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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Nov 28, 2023

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  19. New or Updated Lists of GNU/Linux Software
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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
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  25. today's howtos
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  26. EasyOS Kirkstone-series version 5.6.4 released
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  29. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
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  30. today's howtos
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  35. 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: November 26th, 2023
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