Illinois Just Passed a Law That Puts Linux on the Hook for Age Verification

https://linuxstans.com/illinois-hb5511-operating-system-age-verification/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49249150

#HackerNews #Illinois #Law #Linux #AgeVerification #TechNews

Can you recommend Linux tools for extracting the text of scanned, OCRed PDFs?

#pdf #linux #tools #AskFedi

18-Year-Old #Linux Kernel Bug Allows Full System Takeover

https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2026/08/07/18-year-old-linux-kernel-bug-allows-full-system-takeover/

#cybersecurity #FOSS #SCTPhantom

heyo #mastodon! this is not an #introduction post, but I realized my bio had gone really stale, so I updated it. if you're interested in any of the topics below, feel free to request to follow!

I'm a data monkey in tech, but that's just what I do by day to keep the lights on.

things I am interested in & can talk about for hours on end if you let me:
🎮 #retroGaming #retroTech
🌐 the #smallWeb #indieWeb #Fediverse
🐧 #Linux #popOS
🖥 #privacy, #FOSS, the ""#AI"" bubble
🌆 #yeg #Edmonton 🇨🇦

🧵 1/2

Do mini PCIe hardware security modules or standalone cryptographically strong pRNGs exist? If they do, where can I get one? NetBSD is complaining about low entropy (laptop from 2011) & suggests I keysmash, use an entropy file, or get a USB pRNG. I would prefer to have all of my USB ports free.

I have no idea where to find such a thing & I can't even find USB HSMs besides the one that YubiCo sells. The closest thing I have found is a bunch of TPM2 chips with SPI headers on them & I don't think I have any free SPI connectors in the laptop. For now I'll use an entropy file but I would rather do something better like using a proper RNG device.

I think people watching these tags might know more than I can find with a search engine. Thank you.

#Security #BSD #NetBSD #Linux #Cryptography

A new beta of Orion for Linux is available for testing.

v0.4.1 adds working private windows, link previews and a low power mode, among other changes.

Makers Kagi have a dedicated Flatpak repo to make it easier to install and update their WIP WebKitGTK-based web browser.

→ https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/orion-for-linux-0-4-1-beta

#Linux #Orion #GTK

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Orion web browser for Linux showing about dialog with version number 0.4.1

Low Earth Orbit Adventures is my relaxing newtonian 3D space sim, DRM-free, source-code included, steam + itch.io, and developed on Linux, releasing later this year.

20 years ago there was a small but vibrant Linux gaming community (any one remember Loki???)

Could I get away with making LEO Adventures a Linux exclusive to see if support is there?

#linuxgaming #linux #LEOAdventures #steam

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A small space station passes in front of a massive station

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A spaceplane tumbles in orbit after a large explosion in the starboard engine

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A spacestation similar to the ISS but with many more modules hovers above the Earth

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An astronaut tumbles or leaps above the earth next to the words "Low Earth Orbit Adventures"

New #TONTOU #CPU attack bypasses #SpectreV2 fixes, leaks #Linux password hashes

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-tontou-cpu-attack-bypasses-spectre-v2-fixes-leaks-linux-password-hashes/

#Spectre #cybersecurity

Flasher

Small piece of code entered into a Linux terminal will cause the entire window to flash, which could be helpful to alert the user when action is required.

#Linux #LinuxMint #terminal #shell #video #coding

CachyOS Linux Kernels are open-source kernels optimized for speed and responsiveness. They offer multiple CPU schedulers, performance patches, and variants for gaming, desktops, servers, hardened security, and real-time workloads.

Available for Arch Linux, with community packages for Fedora, Gentoo, and NixOS.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=linuxcachyos

#OpenSource #Linux #CachyOS #Performance #FOSS

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CachyOS Linux Kernels tool page showing the project logo and the description: "Enhanced Linux kernels with improved performance, multiple CPU schedulers, and advanced optimizations."

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CachyOS Linux desktop showcasing the welcome application alongside a Konsole terminal displaying system information, highlighting the distribution's modern KDE Plasma interface and performance-focused environment.

Well, @thesamesam found https://lore.kernel.org/all/e6168644-1943-403e-98f7-e03b86db2ff2@proxmox.com/. So apparently the fix for 6.6 #Linux #kernel and older doesn't do anything at all. I'm going to take an educated guess that 6.12 failed to build, but this didn't get our LLM backport experts to think that something is wrong and they just pushed it to 6.6 and older where it didn't fail to build.

Marques says so much in so few words. Start at 8:57.
#Linux #Ubuntu #framework
https://youtu.be/_xjxwl1zLMc?si=4KlcBeWZQmuV05NF

ICYMI: Ubuntu Touch's latest update modernised the default web browser – jumping from Chromium 87 - 131.

Plus, it now lets you print from your phone, handles camera notches and bags a built-in screenshot editor.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/ubuntu-touch-2404-2-update?v1

#Ubuntu #Linux #UbuntuTouch

Zero days since the #Linux #kernel made a security release of all branches, containing exactly one patch, except for 6.12 which was skipped for no clear reason, and there doesn't seem to be anything about that on the ml. And now I'm scratching my head if I should do a backport for #Gentoo, or wait for the release, or perhaps there was a good reason why the patch was added to every other LTS branch but not 6.12…

#Tails 7.10.1

https://tails.net/news/version_7.10.1/

#anonymity #Tor #Linux #privacy #FOSS

Privacy isn't something we realize the value of, until we start losing it. We all have a right to control our data, and to whom we give them.

I wrote this article to explore why our private lives are far more valuable than we think - and why protecting them is important in 2026.

I'd be interested to know your thoughts about this topic.

👉🏻 https://www.cypriendefontenay.de/blog/our-private-life-is-gold

The article is available in French, English and German.

#Privacy #DigitalRights #DataProtection #Tech #linux

ArcaneChat / DeltaChat channel for you:

Debugging Memes - developer&linux memes, open source and other nerdy and tech related stuff, to join click here:

https://i.delta.chat/#B68D965B65A63BBE7EB32D56234652E2C899213F&v=3&x=ImcSr1dp4fEWrZreS4Emlb5u&j=eX6UqJEePp9y_i-225abLctf&s=NKEuhQYd9UlzXhnW7rCTHNbF&a=57cyvwkiidqqxnryms0q%40chat.in%2Dthe.eu&n=Debugging+Memes&b=Debugging+Memes

even more channels at:
https://arcanechat.me/channels

#memes #fun #meme #channel #decentralization #encryption #e2ee #ArcaneChat #DeltaChat #linux #opensource #gnulinux #developers #development #dev

I have a USB keyboard attached to my laptop, for ergonomics reasons. I've been finding that when I switch apps, or pause typing for a few seconds, the first keypress I make after that is lost. I'm guessing there's some sort of process that puts the USB connection to sleep and wakes when there's activity, that effectively drops that first keypress.

Is there a setting I can change so that no keypresses are lost?

I've done a few web searches, and I found a few references to fixes on Windows, but that doesn't help much, as I'm using Debian Linux.

#linux #debian #xfce #thinkpad #usb

@agowa338 @hotelzululima @argv_minus_one @freya @GrapheneOS
Unreasonable is not trying (both ways)

WHILE using what works now
AND also trying what's hard for you to try.

Ordering food ? (fuck that's luxurious - sorry didn't realise the high requirement in this case).

No offence at all but I in the thought of basic# security, not if I can do #bourgeoisie take-away orders or not.

Public transport I'm sure you could do. Buy #Linux Klaus.

Problem here seems simply a low-bar of trying more.

Papirus icon set has received its first update in over a year, adding over 80 new and updated icons.

This has proven to be perennially popular icon pack for Linux since its debut in 2023, so it's great to see it's still alive.

→ https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/paprius-icon-pack-sees-first-update-in-a-year-with-80-new-icons

#Linux #Design #OpenSource

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Papirus icon set showcase of some of its new icons

EU Age Verification Project Mandates Hardware-Bound Attestation

The EU’s age verification project confirms hardware-bound attestation is mandatory, raising concerns over Linux, custom ROMs, and open-source access.

Archive: ia: https://s.faithco...

#age-verification #linux-&-open-source-news #privacy
https://linuxiac.com/eu-age-verification-project-mandates-hardware-bound-attestation/

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EU Age Verification Project Mandates Hardware-Bound Attestation

Informative blog by @Purism explaining the technical relation between #PureOS and #Debian, and building blocks like #phosh, #phoc, #Mesa, and #libqmi.

https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-development-report-june-2026/

The blog reports the development for PureOS in June 2026.

"With the development pipeline in full swing, we’re updating some of the cornerstone components of PureOS for #Dawn. Phosh and phoc are both updated to 0.55.0, the latest Phosh release in June..."

#Librem5 #Purism #MobileLinux #Linux #opensource #phone #FOSS

Linux Snippets #9: The Ephemeral Workspace (tmpfs)
The latest article in my series about linux snippets and small tricks
https://schulz.dk/2026/08/04/linux-snippets-9-the-ephemeral-workspace-tmpfs/?utm_campaign=blogpost&utm_medium=mastodon&utm_source=mastodon
#linux #RAMDisk

New #Debian13 “ #Trixie ” Kernel Security Update Fixes 68 Vulnerabilities

https://9to5linux.com/new-debian-13-trixie-kernel-security-update-fixes-68-vulnerabilities

#cybersecurity #Linux #FOSS #Debian

Unfortunately, for of my university mail account, I have to use Microsoft Outlook (I know, I know! Luckily, I’ve set up a redirect, so I hardly ever have to use it).

Tonight I tried using Firefox on NetBSD, but “Something went wrong.”

When I changed the user agent and set it to "Firefox on Linux", everything works fine, no problems, nothing "was wrong"!

In short, I think “Microsoft loves open source" but not NetBSD 😆.
One more reason to keep using it 😈

(Forgive the corny joke, I know MS doesn’t actually love open source at all 😆)

#bsd #netbsd #bsdunix #unix #unixITA #unixitalia #guuf #guufxmpp #guufITA #linux #linuxITA #linuxitalia

Quick Demonstration:

Translating text without using a web browser, no logins, using free tools:

#Linux
#LinuxMint
#AI
#llama
#ollama

(This translation revealed something that the philosopher, Plato, said, which surprised me.... and his warning is a good one.)

#philosophy #spiritual #Plato #translation

I got a little distracted with a bash shell coding experiment....

#Linux #shell #script

https://youtu.be/gGecg-eH8VU

#linux #mac #macos #framework

New from Cloudflare:

"We're introducing @cloudflare/computer, an agent runtime that dynamically orchestrates between fast, efficient isolates and full Linux containers to give every agent a computer of its own."

"The central piece of @cloudflare/computer is the workspace. A virtual filesystem backed by SQLite that can be populated from various sources including cloud storage and source control."

Cloudflare: Your agent needs a computer, not a container — introducing @cloudflare/computer https://blog.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-computer/ #infosec #bots #Cloudflare #GitHub #Linux

@cR0w @ifin

#Linux Desktop Market Share Surpasses 10% in North America

https://linuxiac.com/linux-desktop-market-share-surpasses-10-in-north-america/

#privacy #FOSS

#music #appletv #linux #plex

Is there a tool/trick/app in Linux that can magically create an index.html for a folder full of html files?

#askfedi #linux

tall tales

#technomage #comic #mastoart #penguin #linux #openblade #ai #unix_surrealism

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girl, penguin, and openblade are eating sandwiches. openblade tells a story. openblade: "and then the govcorp was all like: 'if you dont use ai, you support the chinese union!' and the kids were all like: 'what did china ever do to us?' it was hilarious."

Mission accomplished, it seems!
I must have messed something up during "sysupgrade etcupdate" because my user was no longer in the "wheel" group, but luckily it wasn't a big deal (thanks usermod 🤣)

Then I updated pkgsrc with "cvs update -dP"  and edited /usr/pkg/etc/pkgin/repositories.conf to change the release number.

I hope that’s correct!
The update of all packages was successful, so I’m assuming it is.

Is it normal that "pkgin upgrade" re-download and reinstall all packages, even those that are already the same version?

I'd say the overall experience has been very positive.

P.S. i3status gives me an error if I use UTF-8 "icons" (it worked with 10.1), but it's not really a big deal.

#bsd #netbsd #bsdunix #unix #unixITA #unixitalia #guuf #guufxmpp #guufITA #linux #linuxITA #linuxitalia

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my NetBSD desktop with a terminal emulator (alacritty) and macchina output result.

Found an old screenshot of my #Sharp #Zaurus running #Linux back in #2004.

This was the shiz. XD

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Screenshot of the Terminal application from the Sharp Zaurus taken on October 13, 2004. Even though it's only 240x320 (scaled up 300% here), it looks remarkably like a desktop OS of the day with a blue lined titlebar with question mark an X window decorations, a menubar and toolbar, a drop-down menu for commands, the terminal output itself showing the output of ls, file, and less commands, then at the bottom a start menu and system tray. This alt text was not generated by AI. I just have ADHD. 😆

Need to share a terminal session securely?

TermPair is a free, open-source tool that lets you share a live terminal in your browser with end-to-end encryption. Choose read-only or interactive access, with no Docker, Node.js, or Python required.

https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=termpair

#OpenSource #Terminal #Linux #SelfHosting #Privacy #DevOps #CyberSecurity #FOSS

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TermPair terminal generating a secure, end-to-end encrypted browser link for sharing a live terminal session.

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TermPair web interface showing a live shared terminal session with end-to-end encryption and interactive read/write access.

It's time to try sysupgrade 🤣
🍀🍀🍀

#bsd #netbsd #bsdunix #unix #unixITA #unixitalia #guuf #guufxmpp #guufITA #linux #linuxITA #linuxitalia

#Arch #Linux disables #AUR package adoption to stop #malware flood

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/arch-linux-disables-aur-package-adoption-to-stop-malware-flood/

#FOSS #cybersecurity #ArchLinux

One of these days I'm going to have to figure out which CPU scheduler is best for VR.

#Linux

Just saw somebody against #linux #distros. I don't know man. Without distros where would we be?

Maybe we could all be running CDE.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Desktop_Environment

Want to detect intruders before they reach your real systems?

OpenCanary is a free, open-source network honeypot that emulates common services and sends instant alerts when someone interacts with them. It's lightweight, easy to deploy, and works on Linux, macOS, Docker, and Raspberry Pi.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=opencanary

#OpenSource #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #Honeypot #SelfHosting #Privacy #Linux #Homelab #FOSS

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Screenshot of the OpenCanary project page describing the lightweight network honeypot with passing GitHub test, Docker build, and PyPI badges.

🚨 The text is up https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/s5090/text for S.5090, a federal Digital Age Assurance Act, and it is very not good:

* There is no #OpenSource exemption!

* It requires users to “establish an account with the provider”. (§3(a)(1)(A)(i)) This makes local/offline accounts, as is typical on #Linux, #Windows 10, etc, illegal.

[see thread; there's much more]

This #ageVerification bill is a dramatic escalation in the politicians' war against #privacy and #FOSS. Call your senators!!!

macUSB is a free, open-source utility for creating bootable macOS, Windows, and Linux USB drives directly from your Mac.

It supports Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, includes a built-in macOS downloader, verifies checksums, and makes creating installation media much easier than using Terminal commands.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=macusb

#OpenSource #macOS #Linux #Windows #SelfHosting #Privacy

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Screenshot of the macUSB homepage showing the app's description, supported Mac architectures, and a preview of its bootable USB creation interface.

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macOS Full Disk Access settings with macUSB granted permission to access protected files and folders.

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macOS Login Items & Extensions settings showing macUSB enabled to run background tasks.

Beetje duur maar wel mooi, compleet modulaire linux laptop.
https://youtu.be/_xjxwl1zLMc?si=wwb6cPixS52iZy25
#Framework13pro #linux #modulair

The full disassembly and assembly instructions are now available for the recently launched #Librem16 native #Linux #laptop by @purism:

https://docs.puri.sm/Hardware/l16/Maintenance.html

#Repair parts are also available in the #Purism shop.

#RightToRepair #sustainability #repairability #opensource #FOSS

ahhhh yes, thanks Meta and their pervert-glasses, now we get to appreciate all the features of a pair of normal f***ing glasses

more content like this in the #ArcaneChat channel "Debugging Memes", you can join with any #chatmail client to that and more channels at:
https://arcanechat.me/channels

#dev #linux #memes #privacy #meta #developer #programmer #jokes

A new Linux kernel patch could make the Steam Deck feel even smoother in games.

Early testing shows up to a 31% improvement in 1% low FPS, reducing frame drops and stuttering.

The boost comes from a new Linux feature called epp_boost, which helps the Steam Deck's AMD CPU respond faster by managing power more efficiently.

The patch is still under review, but Valve could include it in a future SteamOS update.

#SteamDeck #SteamOS #Linux #PCGaming

Kando is a free, open-source pie menu that lets you launch apps, files, shortcuts, scripts, and custom actions from a fast, customizable radial menu.

It works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, supports mouse, keyboard, touch, and game controllers, and is a great productivity tool for power users.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=kando

#OpenSource #Productivity #Linux #Windows #macOS #FOSS #PowerUsers #DigitalEscapeTools

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Screenshot of the Kando project page showing the heading "What is Kando?". The page describes Kando as a cross-platform pie menu for launching applications, opening files, triggering keyboard shortcuts, and other desktop actions. It highlights support for mouse, stylus, touch, game controllers, and keyboard input. Below the description is a large demonstration image of Kando's circular radial menu over a scenic background with a Japanese-style building. The page also notes that Kando runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with installation guidance for Linux users.

Latest article in my linux snippet series - saving a doomed ssh session, or how knowing linux kernel signals is important.

https://schulz.dk/2026/07/30/linux-snippets-8-saving-a-doomed-ssh-session/

#linux #blogpost #blog #tip #snippet #kernel #signals #tools #tricks

Linux Snippets #8: Saving a Doomed SSH Session
Forgot to start tmux before running a massive database dump over SSH? Here is how to use n
https://schulz.dk/2026/07/30/linux-snippets-8-saving-a-doomed-ssh-session/?utm_campaign=blogpost&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter
#linux #shell #tip

New Signal Desktop update (8.22) 🎉

- Bug fixes and technical improvements 🛠️

👉 View more recent Signal Desktop releases: https://aboutsignal.com/releases/signal-desktop-releases/

#signal #signalapp #signalmessenger #aboutsignal #news #windows #linux #macOS #tech

𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁:

#Linux #AppStore #SnapCraft

https://thewhale.cc/posts/snapcraft

A universal app store for Linux. Deliver and update your app on any Linux distribution for desktop, cloud, and Internet of Things.

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A universal app store for Linux. Deliver and update your app on any Linux distribution for desktop, cloud, and Internet of Things.

@w3c This doesn't seem like an open standard to me, although pretends to be one. Why not? Because it supports proprietary lock-in. Lock-in how? Look at section 8, where several hardware attestation methods are listed: https://www.w3.org/TR/2026/CR-webauthn-3-20260526/#sctn-defined-attestation-formats

Is there any guarantee or assurance that a given platform implement support for *all* hardware attestation methods, including ones that are not proprietary? No such assurance. A platform could support, say Android and Apple''s attestation methods **only** (skipping the actual Open Standard of FIDO U2F), and no other.

So my bank could support Android and Apple iOS attestation **only**, eschewing my Yubikey's #FIDO2 U2F, as used from my #Linux desktop. I'm left to the mercy of my bank, as to whether they feel like implementing FIDO U2F or not.

This standard masquerades as an open standard, then allows locking Linux (and other similar #OpenSource) desktops out.
#infosec

If you use Linux Mint, have you noticed it takes so long to boot up?

This Linux Mint modification dramatically speeds up reboots. Waking up the computer from sleep is no longer so slow.

systemctl list-timers | grep update

sudo systemctl disable --now plocate-updatedb.timer

This disables updating a database for finding files on my machine, a feature I did not actually want. It's worth disabling if it speeds up the machine when I want to use it.

#LinuxMint #Linux

New episode of the Fedora Podcast is up: What is EPEL?

Noah and Eric sit down with Carl George @carlwgeorge who leads the EPEL team at Red Hat, to cover what EPEL actually is, the golden rule behind its reputation, and the changes he's proposing for EPEL 11. If you run enterprise Linux, this one's for you.

▶️ https://youtu.be/NIs6nlvv5HY

🎧 https://fedoraproject.fireside.fm/57

#Fedora #EPEL #Linux #RHEL #CentOS #EnterpriseLinux

ICMYI: Ubuntu 26.04 has gained a virtualisation HWE stack to bolster the distro's support for confidential compute.

Newer versions of Qemu, libvirt and related tech is available, periodically back-ported from Ubuntu's interim releases to the current LTS.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/ubuntu-26-04-virtualization-hwe-stack?v1

#Ubuntu #virtualization #linux

This is the umpteenth time I've tried this, starting with version 1.6.1 😅

Could this be the definitive? I hope 💪

Now I have to config automount for external disk/USB keys and I need to find a way to encrypt my external disk and use it both in GNU\Linux and NetBSD.

CGD (I never tried it on Linux and I didn't find anything online)?
ZFS? Anyone have an idea?

I know I can use OpenSSL or GPG but I think it's better and more confortable to encrypt the full drive...

P.S. I love NetBSD but pkgin is really slow 😅 (It's probably not a problem with pkgin, but rather my Wi-Fi card.)

#bsd #netbsd #bsdunix #unix #unixITA #unixitalia #guuf #guufxmpp #guufITA  #linux #linuxITA #linuxitalia

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My new NetBSD with i3wm, Alacritty terminal emulator with "macchina" output (top-right) and Alacritty with text "Hello Fedifriends" (Ascii art, figlet output, bottom left). The wallpaper is a black and white rappresentation of a scene from the book/movie Iron Giant.

I believe this is the correct overview of the #Linux RNG as defined in drivers/char/random.c. Probably have some minor quibbles that needs addressing though.

#cryptography #crypto

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Flowchart showing the process of how randomness is generated with the Linux RNG.

Cal[.]diy is a community-driven fork of Cal[.]com that's 100% MIT licensed and removes proprietary enterprise features.

Unlike the open-core version, there are no license keys, locked features, or closed-source components. Self-host it to keep full control over your scheduling data and infrastructure.


More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=caldiy

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #FOSS #Calendar #Scheduling #Linux #DigitalEscapeTools

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Screenshot of the Cal.diy project page in dark mode. The header describes it as a "community-driven, open-source scheduling platform" with links to GitHub, Issues, and Contributing. Badges show the MIT license, 47k GitHub stars, contributor information, and commit activity. Below, an "About Cal.diy" section displays a dark-themed scheduling interface with a monthly calendar, appointment details on the left, and a weekly time grid for booking and managing meetings.

I tested the System76 Thelio Mira: it's the custom Linux desktop of my dreams https://zdnet.com/article/system76-thelio-mira-custom-linux-desktop-review/#ftag=COS-05-10aaa0j via @ZDNet & @sjvn

The @System76 Thelio Mira is the best #Linux workstation I've ever laid my hands on.

Linux system monitor 'Mission Center' just got a big update – the first major one this year, in fact!

Battery history, power draw, disk partition and more accurate memory calculations make it in, plus smooth graphing, new keyboard shortcuts – and plenty more.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/mission-center-battery-power-draw-reporting?v1

#linux #OpenSource #GNOME

RE: https://infosec.exchange/@Linux_in_a_Bit/115981024856898565

This was the attitude Linux nerds had in the 90s, too. Tech nerds in general had a lot of insecurities that we took out on other people by being better-than-thou lords of our little domains.

Some of us grew up.

I can't understand why so many of you haven't.

#Linux

I'M BACK ONLINE, PEOPLE! I just emerged from a wormhole that somehow led me to a parallel dimension where the year was still 2009 and the only thing that mattered was getting the perfect score on World of Goo. I'm talking retro gaming heaven, folks! I spent 60 hours straight playing that game, and let me tell you, it was WORTH IT. But now I'm back in our reality, and I'm READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD. Or at least, I'm ready to take on my to-do list, which includes configuring a new Linux server, debugging some code, and maybe, just maybe, hacking together a solution for that pesky space portal I keep thinking about. Yeah, that's right, folks, I'm a sysadmin by day and a quantum physicist by night. Or at least, that's what I keep telling myself. Anyway, it's great to be back online, and I'm excited to catch up with all of you. Time to get this party started! #Linux #RetroGaming #QuantumPhysics

Secluso is an open-source home security system that runs on a Raspberry Pi, giving you encrypted remote access to live video, recordings, and alerts without relying on cloud surveillance.

If you want a privacy-first alternative to cloud-connected security cameras, Secluso keeps your camera data under your control.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=secluso

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #HomeSecurity #RaspberryPi #Linux #FOSS #DigitalEscapeTools

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Screenshot of the Secluso website in dark mode. A banner reads “Private home security without cloud surveillance” with mentions of end-to-end encrypted remote viewing, alerts, and recordings on Raspberry Pi. The page title “Secluso” appears above the description: “Private DIY home security for Raspberry Pi, with encrypted remote access and a 5-minute software setup.” Blue links are shown for deployment, build guide, security model, and website. The text explains that Secluso is a private home security camera system for Raspberry Pi that allows live video viewing, alerts, and access to recordings from a phone without uploading footage to a cloud provider.

https://www.wacoca.com/news/2893194/ 「LibreOffice 26.2.5」が公開、「Skia」レンダリングは実験的機能へ後退 – 窓の杜 #LibreOffice #linux #mac #Science&Technology #ScienceNews #TechnologyNews #Windows #オフィス #オフィス・ドキュメント #テクノロジー #ドキュメント #科学 #科学＆テクノロジー

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「LibreOffice 26.2.5」が公開、「Skia」レンダリングは実験的機能へ後退 - 窓の杜

I just found out that @borgbackup #Borg #BorgBackup is vibe coded now. That's a tragedy. Really upsetting, to be honest.

I've been safeguarding priceless data with Borg for years, but I obviously can't entrust something so important to code that wasn't written by skilled hands and reviewed by skilled minds.

What full-system #backup software for #Linux do people recommend instead?

Hmm, let's figure our how DJ software works 😜

(Likelihood of me DJ'ing a party: zero)

But...look, Linux has free DJ software... more than a few choices (this is MIXXX).

#random #Linux #Foss #music

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Gui on a laptop showing two music tracks loaded into some dj aoftware

Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray) will make it easier to check if your device is officially "Ubuntu Certified", Canonical's scheme for hardware OEMs.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/ubuntu-2610-certified-hardware-check?v1

#Ubuntu #Linux #OpenSource

Google Chrome for Arm64 Linux devices, like the Raspberry Pi, is now available to download.

It's an official, native build complete with a 64-bit Arm64 version of Widevine DRM.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/chrome-arm64-linux-available?v1

#chrome #linux #raspberryPi