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Mozilla Thunderbird 135 Released with XZ Packaging for Linux Binaries

Coming only a week after Mozilla Thunderbird 134, the Mozilla Thunderbird 135 release is the first to adopt XZ packaging for the Linux binaries, similar to what Mozilla did with the Firefox 135 release. This change leads to faster unpacking, smaller file sizes when downloading, and better integration with modern distros.

Firefox 136 Promises Hardware Video Decoding for AMD GPUs on Linux, Vertical Tabs

Firefox 136 promises several exciting features like hardware video decoding for AMD GPUs on Linux systems, hardware-accelerated playback of HEVC video content on macOS systems, support for the PNG image format when copying images out of Firefox to allow the preservation of transparency, and the long-awaited vertical tabs layout.

Ardour 8.11 Open-Source DAW Is Out to Fix a Critical Workflow-Blocking Bug on Linux

Coming three and a half months after Ardour 8.10, the Ardour 8.11 release is a small hotfix update addressing a critical workflow-blocking bug on Linux that occurred whenever the user was working on a session using musical time as the default time domain (Session > Properties > Misc).

Slackware-Based PorteuX 1.9 Released with Linux Kernel 6.13, Docker Support

Powered by Linux kernel 6.13, PorteuX 1.9 is here one and a half months after PorteuX 1.8, which was the first distro to ship with the latest and greatest Xfce 4.20 desktop environment. It introduces GUID Partition Table (GPT) compatibility to the installer, Docker support, CUPS support to GTK3, and the NVIDIA 570 graphics driver.

Mozilla Firefox 135 Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New

Highlights of Mozilla Firefox 135 include support for XZ packaging for Linux binaries for faster unpacking, smaller file sizes, and integration with modern distros, as well as support for closing only the current tab on Linux and macOS systems if the Quit keyboard shortcut is used while multiple tabs are opened.

Fwupd 2.0.5 Firmware Updater Adds Support for More ELAN Fingerprint Readers

Coming two weeks after fwupd 2.0.4, this release introduces support for more ELAN fingerprint readers, support for emulating devices reading EFI keys, support for skipping device tests by CPU architecture, and support for the StarLite magnetic keyboard from Star Labs.

9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: February 2nd, 2025

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Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 6.14 Release Candidate

Two weeks have passed since Linux kernel 6.13 hit the streets and Linux 6.14’s merge window was opened, which means that it’s time to test drive the Release Candidate versions weekly until the final release in about two months from today. But first, let’s take a look at the biggest new features and enhancements.

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Ivy Carrier Board for Toradex Verdin SoM Family in Industrial Applications

The Ivy Carrier Board is designed for compatibility with the Verdin SoM family by Toradex. With a compact 130 x 105 mm form factor, it features dual Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, Mini PCIe, industrial I/O, and MIPI DSI for display integration. Built for demanding environments, it supports an extended temperature range and a wide input voltage.

CAN FD Adapter for High-Speed Industrial and Embedded Communication in M.2 and Mini-PCIe Form Factors

The CAN FD Adapter enables high-speed CAN FD connectivity for embedded and industrial applications. Available in M.2 B-key and mini-PCIe form factors, it supports data rates from 12.5 kbit/s to 8 Mbit/s. It integrates with systems used in industrial monitoring, robotics, automation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, remote access, and data logging.

GENE-MTH6: A 3.5” SBC with Intel Core Ultra Processors for Edge Computing

AAEON has announced the GENE-MTH6, a 3.5” SubCompact Board designed for edge computing and embedded applications. Featuring Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 1) with integrated Intel Arc Graphics, the board supports up to 96GB of DDR5 memory and offers PCIe Gen 4 expansion with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support.

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China's Oceans of Fake Patents on Buzzwords and Hype Reinforce the Widespread Belief That Some Patent Systems Go Astray

They're conflating patents, which are immaterial, with something else, possibly to reinvigorate the old "GAI" hype bubble
GNU/Linux Up to 4.4%, But Let's Think Beyond the Numbers

GNU/Linux growing is a good thing, but we need to look beyond the brand if not dogma
Microsoft-, IBM-, and Google-Funded 'FSFE' Don't Follow Their Own Inclusive Language Guidelines

They've deposited that in more official sites
Software In The Public Interest Inc. Turned Against The Public Interest and Turned Into "Red" (Heavy Losses)

Censoring the community

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[Video] Stella Assange Encourages Citizens or Citizen-Journalists to Put in a Freedom of Information Request Regarding Julian Assange Case

After pleading guilty he is not eligible to do so (at FOIA capacity)
Some GNU/Linux News Sites Are Still Doing OK (But Many Perish)

Today, or overnight, we shall take stock of which sites are still active
Back in the Flow

We're still hoping for a "proper" Wikileaks comeback
Links 07/07/2024: Science and War Updates

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Gemini Links 07/07/2024: Candyfloss and GOWIN Chinese FPGAs

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Asia is Moving to GNU/Linux, 6% Already Estimated to be on GNU/Linux "Proper" (Not Chromebooks, Steam Deck Etc.)

Isn't it interesting that the so-called 'tech media' never really covers this and barely mentions this?
Links 07/07/2024: Music Getting Objectively Worse, Software Patents Bubble in China

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Gemini Links 07/07/2024: Coolness of Geekdom and UPS Story

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More Cybercrimes Committed Today by the Misogynists Who Attack My Family and Myself

These people openly boast about avoiding arrest
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Just Say the Truth, People Will Come

Uttering lies is a short-term "strategy" (like social control media clickbaiting), it won't last
Microsoft Windows in the Bolivarian Republic Of Venezuela: From Almost 98% (2010) to Just 28% (This Summer), Android Reaches New Highs

the Bolivarian Republic Of Venezuela is gradually exiting Microsoft, even faster than its neighbours, maybe for political reasons
[Meme] Not Winning Arguments and Not Winning Allies, Either

Misusing civil rights causes to censor people for billionaires is basically an attack on these civil rights causes

Microsofters and Their Chaos Theory

censorship is not the way to go

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