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  1. NordVPN Outsources Code to Microsoft (Proprietary)
    NordVPN news
  2. Stable kernels: Linux 6.17.3, Linux 6.12.53, Linux 6.6.112, and Linux 6.1.156
    I'm announcing the release of the 6.17.3 kernel
  3. Security Misinformation: Blaming the Failings of 'Secure' Boot (Kill Switch) on "Linux" and "Framework"
    FUD pattern

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  4. GNU/Linux and Free Software Catch-up
    Leftovers from the past week or so
  5. Videos and Shows About GNU/Linux and Free Software
    From the past week
  6. GNOME 49.1 Desktop Released with Various Improvements and Bug Fixes
    The GNOME Project released today GNOME 49.1 as the first point release to the latest GNOME 49 “Brescia” desktop environment series with various bug fixes and improvements.
  7. Intel's Upcoming GPUs on Linux
    Some Linux hardware updates
  8. Portable Games: Valve's Steam Deck Sleep Mode and Factorio Running On Mobile
    Gaming and GNU/Linux
  9. Jack Wallen on Applications: YaCy, QuickDAV, and nmap
    3 new articles from Wallen
  10. Escaping Microsoft and Vista 10 (to Commodore and Kubuntu)
    3 new articles
  11. PipeWire 1.6 Nears Stable Release with Massive Internal Refactoring
    The PipeWire 1.6 Linux multimedia framework is coming soon
  12. 5 reasons why Linux beginners should be using Flatpak
    On Windows, applications are most commonly installed through executables downloaded from the Internet, but on Linux
  13. ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.1 Introduces Powerful PDF Redaction, New Annotations
    ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.1 delivers 4× faster spreadsheet formulas and advanced tools for PDF redaction and editing
  14. Raspberry Pi OS, LMDE, Peppermint OS join the Debian 13 club
    Downstream Linux projects line up behind the latest release
  15. Proprietary Software in 'Open' Clothing
    Proprietary but sold to us
  16. GNU/Linux and Hardware Leftovers
    mostly GNU/Linux links
  17. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
    FOSS leftovers
  18. PipeWire 1.6 Promises Bluetooth Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid Support
    PipeWire 1.6 has entered development for this open-source server for handling audio/video streams and hardware on Linux, promising major new features and enhancements.
  19. Free and Open Source Software
    This is free and open source software
  20. Security Leftovers
    patches and more
  21. TeaLinuxOS – Linux distribution based on Arch
    TeaLinuxOS is an Indonesian Linux distribution based on Arch Linux
  22. HackerOS – Debian-based operating system
    HackerOS is based on Debian Testing distribution
  23. Building Android apps with native code using Meson
    Building code for Android with Meson has long been possible
  24. Scale up stubborn programs in Linux with xpra and run_scaled
    I hope you like this tutorial
  25. GNU/Linux Leftovers
    today's leftovers
  26. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
    FOSS picks
  27. Programming Leftovers
    Development picks
  28. Tor Browser 14.5.9, Mozilla, and Firefox
    some FF-related news
  29. Mobile Systems: Mobian 13.0 released, GrapheneOS could break Pixel exclusivity in 2026 with major OEM deal
    mobile platforms in the news
  30. Open Hardware/Modding: SiFive, BlinkHAT, and More
    Hardware hacking
  31. Red Hat Leftovers
    from redhat.com
  32. today's howtos
    idroot and more
  33. Happy Birthday to KDE
    KDE news
  34. Games: GZDoom, Tiny Auto Knights, and More
    9 stories from GamingOnLinux
  35. Today in Techrights
    Some of the latest articles
  36. GNU/Linux and Hardware Leftovers
    mostly GNU/Linux
  37. "The year of Linux" and 5 reasons you should ditch Windows for Linux today
    a pair of related articles
  38. Programming Leftovers
    Development related picks
  39. Security Leftovers and Windows TCO
    some more leftovers
  40. Games: Steam on Linux and Godot Showcase
    some gaming leftovers
  41. Secure Boot bypass risk threatens nearly 200,000 Linux Framework laptops
    Around 200,000 Linux computer systems from American computer maker Framework were shipped with signed UEFI shell components that could be exploited to bypass Secure Boot protections
  42. Kernel and OS Core News: Linux and Beyond
    some low-level code
  43. Ubuntu and Derivatives: FunOS 25.10, ROS, and More
    Ubuntu and more
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