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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Sep 20, 2024

Updated This Past Day

1. Sparky 7.5 Drops with Updated Packages

   The lightweight Linux distro Sparky 7.5 is now available for download offering full Debian 12 compatibility and updated package base

2. Zorin OS 17.2 Is Out Now Powered by Linux Kernel 6.8 from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

   The Zorin OS team announced today the release and general availability of Zorin OS 17.2 as the second installment in the latest Zorin OS 17 series of this Ubuntu-based distribution targeting Windows users and Linux newcomers.

   New

3. Proton 9.0-3 Released with Support for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Farlight 84

   Valve released today Proton 9.0-3 as the latest stable release of this open-source compatibility tool for Steam Play based on Wine and additional components for playing Windows games on Linux systems.

4. GNU/Linux Leftovers

   including some Ubuntu

5. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers

   FOSS picks

6. Security Leftovers and Windows TCO

   many picks for today

7. Programming Leftovers

   Programming links for today

8. Free Software Leftovers

   software mostly for GNU/Linux

9. today's howtos

   only a handful more

10. Open Hardware/Modding Leftovers

    including new episode

11. A Couple Belated Akademy 2024 Reports

    Two more Akademy writeups

12. Android Leftovers

    The best Android tablet is now its lowest price of all time

13. Torvalds weighs in on 'nasty' Rust vs C for Linux debate

    This is like vi vs Emacs with 'religious overtones,’ project chief laughs

14. GStreamer 1.24.8 Rolls Out with Bugs Fixes

    GStreamer 1.24.8 multimedia framework rolls out with bug fixes for video encoding and software encoder enhancements

15. KD Reports 2.3.0

    We’re pleased to announce the release of KD Reports 2.3.0, the latest version of our reporting tool for Qt applications

16. Here Are The Best New Features in Ubuntu 24.10

    Ubuntu 24.10 ‘Oracular Oriole’ will be released on October 13th, and as you’d expect from a new version of Ubuntu, it’s packed with new features

17. Questions Around Tor's Confidentiality

    Confidentiality in doubt

18. Kubuntu 24.04 slowly but majorly improving

    I am writing this review before the 24.04.1 release hitting me box. However, you may read it after the major point upgrade

19. curl 8.10.1

    Welcome to this follow-up patch release

20. Latest Podcasts and Linux Format

    3 new ones

21. Programming Leftovers

    Red Hat, Python, and more

22. Open Hardware: Arduino and More

    Some gadgets and projects

23. Security Leftovers

    Security links for today

24. today's howtos

    second batch of howtos

25. Games: Bundles, GOG, Valve, and More

    Latest 8 articles from GamingOnLinux

26. Compact Linux Gaming Beast: MinisForum EM 780

    The MinisForum EM 780 is a remarkable compact Linux gaming PC that delivers impressive performance in a small form factor

27. Free and Open Source Software

    This is free and open source software

28. RebeccaBlackOS – Debian-based live distro

    RebeccaBlackOS is a Debian-based live distribution which can be used to run Wayland desktop sessions

29. Smartphones Leaking Data

    When you use smartphones from big tech companies, you’re often trading your privacy for convenience

30. Stable kernels: Linux 6.10.11, Linux 6.6.52, and Linux 6.1.111

    I'm announcing the release of the 6.10.11 kernel

31. What is open-source and how does it benefit you?

    From zero cost to the lack of limitations, the Linux operating system and open-source software may be worth looking into for the varied user-friendly benefits

32. IBM quietly axing thousands of jobs, source says

    IBM has been laying off a substantial number of employees this week and is trying to keep it quiet, our sources have said

33. Linux (kernel): The trouble with iowait and hype-enhanced reviews for Linux patches

    latest from LWN

34. today's howtos

    only 4 howtos for now

35. Attracting and retaining Debian contributors

    Carlos Henrique Lima Melara and Lucas Kanashiro gave a presentation

36. Windows Users Can Get a Taste of Linux With These 5 Distros

    there are many great distros for all kinds of workflows to help you make the transition easily

37. Today in Techrights

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