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  1. Armbian 24.8 Released with Linux Kernel 6.10 Support, Expanded Desktop Options
    The Armbian community informs 9to5Linux.com today about the general availability of Armbian 24.8 (codename Yelt) as the latest stable release of this Debian and Ubuntu-based distribution for ARM devices.

    New

  2. ComputerWeekly Puff Pieces for the Linux Foundation, Including Fluff and Hype for the Great "AI" Scam
    shallow and likely paid for
  3. today's howtos
    from the past few days
  4. Security: Arch Linux, Windows TCO, CISA
    some stories with Linux focus
  5. These 5 Linux Commands Make Reading Large Files Easier
    If you need to find information inside very large text files, Linux provides all the tools you need, straight out of the box. You can also use them on live text streams
  6. Debian Development reports and Zyxel GS1900 firmware source dump
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  7. Steam, Free Games, and GNU/Linux Gaming
    a handful of recent stories
  8. What Is Budgie on Linux and Should You Use It?
    The Linux desktop is a more fluid concept than it is with Windows or macOS
  9. Programming Leftovers
    Programming related picks
  10. Canonical/Ubuntu Leftovers
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  11. Open Hardware: Pimoroni, ATtinyBoy, and More
    hardware picks
  12. Chromium and Servo Update
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  13. Windows Gamers Should Try Out This Gaming-Focused Linux OS
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  14. GNOME 47: Best New Features
    Learn about the greatest new features of the upcoming GNOME 47 desktop environment.
  15. You May Not Want to Switch to Linux for These Reasons
    Before you say anything—Linux is great
  16. Audiocasts/Shows: GNU World Order and Linux Out Loud
    2 new episodes
  17. The most popular Linux distributions suitable for beginners
    Welcome to Linux
  18. Improvements and Fixes: EasyOS and More
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  19. wayland-protocols 1.37
    wayland-protocols 1.37 is now available
  20. Software: TaskWarrior, Simplex.Chat, Wireshark
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  21. today's howtos
    3 howtos for now
  22. Folks Getting Ready for Akademy 2024
    Some developers' posts
  23. Security and Windows TCO Exemplified
    only 3 for now
  24. Why I've Gone All In on Fedora Silverblue
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  25. KDE Plasma 6 upgrade for stable Gentoo Linux
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  26. Back To School With Linux
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    a few picks from the new issue
  28. today's howtos
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  29. Back To School With Linux
    let's take a look at how Linux can be used by students in furthering their education.
  30. Immich 1.113 Unveils Folder View and Enhanced Tagging
    Immich 1.113, a self-hosted photo and video backup solution, rolls out new folder views, tags, and enhanced mobile sync capabilities
  31. Forget Proton: These 10 Awesome Games Run Natively on Linux
    You don't need to use compatibility tools like Proton to play games on Linux
  32. System76 Darter Pro Linux laptop review
    The System76 Darter Pro is a sleek and customizable Linux Laptop tailored for developers and power users
  33. I've tested dozens of operating systems. Fedora 40 beta is the fastest I've tried
    Fedora's latest release is as fast as it is efficient and includes a handful of useful features
  34. New Month, New Milestone [original]
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  35. Today in Techrights
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