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Fwupd 2.0 Open-Source Linux Firmware Updater Released with Major Changes

Highlights of fwupd 2.0 include a new configuration option to ignore firmware requirements for development, a device problem when the device needs a reboot, a new API to allow uploading reports in the GNOME Firmware app, HSI tests for Arrow and Meteor Lake CSME, and support for more modify-config options.

Ardour 8.8 Open-Source DAW Released with Various Bug Fixes and Improvements

Ardour 8.8 comes only two weeks after Ardour 8.7 as a hot-fix update addressing some important issues like playhead moving beyond loop range, sample-rate display rounding for 22.05kHz, playback of sessions with low sample rate, XML syntax for AKAI MPK mini mk3’s MIDI binding map, and a possible deadlock when using PSL extension for sends.

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NanoPi Zero2 with Gigabit Ethernet and Optional Wi-Fi Connectivity via M.2 Slot

The NanoPi Zero2 is a compact single-board computer designed around the Rockchip RK3528A processor. This device is available with an optional metal case and provides a Gigabit Ethernet port, as well as optional Wi-Fi connectivity via an M.2 slot.

DigiPort Pocket PC Built with Raspberry Pi CM4

Kickstarter recently featured the DigiPort, a pocket-sized, open-source computer that transforms any HDMI-compatible screen into a fully functional PC. Powered by a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, it provides a versatile solution for various tasks, including programming, gaming, and multimedia streaming.

Coin-sized Development Board Based on RISC-V CH32V203 Microcontroller, Priced at $6.50

The LANA TNY by Phyx is a compact development board featuring the WCH CH32V203 RISC-V microcontroller. Similar in size to the Adafruit QT Py and Seeed Studio XIAO, it offers additional SMD pins for expanded input/output capabilities and includes a built-in WS2811-compatible LED output.

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Why RefreshOS 2.0 is the Linux distro even a Windows user could love

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Aug 21, 2024

Quoting: Why RefreshOS 2.0 is the Linux distro even a Windows user could love | ZDNET —

Any time I review a distribution based on Debian, I'm pondering two things. First, how does this distro set itself apart from all the other Debian-based distributions? Second, is this a good enough distribution to help lure Windows users to Linux?

Most often, a distribution will differentiate itself by a combination of desktop customizations and pre-installed software titles. Those changes depend on the developer's goals, of course. With RefreshOS, it's all about user-friendliness, speed, and elegance, which explains why the team chose to combine Debian (one of the most stable operating systems) with Plasma Desktop (one of the most familiar and elegant desktops available).

The one-two combination of Debian and Plasma is almost always a sure sign that, no matter how deeply the team has customized the desktop, the distribution will most likely work well for all types of users.

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