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OpenVPN 2.7.7 Released with Various Improvements, Bug and Security Fixes

OpenVPN 2.7.7 is here to reduce the number of future keys from 16 to 4 when using EPOCH data channel format, leading to less log spam in userland and fewer resources used in in-kernel implementations. According to the devs, the previous calculation was wrong, and 4 spare keys are sufficient for 100+ Gbit/s links.

Shelly 3.1.3 GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Improves AppImage Support

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I Tested 10 Popular Linux Distros, Here's How I Rank Them

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Aug 03, 2025

Quoting: I Tested 10 Popular Linux Distros, Here's How I Rank Them —

Are you confused by the hundreds of Linux distributions out there? Do you want to know how they compare to and differ from one another so you can make a better decision? Well, I just tested 10 of the most popular Linux distros, and here's my personal ranking of all of them!

I checked DistroWatch to find the 10 most popular Linux distros right now—a list compiled based on how many page views each distro's official website gets. While this isn't the best metric to determine which distro is the most loved, it can certainly shed light on which distros have captured the most curiosity and attention.

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