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  1. today's leftovers
    kernel, LibreOffice, and more
  2. Programming Leftovers
    coding with Qt and more
  3. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software in Web and Back End
    Some back-end FOSS news
  4. Security Leftovers and Windows TCO
    a few Windows TCO examples
  5. Fedora Family / IBM: RPM 4.20, Ansible, and Fedora 41
    Some Red Hat news
  6. Open Hardware: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and More
    some hardware projects and such
  7. today's howtos
    only 4 more howtos for now
  8. Events and Event Reports: Akademy and openSUSE.Asia Summit
    A couple of events
  9. The 2024 Maintainers Summit: Articles in LWN
    4 new articles
  10. Kangrejos Coverage at LWN
    3 new articles outside the paywall today
  11. KDE sets its goals through 2026
    KDE e.V., the non-profit organization that supports KDE
  12. Linus and Dirk on succession, Rust, and more
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  13. today's howtos
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  14. Security Leftovers
    and Windows' toll
  15. Android Leftovers
    Android now lets you check ‘Google Play services data usage’
  16. PINE64 Unveils StarPro64 RISC-V SBC with EIC7700X SoC
    While the Ox64 was technically the first Linux-capable SBC from PINE64, the Star64 marked their first full-fledged RISC-V single-board computer
  17. Pine64’s Linux E-ink Tablet Is Coming Back
    Pine64 has released many different Linux-powered phones, tablets, development boards over the years
  18. Why Don't Linux Commands Say Anything When They Run?
    When you first start using Linux, you'll often find yourself using the command line
  19. Say goodbye to Microsoft Windows 11 and hello to Nitrux Linux 3.7.0
    It’s time to ditch Windows 11 and embrace Nitrux for a smoother, more streamlined experience without the bloat
  20. Mozilla’s New Branding Looks Even Better Animated
    A few months ago I reported that Mozilla is getting a brand revamp and that it incorporates the non-profit company’s iconic red dinosaur mascot
  21. Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
    This is free and open source software
  22. today's leftovers
    Mozilla, IBM, and more
  23. Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi and OpenWrt
    devices and such
  24. KDE: Akademy 2024 and Kraft Version 1.2.2
    Some KDE updates/publications
  25. Audiocasts/Shows: mintCast, Linux Matters, FLOSS Weekly
    New episodes
  26. (Updated) Pine64 Unveils Oz64: An Upcoming SBC Featuring Sophgo SG2000 SoC and Wi-Fi 6
    This includes support for NuttX and Debian variants tailored for the SG200x
  27. I am a translator for the Mageia Wiki. And it’s fun work -for ladies too!
    It’s not only a pleasant activity. I also learn a lot about how Mageia works in a playful way
  28. Security Leftovers
    Security centric news
  29. Software: WebDAV, Textual Paint, and More
    Free Software leftovers
  30. today's howtos
    many howtos for the morning
  31. Steam: A Month After Microsoft 'Bricked' Many Dual-Boot PCs (Making Them Unable to Start GNU/Linux)
    "Pretty much as expected, the Linux user share overall on Steam has dropped off a bit with the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for September 2024."
  32. Nitrux 3.7 ’ub’ Brings the Latest Software and Security Fixes
    Systemd-free GNU/Linux distro Nitrux 3.7 is now available
  33. Audacious 4.4.1 Released with Assorted Minor Improvements
    improvements are on offer in the newest update to the popular open source, cross-platform Audacious music player

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  34. Today in Techrights
    Some of the latest articles
  35. NetworkManager 1.50 Adds Support for Configuring Wi-Fi Channel Width in AP Mode
    NetworkManager 1.50, an open-source network connection manager for Linux-based distributions, is now available with various improvements and new features.
    The corresponding text-only bulletin for Thursday contains all the text.

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    1095 /n/2024/09/29/Arch_Linux_Announces_Collaboration_With_Valve.shtml
    792 /n/2024/09/22/There_s_No_Lower_Spec_Linux_Machine_Than_This_One.shtml
    699 /n/2024/09/26/Latest_in_the_WP_Engine_Dispute_and_Lawsuit.shtml
    658 /n/2024/09/30/today_s_howtos.1.shtml
    650 /n/2024/09/27/VirtualBox_7_1_2_Released_with_3D_Acceleration_Support_for_VMs_.shtml
    645 /n/2024/09/30/Mozilla_Firefox_131_Is_Now_Available_for_Download_Here_s_What_s.shtml
    641 /n/2024/09/27/Uniting_for_Internet_Freedom_Tor_Project_Tails_Join_Forces.shtml
    605 /n/2024/09/28/Arch_Linux_and_Valve_Collaboration.shtml
    591 /n/2024/09/25/Openwashing_Winamp_Collaborative_License_WCL_and_Open_Source_Jo.shtml
    588 /n/2024/09/29/Linus_Torvalds_Announces_First_Linux_Kernel_6_12_Release_Candid.shtml
    566 /n/2024/09/27/today_s_howtos.shtml
    551 /n/2024/09/27/today_s_leftovers.shtml
    549 /n/2024/09/27/Programming_Leftovers.shtml
    544 /n/2024/09/30/FFmpeg_7_1_Peter_Released_with_Full_Native_VVC_Decoder_MV_HEVC_.shtml

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