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List of Free Software Alternatives to Google Android Default Applications

This listing collects a set of Free Software Applications which you can use as replacements and alternatives to default Android applications which are proprietary (nonfree) software. For example, you have a Xiaomi Redmi phone with set of applications such as Calculator, it will raise a question like "what is the free software replacement to this program?" and the answers are listed below. We wish this benefits to you all.

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ARK Pi6X: An NDAA-Compliant Raspberry Pi CM4 Carrier with Integrated PX4-Based Flight Controller

The ARK Pi6X by ARK Electronics is a carrier board compatible with the compact Raspberry Pi CM4. This device integrates a PX4-based flight controller, a power module, and a 4-in-1 ESC mounting system into a single compact board, consolidating multiple UAV subsystems to reduce component complexity and improve integration efficiency.

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ESP32-H2 Thread/Zigbee Gateway Module for Low-Power Wireless Communication

The ESP32-H2 Thread/Zigbee Gateway Module is a stackable development module designed for the M5 series hosts. It is based on the ESP32-H2-MINI-1 and supports Zigbee, Thread, and Matter. The module includes IEEE 802.15.4 wireless connectivity, making it capable of building Matter over Thread endpoint devices and supporting communication between different ecosystems.

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KDE Plasma 6.3 Desktop Environment Officially Released, This Is What’s New

Highlights of KDE Plasma 6.3 include the ability to clone a panel, better fractional scaling for everyone, support for remembering the active virtual desktop per activity, a revamped Graphics Tablet page in System Settings, an option to prefer screen color accuracy in KWin, and support for viewing battery cycle count in Info Center.

Arch Linux-Based EndeavourOS Mercury Lands with Linux Kernel 6.13 and Xfce 4.20

Powered by the latest and greatest Linux 6.13 kernel series, EndeavourOS Mercury comes with the KDE Plasma 6.2.5 desktop environment on both the live environment and the offline installation option, as well as the latest Xfce 4.20 desktop environment, which is available as an option during the installation.

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TuxCare Has a Big AlmaLinux 9 Announcement in Store

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Feb 11, 2025

Quoting: TuxCare Has a Big AlmaLinux 9 Announcement in S... » Linux Magazine —

TuxCare announced it completed a STIG for AlmaLinux 9 to usher in new opportunities for the open-source operating system that could open doors for the OS within the realm of government and other enterprise deployments that demand stringent safeguards and assurances.

Michael Canavan, Chief Revenue Officer at TuxCare for TuxCare, said in a press release, “TuxCare is pleased to play a notable role in AlmaLinux’s growth through developments such as the completion of a DISA STIG and a fast-growing number of team members devoted to FIPS for AlmaLinux and other compliance necessities.” Canavan continued to say “We’re pleased to harness our security expertise for the fast-growing AlmaLinux community that is further bolstered by these compliance milestones."

The new DISA STIG and FIPS 140-2 compliance combination is a welcome addition to many in the penetration testing and cloud service sectors and with these certifications, TuxCare can arm organizations with a much higher level of security and compliance for enterprise deployments. The new DISA STIG will also help position AlmaLinux as an attractive option for Fortune 2000 companies.

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