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Macro Maker
Automating LibreOffice with macros
ScriptForge helps you automate LibreOffice by building portable macros.
Back on Track
A return to in-person attendance at FOSDEM 2023
After two years online, crowds of FLOSS supporters returned to Brussels in early February for FOSDEM 2023. Reminiscent of a class reunion, the FOSDEM keynote program was jam packed with goodies.
The Consumer Guide to Preinstalled Linux
Linux Ready to Go
In recent years preinstalled Linux has become widely available; the question now is where to buy.
Lip-Synched
Natural language processing with neural networks
If an actor's lip movements don't match the spoken text in a dubbed movie, it not only stresses people who are hard of hearing, but it can also make things difficult for everyone. AI can help solve this problem with lip-sync translations of movie scripts.
Good Housekeeping
Using clean code principles for better code
Clean code principles can improve the readability of your source code, making life easier for both you and your users.
Distant View
Graphic front ends for SSH
Bring your remote management into focus with these graphical front ends for SSH.
Backup Assistant
Simplifying data backup on Android devices
Linux Android Backup offers an open source solution to backing up the most important content from your Android devices in just a few steps.
A Rare Find
System76’s Integrated Open Source Distro
System76 integrates its open source distro, Pop_OS!, with hardware, giving Linux users a taste of what Windows and macOS users have always enjoyed.
Geek Boutique
Easy access to third-party software with deb-get
Deb-get gives Debian and Ubuntu users easy access to third-party software.
Microcontrollers for Beginners
Easy entry to microcontroller programming
The Nibble kit by CircuitMess is a freely programmable mobile game console that makes getting started with microcontroller programming a breeze.
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United Nations Open Source Portal Goes Live
A new open source portal seeks to coordinate and scale open source efforts across the United Nations system.
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KDE Linux Drops AUR
KDE Linux developers have dropped the Arch User Repository from the build pipeline due to security concerns; other distributions should consider doing the same.
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California May Exempt Linux from Its Age-Verification Law
After backlash from the Linux community, California may be backing off on its promise to force all operating systems to verify age, but one platform may still have to comply.
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Another Logic Bug Found in Linux Kernel
Qualys has discovered a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can be used to elevate standard user privileges.
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Ubuntu Core 26 Offers Game-Changing Enterprise Features
Ubuntu Core 26 could be a game-changer for organizations looking for increased security and reliability.
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AI Flooding the Linux Kernel Security Mailing List
AI is giving Linus Torvalds a headache, but not in the way you might think.
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Top Priorities for Open Source Pros Seeking a New Job
Professional fulfillment tops the list, according to LPI report.
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Container-Based Fedora Hummingbird Designed for Agent-First Builders
Fedora Hummingbird brings the same approach to the host OS as it does to containers to level up security.
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Linux kernel Developers Considering a Kill Switch
With the rise of Linux vulnerabilities, the kernel developers are now considering adding a component that could help temporarily mitigate against them… in the form of a kill switch.
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Fedora 44 Now Gaming Ready
The latest version of Fedora has been released with gaming support.