Tux Machines

Do you waddle the waddle?

Other Sites

LinuxGizmos.com

HackerBox 0115 Wispier Upgrades Wardriving with Dual-Band Wi-Fi and GPS

HackerBox is a monthly subscription service offering development kits targeted at hobbyists, students, and electronics enthusiasts. HackerBox 0115, titled “Wispier,” is a follow-up to the earlier Wispy kit (HackerBox 0089). This latest version expands the wardriving platform with 5 GHz Wi-Fi scanning, updated firmware, improved form factor, and GPS-based geolocation.

ESPHome Updates Framework and Expands Chip Support in 2025.6.0 Release

The June 2025 release of ESPHome (2025.6.0) introduces several technical updates, including a major framework upgrade, new device support, and foundational changes to ensure future compatibility and performance.

ASUS Broadens Its 3.5″ SBC Lineup with New Intel Core Ultra Models

ASUS IoT has introduced two new 3.5-inch single board computers, the C5153ES-IM-AA and C7156ES-IM-AA, both based on Intel Core Ultra processors. According to ASUS, these boards are designed for embedded and industrial use cases, offering high performance, wide input voltage support from 9 to 36 volts, and multiple expansion options.

news

Some Sunny Day

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Aug 02, 2024

Some Sunny Day

The most recent example of tech failure came two weeks ago, when planet Earth was crippled by yet another Microsoft Meltdown, and another just yesterday. This is the pitiful state of technology in the 21st century.

I started this blog two decades ago, because that's the sort of thing geeks did back then. Like so many things, I did so with the best of intentions, but quickly lost interest. It wasn't that I got swept up by social media - I've always despised that, it was simply that, as time went by, I found technology less and less interesting, and so eventually had nothing to say.

For me, today, technology is basically dead. This is its epitaph, and sadly it's also the epitaph for this blog, and the entire slated.org domain.

The wake-up call was when Bluehost, my (soon to be former) hosting provider, notified me that, for the privilege of hosting an almost entirely unmaintained blog, and one email account, I would have to pay nearly $300 for the year. Needless to say, I politely declined their generous offer, and asked (in an online chat with an Indian call centre operator) if it might be possible for them to migrate me to their cheapest package, to which the answer was basically "no", but I could buy that package then do the migration myself.

Yes, things are very different to the days when Matt Heaton was CEO. Back then you could actually speak to someone on the phone. Someone who spoke English. Someone who respected the fact that I'm a long term customer of nearly two decades, and would trip over themselves to give me good service. Today, Bluehost is administered by glorified bots, sadly like nearly everything else in technology today.

Well, here's the thing, if I have to do all the legwork myself, I might as well switch providers, saving myself a tonne of money in the process. Not to mention the fact that my existing solution is an archaic shared hosting package with limited root access, and now I have the opportunity to move to a VPS with full access, and run basically anything I want ... at a fraction of the cost!

[...]

So, on the 11th of August 2024, the domain slated.org will cease to exist, although (and this may be the most meta thing I've ever done) you may still be able to find at least some of it archived over on the Wayback Machine and archive.is.

Read on

Other Recent Tux Machines' Posts

KDE Plasma 6.4 Desktop Environment Officially Released, This Is What’s New
The KDE Project released today KDE Plasma 6.4 as a major update with exciting new features and enhancements for all fans of the KDE Plasma desktop environment.
About Plasma’s X11 session
X11 is in the news again, so I thought it would make sense to be clear about the Plasma team’s plans for X11 support going forward.
Kubuntu 25.10 Won’t Include an X11 Session by Default
Kubuntu 25.10 will not include a Plasma X11 desktop session by default
Securonis Linux – privacy and security-focused distribution
Securonis Linux is a privacy and security-focused distribution based on Debian’s Testing branch
XLibre Xserver v25.0 (Beta) Marks Official Debut
XLibre Xserver, a fresh fork of Xorg to revive X11
Darktable 5.2 Open-Source RAW Image Editor Released with New Features
Darktable 5.2 has been released today as a new stable update to this powerful, open-source, free, and cross-platform photography workflow application and raw developer software.
 
Linux Devices and Open Hardware/Modding Leftovers
hardware picks
Software: Casilda 0.9.0, GNU Parallel 20250622, and More
4 software picks
today's howtos
mostly from idoot
qBittorrent 5.1.1 Open-Source BitTorrent Client Improves Wayland Support
qBittorrent 5.1.1 has been released today as the first point update to the major qBittorrent 5.1 release of this open-source, cross-platform, and free BitTorrent client for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows.
IPFire Linux Firewall Now Ships with Support for the WireGuard VPN Protocol
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 195 has been released today as a new stable update to this open-source hardened Linux firewall distribution that introduces long-awaited WireGuard support.
EasyOS and Debian: Staying with Xorg/X11, Coding Notes, and More
Debiab-based stuff
Linux 6.16 Release Candidate 3
rc3 is out
4 Obscure Linux Apps I Use All the Time
When you get on Linux for the first time
These Linux Distros Are the Best for Beginners to Start With
If you're thinking of getting into the world of Linux
5 reasons I prefer Ubuntu Linux instead of Proxmox for my home server
I’ve tried both Proxmox and Ubuntu Linux in various configurations
This Rubbish Icon Might Get a Makeover in Ubuntu 25.10
Is it time Ubuntu binned off one of its most visible icons
Free and Open Source Software
This is free and open source software
Review: LastOSLinux 2025-05-25
LastOSLinux LastOSLinux is a Linux Mint-based distribution with the goal of being a user-friendly alternative to Windows
Casilda 0.9.0 Development Release!
I am pleased to announce a new development release of Casilda
Enterprise Linux Security and Android "Apps" on Raspberry Pi
2 links for now
Today in Techrights
Some of the latest articles
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: June 23rd, 2025
The 245th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on June 23rd, 2025.
postmarketOS 25.06 Linux Mobile OS Brings Support for New Devices and systemd
postmarketOS 25.06 was released today as the latest version of this Linux-based operating system for mobile devices, bringing new features, support for new devices, and updated components.
Linux users are finally realizing what it takes to help others make the switch
Linux has always struggled to attract enough mainstream PC owners to make the switch from Windows
You Can Get KDE's Dolphin File Manager on Windows, and It’s Weird
Dolphin is the default file manager on the KDE desktop
Official Announcement: MODICIA O.S. Professional 6.12.30+bpo-amd64 - Major Update Available!
designed to ensure you have the best possible experience
GNU/Linux and Free Software Leftovers
mostly GNU/Linux stories
Security Leftovers
patches and attacks
Programming: Another Fake 'Survey' (Microsoft Sponsored), R, Python
some coding relared picks
Open Hardware/Modding: 3-D Printing, Right To Repair, and More
hardware picks
today's howtos
idroot and more
EasyOS V7-alpha coming soon
Previously, Easy has Audacious music player
Android Leftovers
Google Drive for Android gets a video player upgrade and better upload tools
KMyMoney 5.2.0 released
A very long awaited milestone has been reached
Rocky Linux Still Lacks Major Version Upgrade Support—And That’s a Problem
Rocky Linux delivers stability
SolydXK: An Impressive Linux Distribution Under the Radar
If you're looking for an outstanding mix of familiarity, reliability, ease of management and customization, SolydXK should not be overlooked
I used North Korea's leaked Linux distribution, and it still has secrets a decade later
North Korea is an interesting country to look at from a technology perspective
7 Reasons Why Qubes Is Better Than Your Linux Distro
I love the idea that my computer is free from spyware
8 Linux Desktop Distributions to Try
The world of Linux is constantly evolving, with new distributions emerging and existing ones refining their approach
Denmark’s Government Ditches Microsoft for Open Source
A part of the Danish government is phasing out the use of Microsoft products
I Installed KDE Plasma on Ubuntu (And Quickly Regretted It)
Ever wondered what happens when you run multiple desktop environments on the same Linux system
Free and Open Source Software
This is free and open source software
Tux Machines and Prevailing in Court [original]
Microsofters spent a fortune in vain
GNU/Linux and Hardware Leftovers
mostly GNU/Linux picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
FOSS picks
Standards: Open Document Format (ODF), DER, miniDVD
ODF and more
Security Leftovers
patches, breaches, and more
This Week in GNOME and GNOME Foundation Report
GNOME outlines
Web Browsers/Web Software Leftovers
mostly Web related
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
FOSS picks
Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and More
Hardware leftovers
today's howtos
Instructionals/Technical picks
Security Leftovers
many incidents and such
Kernel News and Security Lapses, Patches
Linux related
Ubuntu 24.10 Support Ends July 10th – Upgrade Soon
Time is nearly up on Ubuntu 24.10 ‘Oracular Oriole’, which goes End of Life (EOL) on July 10, 2025
GNU/Linux Leftovers
and some FOSS
today's howtos
idroot and more
Audiocasts and New GNU/Linux Videos
Invidious mostly
Programming Leftovers
Development picks
Games: Proton 10.0-2, Kindergarten 3, and More
latest 10 from GamingOnLinux
Android Leftovers
One of the best RPGs of all time is coming to Android on August 5
Plasma 6.4 on Arch Linux Requires Manual Package Installation
Arch Linux Plasma 6.4 users still on X11 must install plasma-x11-session
TUXEDO InfinityBook Pro 14 Gen10 Linux Laptop Unveiled with AMD Ryzen AI 300
TUXEDO Computers unveiled today the 10th generation (Gen10) of the TUXEDO InfinityBook Pro 14 Linux-powered laptop as a portable business companion powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300.
With Version 9.0 Release, ONLYOFFICE Becomes an Even Better Choice for Linux Users
ONLYOFFICE is getting better with each release
Free and Open Source Software
Critter is a chess UCI engine
This Week in Plasma: Plasma 6.4 has arrived!
This week we released Plasma 6.4
Ready to ditch Windows? 'End of 10' makes converting your PC to Linux easier than ever
There's also a list of five reasons to upgrade your old computer to Linux, which are...
Grace Hopper to Boost Tumbleweed Armv9 Builds
Grace Hopper to Boost Tumbleweed Armv9 Builds
Security Leftovers
incidents mostly
Today in Techrights
Some of the latest articles
GNU/Linux Leftovers
stories on various aspects, some software
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
FOSS picks for today
Security Leftovers
Security picks for now
Open Hardware/Modding: Adafruit, RP2040, and More
Hardware projects
Steam OS as a Desktop, New Steam Games with Native GNU/Linux Clients, and More Steam
Steam picks