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  1. Games: Elsie, Spray Paint Simulator, and More
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  2. Juno Tab 3 Tablet Announced, Available with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
    Juno Computers have announced their latest Linux tablet, the Juno Tab 3, and it’s available to buy preloaded with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

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  3. Programming Leftovers
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  4. Security Leftovers
    Security picks, Linux focus and FUD
  5. today's leftovers
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  6. Distributions and Operating Systems: OneFileLinux, Makulu, and deepin
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  7. Software Releases: Curl 8.10.0, Unifont 16.0.01, Terminal File Managers, Istio 1.23.1, Radicle 1.0, Pandoc 3.4
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  8. today's howtos
    a handful of howtos for the night
  9. OSI on "Open Source innovation" and recruiting Jordan Maris in Europe
    Some OSI picks
  10. Databases: Postgres, MariaDB, and More
    Some DB picks
  11. Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9 Released with Qt 6 Port, AppImage Support, and More
    Raspberry Pi Imager, a user-friendly tool for creating bootable media for Raspberry Pi devices, has been updated today to version 1.9, a major release that brings a modern interface and new features.
  12. Kodi 21.1 "Omega"
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  13. Kali Linux 2024.3 Adds 11 New Hacking Tools, Improves Raspberry Pi Support
    Offensive Security announced today the release and general availability of Kali Linux 2024.3 as the latest live and installation media of this Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution for ethical hacking and penetration testing.
  14. Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and More
    a handful of stories
  15. today's leftovers
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  16. Programming Leftovers
    Programming centric links
  17. Latest From Red Hat (redhat.com)
    the latest redhat.com articlles
  18. Security Leftovers
    and related picks
  19. today's howtos
    many howtos
  20. Qubes OS 4.2.3-rc1 is available for testing
    We’re pleased to announce that the first release candidate (RC) for Qubes OS 4.2.3 is now available for testing
  21. Ubuntu 24.10 to Introduce User-Controlled Permissions Prompts
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  22. VirtualBox 7.1 Released with Qt 6 GUI, Wayland Support for Clipboard Sharing
    Oracle released today the final version of the VirtualBox 7.1 open-source and cross-platform virtualization software, a major update that introduces a revamped UI and new features.
  23. Android Leftovers
    Google Warns Millions Of Android Users—Do Not Install These Apps
  24. Audacity 3.6.3 Released! Add Back Legacy Effects (Ubuntu PPA)
    Audacity audio editor announced 3.6.2 release a week ago, then version 3.6.3 a day ago with a quick-fix
  25. Usr-Merge: Solus’s New Approach to Linux Filesystems
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  26. Announcing Incus 6.5
    This release contains a very good mix of bug fixes and performances improvements as well as exciting new features across the board
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  30. Openwashing Example and Mary Jo Foley Still Attacking GNU/Linux for Microsoft (Now From "Directions on Microsoft" With a New Hat)
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  31. Why Use a Mail Client vs Webmail
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