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posted by Roy Schestowitz on May 14, 2024

Neowin ☛ As Abusive Monopolist Microsoft default-encrypts backdoored Windows 11, GNU/Linux is set to get a huge performance boost [Ed: This Windows encryption is totally back doored [1, 2]]

Linux is about to get a huge performance boost in AES-XTS or AES encryption performance thanks to new improvements. This could tip people over to make the switch from backdoored Windows 11 24H2 over to Linux.
K Desktop Environment/KDE SC/Qt
- KDE Goals April 2024 sprint
  
  A few weeks ago I attended the KDE Goals April 2024 sprint
  
  I was there as part of the Automation & Systematization sprint given my involvement in the release process, the "not very automatized" weekly emails about the status of CI about KDE Gear and KDE Frameworks, etc. [...]
Fedora Family / IBM
- Fedora Project ☛ Fedora Community Blog: Fedora Ops Architect Weekly
  
  Hi folks, welcome to the weekly roundup from the ~~wrangler~~ Operations Architect Read on for some information on upcoming events, F41 dates and some reading recommendations from around the project!
CrossOver
- Newest CodeWeavers CrossOver Mac and GNU/Linux coupon code
  
  This promo code is valid until December 31st 2024 so feel free to share it with family and friends so they can also save 20% off CrossOver for Linux, Mac, ChromeOS.
Canonical/Ubuntu Family
- Ubuntu News ☛ Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 839
  
  Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 839 for the week of May 5 – 11, 2024.
- Ubuntu Fridge ☛ The Fridge: Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 839
  
  Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 839 for the week of May 5 – 11, 2024. The full version of this issue is available here.

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