Once Linux's Biggest Enemy: Darl McBride Dies and Nobody Notices - FOSS Force
The man who attempted to sue Linux out of existence died a month and a half ago with little notice by the Linux and open source communities.Christine Hall (FOSS Force)
20 Minute Tech Tips: FS Companion
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In this episode, we introduce you to FS Companion—a game-changing AI assistant designed to help JAWS users ask questions about JAWS-related tasks with ease and efficiency. Join hosts Liz and Rachel as they guide you through FS Companion’s practical…
Best Small Linux Distros for 2024
Choosing the best small Linux distro in 2024 can feel overwhelming with so many options available. Lightweight Linux distributions are ideal for older computers…Lubos Rendek (LinuxConfig)
Download YouTube Videos on Linux from CLI Using yt-dlp | Linux Today
Discover a step-by-step tutorial for downloading YouTube audio and video on Linux from the command line using yt-dlp.LinuxToday
A new dental scam is to pull healthy teeth to sell you expensive fake ones
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A new dental scam is to pull healthy teeth to sell you expensive fake ones
It turns out you may not have needed those implants after all.Ars Contributors (Ars Technica)
Amazon reports Q3 AWS revenue up 19% YoY to $27.5B and AWS operating income of $10.4B, up from $7B in Q3 2023, and subscription sales up 11% to $11.3B (Annie Palmer/CNBC)
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Amazon shares pop on earnings beat, cloud growth
The company's cloud and advertising units showed strong growth.Annie Palmer (CNBC)
Tails 6.9 Now Available with Tor and Thunderbird Updates | Linux Today
Tails 6.9 privacy-focused Linux distro released with the latest Tor Browser 14.0.1, Tor client 0.4.8.13, and Thunderbird 115.16.LinuxToday
A look at VMware one year after Broadcom's acquisition: some customers say costs have risen 300%, Broadcom stopped selling perpetual VMware licenses, and more (Scharon Harding/Ars Technica)
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300 percent price hikes push disgruntled VMware customers toward Broadcom rivals
Ars Technica speaks with users and channel partners disgruntled by Broadcom’s changes.Scharon Harding (Ars Technica)
The Linux Directory Structure, Explained
If you're coming from Windows, the Linux file system structure can seem particularly alien.How-To Geek
How to Upgrade to Fedora 41 from Fedora 40 | Linux Today
Need the newest Fedora Linux? Here’s our step-by-step guide to smoothly transitioning from Fedora 40 to 41.LinuxToday
Starlink Mini review: super compact and light, can be powered by a small power bank, installs quickly at new locations, but Wi-Fi range is sometimes a concern (Thomas Ricker/The Verge)
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Starlink Mini review: space internet goes ultraportable
SpaceX’s Starlink Mini satellite dish provides fast battery-powered internet with low enough latency that can be set up quickly in places 4G and 5G don’t reach.Thomas Ricker (The Verge)
How to Install Seafile Self-Hosted Cloud Storage on Debian 12
Seafile is an open-source file-hosting system written in the Django web framework. This article will guide you through installing Seafile on a Debian ...Arvid L (Howtoforge)
Q&A with scientists Charley Kline and Bill Duvall, who sent the first Arpanet message in 1969, on what the internet has become, lessons from Arpanet, and more (Scott Nover/BBC)
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'We were just trying to get it to work': The failure that started the internet
On 29 October 1969, two scientists established a connection between computers some 350 miles away and started typing a message. Halfway through, it crashed.Scott Nover (BBC)
9 Reasons Why You Should Learn Linux
There are plenty of reasons for you to consider investing time to learn Linux. Here, we shed light on some of them.Community (It's FOSS)
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This Linux distribution doesn't require installation, and still remembers where you left off
If you're looking for a Linux distribution you can carry with you, PorteuX might be just the ticket to the freedom you've been looking for.Jack Wallen (ZDNET)
Sources: Chinese hackers targeted phones used by Trump family members and Biden admin and State Dept. officials; audio communications may have been captured (New York Times)
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Sources: Chinese hackers targeted phones used by Trump family members and Biden admin and State Dept. officials; audio communications may have been captured
From New York Times. View the full context on Techmeme.Techmeme
The Open Source AI Definition Is Out | Linux Today
But, the work of defining open source AI is far from done.LinuxToday
Whats new in Fedora Workstation 41 - Fedora Magazine
Fedora Workstation 41 is the latest release of one of the leading providers of free, open source software, The Fedora Project. Upgrade today!Aoife Moloney (Fedora Project)
Apple unveils a Mac mini with a much smaller design, M4 and M4 Pro options, two front-facing USB-C ports, up to 64GB of RAM, and more, shipping Nov. 8 for $599+ (Chris Welch/The Verge)
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Apple announces redesigned Mac Mini with M4 chip — and it’s so damn small
Apple’s new Mac Mini is unbelievably small, yet it packs more power than ever thanks to the included M4 processor.Chris Welch (The Verge)
How to print from Linux using only the command line
You may not need it often, but this trick comes in handy when you do.Jack Wallen (ZDNET)
Kali Linux Phases Out Obsolete 32-bit Architecture | Linux Today
Kali Linux drops the i386 kernel and images, starting with the 2024.4 release. Users should shift to amd64 for ongoing support and updates.LinuxToday
How to Install and Use uv: A Python Installer and Resolver | Linux Today
Learn how to install and use a Rust-based Python installer and resolver named uv on Linux, Windows, and macOS with a practical usage guide.LinuxToday
Raspberry Pi OS Now Enables Wayland by Default on All Raspberry Pi Models | Linux Today
The biggest change in the new Raspberry Pi OS release is the enablement of the labwc Wayland compositor by default on all Raspberry Pi models.LinuxToday
Exploring the Foundations of Linux: A Look at Major Distributions and Their Base Systems
In the world of operating systems, Linux stands out not only as a robust and versatile platform but also as a vibrant ecosystem with hundreds of unique…Lucas Rees (LinuxConfig)
PeaZip 10.0 File Archiver Debuts Revamped Interface
PeaZip 10.0, a free & open-source file archiver, introduces an updated GUI, enhanced file tools, improved drag-and-drop options, and more.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
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