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Next week might look a bit different - 3 Years and 13 Years [original]
The community can host a party again (like earlier this year) - Today in Techrights
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We need to put an end to abuse in Free software communities; one way to get there is to illuminate of shine light on culprits - Canonical Beefs Up Security for Ubuntu 26.10 with Slimmed-Down GRUB, Linux 7.3
Ubuntu 26.10 will introduce new security features like a signed, slimmed down GRUB bootloader, TPM-backed encryption on machines without a hardware root of trust, and hardware-token VPN sign-in in NetworkManager. - Is 'free' costing us freedom?
The free in FOSS has always been freedom, and it was never about cost. Richard Stallman made this very clear and has been saying this for years. - Security, FUD, and Proprietary Omissions
leftovers for bugs - Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Digital Sovereignty Leftovers
FOSS news - Education/Events: FOSDEM 2027 and DjangoCPH 2026
events regarding FOSS - Programming Leftovers
Development leftovers for today - GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
GNU/Linux mostly - Ubuntu-Based FunOS 26.10 Reaches Beta, Canonical Sells Hype and Misleading Buzzwords
3 picks - Red Hat: Ansible, Slop, and Paid Endorsements
redhat.com picks - Applications: Podman Alternatives, Docker Tips, and Picard 3.0
software picks - 3 howtos
Instructionals/Technical picks - Games: Steam Frame, Heir of the Dog, Geometry Rift: Apocalypse, and More
gaming leftovers - Raspberry Pi OS Updated with Battery and Squeekboard Dock Widgets
Raspberry Pi OS 2026-10-06 is now available for download with battery and squeekboard dock widgets, Control Centre improvements, and Linux kernel 6.18.50 LTS. - Debian Trixie-Based Raspberry Pi Desktop Is Now Available for PC and Mac
Raspberry Pi Desktop for PC and Mac has been updated to the latest Debian 13 “Trixie” operating system series and comes with all the new features from Raspberry Pi OS. - GNOME 52 “Terengganu” Desktop Environment Is Scheduled for March 17th, 2027
The development cycle of the upcoming GNOME 52 “Terengganu” desktop environment kicks off with a draft release schedule and a final release set for March 17th, 2027. - Android Leftovers
Your old Android phone is a better Home Assistant dashboard than any cheap tablet - Why Linux power users love the features that hold it back
Linux is an operating system that encourages you to explore and tinker - My 5 favorite Linux distros for security – and how they protect your privacy
If security is a top priority, you should consider one of these five Linux distributions - These 5 distros are replacing Red Hat Enterprise Linux in the professional world
I have spent a substantial part of my professional career working with RHEL - Free and Open Source Software
This is free and open source software - FreeLinX – independent Linux distribution with NetBSD userland
FreeLinX is an independent Linux distribution built around the Linux kernel, a NetBSD-derived userland - Self-Hosting Lessons From Libera Chat [original]
Hosting one's own IRC network is the only rational way to go - Today in Techrights
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