Comment on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Won’t Use Yahoo! as Default Search Engine After All by Google Search Deal Critical to Firefox’s Future - OMG! Ubuntu
[…] in Firefox (overriding Mozilla’s default)? If you don’t, it’s because they had to switch back to Google very, very quickly after users (and Mozilla) […] ⌘ Read more

Steve Langasek, One of Ubuntu Linux’s Leading Lights, Has Died
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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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Memory-safe sudo to become the default in Ubuntu - Trifecta Tech Foundation
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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

Comment on The Ultimate Ubuntu Xmas Gift Guide (Updated) by Clark Calhoun
Good post! We will be linking to this particularly great post on our site. Keep up the great writing ⌘ 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:

Summary: 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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@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

Comment on How Ubuntu Is Helping To Give Computers A Sense of Touch… by Emily Rivera
X-FLEXI has truly set a new standard in the trading world! The AI-powered grid trading strategies combined with big data analysis ensure smarter decisions and higher profitability. A must-have platform for every trader aiming to stay ahead. ⌘ Read more

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:

A 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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Comment on Easily upload photos to Facebook in Ubuntu with ‘Starry hope Uploader’ by Upload Photos To Facebook From Ubuntu Desktop With Starry Hope Uploader » Windows Expert
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Comment on [How to] Add a Google+ Quicklist to the Unity Launcher in Ubuntu by Create Google Plus Unity Launcher Quick List In Ubuntu Linux » Windows Expert
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Comment on Drag & Drop Evernote Uploader for Ubuntu’s Unity Launcher by Upload Notes To Evernote From Unity Launcher Quicklist In Ubuntu » Windows Expert
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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

Comment on Best eBook Reader Apps for Ubuntu & Linux Mint by WebPanda
This post was just what I was looking for. Great work! ⌘ Read more

Comment on Ubuntu M10 Tablet Review Round Up by Kamari Decker
Pretty! This has been a really wonderful post. Many thanks for providing these details. ⌘ Read more

@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.

Comment on Banshee becomes Ubuntu 11.04 default music player by Microsoft Transfers Mono Project to Wine, Boosting Cross-Platform Development – ServerHost Hosting Solutions Blog
[…] In the past, I frequently wrote about a Mono-based music player known as Banshee. This application was quite popular among Linux users, and was even adopted by Ubuntu as the default music player for a period, as detailed in this article. […] ⌘ Read more

構建並運行 eBPF 應用 - Part 1
本文將介紹如何使用 C 和 Golang 編寫第一個 eBPF 程序。我們將在第一部分介紹實際的 eBPF 程序，在第二部分介紹用戶空間應用程序。準備工作本文開發所運行的操作系統是：OS: Ubuntu 22.04Linux Header Version: 6.5.0–14-generic還通過 apt 安裝了一些依賴項:sudo apt-get -y install libbpf bpfcc-t ⌘ Read more

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

Comment on Visual Tour n’ Tweak Guide To Ubuntu Karmic Netbook Remix by Ubuntu 24.04 Switches Webcam App from Cheese to Snapshot - RavensGrid
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Comment on Visual Tour n’ Tweak Guide To Ubuntu Karmic Netbook Remix by Transition from Cheese to Snapshot: The New Webcam App in Ubuntu 24.04 – ServerHost Hosting Solutions Blog
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Comment on Fewer Games To Be Included In Ubuntu Lucid Lynx by End of the Road for Solitaire, Sudoku and More in Ubuntu 24.04 – ServerHost Hosting Solutions Blog
[…] blog, Ubuntu came with around 15 games (the entire gnome-games meta-package, I believe). In 2010 it reduced the number of games it offered to a smaller selection and, excluding the occasional modification in the […] ⌘ Read more

Comment on ‘Ease’ Presentation App Makes Impress Look Less Than Impressive by Juniper W. Barnett
Keep up the amazing work! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us next. ⌘ Read more

Comment on Ubuntu 19.10 Release, Features & Download by Obraz Duży do Salonu
I appreciate the depth you bring to your writing. This article was not only informative but also incredibly inspiring. ⌘ 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

Comment on ‘Household Brands’ Interested In Ubuntu for Phones and Tablets, Says Shuttleworth by Nathan Ramirez
The advocacy work of Black Lives Asia is paving the way for a more inclusive and accepting society. ⌘ 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.

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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