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KDE Gear 24.08.3 Released with More Fixes for Your Favorite KDE Applications

Coming almost a month after KDE Gear 24.08.2, the KDE Gear 24.08.3 release is here to fix conditional ripped file pattern parsing in the K3b CD/DVD burning software, add support for storing session group name on save and improve support for openSUSE Linux in the Kate text editor, and add WebP thumbnail support in kio-extras.

GIMP 3.0 Release Candidate Is Now Available for Public Testing

Featuring a much-refined interface, GIMP 3.0 introduces massive improvements to color management, a stable public API to allow porting of plug-ins and scripts from the GIMP 2.10 series, support for loading layers from TIFF files saved in the Autodesk Sketchbook format, and support for 64 bits per pixel images for the BMP format.

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Get the latest from Tor, join us for State of the Onion 2024

Both events will be live-streamed and available for replay on our YouTube channel. Engage in the conversation on social media with the hashtag #StateOfTheOnion2024 or post questions and comments in the chat during the event.

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Forlinx FET MX95xx C System on Module for Industrial and IoT Applications

Forlinx Embedded has introduced the FET-MX95xx-C System on Module, built around the high-performance NXP i.MX95xx processor for industrial, automotive, and IoT applications. Key features include a 10GbE port, dual GbE ports, CAN interfaces, camera support, and multiple wireless protocols.

T Display S3 AMOLED Plus with Enhanced 1.91″ Display and Real Time Clock

The T-Display S3 AMOLED Plus is an upgraded development board based on the ESP32-S3 microcontroller with a dual-core LX7 processor. It features a 1.91″ AMOLED display with a 240×536 resolution, using RM67162 IPS AMOLED technology for sharp colors and full viewing angles with QSPI interface support.

MYC LR3576 SoM with Octa-Core RK3576 for Embedded Applications

The MYC-LR3576 System-On-Module from MYIR is described as a robust platform for AIoT applications. Powered by the Rockchip RK3576, this compact module handles demanding edge computing, multimedia, and AI tasks with high-performance processing and versatile connectivity.

Microsoft Windows Breaks Itself and Linux Foundation Uses Proprietary

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Jun 07, 2023

Latest Windows update causing problems for many, uninstall or hold off on installing – here’s how [Ed: Tell your readers to install GNU/Linux instead; Windows is an unmitigated mess for years already]

Ah, the Windows update. Normally people love software updates because they bring new features with them on top of fixing bugs. However, the Windows update has never been popular, especially with techies, for various reasons. One of those reasons is that they seem to break stuff more often than not.
Linux foundation pushes micro-grids [Ed: And composed using proprietary software]

The Linux Foundation has published its best seller The Open Source Opportunity for Microgrids: Five Ways to Drive Innovation and Overcome Market Barriers for Energy Resilience. The punchy-titled research explains how microgrids could be the next big thing.

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Microsoft Windows Breaks Itself and Linux Foundation Uses Proprietary

Latest Windows update causing problems for many, uninstall or hold off on installing – here’s how [Ed: Tell your readers to install GNU/Linux instead; Windows is an unmitigated mess for years already]

Linux foundation pushes micro-grids [Ed: And composed using proprietary software]

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