    Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE 14.1.1) brings the latest application updates, bug fixes, and enhancements with Debian Bookworm updates.

24. The Danger to Microsoft in Australia: Windows Devices Aren't Selling Well (0%)

    Apple and Samsung dominating sales

25. today's leftovers

    a number of assorted news items

26. Android Leftovers

    Google is making it easier to sign in to Android apps

27. Unifont 15.1.04 Released

    This release adds the CJK Unified Ideographs Extension I glyphs (U+2EBF0..U+2EE5D)

28. today's howtos

    5 howtos for now

29. 7 Best GNU/Linux Distros for Developers and Programmers

    GNU/Linux offers a highly stable environment, which is further enhanced by its customizable features

30. 12 of the Best Compression Tools to Compress Files on Linux

    File compression is an integral part of system administration. Finding the best compression method requires significant determination. Luckily, there are many robust compression tools for Linux that make backing up system data easier. Here, we present some of the best Linux compression tools that can be used to compress files in Linux.

31. Radxa Zero 3W SBC features Rockchip RK3566 SoC, up to 8GB RAM in Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W form factor

    More Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W lookalikes are coming to market

32. Programming Leftovers

    Shell, Python, and more

33. Raspberry Pi RP2040 Superior Boy Takes Cybersecurity on the Go

    The Raspberry Pi has a super compact size which makes it a great choice for makers whose projects are reliant on portability

34. Audiocasts/Shows: Destination GNU/Linux and Free Software Security Podcast

    Two new episodes

35. FreeBSD Jails vs. Docker: A Comparison

    Both FreeBSD Jails and Docker containers have their strengths and are suitable for different use cases

36. today's howtos

    3 howtos for the morning

37. Security Leftovers

    half a dozen links, some Windows TCO

38. Android Leftovers

    Two-Page PDF View Now on Google Drive

39. 5 reasons Linux is the best OS for coding

    Linux is the better alternative for programming and software development

40. Review: The Murena Two with privacy switches

    Murena is an organization which develops and distributes an open source operating system which takes Android and strips away the Google components, replacing them with privacy-focused alternatives

41. today's howtos

    5 howtos for now

42. Software: BleachBit, Berty, Kitty, Discord

    5 new posts

43. Linux Kernel 6.6 Officially Released, This Is What’s New

    Linus Torvalds announced today the final release of the Linux 6.6 kernel series as a major update that introduces several new features, updated and new drivers for better hardware support, and other changes.

44. Linux Release Delayed by Lenovo

    critical issue

45. Putting the Size of GNU/Linux in Perspective

    judging the size of GNU/Linux based on intentionally distorted and biased maps would lead us astray

46. Free Software is a Wild Animal, Not a Pet, and One Entity Controlling It All Would Harm Its Freedom (and Users' Too)

    In the Free software world, including GNU/Linux, we want choices, not just freedom to modify a component over which we have no choice (no viable alternative)