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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Nov 01, 2023

Updated This Past Day

  1. BiBi-Linux wiper targets Israeli companies - Help Net Security
    Attackers have started using new wiper malware called BiBi-Linux to attack Israeli companies and destroy their data.
  2. Linux 6.6
    delayed a lot
  3. New Issue of Linux Magazine
    behind paywall though
  4. Winter and the Web
    Our reach is generally growing, but we want to lessen our reliance on the Web
  5. Security Leftovers
    incidents, patches, C++
  6. Fedora Project Updates
    3 stories
  7. Incus 0.2 has been released
    This version incorporates most changes that went into LXD 5.19 as well as introduce a few additional features and improvements
  8. Zimbabwe Says Adios to Microsoft
    Zimbabwe seems to be bidding farewell to Windows

    New

  9. today's leftovers
    4 stories more
  10. Kernel and Linux Foundation
    LF stuff, even not Linux
  11. today's howtos
    4 more howtos
  12. Luckfox Launches an Ultra-Compact Linux-Capable Single-Board Computer with On-Device AI Smarts
    With a 32-bit Arm Cortex-A7 and the pairing of a RISC-V microcontroller and a neural processor, this compact board aims for edge AI work.
  13. Why Linux OS is Best for Platform for Coders
    Your choice of operating system can significantly affect your coding journey
  14. Security Leftovers
    Security news
  15. Android Leftovers
    This app makes Android phones unusable by sending fake Bluetooth requests
  16. Voyager 23.10 might be my favorite take on the GNOME desktop to date
    I've experienced several different iterations of the GNOME desktop
  17. Fedora Linux Flatpak cool apps to try for November
    This article introduces projects available in Flathub with installation instructions
  18. Libre Computer Unveils Amlogic-Powered AML-A311D-CC Alta SBC
    The board is compatible with SystemReady IR operating systems, and it supports standard Linux distributions right out of the box
  19. Peppermint OS Introduces Devuan Build for ARM
    Peppermint OS Broadens Reach with Devuan Build for ARM Architecture.
  20. Security Leftovers
    Incidents and GNU/Linux suggestions
  21. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
    Assorted FOSS news
  22. Programming Leftovers
    Programming links
  23. Mozilla and Tor: Firefox, Thunderbird, Arti 1.1.10, Tails 5.19
    Projects updates and news
  24. Games: Godot 4.2 beta 4, NONOGRAM NIGHTS, and Lots More
    Mostly from Liam Dawe
  25. Linux Kernel: switchable x86-32 binary support and a spooky ethernet driver bug
    Two articles about Linux
  26. Audiocasts/Shows: Linux Matters and GNU/Linux Distros
    Two new episodes
  27. Open Hardware: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and More
    5 stories for now
  28. Events: LibreOffice, FSF, and GStreamer
    3 new roundups or updates
  29. Kubernetes Gateway API v1.0 and Running MongoDB on Kubernetes
    A pair of new posts
  30. today's howtos
    many howtos for Wednesday and Tuesday
  31. Mozilla Presents Official Firefox Nightly Deb Package
    Explore Mozilla's official Firefox nightly deb package, including advanced security and instant updates for users.
  32. NVIDIA Linux Driver Adds Support for Night Light in Wayland
    NVIDIA has released a new version of its Linux graphics driver that adds support for the Night Light feature in GNOME on Wayland
  33. Raspberry PI OS: upgrading and cross-grading
    It's doable, but worth the cost
  34. Coming Soon: Tux Machines Daily Bulletins
    There's no timeline for this yet, but perhaps we can get this done by the end of this week
  35. today's leftovers
    SUSE, Ubuntu, and more
  36. Open Hardware and Linux Devices
    5 stories
  37. Qualcomm’s Support for GNU/Linux PCs
    Some GNU/Linux options
  38. Libre Arts - Weekly recap — 30 October 2023
    new features coming to GIMP and Krita, Scribus is getting a facelift with Indigo UI, FreeCAD is undergoing a sketching workflow revamp, Ardour is getting Launchpad X support
  39. Programming Leftovers
    Mozilla, Qt, and more
  40. Microsoft Doing Bad
    3 stories
  41. Apple's macOS Sonoma makes Macs with Asahi Linux unbootable
    you shouldn’t rely on Linux on Apple M devices for anything serious
  42. Gprofng GUI - gprofng GUI 1.0 released
    We are are happy to announce the first release of GNU gprofng-gui, version 1.0
  43. Free Software: 35 Best KDE Software for GNU/Linux Desktop Users, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and More
    3 new articles
  44. today's howtos
    Tuesday howtos
  45. Fixing the "apt command not found" Error in Linux
    A fix for the infamous "apt command not found" error in Linux.
  46. Garuda Linux Released “Spizaetus” with New Hyperland ISO, Drops MATE, LXQt
    Explore the latest release of Garuda Linux 20231029, "Spizaetus," and find out what makes this Arch-based distribution stand out.
  47. Android Leftovers
    How to Turn On Predictive Text Suggestions in Android
  48. Linux Is about to Get Bcachefs Support, Here’s More on That
    Linux kernel 6.7’s merge window is now open, and Bcachefs slid in! All indications point to things happening this time
  49. NVIDIA 545.29.02 Linux Graphics Driver Is Out with Wayland Improvements, More
    NVIDIA 545.29.02 graphics driver for Linux is out now with support for the Night Light feature on GNOME and KDE Plasma desktops on Wayland, support to the NVIDIA VDPAU driver on Xwayland, and more.
  50. Wind River Linux Drives New Solutions for Software-Defined Vehicles
    Mainstream consumers typically do not know the Linux operating system powers their email service, favorite websites, television sets, and even their mobile phones and computers in some cases. Now, Wind River Linux is making inroads into the operation of electric-powered cars
  51. Free Software is Better at Enduring Apocalyptic Events
    Maybe one day we'll learn to live like animals... and not in a bad sense
  52. China is Turning Down Apple and Microsoft, GNU/Linux on the Rise
    Does this mean China is moving to GNU/Linux, as it vouched it would (several years ago)?
  53. Happy Halloween to Tux Machiners
    Thanks for staying around
  54. Android Leftovers
    Porsche will adopt Android Automotive, complete with Google apps
  55. Raspberry Pi 5 Kit Review – Part 1: Unboxing, Assembly and First Boot
    I’ll do so with the latest Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm based on Debian 12
  56. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
    FOSS links
  57. Programming Leftovers
    Rust and more
  58. Security Leftovers
    and Windows TCO
  59. Rotating photos through CLI with FreeBSD
    Some of the thumbnails images I generate for this blog have not a correct orientation - as in: portrait instead of landscape
  60. Open Hardware: Name that Ware, Apple II, ESP32, and More
    hardware links
  61. today's howtos
    5 howtos
  62. Games: Retro Linux Gaming Computer, Steam Deck, Discord, and More
    Latest from Liam Dawe
  63. Wine 8.19
    New release
  64. 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.
  65. This Linux Audio Player isn’t for Playing Music
    Want to playback a lecture recording, transcribe an interview, or listen to a podcast episode without adding it to your music library
  66. Intel NUC 13 Pro Mini PC Running Linux: P-Cores and E-Cores
    This is a multi-part blog focusing on the Intel NUC 13 Pro Mini PC running Linux
  67. Linux Mint 21.3 to Ship with Cinnamon 6.0 and Experimental Wayland Support
    Linux Mint 21.3 will be the first release of Linux Mint to ship with an experimental Wayland session for its Cinnamon flavor.
  68. New Version of Rosy Crow Released
    Rosy Crow is a Gemini protocol client for Android
  69. October Was a Fine Month for GNU/Linux Worldwide (Especially in Developing Nations)
    Maybe we should not be surprised that traffic in this site is growing

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With mass layoffs at Microsoft the world would be much better
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From serving customers at some restaurant he has moved on to bullying people with demand letters
 
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Mr. Fagioli even had slop about a dead Torvalds (hypothetical) as clickbait
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Moral Duty for "Linux Sites" to Speak Out Against LLM Slop
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In Recent Hours Google News Promoted at Least 3 Slopfarms That Relayed Linux Foundation Propaganda Made by Bots or LLM "Bullshit Generators" (as Dr. Stallman Dubbed Them)
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Is Slashdot next?
Microsoft LinkedIn is Dying and Many More Layoffs Are on the Way
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Nirbheek Chauhan in Planet GNOME Explains Why Wayland Pushers Are Losing
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Reprinted with permission from Daniel Pocock
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Peter Moon's (Computerworld) Interview With Richard Stallman
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Brett Wilson LLP's new staff page is misleading
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More People Moving to Geminispace?
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