Features
Impersonating Other Systems with the Zorin Appearance Tool
Chameleon
The Zorin Appearance tool can mimic the desktop layout of proprietary operating systems, making it appealing to newcomers.
Getting Ready for PipeWire
Heir Apparent
In the coming year, PipeWire will replace PulseAudio resulting in better audio on Linux. If you can't wait, here's what you need to know to get started with PipeWire.
Exploring the Trinity Desktop
TDE: Museum Piece or Modern Desktop Alternative?
Trinity Desktop Environment's latest release may seem like a trip back in time due to archaic features, but it does offer a functional desktop for modern computing and, more importantly, freedom of choice.
AltSearch
An alternative search tool for LibreOffice Writer
AltSearch offers extended functionality to LibreOffice Write's default find and replace tools, making it the ideal for editing and formatting longer documents.
Reconsidering TweetDeck
An Alternative Twitter Interface
Once a problem child on Linux, the Twitter client TweetDeck now installs easily, offering unrivaled features. However, potential changes in the updated beta version raise potential concerns for its future as an alternative Linux-based Twitter interface.
Basic Hacks for Kobo E-Readers
E-reader Liberation
With a little hacking, you can free your Kobo e-reader from its proprietary chains. You may even transform your e-reader into a more general-purpose device.
The Latest Challenge to Copyleft
Copilot
GitHub's Copilot takes code autocompletion to a new level but raises copyleft licensing issues.
What happens if the FSF collapses?
The Future of the FSF
With the controversy surrounding Richard Stallman’s reinstatement to the Free Software Foundation board refusing to go away, Bruce contemplates the future of the FSF.
A Survey of Init Systems
Init Alternatives
While most distros ship with systemd, init alternatives exist. Here are a few of the leading init systems available for Linux.
Can the Free Software Foundation Save itself?
The Road Ahead
The controversy surrounding Richard Stallman has raised questions about the Free Software Foundation's relevance.
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