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SpecFive Strike Handheld Linux Workstation with LoRa Mesh

The device comes in a PETG enclosure featuring a 4.3-inch touchscreen and a full QWERTY keyboard, giving it the appearance and usability of a pocket-sized Linux laptop. A 5000 mAh internal battery provides 3 to 6 hours of runtime, and charging is handled through a dedicated USB port.

Hackabone Project Offers BeagleBone-Based Embedded Linux Training with Emulated Framework

The project name, short for “Hack-a-Bone,” reflects its emphasis on hands-on learning with the BeagleBone platform. While real hardware can be used, Hackabone reduces the barrier to entry by providing a browser-accessible emulation environment that mimics both the development host and target board.

Photonicat 2 Portable ARM Computer with 5G, NVMe, and 24-Hour Battery Life

Photonicat 2 is built around the Rockchip RK3576 8-core processor, delivering up to three times the performance of its predecessor. It supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory and up to 128 GB of onboard eMMC storage, with expansion available through a 2230 NVMe slot and a B-Key slot for 4G/5G modules.

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The Data Dump Dilemma: Why Public Digital Platforms Risk Failing the People They Serve

In Assam, India, a man named Ibrahim Ali was denied Indian citizenship because his father Nurul Islam’s name was recorded as “Late Nurul” in a digitized document based on a 1965 voter roll. A woman from Baksa district was declared a foreigner because she couldn’t recall her father’s electoral details from the 1960s. 

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How To Upgrade Ubuntu 24.04 to a Higher Point Release with Command Lines

Do you want to upgrade Ubuntu Noble Numbat from 24.04 to 24.04.1 or later? If so, then that means you are looking for how to upgrade Ubuntu system to a point release. The term "Point Release" to Ubuntu users is more or less similar to "Service Pack" known to Microsoft Windows users which is a whole system upgrade (bug fixes and improvements) within current release major version. That means, in this concept, to us Ubuntu 24.04.3 (Point Three) is more or less similar to Windows XP SP3. This tutorial will explain the procedures with an example of upgrading Ubuntu Noble from fresh install to Point Three.

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posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Apr 14, 2023,
updated Apr 14, 2023

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