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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Nov 25, 2024

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Slopwatch: LinuxSecurity, Brian Fagioli, and Other Serial Sloppers: Maybe Microsoft wants to dub this "Web5"
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Links 10/08/2025: Webrings, “AI Sunglasses” and “AI Eyeglasses”, US Administration Intensifies Attacks on Science and Research: Links for the day
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