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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 10, 2024

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  20. Run Any App in Picture in Picture Mode in Ubuntu
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    Discover the latest release of Postfix 3.9.0, offering enhanced security, reliability, and performance for your mail server.
  26. X11 No More: Fedora 41 Paves the Way for Wayland
    Fedora 41 is paving the way for a more modern and efficient Wayland, leaving X11 behind.
  27. Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt/Fear-mongering/Dramatisation Against "Linux"
    Calling everything "Linux" to create a scare
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    The pros and cons of some other Arm Linux distros for the pocket powerhouse
  29. Today in Techrights
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  30. Content Management Systems, Red Hat, and Kubernetes
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  31. Open Hardware: Arduino, Phosh, Raspberry Pi, and More
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  32. Makulu Linux on New Computer-Generated (CG) Features
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  33. today's howtos
    half a dozen howtos
  34. Security Leftovers
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  35. Programming and Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
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  36. GNU Taler v0.9.4, libgnunetchat 0.3.0, and LibrePlanet 2024
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  37. GNOME 46 Wallpapers
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