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Ultra Slim Fanless Box PC Builds on Intel IOTG Alder Lake-N Processors

The MS-1P17 Ultra Slim Fanless Box PC by MSI is powered by Intel Alder Lake-N processors, providing a low-power solution in three variants for different performance needs. Its fanless 25mm design is aimed at space-constrained installations, while two 2.5 GbE LAN ports deliver fast, reliable networking for demanding environments.

NanoPi Zero2 with Gigabit Ethernet and Optional Wi-Fi Connectivity via M.2 Slot

The NanoPi Zero2 is a compact single-board computer designed around the Rockchip RK3528A processor. This device is available with an optional metal case and provides a Gigabit Ethernet port, as well as optional Wi-Fi connectivity via an M.2 slot.

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Aqua Security Blaming on "Linux" Stuff That Has Nothing to Do With Linux
the usual FUD
CVE-2024-47076, CVE-2024-47175, CVE-2024-47176 and CVE-2024-47177
Relaxed coverager and FUD
FFmpeg 7.1 “Péter” Released with Full Native VVC Decoder, MV-HEVC Decoder, and More
FFmpeg 7.1 open-source multimedia framework was released today as a major update that introduces numerous features, including new decoders, as well as various improvements.
Automattic staff walk with severance over WP Engine feud
Some update on the lawsuits and unrest
Wine 9.19
The Wine development release 9.19 is now available
 
Perl Programming Picks
from the past week in the official Perl site
EuroPython 2024 talks about security
published the talk recordings to YouTube earlier this week
Databases: Database Remote-Copy Tool For SQLite and PostgreSQL-Linked Releases
Some psql news and more
Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi, Open Source Mirrorless Camera, and More
some hardware-centric picks
Audiocasts/Shows: This Week in Linux, GNU World Order, The Linux Link Tech Show and More
some new episodes and video
Programming and Administration
mostly coding related picks
GNU/Linux Leftovers
GNU/Linux focused leftovers
Zorin OS: The Perfect Linux Distro for Migrating From Windows
Whether you have experience with Linux or not, Zorin OS makes the migration from either Windows or macOS a breeze.
GIMP Development Update: Closing In on the 3.0 Release Candidate
almost there now
Hyprland 0.44 Debuts with Enhanced Features and Bug Fixes
Hyprland 0.44, a tiling Wayland compositor, has been released, bringing new commands, bug fixes, and smoother app resizing
OpenRazer 3.9 Launches with Expanded Support for Latest Razer Devices
OpenRazer 3.9 enriches gaming for Linux users by supporting the latest Razer devices and switching to more reliable notification commands
OpenShot: The Underrated Open-Source Video Editor for Linux
OpenShot is decently popular, but could use a better spotlight
Scientists at CERN and Fermilab are using this Linux distro after Scientific Linux retired
If you have been around the Linux world for a while, there is a chance that you'll have heard of Scientific Linux
ShadowPlay for Linux? Make Screencasts With GPU Screen Recorder
Are you looking for a screen recorder for Linux that won't slow you down
I Always Install These GNOME Extensions on My Linux Computers
The GNOME desktop supports extensions that add extra functionality
today's howtos
some afternoon batch
5 best Linux distros to replace Windows 11 and take control of your PC
If you’re anything like me, dear BetaNews readers, you are tired of Windows 11’s constant updates and telemetry concerns
Mozilla losts its way, Thunderbird gets a new release channel with monthly feature updates
trouble ahead?
Free and Open Source Software
This is free and open source software
NanoPi Zero2 with Gigabit Ethernet and Optional Wi-Fi Connectivity via M.2 Slot
As with other recent products from FriendlyElec, the NanoPi Zero2 supports FriendlyWrt, Debian Bookworm
Kevin Boone: Gentoo vs. MX Linux on old-ish laptops
In this article, I’ll report my experiences with MX Linux
Security, Confidentiality, Integrity, and Windows TCO
some security centric news
Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi, SparkFun, NanoPi, and More
some hardware news
Android Leftovers
Android's handy theft protection features are now rolling out worldwide
Games: Steam Deck and Humble Bundle; Steam Games with Native GNU/Linux Clients
News for gamers
Today in Techrights
Some of the latest articles
today's leftovers
BSD, Games, and more
Programming Leftovers
Programming related picks mostly R
Security Leftovers
Security related picks
Open Hardware/Modding: HackFest, Hackaday Podcast, and More
hacking on hardware
Software Leftovers
Mastodon, Hyprland, and more
today's howtos
only 3 howtos for now
Arch Linux Announces Collaboration With Valve
big news
This Week in GNOME: #168 Testing Portals
Update on what happened across the GNOME project in the week from September 27 to October 04
NetworkManager 1.50 Adds Support for Configuring Wi-Fi Channel Width in AP Mode
NetworkManager 1.50, an open-source network connection manager for Linux-based distributions, is now available with various improvements and new features.
SUSE/OpenSUSE: Tumbleweed – Review of the week; security fixes
Some SUSE news
today's leftovers
4 more links
FreeBSD 13.4: What’s new, and how did we get here?
FreeBSD has long been a premier choice for those seeking a modern, enterprise-class open source operating system
Red Hat's Latest Articles
4 from Red Hat dot com
Parabolic: A Powerful Tool for Downloading Online Media on Linu
This article will guide you through the features of Parabolic and provide step-by-step instructions on how to install it using Flathub, Snap, or by cloning the repository directly.
Security Leftovers
mostly CISA
Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi and More
Some devices and more
Videos: GNU/Linux Videos From the Past Week
via Invidious
Mozilla: Pretending That Firefox Values Privacy and Tweaks for Handling Message Threads in Thunderbird
Mozilla picks
Fwupd 2.0 Open-Source Linux Firmware Updater Released with Major Changes
Fwupd 2.0 Linux firmware updater is now available for download with support for new devices, numerous new features and improvements, and a bunch of bug fixes.
today's howtos
long afternoon batch
Wine 9.19 Debuts with Wayland Improvements
New Wine 9.19: Better Unicode support, Wayland improvements, and DirectPlay enhancements
The FSF is turning 39! Join us in celebrating almost 40 years of fighting for software freedom
Can you believe that we've been demanding user freedom since 1985
Best Free and Open Source Software
The software collection forms part of our series of informative articles for Linux enthusiasts
Android Leftovers
Arc Search for Android is now available in beta
This week in Plasma: 6.2 is nigh
Plasma 6.2 will be released in just three days! In the end we did revert the notification changes I mentioned last week
Games: Whispering Willows, Flowstone Saga, Pinball Spire, and More
The latest from GamingOnLinux
Kernel and Graphics
On kernel 6.12, mesa 24.2.4, and more
Linux desktop freezes, pm_runtime_work hogged CPU error
The problem you're facing is as follows. You've updated your Linux machine
Stable kernels: Linux 6.11.2, Linux 6.10.13, and Linux 6.6.54
I'm announcing the release of the 6.11.2 kernel
Debian welcomes Freexian as our newest partner!
We are excited to announce and welcome Freexian into Debian Partners
New Releases of GNU/Linux Distros: 4MLinux 47.0 BETA, LiveRaizo v15.24.10.01i, Pearl Linux, Dr.Parted Live 24.10
some new distro releases
Manjaro 24.1 "Xahea" launches with KDE Plasma 6.1.5, VirtualBox 7.1, and more
Less than four months after the arrival of version 24.0 "Wynsdey," Manjaro Linux 24.1 is ready to be unleashed
Today in Techrights
Some of the latest articles
Devices and Open Hardware: RISC-V and Linux
some hardware related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
and some howtos, too
Hugo and WordPress: SSG and Content Management Systems (CMS)
Some blogging systems' blurbs
today's leftovers
GNU/Linux focus
Security Leftovers
Security related picks
There's No Lower Spec Linux Machine Than This One
It’s not uncommon for a new distro version to come out, and a grudging admission that maybe a faster laptop is on the cards
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
FOSS picks for today
Security Leftovers
Security picks, only 3 more for now
Mozilla: Firefox DevTools Newsletter, Thunderbird Monthly Development Digest, and Turning Off Firefox Surveillance
Some Mozilla picks
Latest From redhat.com and the Buzzwords Festival of Red Hat
The buzzwords company
Programming Leftovers
Programming related picks
It's finally time to say goodbye to Windows 11 -- Nitrux Linux 3.7.0 is the OS you've been waiting for!
It’s time to ditch Windows 11 and embrace Nitrux for a smoother, more streamlined experience without the bloat
Busybox 1.37 is tiny but capable, the way we like Linux tools to be
Self-proclaimed Swiss Army knife of embedded Linux moves slow and fixes things in latest release
CachyOS October 2024 Update Brings Enhanced AMD Support
Arch-based CachyOS's October '24 update fixes AMD GPU issues, improve the KDE Wayland session, and upgrades Python and Mesa
Incus 6.6 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released
Incus 6.6 is here with enhancements for VMs, better LVM support, and new networking capabilities
Linux blows away Windows for multitasking. Here’s a guide to the tools | PCWorld
Linux desktops have more to offer than the interfaces of other operating systems
BSD Picks: OpenBSD, FreeBSD, BSD Now, EuroBSDcon, NetBSD
Many BSD picks
today's howtos
second large batch of howtos
qBittorrent 5.0 BitTorrent Client Adds Support for Systemd Power Management
qBittorrent 5.0 has been released today as a major update to this popular open-source, free, and cross-platform BitTorrent client written in Qt that introduces numerous new features and enhancements.
GrapheneOS review after 215 days
Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with GrapheneOS, and despite some minor drawbacks, I don’t see myself switching to another operating system anytime soon
Mozilla Firefox 131 Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Mozilla published today the final release of the Firefox 131 web browser, which is now available for download from the project’s download server ahead of the official release on October 1st, 2024.
Ardour 8.8 Open-Source DAW Released with Various Bug Fixes and Improvements
Paul Davis released Ardour 8.8 as the latest version of this powerful and popular open-source, free, and cross-platform digital audio workstation for Linux, macOS, and Windows systems.
Zimbra's CVE-2024-45519
flaw exploited
Windows TCO: Ransom, Breaches and More
The cost of relying on Microsoft
Raspberry Pi's Code Editor and SSH Access on Ubuntu Servers
a pair of items again
The Mozilla Apology (for Spying) Tour and Buzzwords Circus
nonsense from Mozilla
Inference is 3x Faster in Linux than in Windows
As more GPUs were added to the system, the performance hit on Windows became increasingly noticeable
Security Leftovers and Microsoft 'Taking Over' the US Government
because it created a mess!
Ardour 8.8 DAW Launches with Hot-Fixes and New Features
Ardour 8.8 Digital Audio Workstation introduces new features
Banana Pi and OpenWrt’s One/AP-24.XY Router Board Hits the Market
OpenWRT, a highly extensible Linux distro for embedded devices (typically wireless routers)
5 Things You Can Do on Linux but Not on Windows
Windows may be the most popular desktop OS, but it's not the most capable one
Arch Linux and Valve Collaboration
We are excited to announce that Arch Linux is entering into a direct collaboration with Valve
Games: Hearts of Iron IV, Warhammer Day Humble Bundle, and More
Latest 11 articles from GamingOnLinux
Free and Open Source Software
This is free and open source software
August/September in KDE Itinerary
A lot has happened again around KDE Itinerary since the previous summary post two month ago
KStars v3.7.3 is Released
KStars v3.7.3 is released on 2024.10.03 for Windows, MacOS & Linux
This Linux distro has a smart feature that vastly improved my workflow
If you're looking for a fresh take on the Xfce desktop
Today in Techrights
Some of the latest articles