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Posted by Roy Schestowitz on Oct 02, 2023,
updated Oct 02, 2023
GNU is here to stay. Like it or not=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/Mission_Center_A_Sleek_System_Monitoring_App_for_Linux.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Mission Center: A Sleek System Monitoring App for Linux
What if, one day, you find that your system is sluggish, and the default system monitor app of your distro is not helpful?=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/irc-log-011023.shtml ↺ HTTPS: IRC Proceedings, Bulletins, and Upcoming Improvements
Changes in sites=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/30/Mesa_23_2_Brings_OpenGL_3_1_OpenGL_ES_3_0_Support_on_Asahi_New_.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Mesa 23.2 Brings OpenGL 3.1 - OpenGL ES 3.0 Support on Asahi, New RADV Features
Mesa 23.2 open-source graphics stack is now available for download with OpenGL 3.1 and OpenGL ES 3.0 support on Asahi, new RADV features, and many bug fixes to improve Linux gaming.=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/Auto_CPUFreq_2_0_Released_with_Graphical_User_Interfce_Nix_Flak.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Auto-CPUFreq 2.0 Released with Graphical User Interfce, Nix Flake Support
This is a popular free open-source tool=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/24/DebConf23_Coverage_From_Jonathan_McDowell_and_Jonathan_Carter.shtml ↺ HTTPS: DebConf23 Coverage From Jonathan McDowell and Jonathan Carter
Two reports=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/30/Understanding_GNU_and_Richard_Stallman_Battling_Cancer.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Understanding GNU and Richard Stallman Battling Cancer
Some GNU news => https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/The_Month_After.shtml ↺ HTTPS: The Month After...
10 months ago I left my job and this month we're finalising the server move, upgrading the site to a static form that can be carried forward many years if not decades=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/Android_Leftovers.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Android Leftovers
Google Play Store 37.7.22 Apk now rolling out to Android devices=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/9_Sparkling_Free_and_Open_Source_CLI_Linux_Time_Trackers.shtml ↺ HTTPS: 9 Sparkling Free and Open Source CLI Linux Time Trackers
To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 9 high quality open source CLI time trackers=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/Review_Zenwalk_GNU_Linux_Current_230909.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Review: Zenwalk GNU Linux Current-230909
Around a year and a half ago I reviewed Zenwalk GNU Linux 15.0. It was a mixed experience which improved on my experience with vanilla Slackware 15.0 in some ways while also introducing some fresh problems=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/Now_more_than_ever_ChromeOS_is_Linux_with_Google_s_desktop_envi.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Now more than ever, ChromeOS is Linux with Google’s desktop environment
Although not everyone knows it, ChromeOS is effectively a Linux distribution. That fact is effectively hidden and I can understand why: Linux can be a scary word to mainstream consumers=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/Is_Linux_Truly_The_Best_Privacy_Alternative_For_The_Average_Use.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Is Linux Truly The Best Privacy Alternative For The Average User?
Privacy concerns have soared in the public eye. It’s always been a topic of interest, but more so in recent years, after multiple global scandals. The line between conspiracy theories and soft-core surveillance has blurred more than ever, making privacy a much more global and mainstream topic.=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/Security_Leftovers.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Security Leftovers
just 3 links for now=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/Debian_Paul_Wise_Junichi_Uekawa_and_Ian_Jackson.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Debian: Paul Wise, Junichi Uekawa, and Ian Jackson
Some Debian Developers' writings=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/Devices_Leftovers.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Devices Leftovers
EmuDeck and more=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/today_s_howtos.shtml ↺ HTTPS: today's howtos
half a dozen howtos=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/Kernel_Linux_6_6_rc4_Ode_to_Linux_Updated_kernels_available_for.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Kernel: Linux 6.6-rc4, Ode to Linux, Updated kernels available for antiX-23 and sid/testing users
Some kernel news=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/Cinnamon_Desktop_Features_Installation_Deep_Walkthrough.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Cinnamon Desktop: Features, Installation - Deep Walkthrough
Linux Mint is one of the most famous distributions out there, and it’s generally thought of as a beginner-friendly Linux distribution=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/02/Introduction_OpenBSD_and_OctOpenBSD.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Introduction OpenBSD and OctOpenBSD
Some openBSD picks=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/Open_Hardware_Modding_StarFive_RISC_V_and_More.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Open Hardware/Modding: StarFive RISC-V and More
4 stories=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/New_Releases_of_Distros_NuTyX_23_09_0_KaOS_2023_09_Porteus_v5_0.shtml ↺ HTTPS: New Releases of Distros: NuTyX 23.09.0, KaOS 2023.09, Porteus-v5.01, Zephix v7
4 new releases=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/Security_Leftovers.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Security Leftovers
Mostly CISA links=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/FLOSS_Weekly_YouTube_Videos_and_The_Linux_Link_Tech_Show.shtml ↺ HTTPS: FLOSS Weekly, YouTube Videos, and The Linux Link Tech Show
Videos from the past week or recent days=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/today_s_howtos.shtml ↺ HTTPS: today's howtos
many howtos from recent days=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/Perl_Programming.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Perl Programming
5 stories from the Perl site=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/Ubuntu_23_10_Will_Officially_Support_the_Raspberry_Pi_5.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Ubuntu 23.10 Will Officially Support the Raspberry Pi 5
Here’s some awesome news: Ubuntu 23.10 will support the Raspberry Pi 5=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/Android_Leftovers.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Android Leftovers
New addition to Gmail Android app might make you dread your inbox a little less=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/Wine_and_Proton_News.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Wine and Proton News
From Liam Dawe=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/Peppermint_Mini_The_Newest_Member_of_the_Peppermint_OS_Family.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Peppermint Mini: The Newest Member of the Peppermint OS Family
Still in beta, Peppermint Mini promises enhanced flexibility and options. Get a sneak peek at what it has to offer here=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/The_biggest_blocker_to_LibreOffice_adoption_LibreOffice.shtml ↺ HTTPS: The biggest blocker to LibreOffice adoption? LibreOffice
Let me start with a disclaimer. I really like LibreOffice=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/The_Debian_Family.shtml ↺ HTTPS: The Debian Family
Debian is still primarily community-run (never mind sponsors of SPI) and if Debian is a family, then this family is users and developers=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/Free_Software_is_a_Story_of_People_Not_Just_Code.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Free Software is a Story of People, Not Just Code
Free software is people=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/Writing_Stories_With_Us.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Writing Stories With Us
we promise to publish anything that meets some basic quality criteria=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/New_Month_New_Beginning.shtml ↺ HTTPS: New Month, New Beginning
This site now runs on Debian GNU/Linux version 12=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/Mobsters_Did_Not_Slow_Down_Tux_Machines_They_Made_It_Even_Faste.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Mobsters Did Not Slow Down Tux Machines, They Made It Even Faster
We'll strive to do 5-10 original stories per day while maintaining a flow of news picks peripheral to us=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/Matthew_J_Garrett_M_J_G_is_Down_and_Might_Never_Come_Back.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Matthew J. Garrett (M.J.G.) is Down and Might Never Come Back
Matthew J. Garrett (M.J.G.) can't get it up=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/10/01/Lessons_of_Wayland_If_You_Insult_Your_Users_the_Users_Will_Talk.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Lessons of Wayland: If You Insult Your Users, the Users Will Talk About You Negatively and Walk Away
Stop insulting the users=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/30/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_Leftovers.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
FOSS picks=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/30/Python_Programming_Leftovers.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Python Programming Leftovers
a few for the weekend=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/30/Open_Hardware_GPLed_hardware_and_more.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Open Hardware: GPLed hardware and more
3 links=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/30/today_s_howtos.2.shtml ↺ HTTPS: today's howtos
Saturday's picks=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/28/Raspberry_Pi_5_Announced_for_End_of_October_Here_Are_the_Specs.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Raspberry Pi 5 Announced for End of October, Here Are the Specs
The Raspberry Pi Foundation announced today the launch of the highly anticipated Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer, which will be available for purchase at the end of October 2023.=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/30/The_8_Best_Markdown_Editors_for_Linux.shtml ↺ HTTPS: The 8 Best Markdown Editors for Linux
Looking for an easy-to-use Markdown editor for your Linux PC? Here are some of the best options.=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/30/Security_Issues_and_Windows_TCO.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Security Issues and Windows TCO
Security links=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/30/Programming_Leftovers.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Programming Leftovers
7 stories=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/30/Android_Leftovers.1.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Android Leftovers
Here's How Your Android's Google Assistant Can Improve Your Favorite Apps=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/30/Tor_Browser_Releases_and_a_Personal_Story.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Tor Browser Releases and a Personal Story
be sure to update to the latest version because the 'modern' browsers are full of holes=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/30/Games_FidelityFX_4x_Moonstone_Island_and_Humble_Bundle.shtml ↺ HTTPS: Games: FidelityFX, 4x, Moonstone Island, and Humble Bundle
4 new posts by Liam Dawe=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/30/today_s_howtos.1.shtml ↺ HTTPS: today's howtos
7 howtos for the morning=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/n/2023/09/30/GNU_Linux_is_for_Communities_Before_Businesses.shtml ↺ HTTPS: GNU/Linux is for Communities (Before Businesses)
The system needs to be modular and controlled by many parties