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If you want to use desktop Linux apps on your Android phone, you have to jump through a few hoops. Fortunately, it isn't impossible, and it's getting easier by the day. 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gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Applications_Pidgin_and_More_in_Valnet.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Applications: Pidgin and More in Valnet⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇KTeaTime⦈_ * ⚓ HowTo Geek ☛ This_classic_chat_app_was_way_ahead_of_its_time,_and_it's still_alive_25_years_later⠀⇛ If you've used the internet for many years, you may have heard of AOL Instant Messenger—a popular turn-of-the-century chat system—but have you ever encountered Pidgin? If you were around the open-source community over the past two decades, you no doubt have, but it wasn't just a mere chat application; it was so much more. Built on a forward-thinking engine and pioneering private communications, Pidgin got it right for so many, long ago—something that modern chat applications could learn from. * ⚓ HowTo Geek ☛ 4_obscure_Linux_apps_I_use_all_the_time⠀⇛ When you get on Linux for the first time, it can be overwhelming just how much free software is available to you. After years of futzing around on Linux devices, I have some fairly uncommon software I've adopted for work and for play. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣴⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣤⡄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣤⣬⣭⣼⣦⣬⣽⣠⣯⣬⣬⣽⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⠛⠛⣻⠛⠛⠛⠛⡛⡟⡛⠛⢻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⢿⣿⣿⣿⢿⣷⣿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣶⣶⣶⣿⣶⣦⣧⣼⣶⣶⣶⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣉⣉⣉⣉⣻⣉⣋⡏⣩⣋⣉⣉⣹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣤⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⢹⢹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⢟⠿⠟⠿⠿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣷⣿⣿⣷⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣉⣽⡫⣛⣛⣙⠛⢛⣛⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⡿⠿⡿⠿⠿⠿⢿⠿⠿⠿⠿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣷⣿⣶⣶⣶⣶⣴⣶⣶⣷⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣾⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣭⣉⣉⣽⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⡀⣿⣿⣿⣮⣤⣤⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⢀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⢫⣵⣶⣮⡻⣿⡟⡛⡛⠻⣿⡿⠋⠉⡙⢻⣿⡏⠍⣿⡇⠀⢰⣄⠀⢀⡖⠂⠐⡆⠀⠄⣶⡄⠀⣶⣶⣶⣶⢒⣒⣒⡒⣿⣿⡋⠍⡛⠉⢽⡍⣹⡟⠉⡏⠹⠉⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⣏⣉⣋⣉⡁⣿⡇⠗⣒⢺⢸⡅⢀⠀⣠⡀⣿⡿⡺⢿⣷⠶⣿⡿⠟⢿⣿⠶⢾⣿⡿⢿⣿⡷⢾⣿⣏⣽⣿⢸⣿⣿⡇⣿⣿⣯⣴⠤⣤⢤⣤⠦⡤⠤⡤⢦⣦⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣌⣛⢛⣛⣼⣿⣧⣤⣭⣤⣼⣷⣤⣀⣈⣴⣿⣦⣠⣾⣧⣭⣼⣧⣴⣼⣿⣤⣼⣿⣧⣼⣿⣧⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⣤⣤⣤⣤⣿⣿⣿⣯⣨⣠⣈⣇⣈⣰⠂⣀⣀⣿⣿ ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 299 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/California_s_Digital_Age_Assurance_Act_and_Linux_distributions.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/California_s_Digital_Age_Assurance_Act_and_Linux_distributions.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ California's Digital Age Assurance Act and Linux distributions⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 A recently enacted law in California imposes an age-verification requirement on operating-system providers beginning next year. The language of the Digital_Age Assurance_Act does not restrict its requirements to proprietary or commercial operating systems; projects like Debian, FreeBSD, Fedora, and others seem to be on the hook just as much as Apple or Microsoft. There is some hope that the law will be amended, but there is no guarantee that it will be. This means that the developer communities behind Linux distributions are having to discuss whether and how to comply with the law with little time and even less legal guidance. The law requires operating-system providers to provide a form of age verification that can be queried by any web site, application, or online service "that distributes and facilitates the download of applications from third-party developers" for computers, mobile devices, or other general-purpose computing devices. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2027, which leaves less than ten months for distributions to determine if the law applies to them and then implement a solution if it does. The law was introduced in February 2025 and passed into law in October 2025. Unlike other legislation, such as the European_Union's_Cyber_Resilience_Act (CRA), it seems to have slipped in under the radar without raising any real protest from the open-source projects it affects. It seems to have gathered widespread attention in the Linux community after Aaron Rainbolt started a discussion about the new law by cross-posting a message about "the unfortunate need for an 'age verification' API" to Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu mailing lists on March 1. He provided a pointer to the California law as well as a_similar bill that is working its way through the Colorado legislature. Read_on ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 349 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/CVE_2026_3888_Allows_Local_Users_Gain_Root_Via_Snapd.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/CVE_2026_3888_Allows_Local_Users_Gain_Root_Via_Snapd.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ CVE-2026-3888 Allows Local Users Gain Root Via Snapd⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 * ⚓ Qualys ☛ CVE-2026-3888:_Important_Snap_Flaw_Enables_Local_Privilege Escalation_to_Root⠀⇛ The Qualys Threat Research Unit has identified a Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability affecting default installations of Ubuntu Desktop version 24.04 and later. This flaw (CVE-2026-3888) allows an unprivileged local attacker to escalate privileges to full root access through the interaction of two standard system components: snap-confine and systemd- tmpfiles. * ⚓ LWN ☛ Local-privilege_escalation_in_snapd⠀⇛ Qualys has discovered_a_local-privilege_escalation_(LPE) vulnerability affecting Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 and later: [...] * ⚓ Hacker News ☛ Ubuntu_CVE-2026-3888_Bug_Lets_Attackers_Gain_Root_via systemd_Cleanup_Timing_Exploit⠀⇛ A high-severity security flaw affecting default installations of Ubuntu Desktop versions 24.04 and later could be exploited to escalate privileges to the root level. Tracked as CVE-2026-3888 (CVSS score: 7.8), the issue could allow an attacker to seize control of a susceptible system. * ⚓ InfoSecurity Magazine ☛ New_Ubuntu_Flaw_Enables_Local_Attackers_to_Gain Root_Access⠀⇛ A newly identified local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability has been discovered affecting default installations of Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 and later, allowing attackers to gain full root access. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-3888, stems from the interaction between two core system components and was uncovered by the Qualys Threat Research Unit. The issue arises from how snap-confine and systemd-tmpfiles operate together under certain conditions. While exploitation requires patience due to a built-in delay, the potential outcome is a complete system compromise. * ⚓ Security Affairs ☛ CVE-2026-3888:_Ubuntu_Desktop_24.04+_vulnerable_to Root_exploit⠀⇛ Ubuntu flaw CVE-2026-3888 lets attackers gain root via a systemd timing exploit, affecting Desktop 24.04+ with high severity. Qualys researchers found a high-severity flaw, tracked as CVE- 2026-3888 (CVSS score of 7.8), in Ubuntu Desktop 24.04+, which allows attackers to exploit a systemd cleanup timing issue to escalate privileges to root and potentially take full control of vulnerable systems. The bug relies on a cleanup window of 10–30 days, but can ultimately lead to full system compromise. It stems from how snap-confine manages privileged execution and how systemd- tmpfiles removes old temporary files. * ⚓ IT Pro ☛ Ubuntu_vulnerability_exposes_enterprises_to_root_escalation, complete_system_compromise⠀⇛ Just a week after revealing critical vulnerabilities in Linux’s AppArmor security layer, Qualys researchers are warning of a flaw affecting Ubuntu that can also allow an unprivileged user to gain full root access. The high‑severity Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability, tracked as CVE‑2026‑3888, affects default installations of Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 and later. * ⚓ Ubuntu_Security_Flaw_Lets_Hackers_Gain_Root_Control⠀⇛ Security researchers at Qualys have uncovered a high severity vulnerability in Ubuntu Desktop that allows local attackers to escalate privileges to root. The flaw is tied to how two core system components interact under specific timing conditions, creating a path for full system compromise. * ⚓ Qualys_discloses_Ubuntu_Desktop_local_privilege_escalation vulnerability_CVE-2026-3888⠀⇛ Security researchers at Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) have disclosed a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting default installations of Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 and later. * ⚓ Qualys_Threat_Research_Unit_Discovers_Critical_Vulnerability_in_Ubuntu Operating_System_-_CXO_Digitalpulse⠀⇛ March, 2026: The Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) today announced the discovery of a critical vulnerability, CVE-2026- 3888, impacting Ubuntu * ⚓ Ubuntu_snap_flaw_lets_local_users_hijack_root_access⠀⇛ Qualys has disclosed a local privilege escalation flaw in default installations of Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 and later that, under specific timing conditions, can allow an unprivileged user to gain full root access. Tracked as CVE-2026-3888, the vulnerability stems from an interaction between snap-confine and systemd-tmpfiles on systems where Snap is installed in its standard configuration, as is typical for Ubuntu Desktop. Qualys rated the flaw high severity, with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10. The vector describes a local attack requiring low privileges and no user interaction. However, it has high attack complexity and can fully compromise confidentiality, integrity and availability. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 507 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Databases_PGDay_Armenia_2026_and_PGConf_dev_2026_Schedule.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Databases_PGDay_Armenia_2026_and_PGConf_dev_2026_Schedule.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Databases: PGDay Armenia 2026 and PGConf.dev 2026 Schedule⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 * ⚓ PostgreSQL ☛ Join_Us_at_PGDay_Armenia_2026_in_Yerevan_on_April_30, 2026⠀⇛ Greetings PostgreSQL Community, I’m thrilled to announce that PGDay Armenia 2026 will take place in Yerevan on April 30, 2026. PGDay Armenia is a community-driven technical conference organized by the Armenia PostgreSQL User Group, bringing together PostgreSQL professionals and enthusiasts from around the world to connect, learn, share knowledge, and help shape the future of PostgreSQL. We would love for you to be part of it! * ⚓ PostgreSQL ☛ PGConf.dev_2026_Schedule_Announced!⠀⇛ PGConf.dev_2026 (May 19-22, 2026, Vancouver, BC, Canada), aka PostgreSQL_Development_Conference_2026, is an event where users, developers, and community organizers come together to focus on PostgreSQL development and community growth. Meet PostgreSQL contributors, learn about upcoming features, and discuss development problems with PostgreSQL enthusiasts! ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 554 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/EasyOS_Excalibur_series_version_7_2_3_and_Global_IP_TV_Panel_20.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/EasyOS_Excalibur_series_version_7_2_3_and_Global_IP_TV_Panel_20.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ EasyOS Excalibur-series version 7.2.3 and Global IP TV Panel 2026MK6⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 * ⚓ Barry Kauler ☛ EasyOS_Excalibur-series_version_7.2.3⠀⇛ Version 7.2.2 was released several days ago: [...] * ⚓ Barry Kauler ☛ Global_IP_TV_Panel_2026MK6⠀⇛ ETP has bumped this again. https://forum.puppylinux.com/viewtopic.php?t=689 ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 586 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Free and Open Source Software⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇t2sz⦈_ * ⚓ t2sz_-_compresses_a_file_into_a_seekable_zstd_-_LinuxLinks⠀⇛ t2sz compresses a file into a seekable zstd, splitting the file into multiple frames. If the file is a tar archive it compresses each file in the archive into an independent frame, hence the name. It operates in two modes. Tar archive mode and raw mode. By default it runs in tar archive mode for files ending with .tar, unless -r is specified. For all other files it runs in raw mode. In tar archive mode it compresses the archive keeping each file in a different frame, unless -s or -S is used. This allows fast seeking and extraction of a single file without decompressing the whole archive. The compressed archive can be decompressed with any Zstandard tool, including zstd. This is free and open source software. * ⚓ m5rcode_-_modern_programming_language_-_LinuxLinks⠀⇛ m5rcode (pronounced “em-five-er-code”) is a modern programming language combining the best features of Python, C, Java, HolyC, Rust, and Ruby. It features gradual typing, hybrid memory management (GC + optional ownership), and a focus on developer productivity. This is free and open source software. * ⚓ keifu_-_TUI_that_visualizes_Git_commit_graphs_-_LinuxLinks⠀⇛ keifu is a terminal UI tool that visualizes Git commit graphs. It shows a colored commit graph, commit details, and a summary of changed files, and lets you perform basic branch operations. This is free and open source software. * ⚓ btlescan_-_terminal_UI_for_scanning_Bluetooth_Low_Energy_devices_- LinuxLinks⠀⇛ btlescan is a cross-platform terminal UI for scanning Bluetooth Low Energy devices, inspecting GATT services and characteristics, and reading/writing characteristic values in real time. This is free and open source software. * ⚓ Pinchtab_-_lightweight_browser_control_system_designed_for_AI_agents_- LinuxLinks⠀⇛ Pinchtab is a lightweight browser control system designed for AI agents. Implemented as a small Go binary, it provides a simple HTTP API that allows agents and automation tools to interact with web pages programmatically. This is free and open source software. * ⚓ TAYGA_-_out-of-kernel_stateless_NAT64_implementation_-_LinuxLinks⠀⇛ TAYGA is a stateless NAT64 (Network Address Translation 64) implementation designed to provide IPv6 connectivity to IPv4- only hosts and services. It operates as a user space daemon that performs address translation between IPv6 and IPv4 networks, allowing IPv6-only systems to communicate with legacy IPv4 infrastructure. TAYGA is commonly used in IPv6 transition deployments and works by translating packets between the two protocols using the NAT64 technique defined in relevant IETF standards. This is free and open source software. * ⚓ RepoRover_-_universal_Linux_package_updater_-_LinuxLinks⠀⇛ RepoRover is a graphical Linux system update utility. It detects the host Linux distribution and runs the appropriate native package manager update commands through a simple desktop interface, helping users update their systems without needing to remember distro-specific terminal commands. If you run many different Linux distributions in virtual machines, you might prefer a single utility that can update all of them from one interface. This is free and open source software. * ⚓ Alternatives_to_popular_CLI_tools:_file_-_LinuxLinks⠀⇛ file determines the type of data contained in a file by examining its contents rather than relying on filename extensions. It is commonly used to identify unknown files, verify file formats, and diagnose issues with corrupted or misnamed files. The command analyses files using several tests and a database of “magic numbers” that correspond to known file signatures and formats. This is free and open source software. * ⚓ batctl_-_battery_charge_threshold_manager_for_Linux_laptops_- LinuxLinks⠀⇛ batctl is a terminal UI and CLI tool that lets you control battery charge thresholds on Linux. Set start/stop charge levels to extend battery lifespan, choose from built-in presets, and persist your settings across reboots — all from a single, zero-dependency binary. batctl provides a unified interface that detects supported hardware and exposes these controls in a simple terminal-based application. The program offers both an interactive terminal interface and a scriptable command-line mode. Users can view battery information, adjust charging start and stop thresholds, and apply predefined charging profiles. The tool also supports persistence so that configured battery limits remain active across system reboots or suspend and resume events, helping maintain consistent battery management behaviour. This is free and open source software. * ⚓ Dooble_-_minimal,_scientific,_and_stable_web_browser_-_LinuxLinks⠀⇛ Dooble is a Qt-based web browser that focuses on stability, privacy-oriented browsing features, and a compact codebase. It supports private browsing workflows, domain-level JavaScript controls, custom search engines and style sheets, and includes some unusual capabilities such as Gopher support and native graphing tools for scientific studies. This is free and open source software. * ⚓ Lapse_-_cross-platform_flashcard_app_-_LinuxLinks⠀⇛ Lapse is a cross-platform flashcard application built with Flutter. It uses spaced repetition to help users review and retain information more effectively, and offers a modern interface for studying across desktop and mobile platforms. This is free and open source software. * ⚓ Bigcapital_-_accounting_and_inventory_software_-_LinuxLinks⠀⇛ Bigcapital is accounting and inventory software for small and medium businesses. It is designed to help organise business finances, automate accounting processes, and generate financial statements and reports for decision-making. The software is available as a self-hosted application and also provides an API for integrating accounting workflows with other systems. This is free and open source software. ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠛⠛⠛⠛⠉⠁⠈⢙⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⢻⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠛⠛⠻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⠟⠛⠿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⡀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣇⠀⠀⠀⣸⠛⠛⢿⣿⣿⣿⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⢻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠛⠉⠁⠀⠈⠙⠻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⢀⢛⣲⣶⡶⣾⣿⣖⡲⠀⠈⠉⠉⠛⠛⠿⣷⣶⣶⣇⠀⠀⢈⣿⣿⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡟⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⢛⠀⢸⣿⢙⣿⣷⠸⣿⠛⣿⡦⠐⡢⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠉⠻⣿⣶⣶⣾⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⠋⠱⣿⣾⣿⣏⣹⣿⣟⣰⣿⣏⣹⣿⣾⡿⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢠⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⣿⣿⣿⡿⠙⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⢿⣿⣬⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣤⣀⣀⠀⣀⣠⣴⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣆⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣼⣿⣿⡿⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠙⠻⠿⠿⠛⡉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣶⣶⣶⣶⣾⣿⣿⣿⠟⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣠⣤⣴⣶⣶⣶⣦⣤⣴⣾⣷⣶⣶⣦⣤⣄⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⢰⣤⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⢀⣀⣿⣿⣿⡿⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⣠⠂⠻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠛⠃⠙⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⢿⣦⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣇⠀⢀⣿⣿⣿⣿⠁⠀⠀⠀⢀⣼⣿⣶⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣦⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠉⠉⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⠉⠉⠉⠉⠉⢹⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣦⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⢰⣶⠀⠀⣠⣶⣶⠀⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⠐⠀⠀⠐⠲⠒⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣶⣶⠄⣠⣾⣿⠟⣻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⡟⠶⣿⣿⣿⣿⣇⣉⣉⣉⣉⣉⣉⠈⣉⣉⣉⣉⡉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⡟⣤⣿⣿⣿⢸⡿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⢻⡄⣿⣦⠹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡏⠉⠉⠉⠀⠉⠉⠉⠉⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⡇⢿⣿⣟⣥⣾⢡⣶⣌⣛⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣟⢣⡅⢸⣿⠇⢻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠠⠤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⡇⢸⣿⣿⣿⡟⠿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠇⠘⣿⣿⣿⡟⠰⣦⡹⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡟⡈⠃⠈⢉⣁⢈⣋⣛⣛⣛⠛⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠐⠀⢀⣀⣀⣀⡀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⢸⣿⣿⣿⣇⠀⠈⠙⠻⢿⣿⣿⣿⣧⢰⡀⠉⠛⠛⠱⢷⡬⣿⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠿⠛⠼⠃⠼⠟⠛⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠉⠉⠉⠉⠉⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⠘⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠛⠿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣾⠿⣃⠇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠐⠒⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⣿⣿⣤⣭⣭⣭⣭⡄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣄⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⡿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⠉⠛⠛⠛⠻⠿⠿⠿⠛⠛⠛⠉⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣆⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣠⣴⣿⣿⣶⣤⣀⣀⣀⣠⣴⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 845 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_Leftovers.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_Leftovers.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 * ⚓ Peter 'CzP' Czanik ☛ Central_log_collection_-_more_than_just compliance⠀⇛ I often hear, even at security conferences that “no central log collection here” or “we have something due to compliance”. Central logging is more than just compliance. It makes logs easier to use, available and secure, thus making your life easier in operations, security, development, but also in marketing, sales, and so on. * § Web Browsers/Web Servers⠀➾ o ⚓ Simone Silvestroni ☛ Feeding⠀⇛ Now, in terms of what to do, I thought that Fraidycat solved the problem for me, I seriously liked that idea, the interface, the freeing experience, and how I could see those posts in their original shape, colours, form. Of course, Godier has developed a software that would solve the issue of phantom obligation, it’s called Current, and it looks interesting and promising. However, it doesn’t solve my need to check the original website. Hence, why I’m still on the fence. It doesn’t cost much, I might try it soon, but I wish someone would take Fraidycat, fix the bugs and maintain it, because it is a rare gem. * § FSF / Software Freedom⠀➾ o ⚓ Ben Tsai ☛ Software_is_people⠀⇛ One pillar of my origin story is when I realized the software I’m building exists as part of a system whose goal is to serve human beings. Secondarily, the process to produce that software is more of a social endeavor rather than technical. With the rise of Actually Idiocy, it’s apparent most people don’t understand or appreciate that. We keep trying to use these ai products to solve problems they are not built to solve. * § Openness/Sharing/Collaboration⠀➾ o § Open Access/Content⠀➾ # ⚓ Taavi_Väänänen:_Wikimedia_Hackathon_Northwestern_Europe 2026⠀⇛ Wikimedia_Nederland organised a new type of event this year, the Wikimedia_Hackathon_Northwestern Europe_2026, which was held last weekend in Arnhem, the Netherlands. And I'm very happy they did, since unlike last years, I will unfortunately be missing from the "main" Wikimedia Hackathon (which is happening in Milan at the start of May). ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 932 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/GNU_Emacs_hello_2_12_3_and_TeXmacs_2_1_5_released.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/GNU_Emacs_hello_2_12_3_and_TeXmacs_2_1_5_released.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ GNU: Emacs, hello-2.12.3 and TeXmacs 2.1.5 released⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 * ⚓ MJ Fransen ☛ My_Emacs_misconceptions⠀⇛ § Emacs Carnival Mistakes and Misconceptions Philip_Kaludercic has started the Emacs carnival on the subject Mistakes_and_Misconceptions. Here's my contribution. * ⚓ GNU ☛ hello_@_Savannah:_hello-2.12.3_released_[stable]⠀⇛ This is to announce hello-2.12.3, a stable release. GNU hello is a demonstration and model of the GNU coding standards for hackers, and a simple example for users. There have been 18 commits by 2 people in the 43 weeks since 2.12.2. * ⚓ GNU ☛ texmacs_@_Savannah:_TeXmacs_2.1.5_released⠀⇛ Hello everyone, We are pleased to announce the release of TeXmacs version 2.1.5 This version uses Qt6 by default, supports very high-definition displays, and introduces new ongoing collaborative editing features. On Windows, TeXmacs is now available on the Abusive Monopolist Microsoft Store. On Linux, we have a new Qt6 AppImage that maximizes compatibility with GNU GNU/Linux distributions. On Mac, we have new universal packages. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 990 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Graphics_and_Kernel_Linux_DLSS_5_Horrific_PS5_GPU_Support_and_H.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Graphics_and_Kernel_Linux_DLSS_5_Horrific_PS5_GPU_Support_and_H.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Graphics and Kernel/Linux: DLSS 5 Horrific, PS5 GPU Support, and Hurd⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇PS5⦈_ * § Graphics Stack⠀➾ o ⚓ Matt Birchler ☛ DLSS_5_looks_like_ass_(and_this_is_coming_from_a huge_DLSS_fan)⠀⇛ As someone who really loves DLSS, I gotta say, my first impression of DLSS 5 in these comparisons is that it looks like ass. To be honest, it feels like it goes against the whole point of DLSS from the start, which was to allow people to run games at higher resolutions without sacrificing performance. I think DLSS 3 was where it crossed into the "excellent, but sometimes imperfect" territory, and DLSS 4 was basically flawless. But all along the way this was displaying the game in the best way possible. o ⚓ Video Cardz ☛ Mesa_26.1-devel_adds_PS5_GPU_support_as_AMDGPU patches_follow⠀⇛ Andy Nguyen’s PlayStation 5 Linux project is now moving beyond a private modding effort and into upstream graphics code. Phoronix reports that support work for the PS5 GPU has started showing up in both Mesa and the AMDGPU kernel driver stack, following Nguyen’s earlier demonstration of Linux running on Sony’s console. What this means is that parts of the work are now being proposed for general Linux support rather than staying as one-off patches. This modder really didn’t want to just make a viral hack showcase, this can help other modders who may try this later as well. * § Kernel⠀➾ o ⚓ [Old] Richard Braun ☛ what_hardware_is_supported?_What_drivers does_GNU/Hurd_have?⠀⇛ Other hardware that is known to work includes the Dell Inspiron 1750 on i386 Debian/Hurd. It won't boot with the current installer (June 2023 debian-hurd i386 net- install) because of an FPU issue (fixed upstream). I had to remove the optical drive. It hangs for one minute during boot on ACPI init, but otherwise fine when disabling full tree parsing. The touchpad, keyboard, display, ethernet, and the hard drive works (in legacy mode). The Hurd can run on more recent Intel machines, but with no [Internet] connectivity! You can always use the Hurd via qemu. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣀⣠⣴⣦⣶⣶⣿⣶⣿⣷⣶⡦⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣀⣤⣴⣶⣶⣶⣆⣀⣠⣤⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣭⣤⣤⣤⣤⣀⣀⣰⣶⣶⣶⣦⣤⣀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢠⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⡄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢠⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡏⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⢹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢰⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣝⠿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⣫⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣾⣷⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢰⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠟⠉⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠿⢿⣿⠀⢰⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠃⠀⠀⣤⡝⠀⠘⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⠿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡄⠘⣣⣾⣶⡀⠀⣿⣶⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣶⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⠀⠹⣿⣿⣿⣦⣌⡙⠛⠋⠉⠉⠉⠉⠉⠉⠉⠉⠉⠉⠉⠉⠉⠛⠛⠉⠉⠙⠻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⢻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣦⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⢹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⣤⣄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠃⠀⠀⠉⠛⢿⣿⣿⡿⠁⣿⡟⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠏⠀⠀⠀⢤⣤⣾⣿⣧⠀⠀⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠏⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⠿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠟⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⠛⠛⠛⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠻⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 1091 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/I_see_why_this_Linux_distro_is_the_dream_pick_for_gamers_and_co.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/I_see_why_this_Linux_distro_is_the_dream_pick_for_gamers_and_co.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ I see why this Linux distro is the dream pick for gamers and content creators⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 Quoting: I see why this Linux distro is the dream pick for gamers and content creators | ZDNET — When I downloaded GLF OS, I assumed I knew what I was getting into. From every indication, this Linux distribution was all about gaming. The website claims that "Gaming Linux FR is the first French-speaking video game community on Linux. We run a space where our members can share resources, knowledge, and experiences to fully enjoy gaming on Linux." It's not just an OS, it's a gaming community. Nice. During installation, however, there was an option to install DaVinci Resolve. The option surprised me for two reasons: I've never had an OS offer to add my favorite video editor during the installation, and DaVinci Resolve can be a challenge to install and get running properly. For one, you really need an Nvidia GPU for the app to work, and there's only one distribution officially supported by DaVinci Resolve: Rocky Linux (versions 8 and 9). Read_on ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 1135 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Linux_gives_users_too_much_choice_and_that_its_biggest_weakness.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Linux_gives_users_too_much_choice_and_that_its_biggest_weakness.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Linux gives users too much choice, and that its biggest weakness⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇konsole⦈_ Quoting: Linux gives users too much choice, and that its biggest weakness — Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Let's get this out of the way—Linux doesn't need to prove anything to anyone. Any discussion about Linux's lack of success is strictly about the desktop operating system market. By every other metric, Linux is king of the hill. When it comes to servers, scientific supercomputers, billions of phones and other embedded systems, Linux is the OS of choice. This is all about the mission of becoming a true alternative to Microsoft Windows and macOS. It only matters if you think that goal is important. I think it's important because we desperately need an option that isn't closed off like macOS or haphazardly slapped together and infected with AI slop like Windows. I've written before that if Linux is going to thrive, some distros have to die. This was not a popular opinion to say the least, but I think it was also misunderstood. The variety of choice Linux brings to the table is its greatest technical strength, but it's also a big part of its failure to penetrate the mainstream. 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The council has published summaries from its strategy summit, and Fedora Project Leader (FPL) Jef Spaleta, as well as some of the council members, held a video meeting to discuss outcomes from the summit on February 25. Topics included a plan to experiment with Open Collective to raise funds for specific Fedora projects, tools to build image-based editions, and more. Spaleta also explained his model for Fedora governance. * § Kernel Space⠀➾ o ⚓ LWN ☛ Reconsidering_the_multi-generational_LRU_[LWN.net]⠀⇛ The multi-generational LRU (MGLRU) is an alternative memory-management algorithm that was merged for the 6.1 kernel in late 2022. It brought a promise of much- improved performance and simplified code. Since then, though, progress on MGLRU has stalled, and it still is not enabled on many systems. As the 2026 Linux Storage, Filesystem, Memory-Management and BPF Summit (LSFMM+BPF) approaches, several memory-management developers have indicated a desire to talk about the future of MGLRU. While some developers are looking for ways to improve the subsystem, another has called for it to be removed entirely. * § Programming/Development⠀➾ o ⚓ LWN ☛ Debian_decides_not_to_decide_on_AI-generated_contributions [Ed: So people who cannot code sneak trash into Debian]⠀⇛ Debian is the latest in an ever-growing list of projects to wrestle (again) with the question of LLM-generated contributions; the latest debate stared in mid-February, after Lucas Nussbaum opened a discussion with a draft general resolution (GR) on whether Debian should accept AI-assisted contributions. It seems to have, mostly, subsided without a GR being put forward or any decisions being made, but the conversation was illuminating nonetheless. Nussbaum said that Debian probably needed to have a discussion ""to understand where we stand regarding AI- assisted contributions to Debian"" based on some recent discussions, though it was not clear what discussions he was referring to. Whatever the spark was, Nussbaum put forward the draft GR to clarify Debian's stance on allowing AI-assisted contributions. He said that he would wait a couple of days to collect feedback before formally submitting the GR. His proposal would allow ""AI-assisted contributions (partially or fully generated by an LLM)"" if a number of conditions were met. For example, it would require explicit disclosure if ""a significant portion of the contribution is taken from a tool without manual modification"", and labeling of such contributions with ""a clear disclaimer or a machine-readable tag like '[AI- Generated]'"." It also spells out that contributors should ""fully understand"" their submissions and would be accountable for the contributions, ""including vouching for the technical merit, security, license compliance, and utility of their submissions"". The GR would also prohibit using generative-AI tools with non- public or sensitive project information, including private mailing lists or embargoed security reports. o § Python⠀➾ # ⚓ LWN ☛ The_relicensing_of_chardet_[LWN.net]⠀⇛ Chardet is a Python module that attempts to determine which character set was used to encode a text string. It was originally written by Mark Pilgrim, who is also the author of a number of Python books; the 1.0 release happened in 2006. For many years, this module has been under the maintainership of Dan Blanchard. Chardet has always been licensed under the LGPL, but, with the 7.0.0 release, Blanchard changed the terms to the permissive MIT license. That has led to an extensive (and ongoing) discussion on when code can be relicensed against the wishes of its original author, and whether using a large language model to rewrite code is a legitimate way to strip copyleft requirements from code. The fact that chardet is LGPL-licensed has indeed caused some unhappiness in the past. That license is incompatible with the requirements for the Python standard library, frustrating those who would like to see chardet become one of the "batteries" that are included with Python; that licensing has also blocked the inclusion of some other modules that use chardet. # ⚓ LWN ☛ Disabling_Python's_lazy_imports_from_the_command_line [LWN.net]⠀⇛ The advent of lazy imports in the Python language is upon us, now that PEP 810 ("Explicit lazy imports") was accepted by the steering council and the feature will appear in the upcoming Python 3.15 release in October. There are a number of good reasons, performance foremost, for wanting to defer spending—perhaps wasting—the time to do an import before a needed symbol is used. However, there are also good reasons not to want that behavior, at least in some cases. The tension between those two positions is what led to an earlier PEP rejection, but it is also playing into a recent discussion of the API used to control lazy imports. We looked at the PEP shortly before its acceptance and there is quite a bit of history of the idea going much further back than the 2022 rejection of a different PEP that would have made all imports lazy by default. PEP 810 adds a new "lazy" soft keyword that can be used to indicate a module (or symbol) that should not be imported immediately. Instead, proxy objects are created for the symbols that are resolved (instantiated or "reified") when they are needed. # ⚓ LWN ☛ Inspecting_and_modifying_Python_types_during_type checking_[LWN.net]⠀⇛ Python has a unique approach to static typing. Python programs can contain type annotations, and even access those annotations at run time, but the annotations aren't evaluated by default. Instead, it is up to external programs to ascribe meaning to those annotations. The annotations themselves can be arbitrary Python expressions, but in practice usually involve using helpers from the built-in typing module, the meanings of which external type- checkers mostly agree upon. Yet the type system implicitly defined by the typing module and common type-checkers is insufficiently powerful to model all of the kinds of dynamic metaprogramming found in real-world Python programs. PEP 827 ("Type Manipulation") aims to add additional capabilities to Python's type system to fix this, but discussion of the PEP has been of mixed sentiment. * § Confidentiality⠀➾ o ⚓ LWN ☛ HTTPS_certificates_in_the_age_of_quantum_computing_ [LWN.net]⠀⇛ There has been ongoing discussion in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) about how to protect internet traffic against future quantum computers. So far, that work has focused on key exchange as the most urgent problem; now, a new IETF working group is looking at adopting post-quantum cryptography for authentication and certificate transparency as well. The main challenge to doing so is the increased size of certificates — around 40 times larger. The techniques that the working group is investigating to reduce that overhead could have efficiency benefits for traditional certificates as well. ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⡀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣀⡀⠀⠀⣀⣀⠀⠀⣀⡀⠀⠀⢀⠀⠀⠀⣀⡀⠀ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣇⣈⢰⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠻⠿⠻⠟⠿⠿⠿⠟⠿⠿⠻⠟⠿⠿⠇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⠃⠀⠀⠙⠃⠀⠀⠿⠟⠀⠀⠙⠁⠀⠀⠻⠃⠀⠀⠿⠃⠀ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠃⢉⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⡶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣟⣀⡠⠐⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣤⣼⣬⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡏⢹⠁⠉⢹⣿⣿⣿⣿⠉⠙⢿⡿⠟⠛⢻⣿⣏⣭⣸⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⣻⠟⠛⠉⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⣿⣿⣿⠉⠉⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢹⣿⣿⡏⠉⠀⠀⠀⠈⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⢸⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣤⣤⣼⡀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⠛⣿⣿⣿⢟⣾⠁⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⢸⣶⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⢋⠀⠀⠈⠛⢿⣿⣶⣿⡿⣡⣾⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿ ⣿⣿⣯⣭⣭⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡟⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⣿⡿⣫⣾⣿⡟⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠸⢾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡟⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⡷⠿⠋⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢻⣿⣿⣦⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⣤⣤⣤⣿⣿⣿⣯⣶⣦⣴⣦⣤⣤⣤⣤⣴⣦⣤⣤⣶⣦⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣿⣷⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣿⣿⣿⣿⣦⣶⣦⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣼⣿⣿⣷⣤⣤⣤⣤⣴⣿ ⣿⣿⣟⣛⣟⣛⣛⣛⣛⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣷⣾⣷⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣽⣿⣿⣿⣿⣭⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣽⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡏⠀⠀⠀⡀⠀⠀⣒⡒⠒⠂⠉⠉⠈⠁⠀⠉⠉⠁⠒⣒⣒⡻⠿⢿⣿⣿⣯⣥⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠶⠶⠖⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠉⠉⠛⣿⡿⠰⠶⠶⠆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⢀⢤⣾⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣤⠄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣤⢆⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⡶⠿⠃⠈⠁⠀⠀⠘⠃⣤⠾⠚⠿⠏⠀⠀⠀⠂⠈⣠⠴⠿⠃⠀⠈⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣟⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣴⣦⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣶⣴⣤⣦⣤⣤⣶⣶⣶⣦⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣴⣤⣴⣿⣧⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣟⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣽⣿⣿⣿⣿⣩⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣹⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠉⠍⠉⠩⠭⠍⠛⠋⠉⠉⠉⠉⠉⡉⠭⢍⣉⠍⠉⣩⣭⣁⣠⠀⠀⠀⠈⢉⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⠛⣿⣿⠟⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠶⠶⠶⠀⠛⣲⡄⠀⣀⣅⠀⠓⠀⠶⣾⡿⠟⠀⠉⠉⠉⠓⠀⠀⠴⠆⠀⣿⡿⠰⠶⠶⠆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⠉⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠉⠛⠛⠋⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠁⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣀⣤⣤⠶⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠁⠐⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⠠⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣶⣶⣾⣶⣤⣤⣿⣧⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣿ ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 1453 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Mastering_the_Linux_file_system_My_go_to_commands_and_tips.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Mastering_the_Linux_file_system_My_go_to_commands_and_tips.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Mastering the Linux file system: My go-to commands and tips⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇Linux_file_system⦈_ Quoting: Mastering the Linux file system: My go-to commands and tips — Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: When I started using Linux, the file system was nothing like the folder structures I’d been used to on Windows. I’ll admit that it took me a while to feel comfortable. However, with time, I realized that the more you understand the file system, the more control you have over your computer. 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Most of the time, I tend to avoid Chromium-based browsers for three reasons: I don’t much care for the basic layout, poor tab management, and I prefer more security. Those are the three criteria on which I generally base my browser selection, and for some time, my browser of choice has been Opera. I know, I know… proprietary (hiss, hiss). That’s why, when I came across Flow Browser, my interest was immediately piqued. Flow is a modern web browser that focuses on privacy, with a clean, minimalistic design, plenty of speed, an intuitive interface, and all the respect for privacy that you might need. The Flow feature set includes... 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Firefox’s free VPN will offer 50 gigabytes of monthly data, which is pretty generous for a browser-based VPN. A Mozilla account is required to make use of it, which isn’t a hardship (they’re free), but is a point of friction some may wish to know upfront. * ⚓ PC World ☛ Firefox_is_rolling_out_its_free_VPN_and_split-screen_mode soon⠀⇛ Mozilla announced via blog post that it’ll be launching Firefox 149 next week, and with this update the company will begin rolling out a number of features it has been talking about for quite some time now. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 1620 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Notes_on_Season_of_KDE_2026_and_GNOME_s_Emmanuele_Bassi_Speaks_.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Notes_on_Season_of_KDE_2026_and_GNOME_s_Emmanuele_Bassi_Speaks_.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Notes on Season of KDE 2026 and GNOME's Emmanuele Bassi Speaks About Moonforge⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 * § KDE⠀➾ o ⚓ Season_of_KDE_2026⠀⇛ § An amazing journey of 8 weeks full of code, new experiences, and interactions. I had an amazing time at the Season of KDE 2026. All the guidance from my mentors, Benson Muite and Srisharan VS, really helped me work on Mankala and also helped me learn new skills. So, lets summarize things a bit, what I was able to achieve during the span of these two months at KDE. * § GNOME Desktop/GTK⠀➾ o ⚓ Emmanuele_Bassi:_Let’s_talk_about Moonforge⠀⇛ Last week, Igalia finally announced_Moonforge, a project we’ve been working on for basically all of 2025. It’s been quite the rollercoaster, and the announcement hit various news outlets, so I guess now is as good a time as any to talk a bit about what Moonforge is, its goal, and its constraints. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 1671 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Open_Hardware_Modding_Raspberry_Pi_Arduino_and_More.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Open_Hardware_Modding_Raspberry_Pi_Arduino_and_More.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and More⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 * ⚓ CNX Software ☛ Review_of_Open_Nextion_ESP32-S3-based_HMI_displays_with the_Arduino_IDE_and_the_ESP-IDF_framework⠀⇛ ITEAD has sent us samples of the Open Nextion ONX3248G035 and ONX2432G028 ESP32-S3 HMI displays for review. Open Nextion is a new product line that differs from the original Nextion HMI family, which relies on the Nextion Editor for UI design and UART communication for control. Instead, the Open Nextion features an ESP32-S3 wireless microcontroller handling logic processing, display control, and wireless connectivity, all in one integrated package. * ⚓ Arduino ☛ Teaching_your_hands_to_remember:_Hapticus_and_the_future_of motor_learning⠀⇛ Learning to play the piano is hard. Your fingers need to find the right keys, apply the right pressure, and move in precise sequences – all while your brain tries to translate sheet music into muscle memory. What if your hands could learn faster with a teacher that literally guides them through each movement? * ⚓ CNX Software ☛ PycoClaw_–_A_MicroPython-based_OpenClaw_implementation for_ESP32_and_other_microcontrollers⠀⇛ PycoClaw is a MicroPython-based platform for running Hey Hi (AI) agents on ESP32 and other microcontrollers that brings OpenClaw workspace-compatible intelligence to resource- constrained embedded devices. We had already covered the C- based Miniclaw for ESP32-S3 SoCs, the PycoClaw’s developer (Jonathan Peace) told CNX Software that it is a “full OpenClaw- compliant agent” that supports more LLM providers (OpenAI, Gemini, Ollama, etc.), interfaces with not only Telegram, but also ScriptO Studio and WebRTC, and offers features like OTA updates, extensions, and battery-optimized operation. The table below compares PycoClaw to OpenClaw, Nanobot, PicoClaw, NullClaw, and MimiClaw. * ⚓ Raspberry Pi ☛ Phone-free_thought_catcher⠀⇛ The Thought Catcher uses whisper.cpp for offline speech-to- text. Python code running on a Raspberry Pi 5 categorises the thought, generates a headline, looks for keywords, and loops continuously, looking for button presses. Besides a Raspberry Pi 5, the hardware comprises a physical button, a microphone, and a buzzer, all housed inside a 3D- printed case. * ⚓ Arduino ☛ 5_fun_sci-fi_ideas_you_can_bring_to_life_with_Arduino⠀⇛ And what better way to celebrate your favorite sci-fi franchise than to bring it to life through a costume or interactive project? For Arduino makers, this can be a great opportunity to show off your skills and delight fellow fans with a sci-fi- themed project. * ⚓ Ubuntu ☛ Advantech_MIC-770_V3W_now_certified_on_Ubuntu_24.04_LTS⠀⇛ Canonical announces that it has certified Advantech’s latest modular fanless edge IPC system, MIC-770 V3W, on Ubuntu 24.04LTS. With official Ubuntu certification, the MIC-770 V3W provides a securely-designed, stable platform with long-term compatibility ideal for AIoT and edge computing applications. * ⚓ Linux Gizmos ☛ Thelio_Mira_Desktop_Updated_with_Ryzen_9000_CPUs_and Revised_Chassis⠀⇛ The refreshed Thelio Mira is offered as a configurable system alongside preconfigured Premium and Elite variants. System76 states that the redesigned platform improves sustained performance and reduces operating temperatures compared to the previous generation. * ⚓ Vadzo_Imaging_Demonstrates_Production-Ready_13MP_MIPI_CSI-2_Camera Integration_on_Raspberry_Pi_5⠀⇛ Vadzo Imaging today announced the successful validation of its Bolt-1335CRO 13MP color optical image stabilization (OIS) autofocus MIPI CSI-2 camera on Raspberry Pi 5, demonstrating a production-ready approach for high-resolution camera integration using a fully native Linux pipeline. The validation confirms that developers can integrate a MIPI CSI-2 camera with Raspberry Pi 5 to achieve stable 13MP image capture, deterministic video streaming, and full sensor control using the Linux media controller and V4L2 framework, without relying on proprietary middleware. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 1792 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Programming_Education_and_More.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Programming_Education_and_More.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Programming, Education, and More⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 * ⚓ Futurism ☛ OpenAI_Cofounder_Deletes_Controversial_Analysis_of_Which Jobs_Are_Getting_Steam_Engined_by_AI⠀⇛ Big tech companies are laying off workers in the thousands, with CEOs expecting the worst and predicting soaring employment rates among college graduates — while gleefully cutting costs at their companies and not looking back. * ⚓ Sean McPherson ☛ Zed_still_isn't_ready⠀⇛ Zed is promising, and I think they nail a lot of the intangibles that make a product desirable. But it still isn't ready for full-time development work. * ⚓ Sandor Dargo ☛ C++26:_Span_improvements⠀⇛ A while back, we talked about how using std::span instead of C- style arrays makes your code safer and easier to reason about. std::span, added in C++20, is a non-owning view over a contiguous sequence of objects - think of it as a string_view, but for arrays. C++23 continued building on this foundation, bringing related utilities such as and mdspan, the multidimensional cousin of span. Now let’s see what additional improvements we are getting with C++26. * ⚓ Neil Macy ☛ Some_Git_Stash_Commands_I_Find_Useful⠀⇛ I've been trying to use git on the command line more. I think it's a good way to get an understanding of what's actually happening behind the UI. It also makes my skills a bit more portable; I can switch to a Linux machine or ssh into my Mac mini without having my preferred GUI tool, and I can better write scripts and similar tools if I know the raw commands underneath. * ⚓ James G ☛ The_Timeless_Way_of_Building⠀⇛ I keep a running list of software patterns, and in 2024 I did a series dedicated to software patterns. I started writing about patterns because I wanted to put into words what I was seeing in software, and I wonder if, through their broader influence, Alexander’s ideas of “patterns” influenced my thinking even before I knew about them. * ⚓ Andrew Nesbitt ☛ Git_Remote_Helpers⠀⇛ Bastien Guerry from Software Heritage recently nerd-sniped me with an idea for a git-remote-swh that would let you git clone from a SWHID, pulling source code directly from Software Heritage’s archive by content hash rather than by URL. Building that means writing a git remote helper, which sent me back to the gitremote-helpers docs and down the rabbit hole of how many of these things already exist. I covered remote helpers briefly in my earlier post on extending git functionality, but the protocol deserves a closer look. A git-remote-swh would need to be an executable on your $PATH so that git invokes it when it sees a URL like swh://. The helper and git talk over stdin/stdout using a text-based line protocol. For git-remote-swh the end goal would be something like: [...] * ⚓ Olivier_Mehani:_Git:_ignoring_temporary_changes⠀⇛ One can use git add_[-N|--intent-to-add] to record that a new path will need to be considered in later additions to the index. But what about the other way round? How to tell git that a change SHOULD NOT be considered? * § Perl / Raku⠀➾ o ⚓ Arne Sommer ☛ A_Token_Alphabet_with_Raku⠀⇛ I prefer to use the hyphenated task names ($task- name.words.join("-").lc ) as names for my programs. Except when they are too long, which is a judgement call. This name is definitely too long, but my usual acronymification using the first letter in each word ($task-name.words>>.substr(0,1).join.lc ) does not seem fitting. So too long a name it is, this time. * § Python⠀➾ o ⚓ Seth Michael Larson ☛ Python_library_“Requests”_needs_you_to_test type_hints⠀⇛ Requests is a popular HTTP client library available on the Python Package Index (PyPI). Sitting in the top 10 packages by downloads on PyPI, this library is used by many, many projects. This library is known for its user- friendly and ergonomic API for HTTP requests and responses. However, the API implementation can sometimes confuse static analysis tools like IDEs or type checkers, causing issues for users. Requests maintainer Nate Prewitt is planning to add support for type hints to Requests in the next three months. Right now the feature is available as a development branch but will later be published to PyPI as a pre-release version. The goal is to find and fix issues before rolling the change out to users to avoid unnecessary breakage. * § R / R-Script⠀➾ o ⚓ Dirk Eddelbuettel ☛ Dirk_Eddelbuettel:_tidyCpp_0.0.11_on_CRAN: Microfix⠀⇛ And yet another maintenance release of the tidyCpp package arrived on CRAN this morning, just days after previous release which itself came a mere week and a half after its predecessor. It has been built for r2u as well. The package offers a clean C++ layer (as well as one small C++ helper class) on top of the C API for R which aims to make use of this robust (if awkward) C API a little easier and more consistent. o ⚓ [Repeat] Rlang ☛ Bio7_3.6_Released⠀⇛ A new release of Bio7 is available. The application Bio7 is a free and open-source integrated development environment for ecological modeling, scientific image analysis and statistical analysis. Beside other programming tools it contains a feature complete development environment for R with an advanced R editor, R developer tools and interfaces to perform scientific image analysis with R and the embedded ImageJ application. * § Java/Golang⠀➾ o ⚓ Redowan Delowar ☛ What_belongs_in_Go's_context_values?⠀⇛ So context exists for three things: deadlines, cancellation signals, and request-scoped values. Anything that doesn’t fall into one of those three shouldn’t be in a context. The first two are clear enough. “Request- scoped values” is where people get confused. There’s a simpler litmus test for it. If your code cannot proceed without some value, that value should not go in a context. All context values must be optional, but not all optional values belong in context. o ⚓ Redowan Delowar ☛ Is_passing_user_ID_through_context_an antipattern?⠀⇛ If context weren’t an option, another way to avoid the repeated DB hit would be to cache the session behind something like Redis. Multiple cache lookups are cheaper than multiple DB calls. But for this case that’s overkill, and you’d still pay the cost of a TCP round trip per lookup if the cache lives out of process. o ⚓ The New Stack ☛ Java_26_lands_without_an_LTS_badge._Here's_why developers_should_care_anyway.⠀⇛ The release delivers 10 JDK Enhancement Proposals (JEPs), touching on things from HTTP/3 networking support to garbage collection efficiency, cryptographic tooling, and an overdue cleanup of the Applet API. Java 26 is not a Long Term Support (LTS) release; JDK 25 held that designation. That means enterprise teams on conservative upgrade cycles will largely sit this one out, but developers chasing the leading edge have plenty to examine, says Simon Ritter, deputy CTO at Java platform provider Azul. * § Rust⠀➾ o ⚓ Rust Weekly Updates ☛ This_Week_In_Rust:_This_Week_in_Rust_643⠀⇛ Hello and welcome to another issue of This Week in Rust! * § Education⠀➾ o ⚓ Robert Haas ☛ Robert_Haas:_Hacking_Workshop_for_April/May_2026⠀⇛ Also, if you're interested in hacking on PostgreSQL, you should also try to join us at PGConf.dev 2026. Hacking workshops are a great chance to talk with PostgreSQL developers by Zoom, but this conference is where you get to do it in person. The event is scheduled for May 19-22 at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC, Canada. o ⚓ Laura Fisher ☛ Can_we_talk_about_the_PyCon_schedule?⠀⇛ It looks like anything fun and creative has been superseded by two tracks of talks - an AI track one day and a security track the next. The rest of the talks look pretty technical - couldn't see much I'd describe as even vaguely creative or fun - not even any data visualization talks. And fair enough, it is a Python conference after all, and you can't fault the organizers for booking talks about, you know, Python. But there's not much there for someone like me - an artist and advanced beginner at Python - this year. o ⚓ Chris Coyier ☛ Meets_Style_Sheets⠀⇛ I’ve been preparing for it. I’ve got like 35 minutes or so, and the concept of modern “entry” and “exit” styles is plenty for that time. It’s kinda complicated in my opinion, involving multiple ways of doing things, modern syntax with weird names, and specificity footguns. I think we can all come out of it with an understanding of what’s possible. * § Licensing / Legal⠀➾ o ⚓ Description_of_SWHID:_syntax⠀⇛ This article explains the syntax of SWHIDs, describing how the core identifier and optional qualifiers are structured. o ⚓ [Old] David A Wheeler ☛ Creating_Laws_for_Computer_Security⠀⇛ The "Internet of Things" is really the "Internet of painfully insecure things". Trying to fix one system simply won't cut it. We need to find broad solutions to the widespread problem of insecure devices. Insecure devices are essentially electronic pollution. And while DDoS is really bad, there are other security-related problems; we need to also address them, or attackers will simply switch their approach. I think we could make some targeted laws and/or regulations to help counter the problem. These need to be targeted at countering widespread problems, without interfering with experimentation, without hindering free expression or the development of open source software, and so on. This is fundamentally an externalities problem (the buyers and sellers are not actually bearing the full cost of the exchange), and in these cases mechanisms like law and regulation are often used. It's easy to create bad laws and regulations - but I believe it is possible to create good laws and regulations that will help. Here are a few ideas. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 2105 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Red_Hat_on_Slop_Ansible_Automation_Platform_and_More.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Red_Hat_on_Slop_Ansible_Automation_Platform_and_More.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Red Hat on Slop, Ansible Automation Platform, and More⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 * ⚓ Red Hat ☛ LLM_Compressor_v0.10:_Faster_compression_with_distributed GPTQ [Ed: IBM Red Hat insists on selling slop and plagiarism instead of GNU, Linux etc.]⠀⇛ LLM Compressor v0.10 is here, and it brings a faster way to compress large language models (LLMs). This release introduces distributed quantization, better memory management, and advanced quantization formats that make it easier to compress massive models. Key highlights of this release include: [...] * ⚓ Red Hat Official ☛ Announcing_Ansible_Automation_Platform_2.4_end_of Maintenance_Support⠀⇛ Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.4 reaches its end of Maintenance Support on June 30, 2026. Originally launched in June 2023, Ansible Automation Platform 2.4 was a major milestone in the automation landscape, introducing Event-Driven Ansible to the platform for the first time. * ⚓ Red Hat ☛ How_Advanced_Cluster_Management_simplifies_rule_management⠀⇛ Managing security for secondary networks (i.e., additional interfaces attached via Multus) is a massive operational headache. While multi-network policies are powerful, they are incredibly operationally expensive. The nightmare begins as every cluster, namespace, and network attachment requires its own manual set of rules. The process of keeping these consistent across dev, staging, and production is error-prone and leads to dangerous configuration drift. This article presents a solution using  * ⚓ Remi Collet ☛ Remi_Collet:_📝_Valkey_version_9.1_🎲⠀⇛ RPMs of Valkey version 9.1 are available in the remi-modular repository for Fedora ≥ 42 and Enterprise Linux ≥ 8 (RHEL, Alma, CentOS, Rocky...). ⚠️ Warning: this is a pre-release version not ready for production usage. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 2174 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Samba_4_24_0_Available_for_Download.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Samba_4_24_0_Available_for_Download.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Samba 4.24.0 Available for Download⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 * ⚓ Samba_4.24.0_Available_for_Download⠀⇛ Release Announcements --------------------- This is the first stable release of the Samba 4.24 release series. Please read the release notes carefully before upgrading. NEW FEATURES/CHANGES ==================== Authentication information audit support ---------------------------------------- There are some Active Directory attributes that are not secret, but are relied on in some forms of authentication. Changes to these attributes could indicate surreptitious activity. The "dsdb_password_audit" and "dsdb_password_json_audit" debug classes now log changes to the following attributes: * altSecurityIdentities * dNSHostName * msDS-AdditionalDnsHostName * msDS-KeyCredentialLink * servicePrincipalName For the JSON logs, changes to these will be logged with the "action" field set to "Auth info change". * ⚓ Samba_4.24.0_released⠀⇛ Version 4.24.0 of the Samba SMB filesystem implementation has been released. There are a number of significant changes, including audit support for authentication information, remote password management, a number of Kerberos improvements, asynchronous-I/O rate limiting, and more. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 2241 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Scripting_in_FreeBSD_15_0_OpenBSD_on_Motorola_88000_processors.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Scripting_in_FreeBSD_15_0_OpenBSD_on_Motorola_88000_processors.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Scripting in FreeBSD 15.0, "OpenBSD on Motorola 88000 processors"⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 * ⚓ Dan Langille ☛ maintenance_script_changes⠀⇛ After I wrote the script to put up a maintenance page for my websites, I came up with two more things to display on the page: * Timestamp for start of maintenance * Reason for maintenance In this post: * FreeBSD 15.0 * ⚓ Miod Vallat ☛ OpenBSD_on_Motorola_88000_processors⠀⇛ Many people know, or have heard of, the Motorola 68000 architecture. These processors have been used in many machines: in the first generations of Apple Macintosh computers, in the ever-rivals Amiga and Atari ST home computers, in many workstations built by Sun, HP and NeXT (to name only a few), but also in many industrial systems and boards built by Motorola, Tadpole, Heurikon or Performance Technologies (to name only a few.) ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 2291 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Security_Leftovers.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Security_Leftovers.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Security Leftovers⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 * ⚓ LWN ☛ Security_updates_for_Wednesday⠀⇛ Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (.NET 10.0, .NET 9.0, compat-openssl11, container-tools:rhel8, grub2, and libvpx), Debian (ansible, gst-plugins-base1.0, and nodejs), Fedora (chromium, forgejo, and systemd), Oracle (container- tools:rhel8, grub2, kernel, libpng, libvpx, nginx, opencryptoki, python3.12, and vim), Red Hat (firefox, python- wheel, python3.12-wheel, and thunderbird), SUSE (389-ds, chromium, clamav, container-suseconnect, curl, freerdp, gvfs, kea, kubernetes, ruby4.0-rubygem-minitar, ruby4.0-rubygem- multi_xml, ruby4.0-rubygem-nokogiri, ruby4.0-rubygem-puma, ruby4.0-rubygem-rack, ruby4.0-rubygem-rack-session, ruby4.0- rubygem-rails, ruby4.0-rubygem-rails-html-sanitizer, ruby4.0- rubygem-railties, ruby4.0-rubygem-rubyzip, vim, and xen), and Ubuntu (flask, libssh, linux-aws-5.15, linux-gcp-5.15, linux- gke, linux-hwe-5.15, linux-intel-iotg-5.15, linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15, linux-oracle- 5.15, linux-gcp-6.17, linux-realtime, linux-realtime, linux- realtime, linux-realtime-6.8, snapd, and vim). * ⚓ SANS ☛ Scans_for_"adminer",_(Wed,_Mar_18th)⠀⇛ A very popular target of attackers scanning our honeypots is "phpmyadmin". phpMyAdmin is a script first released in the late 90s [...] * ⚓ SANS ☛ Interesting_Message_Stored_in_Cowrie_Logs,_(Wed,_Mar_18th)⠀⇛ * ⚓ Silicon Angle ☛ Researchers_discover_zero-day_DarkSword_exploit_chain in_iOS_18⠀⇛ Researchers from Surveillance Giant Google LLC and two cybersecurity companies have identified a set of zero-day exploits in iOS 18. Google’s GTIG threat intelligence team, Lookout Inc. and iVerify Inc. published their findings today. They named the vulnerability collection DarkSword. It affects multiple versions of iOS 18 that run on hundreds of millions of iPhones. * ⚓ Security Week ☛ Apple_Debuts_Background_Security_Improvements_With Fresh_WebKit_Patches⠀⇛ The lightweight updates are meant to deliver security protections between security updates. * ⚓ Security Week ☛ ‘DarkSword’_iOS_Exploit_Kit_Used_by_State-Sponsored Hackers,_Spyware_Vendors⠀⇛ Targeting six iOS vulnerabilities and leading to full device compromise, the exploit chain is meant for surveillance. * ⚓ Scoop News Group ☛ Second_iOS_exploit_kit_now_in_use_by_suspected Russian_hackers⠀⇛ The kit, named DarkSword, has a variety of possible implications, the research from iVerify, Lookout and Surveillance Giant Google suggests. * § Devices/Embedded⠀➾ o ⚓ Cyble Inc ☛ Water_Infrastructure_Cybersecurity_Gets_Boost_In_New York⠀⇛ In response to these growing risks, Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York, announced this week a set of new cybersecurity regulations and a $2.5 million grant program aimed at helping communities protect drinking water and wastewater systems from cyber attacks. The initiative represents what state officials describe as a whole-of-government approach to water infrastructure cybersecurity, combining regulatory standards, financial support, and technical assistance to strengthen the security of essential services used by millions of New Yorkers. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 2402 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/SLAPP_Efforts_to_Take_Tux_Machines_Offline.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/SLAPP_Efforts_to_Take_Tux_Machines_Offline.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ SLAPP Efforts to Take Tux Machines Offline⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇Near_View_of_Great_Fountain._Lower_Fire_Hole_Basin.⦈_ Earlier this month the sister site began a series that explains how both Tux Machines and and the sister site had been targeted. They tried to take us offline using funding from third parties and Microsoft salaries. They failed. Here are all the parts (so far): 2026- Microsofters'_SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_1_Out_of_200:_Claim_No._KB-2024-001270_in 03-03 a_Nutshell 2026- Microsofters'_SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_2_Out_of_200:_Detailed_Timeline_From_2012_ 03-04 (Attack_on_Reporters_That_Question_Restricted_Boot)_to_2024_(Lawsuit_Against Reporter_and_His_Wife_in_Another_Continent) 2026- Microsofters'_SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_3_Out_of_200:_A_More_In-Depth_Breakdown 03-05 2026- Microsofters'_SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_4_Out_of_200:_Rianne’s_Version_of_Events 03-06 and_Narrative 2026- Microsofters'_SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_5_Out_of_200:_Clearly_Not_a_Security 03-07 Professional/Expert,_Only_Ever_Pretending_to_be_One 2026- Microsofters'_SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_6_Out_of_200:_Intentionally_Misnaming 03-08 Women,_People_Who_Offered_to_Testify_That_They_Too_Had_Been_Subjected_to_Similar Abuse 2026- Microsofters'_SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_7_Out_of_200:_Like_With_the_Serial 03-09 Strangler_From_Microsoft,_Misuse_of_UK-GDPR_to_Try_to_Hide_Embarrassing_Facts 2026- Microsofters'_SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_8_Out_of_200:_Gross_Misuse_of_UKGDPR_to 03-10 Protect_the_Agenda_of_American_Back_Doors_(Mass_Surveillance) 2026- Microsofters'_SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_9_Out_of_200:_5RB_Barrister_Does_Not_Even 03-11 Know_the_Name_of_His_Own_Client_(That_He_Was_Paid_Well_Over_$200,000_to_'Speak' or_'Cover'_for) 2026- Microsofters'_SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_10_Out_of_200:_Showing_Public_Tweets_is 03-12 Not_a_Privacy_Violation,_But_This_Isn't_About_Justice,_It's_About_Censorship 2026- Microsofters'_SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_11_Out_of_200:_Cannot_Censor_His_Spouse, 03-13 Accusations_Are_Repeated_Today 2026- Microsofters'_SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_12_Out_of_200:_Months_Ahead_of_Serial 03-14 Strangler_From_Microsoft_Who_Helped_Double_the_Lawsuits_(Funded_by_Third Parties)_as_'Revenge'_for_Exposing_Crimes 2026- Microsofters'_SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_13_Out_of_200:_Abuse_of_Process_to_Make 03-15 False_Accusations_of_UKGDPR_Violations 2026- Microsofters'_SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_14_Out_of_200:_The_Abusive_Cases_of_the 03-16 Serial_Strangler_From_Microsoft_and_His_Litigation_Buddy_Garrett_Did_Cause "Serious_Harm" 2026- Microsofters'_SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_14_Out_of_200:_Men_Who_Strangle_Women_(and 03-17 Worse)_Trying_to_Force_Us_to_Write_Public_Apologies_to_These_Men 2026- SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_15_Out_of_200:_Background_and_Particulars_of_Truth 03-18 Regarding_Techrights_and_Tux_Machines 2026- SLAPP_Censorship_-_Part_16_Out_of_200:_Detailing_the_Actors_and_Explaining 03-19 Techrights'_Own_Internet_Relay_Chat_(IRC)_Network And here is the_countersuit. █ =============================================================================== Image source: Near_View_of_Great_Fountain._Lower_Fire_Hole_Basin. ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ 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gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/The_Sleeping_Bird.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ The Sleeping Bird⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇Books_placed_on_an_interior_window_sill_or_stool⦈_ Something happened last night that we had never seen before. A bird slept at the window overnight, all night. I asked a friend who looks after birds if he saw this kind of thing before. He said no. What compelled a bird to decide to stay at the window sill? I don't know. That bird did not come back to do the same tonight. Birds are fascinating animals. 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For ages, people thought it was just for terminal wizards, demanding so much expertise that it actually scared off anyone new and curious. However, the Linux world has really changed, and so has what Arch is actually like. The biggest myths about Arch Linux need to be busted because it isn't that fragile, intimidating beast of legend anymore. It's evolved into one of the most dependable, flexible, and surprisingly accessible operating systems around, as long as you're a bit careful. 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17. ⚓ EPO_Demonstration_Happening_Right_Now,_Later_This_Week_Things_Will_Only Escalate_Further⠀⇛ The SUEPO The Hague Committee wrote to staff this morning 18. ⚓ Links_18/03/2026:_Commodore's_Hedley_Davis_Dies,_Apple_Not_Good_Enough, Cheeto_"Floats_Treason_Charges_for_Iran_War_Coverage"⠀⇛ Links for the day 19. ⚓ A_Step_Close_to_Shutting_Down_the_European_Patent_Office_(EPO)⠀⇛ Not going to work all month long 20. ⚓ EPO_Staff_Demonstration_Today⠀⇛ The demonstration will be live-streamed for those thousands of colleagues who don't live in Munich 21. ⚓ Gemini_Links_18/03/2026:_Brazilian_SYN_Attacks_and_BGP⠀⇛ Links for the day 22. ⚓ LibreLocal_Also_Coming_to_Jordan,_Kenya,_Mexico,_New_Zealand,_and Spain⠀⇛ It helps raise awareness of Software Freedom 23. ⚓ Over_at_Tux_Machines...⠀⇛ GNU/Linux news for the past day 24. ⚓ IRC_Proceedings:_Tuesday,_March_17,_2026⠀⇛ IRC logs for Tuesday, March 17, 2026 ========================================================================= The corresponding text-only bulletin for Wednesday contains all the text. 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⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⡆⠀⠀⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠘⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 3132 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/today_s_howtos.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/today_s_howtos.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ today's howtos⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 * ⚓ LinuxConfig ☛ How_to_Install_GNOME_Extensions_on_Ubuntu_26.04⠀⇛ * ⚓ dwaves.de ☛ GNU/Linux_Debian_13_(vm)_how_to_install_airllm,_openclaw.ai what_is_picoclaw.io_?_the_cyber_security_implications_of_AI⠀⇛ * ⚓ Sean Conner ☛ More_notes_on_the_Brazilian_SYN_attacks⠀⇛ One thing I forgot to mention yesterday was this observation from the Brazilian cybersecurity researcher who emailed me: [...] * ⚓ Sean Conner ☛ A_possible_theory_for_the_Brazilian_SYN_attacks⠀⇛ I've received several emails about the SYN packets I've been seeing. One person that emailed me today, a cybersecurity researcher from Brazil (their words), wrote about a theory they came across: [...] * ⚓ Linuxize ☛ diff_Cheatsheet⠀⇛ Quick reference for the diff command: compare files, output formats, filtering, and patch workflow * ⚓ Linuxize ☛ Docker_Compose:_Define_and_Run_Multi-Container_Apps⠀⇛ A complete guide to Docker Compose V2 — define multi-container apps with a YAML file, run a SvelteKit and PostgreSQL development environment, and learn the most common Compose directives and commands. * § idroot⠀➾ o ⚓ ID Root ☛ How_To_Install_Monitorix_on_Fedora_43⠀⇛ Managing a GNU/Linux server without a monitoring tool is like driving blind. You need to know when your CPU is spiking, when your disks are filling up, and when network traffic looks suspicious. Monitorix solves all of that with a lightweight, open-source daemon and a clean browser-based interface. o ⚓ ID Root ☛ How_To_Install_Realtek_Wifi_Drivers_on_openSUSE⠀⇛ You just finished installing openSUSE, you open the network settings, and your WiFi adapter is completely invisible. No wireless interface, no networks listed, nothing. This is one of the most common problems Realtek adapter owners face on openSUSE, and it happens because many Realtek chips require drivers that are not bundled with the default kernel. o ⚓ ID Root ☛ How_To_Install_Blender_on_Debian_13⠀⇛ Blender stands as the industry’s leading free and open- source 3D creation suite, powering everything from animated films to video game development. Whether you’re a professional 3D artist, animator, or hobbyist creator, getting Blender running smoothly on Debian 13 (Trixie) opens up a world of creative possibilities. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 3226 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/today_s_leftovers.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/today_s_leftovers.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ today's leftovers⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 * § Server⠀➾ o ⚓ Kubernetes Blog ☛ Securing_Production_Debugging_in_Kubernetes⠀⇛ During production debugging, the fastest route is often broad access such as cluster-admin (a ClusterRole that grants administrator-level access), shared bastions/jump boxes, or long-lived SSH keys. It works in the moment, but it comes with two common problems: auditing becomes difficult, and temporary exceptions have a way of becoming routine. This post offers my recommendations for good practices applicable to existing Kubernetes environments with minimal tooling changes: [...] * § Audiocasts/Shows⠀➾ o ⚓ Kodsnack ☛ Kodsnack_694_-_Dark_patterns_… to_rule_them_all,_with Sergès_Goma⠀⇛ We start off by talking about giving presentations and the background to the dark patterns talk. All the great versions of a talk - you never know what’s going to happen. Dark patterns and ethics in software development are topics people like to share their experiences of. And it’s easy to get caught in the pull between protecting your user and finishing your tickets. We as developers do have a lot of power, but we also have a job to do. o ⚓ The Ask Noah Show ☛ Ask_Noah_Show_Episode_483:_Ask_Noah_Show_| 483⠀⇛ This week we dig into ripping Bluerays, best practices for DIY IP camera systems, and your questions answered! * § Distributions and Operating Systems⠀➾ o ⚓ Jan-Lukas Else ☛ Which_Linux_Distro_to_choose?⠀⇛ Too many choices, but I’m determined to align my tech with my ideals and leave the Microsoft world behind. o § SUSE/OpenSUSE⠀➾ # ⚓ OpenSUSE ☛ New_Launcher_Aims_to_Simplify_Cockpit Installations⠀⇛ After some adjustments and community feedback in the openSUSE bar, members took an existing tool to roll out a launcher for openSUSE users that provides a web-based system administration interface, more accessible to users switching from the traditional YaST setup utility. o § Debian Family⠀➾ # ⚓ Debian ☛ Bits_from_Debian:_Debian_pt_BR_localization_team and_UFABC's_mentoring_program⠀⇛ Between July and November 2025, the Debian_pt_BR translation_team received five students for an online mentoring program. The initiative was carried out in partnership with the Federal University_of_ABC through the extension project "Immersion_in_Free_Software", coordinated by professors Suzana Santos and Miguel Vieira. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 3329 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Valnet_on_Updating_GNU_Linux_on_the_Desktop_Laptop.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/Valnet_on_Updating_GNU_Linux_on_the_Desktop_Laptop.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Valnet on Updating GNU/Linux on the Desktop/Laptop⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇Linux_setup⦈_ * ⚓ Make Use Of ☛ My_Linux_setup_kept_breaking_after_updates_—_until_I realized_updates_weren't_the_problem_at_all⠀⇛ I used to treat Linux updates like a warning sign. Not a dramatic one, just enough to make me hesitate. I would run it, reboot, and then wait for whatever small thing to go wrong. A glitch, a delay, or just slightly off that made the whole system feel less reliable than it had the day before. It didn’t happen every time, but it happened often enough that I stopped trusting the process. Suddenly, it stopped feeling routine and started feeling like a gamble. So I blamed them, as it felt like the obvious explanation. There are changes, and stuff breaks. Simple, clean, but completely misleading. * ⚓ Make Use Of ☛ This_Linux_feature_is_why_I’m_not_scared_of_updates anymore_(and_Windows_should_copy_it)⠀⇛ There used to be a tiny moment of hesitation every time I clicked the update button. You know the moment: the cursor hovers. Your brain runs a quick risk assessment. Do I really want to deal with this today? Updates are supposed to improve your system, but anyone who has used computers long enough knows they occasionally come with surprises. Drivers stop cooperating, or something that worked perfectly yesterday suddenly refuses to behave. Windows users know this feeling particularly well. Windows updates have a long and colorful history of occasionally going sideways. Sometimes the system installs them at the worst possible moment. Sometimes a driver breaks. Sometimes a feature quietly stops working, and you don’t even know why. Recovery tools exist, but they often feel slow, opaque, and a little unpredictable. Linux, on the other hand, quietly solved this problem years ago. The trick is something called filesystem snapshots, and once you start using them, updates stop feeling risky altogether. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠃⠘⠃⠀⠀⢋⣘⣃⠛⠘⠃⠛⠙⣻⣤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣠⣤⣄⠀⠀⢠⣤⣤⣤⣤⣄⠀⢀⣤⣤⣤⣄⠀⣠⣄⣠⡄⠀⣀⣀⣀⣤⣤⣤⣄⣀⣐⣐⣂⣂⣂⣀⣀⣂⣂⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢠⣿⣿⣿⣇⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣼⣿⣿⣿⣦⣀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣤⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣿⣿⣿⣿⣰⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣴⣶⣴⣿⣿⣿⣶⣾⣿⣷⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡟⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⢛⣻⣟⣛⡛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⢛⣻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢠⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣇⣃⣃⣀⣀⣀⣀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣙⣛⣛⣛⣛⣁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣆⣤⣤⣤⣤⣀⠀⠀⠤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠄⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⡀⠀⢠⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣀⣒⣒⣒⣂⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣷⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠠⠭⠭⠭⠭⠭⠥⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡟⢻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡟⠁⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣄⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣄⣤⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠟⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⡏⣿⣿⣿⡟⠀⠀⠀⠀⢻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠟⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⠛⠉⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠛⠛⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠟⠛⠛⠛⠋⠉⠉⠉⠉⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⢀⡠⣀⣀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣼⣻⣧⣿⣼⡀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 3417 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/What_s_a_minimal_install_for_Linux_6_reasons_it_can_come_in_han.shtml Gemini version at gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/03/19/What_s_a_minimal_install_for_Linux_6_reasons_it_can_come_in_han.gmi ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ What's a minimal install for Linux? 6 reasons it can come in handy⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Mar 19, 2026 Quoting: What's a minimal install for Linux? 6 reasons it can come in handy | ZDNET — I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've installed Linux. Needless to say, it numbers well into the thousands. I've installed Linux distributions of all types, ranging from mobile editions all the way up to server clusters (and everything in between). There's one type of installation that I've had to use on several occasions: the minimal install. Read_on ╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛ ¶ Lines in total: 3451 ➮ Generation completed at 02:50, i.e. 31 seconds to (re)generate ⟲