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This version blocks compromised intermediate eMudhra certificates.

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Linux-based industrial Pi controller supports stackable I/O modules

Synergy Logic has launched the SLM-RP4, a UL-listed industrial edge controller based on the Raspberry Pi 4 platform. The DIN rail-mounted system integrates OpenPLC support and accommodates up to eight stackable I/O modules, providing a maximum of 128 I/O points for industrial automation, data acquisition, and IIoT applications.

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openSUSE Releases Agama 25 Installer with Web-Based Terminal, Exit Option

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PipeWire 1.6.10 Is Out to Improve JACK, Bluetooth, Pulse Server, and ALSA Plugin

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DietPi 10.8 Released with New Tool to Manage WireGuard Servers and Clients

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Latest Steam Client Update Improves Support for Vulkan Games on Linux

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KeePassXC 2.8 Released with ARM64 and Wayland Auto-Type Support on Linux

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Debian-Based siduction 2026.1 “Big Crime” Released with Linux 7.2, KDE Plasma 6.7

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schestowitz.com

Manchester Has Never Been So Blue (Manchester United Crisis, Manchester City Winning Streak)

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Daniel Pocock’s Appeal

The other side had to hire an expensive counsel

More Time Indoors

Leba Hotel

Challenging Racism in the Courtroom

“After the sight of masked men at British ports and a sacked former home secretary using social media to vilify volunteer lifeboat crews, I don’t feel any Australian could give money to Reform UK without violating Australian laws that prohibit Australian citizens from resourcing insurrections abroad” -Daniel Pocock

IRC Instead of E-mail

80 users online

Mr. Green

Behaving unlike most birds

UEFI and Restricted Boot Are Promoted by Bad Actors and Microsoft Staff Who Don’t Know Security, But Courts Look for Other Arguments (Pertaining to Law)

Recent: James Bottomley Has Promoted Microsoft-Controlled Restricted (‘Secure’) Boot, His Blog Has Just Been Cracked

Three Goals, Three Days

Foden scored four goals in a few days

Internet Society

Global Encryption Day Summit 2026: Five Key Conversations on the Future of Digital Trust

From mapping tools and VPNs to encrypted messaging and the challenges posed by quantum computing, the Global Encryption Day Summit 2026 brought together experts and advocates from around the world to discuss why protecting encryption is essential to protecting people.

What Global Data Tells Us About the Economics of IXPs

Every day, more than 80,000 independent networks exchange traffic to keep the Internet running. They largely do this in one of two ways: by paying for IP transit to reach the rest of the Internet, or by peering directly with one another, often through an Internet exchange point (IXP).

We Shouldn’t Have to Give Up Our Safety Online to Be Safe

People should not have to choose between being safe from crime and being safe online. We deserve both. Yet proposals to weaken encryption risk creating exactly that trade-off.

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VolnOS – Ubuntu-based Linux desktop

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Sep 30, 2026

Quoting: VolnOS - Ubuntu-based Linux desktop - LinuxLinks —

VolnOS is a general-purpose desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu and built around Cinnamon. It presents Cinnamon in a Windows-style layout, with a conventional taskbar, Start-menu arrangement and familiar keyboard shortcuts.

The defining part of the distribution is its integrated AI assistant. Rather than functioning simply as a chatbot, the assistant has tools for examining and operating the computer. It can inspect logs, check network status, search files, manage software and settings, and perform other system tasks. Operations that alter the machine display the command that will be executed and require approval.

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