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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Nov 15, 2024,
updated Nov 15, 2024

GNU/Linux
- Applications
  - TecMint ☛ 4 Best QR Code Generator Tools for Linux
    
    If you’re a Linux user, you have several tools at your fingertips to create QR codes efficiently. Let’s look at some popular QR code generators you can use directly on your Linux system.
Distributions and Operating Systems
- Canonical/Ubuntu Family
  - Partnership brings Ubuntu to congatec Computer-on-Modules
    
    Designers in all industries require more agility, faster time to market and lower development costs to handle the ever-faster innovation cycles and stay ahead in their markets. Congatec answers these needs with aReady.COM, a function-validated complete package, including workload consolidation, OS, and a functional software layer, to which OEMs can seamlessly connect their applications. Thanks to the partnership with Canonical, aReady.COMs will now be Ubuntu Certified and pre-enabled with Ubuntu Pro, ensuring smooth software integration, optimized system stability and long-term security through regular updates, which is a key priority for device OEMs and their end users especially with the Cyber Resilience Act in place.
  - Amazon Inc ☛ AWS Client VPN now supports the latest Ubuntu OS versions - 22.04 LTS and 24.04 LTS
    
    AWS Client VPN now supports Linux desktop client with Ubuntu versions 22.04 LTS and 24.04 LTS. You can now run the AWS supplied VPN client on the latest Ubuntu OS versions. AWS Client VPN desktop clients are available free of charge, and can be downloaded here.
- Mobile Systems
  - Google will bring Linux Terminal to Android 15
    
    Google has released the General System Image (GSI) for the second major quarterly update of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1, which includes the new Terminal app. It can be activated in the device settings. However, it is not working yet, according to Android Authority.
Fakes
- Openwashing
  - Open Source Initiative ☛ The Open Source Initiative and the Eclipse Foundation to Collaborate on Shaping Open Source AI (OSAI) Public Policy [Ed: Microsoft lobbying sponsored by Microsoft, trying to openwash mass plagiarism]

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