today's leftovers
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This official Ubuntu Spin might just be the perfect intro to Linux
There are so many Linux distributions that claim to be the best for those looking to try out the open source operating system. Many of them, such as Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Zorin OS, Deepin Linux, and Elementary OS, are very well designed for that very purpose. They all offer unique takes on Linux and each has some special to offer.
But there's a lesser-known, official Ubuntu spin that really hits all the marks for new users. That distribution is Ubuntu Budgie. Not only is this take on the Linux desktop very user-friendly, but it's also quite beautiful as well.
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The development team is certainly backing up that statement. I'm always on the lookout for Linux distributions that are ideal for new users and with the release of Ubuntu Budgie 23.04, I can wholeheartedly say that this distribution might be the perfect introduction to Linux. It has the simple underpinnings of Ubuntu (including Snap packages), and a UI that makes working with Linux as easy as using Windows or MacOS.
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Util-linux 2.39 released
Version 2.39 of the util-linux tool collection has been released. The most significant change, perhaps, is support for the new filesystem-mounting API, which enables a number of new features, including ID-mapped mounts.
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Innovation in uncertain times. Join SUSE at SAP Sapphire Barcelona Spain, May 24-25, 2023 [Ed: Even after the SAP salesperson left as CEO the company SUSE is beholden to proprietary software]
Organizations today are facing a myriad of challenges. An uncertain macroeconomic climate, rising capital costs, the continued increase in global cybersecurity threats, supply chain issues, and skill shortages all impact their ability to innovate.
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Month of LibreOffice, May 2023 – Half-way point!
So far, 202 sticker packs have been awarded in the Month of LibreOffice, May 2023.
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Sam Thursfield: Status update, 16/05/2023
I am volunteering a lot of time to work on testing at the moment. When you start out as a developer this seems like the most boring kind of open source contribution that you can do. Once you become responsible for maintaining existing codebases though it becomes very interesting as a way to automate some of the work involved in reviewing merge requests and responding to issue reports.