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LibreOffice 24.8: Handy even if you're happy with Microsoft

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 22:20
Mature, stable – and can rescue rescue corrupt files. The second LibreOffice release of 2024 is here, with additional spreadsheet functions, improved presentation layouts, better searching, and more.
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Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040-Powered FlippyDrive: An Optical Disc Drive Emulator for GameCube

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 22:20
CrowdSupply recently announced the FlippyDrive campaign, described as an open-source optical disc drive emulator for the GameCube console designed to install without soldering. This product allows users to maintain their physical disc drive functionality while offering additional options for running backups and homebrew software.
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11 Meritorious Free and Open Source Modelers

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 22:20
This article identifies 11 modelers that stand out from the others. They offer a wide range of modeling tools, mesh editing, group editing, Boolean modeling operations, isosurface modeling, and much more. The software featured here are all versatile and powerful tools for artists.
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How to Install and Configure Rsyslog Server and Client on Ubuntu 24.04

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 22:20
In this tutorial, we will explain how to configure the Rsyslog server on an Ubuntu 24.04 server. Rsyslog is a powerful and secure system for log processing. The Rsyslog server receives logs over the network from several physical or virtualized servers and monitors the health of different services.
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Granting and Revoking Sudo Privileges in Linux

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 22:20
Learn how to grant sudo privileges to regular users in Linux, ensuring security by allowing specific commands execution without revealing the root password.
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Red Hat OpenShift Lightspeed: AI-powered Virtual Assistant For OpenShift Containers

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 22:20
Red Hat OpenShift Lightspeed is a generative AI-powered virtual assistant for the OpenShift Container Platform. It uses a natural-language interface to answer user questions, troubleshoot issues, and provide guidance on using OpenShift.
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NILFS2 File-System Seeing More Fixes, Additional Ioctls Wired Up Ahead Of Linux 6.12

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 22:20
While Bcachefs and Btrfs capture much of the Linux file-system spotlight these days when it comes to exciting developments, there is no shortage of alternative open-source file-systems. One that's been around for a long time but not seeing as much adoption or major feature developments but still worthy of a shout-out is the log-structured NILFS2 file-system.
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CockroachDB scurries off to proprietary software land

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 22:20
Repeat after me: Open source is not a business model. It is a programming model. Still businesses keep trying to make it one, and far more often than not, they fail.
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GIMP 3.0: Free Photoshop alternative to add 5 massive new features in upcoming final release

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 22:20
It looks as though the long-awaited GIMP 3.0 release may be soon upon us, with the GNU Project announcing a string freeze for the latest developer preview build. Between overhauled colour management tools, a refined UI, and, finally, a simple stroke selection tool, GIMP 3.0 is looking to be a big release for the free, open-source Photoshop alternative.
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PipeWire 1.2.3 Rolls Out with Enhanced Audio Driver Capabilities

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 22:20
PipeWire 1.2.3 multimedia framework update is out now with an improved FFADO driver, fixes memory leaks, and enhances MIDI.
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How to Install WonderCMS on Debian 12

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 22:20
WonderCMS is a lightweight, open-source content management system (CMS) designed for simplicity and ease of use. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install WonderCMS on a Debian 12 server with Apache web server and PHP 8.x.
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LibreOffice 24.8 Open-Source Office Suite Officially Released, Here’s What’s New

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 22:20
The Document Foundation released today LibreOffice 24.8 as the latest stable version of this popular, powerful, open-source, free, and cross-platform office suite for GNU/Linux, Android, macOS, and Windows systems.
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Proton 9.0-3 now in testing to bring more game compatibility to Steam Deck / Linux

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 22:20
Valve have begun the next round of testing for a new main version of Proton, the compatibility layer to run Windows games on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux. Announced on the same day as Proton's 6th anniversary!
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Chrome dumped support for Ubuntu 18.04 but it'll be back

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 22:20
Google Chrome 128, released on Wednesday, does not function without intervention on Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS "Bionic Beaver," and Google initially had no plans to fix it. But following community complaints and The Register's inquiry about the situation, Google says there's been a change of plan.
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Navigating Visualization Trends with Plotly and Ubuntu

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 22:20
In the ever-evolving world of data science, data visualization has emerged as a crucial tool for transforming raw data into actionable insights. As we navigate through 2024, the landscape of data visualization continues to shift, driven by advancements in technology and changes in user expectations.
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Ubuntu Will Be Skipping Non-Critical Linux Kernel Updates For September

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 22:20
With the exception of critical security issues/bugs, Canonical will be skipping over shipping stable release updates for the Linux kernel in Ubuntu until early October.
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DeskPi RackMate T1 is a U8 desktop rack designed for Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, mini-ITX motherboards, and more

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 22:20
DeskPi RackMate T1 is a U8 desktop rack especially suited to SBC users with support for Raspberry Pi SBCs, NVIDIA Jetson developer kits, Raxa ROCK 5B pico-ITX SBC, mini-ITX motherboards, and more.
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KDE Gear 24.08 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 22:20
KDE Gear 24.08 apps collection is now available for download with a new app features from travel aids to file managers and terminal apps.
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Oh, no! Windows Security Update Breaks Dual-Boot Linux Systems

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 22:20
As if Linux users weren't disappointed enough with Microsoft Windows...
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Google Fixes High-Severity Chrome Flaw Actively Exploited in the Wild

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 22:20
Google has rolled out security fixes to address a high-severity security flaw in its Chrome browser that it said has come under active exploitation in the wild.
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