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Ubuntu Touch OTA-7 Released for Linux Phones with PulseAudio Security Fixes

This is a surprise release even for me because Ubuntu Touch OTA-6 arrived only three weeks ago, but UBports needed to quickly deliver fixes for two important security issues affecting the PulseAudio audio server in Ubuntu Touch, which could affect the user privacy.

Cinnamon 6.4 Desktop Environment Released with Revamped Theme, Night Light

Highlights of the Cinnamon 6.4 desktop environment include a new default theme that’s much darker and more contrasted. The revamped theme features rounded elements, redesigned modal dialogs, support for panel highlights, support for colored buttons in dialogs, and a gap between the applets and the panel.

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HackerBox 0109 Explores Bluetooth Streaming Applications with Hands-On Kit

HackerBox 0109 provides an interactive platform to explore Bluetooth technology, offering tools and modules to experiment with PANs, stream audio, analyze communications, and discover Bluetooth-enabled features.

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The PICO2-XL and PICO2-XXL are open-source hardware boards that build upon the Raspberry Pi PICO2, featuring the RP2350B microcontroller. These enhanced versions include up to 48x GPIOs, a microSD card slot, and several other improvements.

ModBerry 500 Series Updated with Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Integration

Following the launch of the Raspberry Pi CM5, TECHBASE has introduced a new version of the ModBerry 500 series featuring this advanced embedded platform. The ModBerry 500 CM5 offers enhanced processing power and expanded features while maintaining compatibility with its predecessors, ensuring a streamlined transition for existing users.

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Tor in Russia: A call for more WebTunnel bridges

One alarming trend is the targeted blocking of popular hosting providers by Roscomnadzor. As many circumvention tools are using them, this action made some Tor bridges inaccessible to many users in Russia. As Roscomnadzor and internet service providers in Russia are increasing their blocking efforts, the need for more WebTunnel bridges has become urgent.

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GNU/Linux in Islands (It's Looking Positive)

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Dec 18, 2023

Musicians on the beach of Havana

THE year is almost over. GNU/Linux grew a lot this year. We judge this based on several surveys, not just statCounter (which we cite a lot because it is detailed).

GNU/Linux is now at 3.7% worldwide (not counting ChromeOS), according to statCounter. Keeps RISING, too, not staying flat. Each time we check GNU/Linux "market share" it is up even further. statCounter shows that Android is the dominant platform. Sure, Android itself is Linux-based, but not freedom-respecting (the goal should go beyond the kernel).

Having just looked at Jamaica and at Cuba, let's look around other islands. Windows can be seen as falling sharply in the Bahamas and GNU/Linux rose to 5% in Trinidad And Tobago if one adds ChromeOS.

This year in Oceania (pivoting to islands in another part of the world), well... get a load of this. GNU/Linux rose to 2% this year (see underlying data) and also 2% or so for ChromeOS. If in 2024 GNU/Linux makes similar gains, Windows will be in severe trouble, having already seen its revenue collapsing in 2023. █

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