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34 Free Software Advocates Elected to European Parliament
Free Software Wins in European Elections
Free software advocacy groups in Europe signed up 162 pro-free software candidates, 34 of whom were elected to the European Parliament.
Reusing Previous Commands with the Bash History Suggest Box
Nifty app offers expanded access to terminal history
You can always browse the Bash history using your arrow keys, but Bash's search capabilities are very limited. Enter the clever Bash History Suggest Box.
Block Tech
Preserving privacy by encrypting block devices
The recent revelations about NSA spying have sparked renewed interest in data encryption. Encrypting at the file level is quick and easy, but if you're looking for an extra dose of protection, try encrypting the whole block device.
Hide Cloud Data from the Cloud Vendor
Secure Storage with Tahoe-LAFS
Innovative project offers cloud storage with the "Principle of Least Authority."
Detecting Attackers with Tripwire
Silent Guardian
Tripwire is a powerful tool that protects your systems against unwanted changes.
ThinkUp
Keeping Watch: Keep Track of Your Social Media
Community managers, professional marketers, and active social media users want to know the effect their messages have on followers. ThinkUp can help.
Getting Started with Knoppix 7.3
Go Live!
Knoppix 7.3 comprises the current state of Debian GNU/Linux development and comes with the current hardware support of kernel 3.13, a new update function, and extended security and privacy features.
Processing Loops and More with Giada
Mean Music Machine
Giada is a small piece of musical software that can be used in many ways. Mainly designed for working with loops, Giada also can be used as a drum machine or be flexibly integrated into your workflow, thanks to VST and MIDI support.
How To Get Involved with Open Source
OpenHatch: Non-profit advises projects, helps volunteers
OpenHatch teaches projects how to welcome recruits.
TV-Browser
Dinner Is Served
The Java-based TV-Browser software provides a wealth of features that help you organize your evening television viewing.
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TUXEDO Computers Unveils Linux Laptop Featuring AMD Ryzen CPU
This latest release is the first laptop to include the new CPU from Ryzen and Linux preinstalled.
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XZ Gets the All-Clear
The back door xz vulnerability has been officially reverted for Fedora 40 and versions 38 and 39 were never affected.
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Canonical Collaborates with Qualcomm on New Venture
This new joint effort is geared toward bringing Ubuntu and Ubuntu Core to Qualcomm-powered devices.
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Kodi 21.0 Open-Source Entertainment Hub Released
After a year of development, the award-winning Kodi cross-platform, media center software is now available with many new additions and improvements.
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Linux Usage Increases in Two Key Areas
If market share is your thing, you'll be happy to know that Linux is on the rise in two areas that, if they keep climbing, could have serious meaning for Linux's future.
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Vulnerability Discovered in xz Libraries
An urgent alert for Fedora 40 has been posted and users should pay attention.
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Canonical Bumps LTS Support to 12 years
If you're worried that your Ubuntu LTS release won't be supported long enough to last, Canonical has a surprise for you in the form of 12 years of security coverage.
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Fedora 40 Beta Released Soon
With the official release of Fedora 40 coming in April, it's almost time to download the beta and see what's new.
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New Pentesting Distribution to Compete with Kali Linux
SnoopGod is now available for your testing needs
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Juno Computers Launches Another Linux Laptop
If you're looking for a powerhouse laptop that runs Ubuntu, the Juno Computers Neptune 17 v6 should be on your radar.