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Screencast Tools
To make audiovisual content easy to understand, you can use screencast programs, of which Linux has a few. (more)
Linux Kernel 4.10 Comes with New Security Features
Improved support for GPU in virtualization. (more)
Munich Plans to Ditch Linux and Go Back to Windows
A major setback for the Linux desktop. (more)
Having a Bug Fixed
Last week, for the first time in a long while, a bug I filed saw action. I filed it over a year ago and had almost forgot about it, which made the sudden activity around it especially welcome. (more)
Z-Wave Basics
Z-Wave connects components in the smart home and ensures that remote commands from the control station take effect on real household appliances. We look at how it works, its range, the security of the protocol, and some basics that every Z-Waver should know. (more)
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Debian LTS
The Debian project is extending its famous development process to offer long-term support. (more)
LibreOffice Goes Online with 5.3 Release
The source code is available online. (more)
OpenSUSE Site Hacked
News site for the openSUSE community falls victim to a Wordpress exploit. (more)
SCALE 15X March 2–5
Don't miss the Fifteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. SCALE’s mission is to provide educational opportunities on the topic of open source software. Join expert speakers and thousands from the open source community. Register today!
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