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How to print from Linux using only the command line

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 22:20
You may not need it often, but this trick comes in handy when you do.
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Firefox 132 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 22:20
Mozilla Firefox 132 web browser is now available for download strengthening privacy by blocking third-party cookies with Enhanced Tracking Protection's Strict mode.
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Tiling Shell Update Adds Custom Window Border Colour + More

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 22:20
I’m a fan of the Tiling Shell GNOME Shell extension because it’s both good at what it does, but good at not being one-size-fits-all: users can tile window using a mouse and drop zones, with keyboard shortcuts, or with both – options for everyone.
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Linus Torvalds reckons AI is ‘90% marketing and 10% reality’

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 22:20
Linus Torvalds recently offered his opinions on the merits of artificial intelligence (AI) as we know it. The creator and lead developer of the Linux kernel didn’t disappoint with his characteristic cynicism regarding the substance of the AI industry in 2024.
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Raspberry Pi OS Now Enables Wayland by Default on All Raspberry Pi Models

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
The Debian-based Raspberry Pi OS distribution for Raspberry Pi single-board computers has been updated today with some exciting new features, updated components, bug fixes, and other changes.
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Zombie co-op FPS Projekt Z: Beyond Order releases Spring 2025 with Linux support

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
314 Arts have revealed their upcoming World War II zombie co-op FPS Projekt Z: Beyond Order is now set to release in Spring 2025. I spoke with the studio co-founder, Justin Miersch, who confirmed today they still plan to have Linux support at release. Good news for shooter fans!
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Supply Chain Focused Startup, Stacklok, Donates Minder Platform to OpenSSF

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
StackloK’s founders say that security software designed to help with open source issues should also be open source.
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Linux 6.12-rc5 Disabling Intels Linear Address Masking "LAM" Due To Security Concerns

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
Intel merged Linear Address Masking into the Linux kernel last year as a means of allowing user-space to store metadata within some bits of pointers without masking it out before use. LAM can be useful for virtual machines, sanitizers / profiling / memory tagging, and other uses.
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Exploring the Foundations of Linux: A Look at Major Distributions and Their Base Systems

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
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 distributions (often referred to as distros). Unlike proprietary systems, Linux is open-source and community-driven, meaning anyone can modify, improve, or create their own variant. This has led to a vast and dynamic landscape of Linux distributions, each with its own focus, strengths, and intended audience.
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GNU/Linux Started as Platform About Liberation, Freedom, Autonomy; Linux Foundation Tries to Redefine It as "Open Software" and Pretend It Started in the 90s

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
Linux Foundation is the new Outercurve (Microsoft), an infiltrated and undermined institution (they try to do the same to the FSF)
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DietPi 9.8 Boosts Support for NanoPi, ROCK, and Orange Pi Boards

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
DietPi 9.8 enhances support for NanoPi, ROCK, and Orange Pi SBCs, boosts Portainer/NoMachine functionality, and fixes multiple issues.
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Geckium Turns Modern Firefox into Vintage Google Chrome

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
Ever feel a pang of a nostalgia for the way web browsers used to look, but don’t fancy the hiccups or hassle involved in trying to run old software on a newer OS?
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: October 27th, 2024

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
The 211th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on October 27th, 2024, keeping you updated with the most important things happening in the Linux world.
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Red Hat NetworkManager Flaw Let Attackers Gain Root Access To Linux Systems

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
A serious security vulnerability has been discovered in Red Hat’s NetworkManager-libreswan plugin that could allow local attackers to escalate privileges and gain root access to Linux systems. The flaw tracked as CVE-2024-9050 has received a CVSS base score of 7.8, indicating its high severity.
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Veeam tests support for another VMware alternative: XCP-NG

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
Fresh from debuting a version of its software for open source VMware alternative Proxmox, data management vendor Veeam has developed a prototype to backup another virtualization platform: the Xen Server fork XCP-NG.
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ARK FPV NDAA Compliant Flight Controller for UAV Applications with Advanced Sensors & Connectivity

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
The ARK FPV NDAA-compliant flight controller is compact and designed around the ARKV6X model, following a standard 30.5mm mounting pattern. It supports 3-12s battery input, providing a regulated 12V 2A output for video transmitters and payloads. The controller is compatible with PX4 Autopilot firmware (version 1.15+), pre-installed, and also supports Ardupilot version 4.5+.
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2 Useful Free and Open Source Make Static Site Generators

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of static site generators that use make, a utility which controls the generation of executables and other non-source files of a program from the program’s source files.
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ASUS WMI Fix Submitted For Linux 6.12-rc5 To Handle Lunar Lake Performance Issue

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
Submitted today were a set of x86 platform driver fixes for merging ahead of the Linux 6.12-rc5 release due out on Sunday. For the most part mostly mundane fixes. But notable is an ASUS WMI fix to address the Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" performance issue I've pointed out now in several articles.
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EOPKG: The Solus User’s Guide to Managing Software

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
This guide shows you all the essential EOPKG commands for installing, updating, and handling packages efficiently on Solus Linux.
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Protectli VP3200 Series with 2-Port Modular Vault Featuring 2.5GbE Ports and Expansion Bay

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:20
The Protectli VP3200 Series introduces modular 2-port Vault devices: the VP3210 with an Intel N100 processor and the VP3230 with an Intel i3-N305. Both models support up to 16GB DDR5 RAM, include 32GB eMMC storage, and feature two 2.5GbE Ethernet ports for high-speed applications. Dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots offer up to 2TB of additional storage.
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