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Firefox 134 Enters Beta, Promises Support for Touchpad Hold Gestures on Linux

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KDE Plasma 6.2.4 Re-Enables HDR Mode for Users on NVIDIA 565 and Linux 6.11

One of the most interesting changes in KDE Plasma 6.2.4 is support for enabling the HDR mode on GNU/Linux distributions using the NVIDIA 565.57.1 (beta) or later graphics driver for NVIDIA GPU users and Linux kernel 6.11 or later for Intel GPU users. Using previous versions of the NVIDIA graphics driver and Linux kernel results in an unstable HDR experience.

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Pocket 4 with 8.8″ High-Refresh LTPS Screen, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, and 45Wh Battery

Indiegogo recently introduced the GPD Pocket 4, a compact PC powered by AMD’s latest processors, including the Ryzen AI9 HX370. It features up to 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM, an M.2 NVMe port, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and more.

Interceptor Carrier Board v2.0 Adds 4 GbE Ports for RPi CM4 and Banana Pi CM4

This carrier board is equipped with a JMB585 PCIe to SATA controller, allowing connectivity for up to five HDDs or SSDs, complete with sleep and standby functionality. It also supports software RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, providing robust data storage options. For networking needs, the board includes four gigabit Ethernet ports powered by an RTL8367 switch, ensuring high-speed connectivity for demanding applications.

Raspberry Pi Officially Launches Compute Module 5 Starting at $45

Raspberry Pi has launched the Compute Module 5, the modular iteration of the Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer, now available starting at $45. Key features include Gigabit Ethernet, dual HDMI outputs, PCIe support, and more.

Raspberry Pi Adds 2.4GHz 802.11n wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.2 To Pico 2 Board

The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W, launched at $7, is the wireless-enabled version of the Pico 2. Featuring the RP2350 microcontroller and a CYW43439 modem, it offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, making it a cost-effective option for Internet of Things projects.

Pilet: A Portable Cyber-Deck Powered by Raspberry Pi 5 and Dual 8000mAh Batteries

Pilet is an upcoming open-source portable mini-computer powered by Raspberry Pi 5, offering both versatility and portability. Initially named Consolo, it will be available in two models: a 5-inch and a 7-inch, to suit different needs.

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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Nov 28, 2024

Vintage poster for Thanksgiving

Updated This Past Day

  1. Materialistic Culture of Fake Possessions and Fake Popularity
    Fake popularity is part of a "chicken and egg" thing
  2. There Are More Devuan-Based Distros of GNU/Linux Each Year
    "The Veteran Unix Admin collective salutes you"
  3. In Gambia, According to statCounter, Windows "Market Share" is Down to 3%
    in some countries Windows is already down to 1%
  4. The Web is Becoming Social Control Media Junk and Fake Text Crafted by Machines (Boosted by Social Control Media via Bots Which Game Visibility/Popularity)
    The misinformation machines are being increasingly automated to promote dictators and bigots

    New

  5. Links 27/11/2024: “Writing Month”, "Cybertorture", and Qualcomm Trouble
    Links for the day
  6. Gemini Links 27/11/2024: How the Exoteric Relates to the Esoteric, a Look at BASIC
    Links for the day
  7. If the Reputation of the European Union for Rule of Law Has Diminished, Blame EPO and the German (Also the Dutch) Government for Facilitating It
    We'll soon publish some new EPO material
  8. [Meme] Same Thing, Different Job Title
    "Server sysadmin; Clown computing consultant"
  9. Imagine Patents on Musical Compositions and Cooking Recipes
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  10. "Latest Technology News" in BetaNews is Press Release SPAM (or LLM Slop, Marketing, Fake 'Review')
    What they call "reviews" are just ads
  11. [Meme] Kramer is Done
    Devuan is turning 10
  12. Go Offline for a Bit
    yup!
  13. Windows Falls to All-Time Low (12%) in Gabon
    Gabon's data from statCounter shows this
  14. [Meme] When Words Come to Mean the Opposite
    "Keep the 'dumb' stuff, be smart about it"
  15. In Defence of Analog (Sometimes Digital and/or "Smart" is Objectively a Lot Worse)
    This past weekend (2-3 days) I spent a few hours per day saving us 250 - 400 pounds in repair bills
  16. It Takes Microsoft Over a Day to Restore 'Microsoft 365' (360, 5 Days of Downtime)
    Microsoft/Windows TCO will always be huge
  17. [Meme] In Some Countries, Android (Linux) is Already 'the Standard'
    "Wait. Sorry, we don't do Windows here, we barely use laptops."
  18. In Defence of CDs...
    Let's say that some environmentalists focus only on visible things like plastics
  19. This Holiday Season Dump Companies That Offload Everything to Skinnerbox "Apps", Un-Encrypted E-mail, and 'Webapps' (Proprietary JS Applications in 'Web Site' Clothing)
    bot disservice
  20. Over at Tux Machines...
    GNU/Linux news for the past day
  21. IRC Proceedings: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
    IRC logs for Tuesday, November 26, 2024
  22. When Social Control Media in the European Union is Controlled by BRICS
    Who controls TikTok?
  23. Links 27/11/2024: Zoom Waning (Stock Falls), More Microsoft Shutdowns, and European Commission Flags Bluesky for Breaches
    Links for the day

    The corresponding text-only bulletin for Wednesday contains all the text.

    Top-read articles (excluding bot/crawler visits):

    Span from 2024-11-21 to 2024-11-27
    2150 /n/2024/11/19/What_IBMers_Say_About_IBM_Causing_IBMers_to_Resign_by_Making_Li.shtml
    1643 /n/2024/11/24/ESET_Finds_Rootkits_Does_Not_Explain_How_They_Get_Installed_Med.shtml
    1229 /n/2024/11/27/There_Are_More_Devuan_Based_Distros_of_GNU_Linux_Each_Year.shtml
    1108 /n/2024/11/20/Did_Microsoft_Buy_Red_Hat_Without_Paying_for_It_Does_It_Tell_Ca.shtml
    759 /n/2024/11/25/BetaNews_is_Run_and_Written_by_Bots_That_Make_Clickbait.shtml
    573 /n/2024/11/22/EPO_Education_Workers_Resort_to_Legal_Actions_Many_Cases_Agains.shtml
    569 /n/2024/11/22/Microsofters_Try_to_Defund_the_Free_Software_Foundation_by_Atta.shtml
    546 /n/2024/11/24/Google_Can_Kill_Mozilla_Any_Time_It_Wants.shtml
    546 /n/2024/11/24/Links_24_11_2024_More_IMF_Bailouts_and_Net_Client_Freedom.shtml
    539 /n/2024/11/24/apple_com_Traffic_Down_Over_7_Says_One_Spyware_Firm_Apple_s_Lia.shtml

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