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Luckfox Nova Features Cortex-A35 and Onboard Audio Peripherals

This device shares the same form factor as other LuckFox boards, such as the Pico Ultra RV1106 (ARM Cortex-A7) and the Lyra Ultra (ARM Cortex-A7 & Cortex-M0), but integrates a Cortex-A35 processor instead.

Axzez Expands OS Compatibility, Lowers Interceptor 2.0 Pricing

According to the announcement, this release delivers a unified image supporting both Raspberry Pi CM4 and CM5 variants, reducing setup time and improving compatibility across platforms. Users can choose between server and desktop configurations based on their deployment needs.

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APT 3.0 Debian Package Manager Released with Revamped Command-Line Interface

APT 3.0 package manager gives users a concise and well-laid-out command-line output when updating, installing, or removing packages via the terminal emulator. The new APT 3.0 command-line interface brings a columnar display that will make it easier for users to scan for a package name.

Calibre 8.2 Ebook Manager Updates the Kobo Driver with New Tolino Firmware

Calibre 8.2 is here to update the Kobo driver with support for new Tolino firmware and a fix for an issue that caused the Kobo renderer to ignore hyphenation and extra CSS that’s being added to KEPUB files.

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Videos and Shows: Destination Linux, Document Freedom Day, and Openwashing of Surveillance ("Open Source DNA")

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Apr 03, 2025

Destination Linux 413: What is Open Source's True Value? Plus NVIDIA's Open Robots

How valuable is open-source software, really? A new Harvard study puts a staggering number on its economic impact—but there’s a catch. We break down what this means for the future of open source and why companies might not be pulling their weight. Plus, NVIDIA just made a major announcement in robotics that could change everything. Their latest tech is open-source, but is that enough to shape the future of humanoid robots? Join us for a deep dive into the power of open source and the future of AI-driven robotics!
Document Foundation ☛ Video: Document Freedom Day with the Nepalese LibreOffice community

On March 26, we celebrated Document Freedom Day. Mike Saunders from The Document Foundation, the non-profit behind LibreOffice, gave an online talk about the importance of open standards and free software: Please confirm that you want to play a YouTube video.
Bryan Lunduke ☛ Open Source DNA Project Dies of Convicted Felon Derangement Syndrome

Founder says they are shutting down because, "Dihydroxyacetone Man has focused on criminalizing immigrants and trans people," & the "fascist coup in the U.S."

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KaOS 2025.03 Linux Distro Released with KDE Plasma 6.3 and Linux Kernel 6.13: KaOS Linux 2025.03 has been released today as the latest ISO snapshot for this independent Linux distribution built on top of the latest KDE software and featuring Arch Linux’s pacman package manager.
Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin” Enters Public Beta Testing with Linux 6.14, GNOME 48: Canonical released today the beta version of the upcoming Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) release for public beta testing, so it’s time to take a look at what to expect from the final release.
Tails 6.14.1 Released with Improved Tor Browser Integration: Tails 6.14.1, a privacy-focused Linux distro, brings better Tor Browser usability, security fixes, and updated components
GNU/Linux Leftovers: mixture of stories about GNU/Linux
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: FOSS and more
Security Leftovers: Security picks
Open Hardware: ESP32-P4, Raspberry Pi, and More: hardware and gadgets
Games: FreeBSD, Fidget Toy, Oldies, Politics: gaming picks for today
How come Linux replaced Unix? What happened to proprietary Unix?: Ray Noorda of Novell was the big boss of the flourishing Mormon software industry of Utah. (Another big Utah company was WordPerfect.)
Programming Leftovers: development news
SaaS/Back End: Public 'Clown Computing', Thundermail and Thunderbird Pro, and Match Tag/Query Pattern: Some server side news
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APT 3.0 Debian Package Manager Released with Revamped Command-Line Interface: The Debian Project released APT 3.0 today as the new stable series for Debian’s command-line interface (CLI) for managing packages, a major release that introduces new features and many enhancements.
Windows TCO Leftovers: Windows TCO examples
Mesa 25.0.3 graphics drivers released with numerous bug fixes: Mesa 25.0.3 has arrived as the latest bug-fix release for open source Linux graphics drivers
Games: Haste, Hungry Horrors, Mechabellum, and More: 8 new stories
Tauon Music Player Adds Slick Transparency Mode for Linux: A new version of Tauon music player is out, gifting fans of the powerful and unique-looking audio app a raft of new features to play with – including some Linux exclusive eye candy
Huginn is a self-hosted, open-source alternative to IFTTT and Zapier: Huginn is a self-hosted, open-source alternative to IFTTT or Zapier that can work on your own network without cloud connectivity
Free and Open Source Software: This is free and open source software
Chimera is a general-purpose Linux-based OS: Chimera is a general-purpose Linux-based OS born from unhappiness with the status quo
This Week in GNOME: #194 Nineteen Years Old: Update on what happened across the GNOME project in the week from March 28 to April 04
This Week in Plasma: polish and stability: Welcome to a new issue of "This Week in Plasma"! Every week we cover the highlights of what's happening in the world of KDE Plasma and its associated apps like Discover
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Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Development Leftovers: FOSS and more
Security Leftovers: Security related picks
Linux and Hardware Leftovers: Open Hardware and more
Red Hat / IBM Leftovers: including lawsuit
Today in Techrights: Some of the latest articles
Android Leftovers: 14 handy hidden tricks for Google Maps on Android
Inkscape 1.4.1 Brings Snap App Fixes, New Features: Digital artists, designers and vector illustrators among you may be be interested to know that an updated version of open source graphics app Inkscape is out
Why I Don't Use Linux on My Desktop PC: Linux is a great operating system, but I just can't use it as my main desktop
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Red Hat Official Publications and Paid-for Red Hat Fluff: Red Hat links
Open Hardware: ESP32, Coreboot Release, and More: gadgets and devices for now
Security Leftovers: Security-related stuff
GNU Octave 10.1.0 is out with New Functions [Ubuntu PPA]: GNU Octave, the free open-source programming language for scientific computing and numerical computation
Programming Leftovers: Development picks
today's howtos: last batch for Friday/week
Free and Open Source Software: This is free and open source software
Fun and productivity in Linux: You know me. Mega curmudgeon. Whenever I review Linux distros, I'm usually unhappy. Lots of people mistake my negativism as something inherently anti-Linux
A VisionFive 2 and a Raspberry Pi 1 B: A couple weeks ago I was playing around with a multiple architecture CI setup with another team
LXC/LXCFS/Incus 6.0.4 LTS release: The Linux Containers project maintains Long Term Support (LTS) releases for its core projects
Thunderbird Launches Open Source Services to Rival Gmail and Office365: Thunderbird launches Thundermail and Pro services to offer an open-source alternative to Gmail and Office365
Calibre 8.2 Ebook Manager Updates the Kobo Driver with New Tolino Firmware: Calibre developer Kovid Goyal released today Calibre 8.2 as a new stable version of this powerful, open-source, cross-platform, and free ebook management software for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows.
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Calibre 8.2 Brings New Kobo and Kindle Features: Calibre 8.2 ebook manager adds new Kobo firmware support
Android Leftovers: Android 15's Theft Detection Lock is overreacting, users say
Fedora 43 Ushers in RPM 6, Introduces New Project Leader: Fedora 43 will include RPM 6, a major upgrade approved by FESCo this week
Celluloid 0.28 Video Player Brings UI Redesign, Lua Modules Support: Celluloid 0.28 open-source video player is out with a refreshed interface, playlist duration display, and playlist navigation via next/previous buttons
Best Free and Open Source Software: If you’re looking to move away from products developed by Progress, let’s explore the finest open source alternatives
Axzez Expands OS Compatibility, Lowers Interceptor 2.0 Pricing: Axzez has officially released its updated Interceptor OS Installer
Luckfox Nova Features Cortex-A35 and Onboard Audio Peripherals: LuckFox has introduced a compact Linux development board named Luckfox Nova
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Games: Wildkeepers Rising, Steam Deck, Rising Costs of Gaming Rigs/Gadgets: mostly from GamingOnLinux
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Programming Leftovers: Development picks
Many Layoffs in Automattic: Automattic cuts 16%
Today in Techrights: Some of the latest articles
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Security Leftovers: Security stories and FUD
today's leftovers: FOSS and more
Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and More: Hardware picks
Videos and Shows: Destination Linux, Document Freedom Day, and Openwashing of Surveillance ("Open Source DNA"): some new shows and such
Red Hat Leftovers: and some Fedora, too
Android Leftovers: First look: This special version of Chrome for Android supports extensions
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Android Leftovers: Google Keep for Android rolls out ‘text notes by default’ & Audio shortcut
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Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers: IBM stuff
Security Leftovers: Security stories
GNU/Linux and Devices Leftovers: some KDE also
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Videos and Shows: Destination Linux, Document Freedom Day, and Openwashing of Surveillance ("Open Source DNA")

Destination Linux 413: What is Open Source's True Value? Plus NVIDIA's Open Robots

Document Foundation ☛ Video: Document Freedom Day with the Nepalese LibreOffice community

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