Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.0 released
With Google closing up Android at a rapid pace, there’s some renewed interest in mobile platforms that aren’t either iOS or Android, and one of those is Ubuntu Touch. It’s been steadily improving over the years under the stewardship of the UBports Foundation, and today they released Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.0. Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.0 is the first release of Ubuntu Touch which is based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, a major upgrade from Ubuntu 20.04. This might not be as big compared … ⌘ Read more
Ubuntu’s Rust GNU Utils Replacement 17x Slower & Buggy
Canonical plans to replace the battle tested GNU Coreutils with new, untested, Rust-based replacements. ⌘ Read more
@dce@hashnix.club Apart from the crap produced in Redmond two decades ago, I only ever used and still happily use Linux, mainly Debian and Ubuntu. I’ve no idea, but maybe something in there catches your eye: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_operating_systems (I know, what a silly recommendation.)
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Speaking of manpages:
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You can explicitly use colors in manpages. I saw this in the apt manpage of Ubuntu recently, which, for some reason, uses blue text in one place:
https://movq.de/v/de5ab72016/s.png
Makes little sense to me. I’m glad that most manpages don’t do this. I wouldn’t want unicorn vomit all over the place.
Using colors can be done using the low level commands \m and \M:
.TH foo_program 3
\m[blue]I'm blue\m[], da ba dee.
\m[red]\M[yellow]I'm red on yellow.\m[]\M[]
This is quite horrible.
Distrobox is pretty handy and kind of amazed I haven’t played with it before now. I wanted to quickly try out Proton’s Authenticator they just released, but they only had binaries for Ubuntu and Fedora (naturally), but I’m on Void Linux on this laptop.
Installed the latest basic Fedora image with Distrobox, used dnf to install the downloaded rpm file within it, and presto, running the app within Void like I’d just downloaded it though the normal repos.
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linode's having a major outage (ongoing as of writing, over 24 hours in) and my friend runs a site i help out with on one of their servers. we didn't have recent backups so i got really anxious about possible severe data loss considering the situation with linode doesn't look great (it seems like a really bad incident).
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@kat@yarn.girlonthemoon.xyz after 5 years or so with Linode, I started having little—but annoying—issues with them. Moved to Vultr and have been very happy with them since Ubuntu 16.04, so 9 years, and a little bit more.
Prosodical Thoughts: Debian repository key change
We have been working on some changes to our Debian/Ubuntu package repository.
If you use our repository to keep up to date with new Prosody packages, you
need to take action before 4th August 2025 to continue receiving updates
smoothly.
The ‘apt’ utility has been moving towards a new format for specifying package
repositories. If you are familiar with putting deb lines in a sources.list
file, [that method is changing](ht … ⌘ Read more
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@movq This one is too bleeding edge for me, not even my browser can render it.
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@lyse@lyse.isobeef.org which browser do you use? Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, under Ubuntu, all show it fine.
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I bought the “remastered” versions of Grim Fandango and Forsaken on GOG, because they’re super cheap at the moment. Both have native Linux versions.
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In all fairness, GOG says that Forsaken is only supported on Ubuntu 16.04 – not current Arch Linux. If you ask me, this just goes to show that Linux is not a good platform for proprietary binary software.
Is it free software, do you have the source code? Then you’re good to go, things can be patched/updated (that can still be a lot of work). But proprietary binary blobs? Very bad idea.
One of the Last Linux Magazines Ends Print Publication
Linux Format Magazine ends publication after 25 years - joining Linux Journal, Ubuntu User, Maximum Linux and many other now-dead Linux publications. ⌘ Read more
Ubuntu Replaces Sudo with Untested Rust Alternative in Next Release
The battle tested “sudo” is being dropped in favor of the not-finished, untested “sudo-rs”… ⌘ Read more
Canonical (Ubuntu) Requiring Applicants Take “DEI and Belonging” Class
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Linux on IBM Z and LinuxONE open source software report
Linux on IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE use the s390x hardware architecture to run various Linux distributions, including SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Ubuntu. Tens of thousands of software packages are tested and distributed through these projects, and various community distributions. ↫ Elizabeth K. Joseph at the IBM community website Various Linux distributions are available for the … ⌘ Read more
%%title%% Low-Cost Luckfox Pico Pi Boards Offer Linux Development with Ubuntu Support
The Luckfox Pico Pi series consists of four models with a Raspberry Pi SBC form factor, designed for embedded applications. Offering various processing capabilities, connectivity options, and memory configurations, these boards include PoE support and optional 4G connectivity. This SBC accommodates the LuckFox Core1106 module seen earlier this year. The series features the Rock … ⌘ Read more
Goodbye GNU/Linux, Hello Rust/Linux
Ubuntu plans to ditch the battle-tested GNU Coreutils (chmod, Is, kill, & others), in favor of an unfinished Rust-based re-write, in the next few months. ⌘ Read more
Ubuntu to replace classic coreutils and more with new Rust-based alternatives
After so much terrible tech politics news, let’s focus on some nice, easy-going Linux news that’s not going to be controversial at all: Ubuntu intends to replace numerous core Linux utilities with newer Rust replacements, starting with the ubiquitous GNU Coreutils. This package provides utilities which have become synonymous with Linux to many – the likes of ls, cp, and mv. In … ⌘ Read more
Notes from setting up GlobalTalk using QEMU on Ubuntu
I signed up for GlobalTalk in 2024, but never found the time to get a machine set up. Fast-forward to MARCHintosh 2025 and I wasn’t going to let another year go by. This is a series of notes from my experience getting System 7.6 up and running on QEMU 68k on Ubuntu. Hopefully this will help others that might be hitting a roadblock. I certainly hit several! ↫ Cale Mooth A short and to-the-point guide for those of us who want … ⌘ Read more
Exploring the (discontinued) hybrid Debian GNU/kFreeBSD distribution
For decades, Linux and BSD have stood as two dominant yet fundamentally different branches of the Unix-like operating system world. While Linux distributions, such as Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora, have grown to dominate the open-source ecosystem, BSD-based systems like FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and NetBSD have remained the preferred choice for those seeking security, performance, and licensing flexibility. … ⌘ Read more
Time For Ubuntu to Drop Firefox?
With changes to Firefox’s Terms of Use, many Linux Distros (Fedora, Mint, & others) are now shipping Spyware. ⌘ Read more
Raspberry Pi-Like Board Incorporates RK3568 CPU, GbE Port, and M.2 2242 Slot
Graperain’s RK3568 single board computer is a compact platform for embedded applications, powered by a quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU at 2.0GHz. It supports Android 11, Linux, Ubuntu, and Debian, features an ARM G52 2EE GPU for 4K video decoding, and offers versatile connectivity for industrial, consumer, and commercial use. The Rockchip RK3568 processor is built […] ⌘ Read more
Why Upstart from Ubuntu failed
Upstart was an event-based replacement for the traditional System V init (sysvinit) system on Ubuntu, introduced to bring a modern and more flexible way of handling system startup and service management. It emerged in the mid-2000s, during a period when sysvinit’s age and limitations were becoming more apparent, especially with regard to concurrency and dependency handling. Upstart was developed by Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, with the aim of reducing boot time … ⌘ Read more
tobtoht posts January 2025 Monero/Feather dev report
tobtoht1 has published the first progress report2 for his full-time Q1 2025 Feather Wallet and Monero dev work CCS proposal3:
Work overviewSummary: core build system and CI work
Feather: 4 commits (+217, -45)
* guix: add missing patch
Core: 43 (non-documentation) PRs
* Comments on the Code of Conduct #9738
* cmake: remove msvc #9729
* ci: containerize ubuntu cli jobs #9708 [..]
The full d … ⌘ Read more
Meerkat Mini PC Supports Linux with Intel Core Ultra and Quad Display Output
The Meerkat is a compact mini PC designed to deliver high performance while maintaining a small physical footprint. It is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and features Intel Arc graphics. The system supports multiple Linux operating systems, including Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, among others. The system is available with either the […] ⌘ Read more
[WTS] [~0.37 XMR] Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon x1 gen2
Laptops are in good condition, battery can last several hours still, biggest defect is the Touch Bar (which includes the F1-F12 and media keys) is turning hazy and is not cosmetically pleasant. Touch Bar and thus keys all still work. Each laptop has a valid Windows 10 keys but I can also install Ubuntu or Debian upon request.
Link: https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/6zDp/
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my framework laptop is here but no time to put it together :(
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@movq@www.uninformativ.de hahahah i hope you can get one someday if you want one! it’s standard lubuntu, so far no issues despite no official support for this weird little ubuntu flavor lol
Luckfox Reveals First Boards Featuring Rockchip RK3506G2 Triple-Core Processors with Linux Support
The Luckfox Lyra series introduces the Rockchip RK3506G2 processor, a triple-core 32-bit design with three Cortex-A7 cores and one Cortex-M0 core. These boards target IoT devices, smart audio, smart displays, and industrial control, supporting Buildroot and Ubuntu 22.04 for flexible software deployment. According to the RK3506G2 datasheet, this pr … ⌘ Read more
Thelio Astra Native ARM64 Platform with 128 Core Ampere Altra CPU 512GB ECC RAM and 40TB Storage
System76 recently launched the Thelio Astra which is a specialized desktop engineered for autonomous vehicle development, robotics, and native ARM64 applications. Powered by Ampere processing technology, it offers substantial computational power with energy efficiency while supporting Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and 24.04 LTS. The desktop supports a variety of Am … ⌘ Read more
nahuhh releases ‘basicswap-bash’ v0.14.1
nahuhh (ofrnxmr)1 has released basicswap-bash 2 version 0.14.13:
Changes overviewA suite of bash scripts to install and manage BasicSwapDEX on Windows(WSL)/Debian/Ubuntu/Arch/Fedora
* placeorders: use python to check offer size
* setup: update tails
* fix $PATH detection
* fix restore from seed
* install: xfce .profile use in .xsessionrc
Installation instructions are available on the Github release page3.
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DC-ROMA Laptop II with 1TB SSD and 16GB RAM, Powered by Linux
The DC-ROMA RISC-V Laptop II is one of the latest hardware platforms designed for developers interested in the RISC-V architecture. It features a RISC-V 64-bit 8-core CPU, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, SSD support, and comes pre-installed with Ubuntu Desktop 23.10. The DC-ROMA Laptop II is powered by the SpacemiT Key Stone K1 SoC, a RISC-V 64-bit […] ⌘ Read more
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Could someone knowledgable reply with the steps a grandpa will take to calculate the hash of a twtxt from the CLI, using out-of-the-box tools? I swear I read about it somewhere, but can't find it.
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@aelaraji@aelaraji.com odd, I ran it under Ubuntu 24.04, and got the same result as @prologic@twtxt.net (which is on macOS), zq4fgq.
How to Run Ubuntu Linux on Apple Silicon Mac
Want to try running Ubuntu Linux on your Apple Silicon Mac? You can do that easily, running Ubuntu right alongside MacOS, and without having to deal with any partitioning, installation headaches, dual booting, or loss of the Mac operating system itself. This is possible with the help of virtual machines, which allow you to run … Read More ⌘ Read more
The Future of Computing: A.I. and Advocacy. …Seriously?
Microsoft, Firefox maker Mozilla, & Red Hat envision a future where computers are focused on Artificial Intelligence & Political Advocacy (and Activism). Where do others, like Apple & Ubuntu, stand? More at The Lunduke Journal: http://lunduke.com ⌘ Read more
Which Operating System has the Most Vulnerabilities?
Serious question. Is it Windows? iOS? Ubuntu Linux? Which system is the least / most secure? And, while we’re at it, are computers more or less secure now than before? Let’s look at hard stats (on CVEs) and find out. The (free) article: https://lunduke.locals.com/post/5467882/which-operating-system-has-the-most-vulnerabilities ⌘ Read more
Ubuntu 23.10: Minimalism and Hate Speech
Listen now (18 mins) | Lunduke’s Big Tech Show - October 14th, 2023 ⌘ Read more
Ubuntu to enact new marketing strategy: “Stay quiet and watch Red Hat implode”
“All we need to do is stop talking and we instantly look better by comparison.” ⌘ Read more
How to run the future “Snappy-Only” Ubuntu. Today.
The future of Ubuntu arrives in 2024. But you can take it for a spin right now. ⌘ Read more
Ubuntu going 100% Snappy in 2024?
According to one Canonical developer: Ubuntu is going all Snap & fully immutable in 24.04. ⌘ Read more
**RT by @mind_booster: Amanhã é dia de festa! É dia de nos juntarmos para celebrar o lançamento do @ubuntu #LunarLobster em #Sintra.
Os amigos da @fedora que quiserem vir comemorar o lançamento do Fedora 38, também serão bem-vindos!**
Amanhã é dia de festa! É dia de nos juntarmos para celebrar o lançamento do @ubuntu #LunarLobster em #Sintra.
Os amigos da [@fedora](https://nitter.net … ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Big Tech Show - Apr 16, 2023 - Hour 1
Listen now (46 min) | How boring is Ubuntu 23.04? The answer will shock you! ⌘ Read more
**RT by @mind_booster: Agenda da Comunidade #Ubuntu Portugal para o mês de Abril:
Encontro da Comunidade em Sintra e festa de lançamento do @ubuntu 23.04, no dia 20 de Abril
Festa Lunar, no @CentroLinuxPt para poderem conhecer, experimentar e installar o #LunarLobster
#Linux #SoftwareLivre**
Agenda da Comunidade #Ubuntu Portugal para o mês de Abril:
\* Encontro da Comunidade em Sintra e festa de lançamento do @ubuntu 23.04 … ⌘ Read more
RT by @mind_booster: #ReleaseParty #Meetup #Sintra #Portugal
No próximo dia 20 de Abril realizamos mais um encontro mensal da comunidade em Sintra em dia de lançamento do #Ubuntu 23.04 href=”https://we.loveprivacy.club/search?q=%23LunarLobster”>#LunarLobster**
#ReleaseParty #Meetup #Sintra #Portugal
No próximo dia 20 de Abril realizamos mais um encontro mensal da comunidade em Sintra em dia de l … ⌘ Read more
**RT by @mind_booster: [Encontro Comunidade Ubuntu Portugal]
📆 23 Março, 5ªF
🕘 20 hrs
📍 Café Amizade
Mais uma vez a comunidade Ubuntu Portugal se irá reunir em Aveiro, acolhidos pelo GLUA.
Vem conviver e partilhar experiências com a comunidade e traz amigos.
Inscrições: http://glua.ua.pt/ubuntupt-230323**
[Encontro Comunidade Ubuntu Portugal]
📆 23 Março, 5ªF
🕘 20 hrs
📍 Café Amizade
Mais uma vez a comunidade Ubuntu Portugal se irá reunir em Aveiro, acolhidos pelo GLUA.
Vem conviver e partilhar experiências com a … ⌘ Read more
**RT by @mind_booster: The @podcastubuntupt was recorded today at #MiniDCPT @istecnico and it will air next week. With José Calhariz, Bernelle Verster @indiebio, Miguel, and Diogo Constantino @DMConstantino.
Check their website & subscribe:
https://podcastubuntuportugal.org/
#FreeSoftware #Ubuntu #Debian**
The @podcastubuntupt was recorded today at #MiniDCPT @istecnico … ⌘ Read more
BREAKING: Ubuntu expands in-Terminal advertising program
Users can now enjoy advertisements right from their Command Line. ⌘ Read more
How to pronounce Open Source & Linux words
Watch now (7 min) | Think you know how to say “GNOME” and “Ubuntu”? Think again. ⌘ Read more