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CVE-2024-3094 concerning a backdoor exploit in XZ Utils 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 releases are currently being analyzed, for the moment we have paused Archive processing. We will advise as soon as possible. For more reading and information: tukaani.org/xz-backdoor/ micronews.debian.org/2024/1711… #debian

CVE-2024-3094 concerning a backdoor exploit in XZ Utils 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 releases are currently being analyzed, for the moment we have paused Archive processing. We will advise as soon as possible. For more reading and information: tukaani.org/xz-

CVE-2024-3094 concerning a backdoor exploit in XZ Utils 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 releases are currently being analyzed, for the moment we have paused Archive processing. We will advise as soon as possible. For more reading and information: https://tukaani.
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𝖆𝖒𝖆𝖗𝖔𝖐 🇨🇿🇪🇺

I know this is not directly related to the recent Chinese (?) backdoor, but the XZ format has all kind of problems and I personally avoid using it. Having a better compression ratio is not a reason to prefer XZ, IMHO. See nongnu.org/lzip/xz_inadequate.…
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Xz format inadequate for long-term archiving

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Debian 10 buster has moved to archive.debian.org freeing up space on our mirror network holding presently at 5,746GB across several architectures. More information on this move and other details: lists.debian.org/debian-devel-… #debian micronews.debian.org/2024/1711… #debian

Debian 10 buster has moved to archive.debian.org freeing up space on our mirror network holding presently at 5,746GB across several architectures. More information on this move and other details: lists.debian.org/debian-devel-announce/2024/03/msg0

Debian 10 buster has moved to archive.debian.org freeing up space on our mirror network holding presently at 5,746GB across several architectures. More information on this move and other details: https://lists.debian.
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Mini-DebConf Berlin will take place Tue 14 May until Tue 21 May 2024 at the c-base hackspace in Germany. Book your trip and lodging now! RSN a CfP will get published. Please register at wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/d… micronews.debian.org/2024/1711… #debian

Mini-DebConf Berlin will take place Tue 14 May until Tue 21 May 2024 at the c-base hackspace in Germany. Book your trip and lodging now! RSN a CfP will get published. Please register at wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/de/2024/MiniDebconfBerlin

Mini-DebConf Berlin will take place Tue 14 May until Tue 21 May 2024 at the c-base hackspace in Germany. Book your trip and lodging now! RSN a CfP will get published. Please register at https://wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/de/2024/MiniDebconfBerlin
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Proč jezdit na kole či chodit pěšky a ještě za to platit? Co lidé oceňují na výzvě Do práce na kole? dopracenakole.cz/36423/proc-je…

Proč jezdit na kole či chodit pěšky a ještě za to platit?

Květen 2024 přinese už 14. ročník oblíbené výzvy Do práce na kole, koloběžce, pěšky nebo poklusem. Proč se zapojit a zaplatit startovné?
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New Debian Developers and Maintainers (January and February 2024) bits.debian.org/2024/03/new-de…

New Debian Developers and Maintainers (January and February 2024)

The following contributors got their Debian Developer accounts in the last two months: Carles Pina i Estany (cpina) Dave Hibberd (hibby) Soren Stoutner (soren) Daniel Gröber (dxld) Jeremy Sowden (azazel) Ricardo Ribalda Delgado (ribalda) The followin…
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TIL, Jumbo the elephant was not named such because of his size. Instead, Jumbo the word, meaning exceptionally large, was only introduced into the english language because of Jumbo the elephant. He was so big and so well known that his name became synonymous with size.

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historic elephant 1860-1885

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@banterCZ No můj nápad to nebyl 😀
invidious.cz/watch?v=rXpFBy5Sc…
@stepan @kolotipy

Jak čistit řetěz na kole: je hned několik možností

⭐ Nejlepší čistidla a mazadla na údržbu kola můžete nově koupit přímo u mě: https://shop.trailhunter.cz/myti-mazani-kola/ 🟢 WEB A MAPA TRAILŮ ↳ http://www.TrailHunter.cz 🟣 INSTAGRAM ↳ https://www.instagram.
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Have a peek behind the curtain to see how Debian Developers work to solve issues within the Archive, as the link indicates please remember that we are phasing out the 32 bit architectures. lists.debian.org/debian-devel/… micronews.debian.org/2024/1710… #debian

Have a peek behind the curtain to see how Debian Developers work to solve issues within the Archive, as the link indicates please remember that we are phasing out the 32 bit architectures. lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2024/03/msg00174.html

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DebConf25 to be held in Brest, France. Hope to see you all there for the most amazing wine and CHEESE party ever!!! Some Debian Development may also occur at said event. :) lists.debian.org/debconf-annou… #debconf #debian #debconf24 #debconf25 #debianfrance #debiankorea micronews.debian.org/2024/1710… #debian

DebConf25 to be held in Brest, France. Hope to see you all there for the most amazing wine and CHEESE party ever!!! Some Debian Development may also occur at said event. :) lists.debian.org/debconf-announce/2024/03/msg00000.html #debconf #debian

DebConf25 to be held in Brest, France. Hope to see you all there for the most amazing wine and CHEESE party ever!!! Some Debian Development may also occur at said event. :) https://lists.debian.org/debconf-announce/2024/03/msg00000.
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TIL: a former Italian porn star, Carlo Massi, quit porn to do research in applied mathematics, got his PhD, taught real analysis, became a professor, and then got sacked for being a former porn star. He sued and won against the university.

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Italian mathematics lecturer and pornographic actor

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