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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Dec 02, 2025

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  3. I Am Appealing the Judgement [original]
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  5. December Already! [original]
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  8. Dumping Windows for GNU/Linux, Even for Gaming
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  9. Proxmox Articles From Valnet
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  10. Raspberry Pi 5 Single-Board Computer Now Available with 1GB RAM for $45 USD
    Raspberry Pi announced today a new variant of the latest Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer with 1GB RAM to provide the community with more flexibility for their Linux and Open Source projects.
  11. GNU Linux-Libre 6.18 Kernel Released for Software Freedom Lovers
    The GNU Linux-libre project announced today the release and general availability of the GNU Linux-libre 6.18 kernel for those who seek 100% freedom for their GNU/Linux computers and software freedom lovers.
  12. Fwupd 2.0.18 Linux Firmware Updater Adds Support for Lenovo Legion Go 2
    Fwupd 2.0.18 has been released today as the eighteenth maintenance update to the fwupd 2.0 series of this open-source Linux firmware update utility, adding support for more devices, new features, and bug fixes.
  13. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
    FOSS picks
  14. Programming Leftovers
    Development picks for today
  15. Leftovers: GNU/Linux, BSD, Hardware, and Gadgets
    today's leftovers
  16. Kernel: nftables, exploiting NVIDIA's GPU Linux driver, and Landlock-ing Linux
    kernel leftovers
  17. Games: Classics, Gaming on GNU/Linux, and Download Frenzy of Distros for Games
    Games related news
  18. Aurora: Stargazer #4 - Winter is Coming (and F43 hits stable)
    now based on Fedora 43
  19. today's howtos
    half a dozen howtos
  20. OSMC's November update is here with Kodi 21.3
    The release notes for Kodi v21 as well
  21. Valuable FreeBSD 15.0-RELEASE Updates
    BSD news from 𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚗
  22. Android Leftovers
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  23. A Deep Dive into the ed Text Editor
    by Jason Self
  24. 6 Linux apps I always run at startup (and why they’re worth it)
    If you're like me, you don't like unnecessary friction when trying to accomplish tasks on your Linux PC
  25. I made my old laptop feel like new with these 6 Linux tweaks
    We've talked quite a bit about how Linux is a great way to revive an old PC that can't handle Windows 11
  26. Why everyone suddenly cares about Linux gaming—and it's not just the Steam Deck
    The numbers on Linux installations are finally starting to show some life
  27. This is the only Linux distro I recommend for self-hosting
    Self-hosting is a great way to save money on subscriptions and take control of your data
  28. One of the best gaming Linux OSes just shifted 1,000,000 GB of ISOs in a single month
    We've seen some excellent news for Team Linux over the past few weeks
  29. I don't use Linux for free anymore, and you shouldn't either—here's why
    The first time I gave money to a Linux project felt weird
  30. The real reason I don’t waste time distro hopping on Linux
    Are you a distro hopper? Then perhaps you can help me see the appeal
  31. Free and Open Source Software
    This is free and open source software
  32. Review: Gnoppix AI Linux 25_10
    I was recently asked to take a look at the Gnoppix project
  33. Today in Techrights
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  34. 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: November 30th, 2025
    The 268th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on November 30th, 2025.

    The corresponding text-only bulletin for Monday contains all the text.

    Top-read articles (excluding bot/crawler visits):

    Span from 2025-11-25 to 2025-12-01
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    945 /n/2025/11/26/KDE_Plasma_6_8_Desktop_Environment_to_Drop_the_X11_Session_and_.shtml
    944 /index.shtml
    906 /n/2025/11/21/Zorin_OS_18_Hits_1_Million_Downloads_in_Just_One_Month.shtml
    894 /n/2025/11/27/Ubuntu_26_04_Replaces_System_Monitor_and_Totem_with_New_Apps.shtml
    888 /n/2025/11/24/Raspberry_Pi_Imager_2_0_Released_with_Revamped_UI_and_Device_De.shtml
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