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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Nov 28, 2023

Updated This Past Day

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  2. Nitrux 3.2 Released with Aesthetic FHS, Linux Kernel 6.6 LTS, and Updated Installer
    Nitrux 3.2 systemd-free and Debian-based distribution is now available for download with Aesthetic FHS file system implementation, Secure Boot support, and Linux kernel 6.6 LTS.
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  5. MiniDebConf Cambridge Reports
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  6. Rocky Linux 9.3 Brings Back Cloud and Container Images for PowerPC 64-Bit
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  9. today's howtos
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  11. LinuxYuck: Openwashing-as-a-Service, Even for Controversial Microsoft Back Doors on Many Computer Boards
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  19. New or Updated Lists of GNU/Linux Software
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  20. today's leftovers
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  21. Programming Leftovers
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  22. Qubes OS 4.2.0-rc5 is available for testing
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  23. OpenZFS Data Loss, Linux Revisionism, and Wayland Conflict
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  24. Security Leftovers and Windows TCO
    4 stories
  25. today's howtos
    only 5 for now
  26. EasyOS Kirkstone-series version 5.6.4 released
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  27. Android Leftovers
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  28. Programming Leftovers
    4 links for today
  29. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
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  30. today's howtos
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  31. Building a NetBSD ramdisk kernel
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  32. Audiocasts/Shows: TWIL and LINUX Unplugged
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  33. Olimex launches STMicro STM32MP157 SoM and open-source hardware EVB
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  34. Anniversary release: KPhotoAlbum 5.12.0
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  35. 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: November 26th, 2023
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  36. Open Hardware/Modding: Hacking and Raspberry Pi in Education
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