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New Release: Tor Browser 14.0.5

This version includes important security updates to Firefox.

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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.

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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.

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Free Software Awards: Choose your nominations by March 5

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Feb 06, 2025

Quoting: Free Software Awards: Choose your nominations by March 5 —

There's no better way to show a member of the free software community that you appreciate their efforts than by nominating them for a Free Software Award. Whether you're new to the free software community or have been around since the beginning, we ask you to take the time to show your appreciation for a particular member or project's commitment to software freedom. By nominating someone, you send the message that you appreciate their vital work.

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