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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Feb 07, 2024

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  1. Ubuntu: Newsletter, Repositories, and Microsoft Spyware
    Some Ubuntu picks
  2. IBM LinuxONE 4 Express and Ubuntu Server drive data centre performance and economics
    Canonical is pleased to announce that Ubuntu Server is optimised and fully supported on IBM LinuxONE 4 Express

    New

  3. today's leftovers
    LF, FSF-EEE, and OpenSUSE
  4. Android Leftovers
    Ayaneo reveals details of new Android gaming handheld set to rival the Ayn Odin2
  5. OS 8 Now Available in Early Access
    I’m super excited to let you know that OS 8 builds are available in Early Access and they are now installable
  6. Programming Leftovers
    Raku and more
  7. Best Linux Distro for Gaming – Top Distros for Enhanced Linux Gaming Experience
    Thanks to the big push made by Valve
  8. Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino Uno, ESP32-S2, and 3D Printing
    4 projects or stories
  9. Security Leftovers
    flaws, patches, and more
  10. A Complete Guide to Xubuntu Default Apps and Their Purposes
    This is a full list of all Xubuntu default applications
  11. Review: wattOS R13
    wattOS wattOS is a fast and lightweight desktop Linux distribution based on Debian
  12. OKdo ROCK 5 AIO Edge Media Board with 3 TOPs NPU and Pre-integrated AI Stack
    The board runs on the Debian 10 LTS operating system, providing a mature and actively developed software environment
  13. European Events: Hackaday Europe 2024 and FOSDEM 2024
    4 reports/invitationss
  14. Red Hat / IBM Leftovers
    corporate and technical articles from Red Hat
  15. GNU/Linux Applications: FSearch, Note Taking, and Lux
    5 new articles about software
  16. Audiocasts/Shows: WordPress Briefing, Late Night Linux, Linux User Space, Destination Linux, and LINUX Unplugged
    5 new episodes
  17. today's howtos
    many howtos for Tuesday
  18. Why the future of manufacturing will rely on open source
    Let’s look at a few examples of how Red Hat is working with our ecosystem to put this effort into action
  19. Open Hardware/Modding: How I Also Hacked my Car and Raspberry Pi Project
    Some devices and hacking
  20. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and the World Wide Web
    Web-centric news picks
  21. Programming Leftovers
    many picks for this week
  22. Windows TCO Leftovers
    3 Windows TCO examples
  23. today's howtos
    morning batch of howtos
  24. Android Leftovers
    Google Maps is now bringing 3D buildings during navigation to more Android Auto users
  25. Beyond 2038: Debian Strengthens 32-Bit Builds with Critical Patches
    No worries. Your 32-bit packages won't break after 2038 since the Debian team already started working on it.
  26. IPFire 2.27 - Core Update 182 released
    The first update of the year 2024 is out: IPFire 2.27
  27. Stable kernels: Linux 6.7.4, Linux 6.6.16, and Linux 6.1.77
    I'm announcing the release of the 6.7.4 kernel
  28. These two old-school music players for Linux let me fine-tune my listening experience
    Both Clementine and Qmmp include 10-band EQs
  29. Today in Techrights
    Some of the latest articles

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