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Download Fedora 41 Full Editions (Workstation, Server, IoT Included)

The forty first release of Fedora GNU/Linux is here. It's released on Tuesday, 29 October 2024 or two weeks after Ubuntu Oracular Oriole release date. It is available in a lot of editions, mainly: Workstation, Server, IoT, Cloud and many more. We make a summary of the downloads for you below to mention only editions we believe most readers will be interested to try (and links to find the rest). Finally, congratulations to all computer users and thank you to Fedora developers. Happy downloading!

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HackerBox 0108 Implements a Macintosh 128K Emulator on RP2040 Platform

This month’s HackerBox introduces an opportunity to explore retro computing through the configuration of the PICOboot RP2040 Development Board to emulate the functionality of an original Macintosh 128K.

iSG Display Max Gateway for Smart Home Automation with Matter and Zigbee

AmeriDroid recently featured the iSG Display Max Gateway, a flexible platform designed to streamline smart home management and automation. With its 10-inch display and support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy, the gateway integrates multiple protocols to offer flexibility for diverse smart home setups.

T-Bao Compact Device Featuring ESP32 and K210 Microcontrollers with 2MP Camera and 1.54″ Touch LCD

The LILYGO T-Bao K210 is a compact device that integrates the ESP32 and K210 microcontrollers, providing advanced capabilities such as face recognition. It features a 1.54″ capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 240×240 and a 2-megapixel camera.

8 Best Linux Distros To Try In VirtualBox

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Aug 30, 2022

Whether you’re a Windows user looking to try out Linux or a seasoned user searching for new distros to experiment with, Linux on VirtualBox is a very convenient way to make the switch.

With hundreds of distros to choose from, though, picking the best Linux for VirtualBox is a common problem that many users encounter.

The short answer to this dilemma is very simple – pick whichever you prefer. For most users, pretty much any distro will be able to fulfill their general needs.

But at the same time, it’s also true that certain distros are better suited for certain use cases, like Ubuntu or Fedora for beginners or Kali for pen-testing and security purposes.

Depending on what you’re looking for in a distro, you should have a better idea of what Linux distro best suits your needs after reading this article.

Read on

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