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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Dec 02, 2024

Updated This Past Day

1. Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 6.13 Release Candidate

   Linus Torvalds announced today the general availability for public testing of the first Release Candidate (RC) development milestone of the upcoming Linux 6.13 kernel series.

2. Tux Machines Party at "Lazy Panda" (Manchester) [original]

   celebrating at "Lazy Panda"

   New

3. HandBrake 1.9 Adds Support for Lossless VP9 Encoding, Intel QSV VVC Decoder

   HandBrake 1.9 was released today as a major update to this open-source, cross-platform video transcoder application that brings new features and improvements.

4. today's howtos

   some older leftovers

5. Promotion of Microsoft's Anti-Linux or Linux-Hostile Proprietary Nonsense

   From howtogeek.com

6. Repairability Isn't Enough: Why I'm No Longer Supporting Software Freedom Conservancy

   As a result, I have decided not to renew my membership

7. apt vs. dnf vs. pacman: What Makes Linux Package Managers Different?

   Thanks to Linux package managers, you can easily install, update, and remove applications directly from the terminal

8. Xfce 4.20 Pre2 Released

   Dear Xfce community, I am happy to announce the release of Xfce4.20 pre2

9. Jazz Up Ubuntu's Default Look With Custom Themes

   Are you tired of Ubuntu's default plain look? Is changing wallpapers and accent colors not scratching that customization itch?

10. Sparky news 2024/11

    The 11th monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2024...

11. GNU/Linux and Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers

    today's leftovers

12. This Week in KDE Apps: OptiImage first release, Itinerary redesign and more

    Welcome to a new issue of "This Week in KDE Apps"! Every week we cover as much as possible of what's happening in the world of KDE apps

13. Programming Leffoverrs

    Development picks

14. Best Databases and PSQL

    Database related news

15. Hardware: Storage Costs, Raspberry Pi, OrangePi, and More

    Hardware picks

16. today's howtos

    last batch for today

17. I Installed Ubuntu on My Old MacBook Air and I Wish I'd Done it Sooner

    Linux boosts performance on old Macs due to its efficiency and lightweight nature compared to newer versions of macOS

18. Last Arch Linux ISO Release for 2024 Brings Linux Kernel 6.12 and Archinstall 3.0

    There’s a new Arch Linux ISO snapshot available for download for those of you who want to install this well-known and highly customizable GNU/Linux distribution, powered by Linux kernel 6.12 and featuring an improved installation experience.

19. BSD: OpenBSD, EuroBSDcon

    Some BSD picks

20. today's howtos

    mostly idroot for now

21. Elementary OS 8: Interesting Ideas, Tough Ecosystem

    I decided to kick the tires

22. Mobile or Open Hardware: Linux Phone Apps, GNU-like Mobile Linux, New Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W

    Some Linux-centric hardware news

23. today's howtos

    many howtos

24. PCLinuxOS Magazine: Screenshots, Gift Guides, Editor's Notes

    half a dozen new pages

25. Latest From CISA and Windows TCO

    security leftovers

26. 9 Projects Ideas to Get into DIY Mode With Raspberry Pi Pico

    Got a Raspberry Pi Pico? Here are some examples of what you can do with this tiny but versatile microcontroller

27. 7-Zip 24.09 File Archiver Enhances LZMA Compression

    7-Zip 24.09 open-source file archiver enhances compression with larger default dictionaries, new hash checksums

28. Linux Mint Topped DistroWatch’s Rankings

    Linux Mint climbs to the number one spot on DistroWatch, unseating MX Linux after five years of dominance in the popular ranking

29. Chill With Tux: 16 Relaxing Games That Run on Linux

    After a long day at work, you might not fancy sweating through a stressful Counter-Strike match or juggling a dozen objectives in your favorite MMO

30. IPFire 2.29 - Core Update 190 is available for testing

    The upcoming release of IPFire is ready to be tested by you, our awesome community

31. Best Free and Open Source Software

    Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion here

32. KDE: OptiImage 1.0.0 is out! And Kirigami Addons 1.6.0

    The first release of OptiImage is finally out

33. OrangePi 5 Ultra with 16GB RAM RK3588 SoC and 2.5GbE Port for $125

    OrangePi indicates that the board will support a range of operating systems, including Orange Pi OS, Ubuntu, Debian, and Android 12

34. Recent Videos About GNU/Linux and Free Software

    From Invidious

35. Today in Techrights

    Some of the latest articles

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