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Wine 8.4 Released With The Early Wayland Graphics Driver Code, 51 Bug Fixes

Friday 17th of March 2023 10:23:02 PM
Wine 8.4 is out as the newest version of this open-source software for running Windows games and applications under Linux and other platforms...

Reg FOSS desk test drive: First beta of Fedora 38 drops

Friday 17th of March 2023 10:18:31 PM
Spoiler: It's looking much better than 37 did at this stage. The Fedora project has released the beta version of Fedora 38. The Reg took it for a spin, and it handles well.…

OSI Email Mistake Could Affect OSI Board Election Results

Friday 17th of March 2023 10:00:44 PM
Some OSI members may end up waiting until after the polls close to vote in the organization’s current board of directors election. The post OSI Email Mistake Could Affect OSI Board Election Results appeared first on Linux Today.

Anthropic introduces Claude, a “more steerable” AI competitor to ChatGPT

Friday 17th of March 2023 09:37:02 PM
Anthropic aims for "safer" and "less harmful" AI, but at a higher price.

Top Five Reads on FOSS Force for Week Ending March 17, 2023

Friday 17th of March 2023 09:14:02 PM
Here are the five most read articles on FOSS Force for the week ending March 17, 2023. Despite What You’ve Heard, Open Source 101 Isn’t… The post Top Five Reads on FOSS Force for Week Ending March 17, 2023 appeared first on FOSS Force.

How To Check Disk Space on Linux: Simple Steps for Better Disk Management

Friday 17th of March 2023 08:48:34 PM
In the world of Linux, checking disk space is an essential task for any system administrator. Knowing how much space is available and how it’s being used is crucial for keeping a system running smoothly and avoiding potential data loss ... The post How To Check Disk Space on Linux: Simple Steps for Better Disk Management appeared first on idroot.

Feckless Axios Fired A Reporter For Correctly Identifying DeSantis Propaganda

Friday 17th of March 2023 08:42:20 PM
Mainstream political news outlets like Axios have long been accused of “both sides” or “view from nowhere” journalism where they bend over backward to frame everything through a lens of illusory objectivity as to not offend. This distortion is then routinely exploited by authoritarians and corporations keen on normalizing bigotry, rank corruption, or even the […]

Test GitHub projects with GitHub Actions and Testing Farm

Friday 17th of March 2023 08:29:53 PM
Use Testing Farm to test project changes as soon as possible before the project goes out to the customers!

Google tells users of some Android phones: Nuke voice calling to avoid infection

Friday 17th of March 2023 08:26:26 PM
If your device runs Exynos chips, be very, very concerned.

Friday’s Fedora Facts: 2023-11

Friday 17th of March 2023 08:09:27 PM
Here’s your weekly Fedora report. Read what happened this week and what’s coming up. Your contributions are welcome (see the end of the post)! I have weekly office hours most Wednesdays in the morning and afternoon (US/Eastern time). Drop by if you have any questions or comments about the schedule, Changes, elections, or anything else. […] The post Friday’s Fedora Facts: 2023-11 appeared first on Fedora Community Blog.

Open Source Initiative Extends Voting Period After Email ‘Typo’

Friday 17th of March 2023 07:37:27 PM
Pushing the end of voting back by one day assures there will be no confusion about when the polls close, which could have cost some OSI members their votes. The post Open Source Initiative Extends Voting Period After Email ‘Typo’ appeared first on FOSS Force.

Google Employees Petition Pichai for Better Handling of Job Cuts

Friday 17th of March 2023 07:07:00 PM
About 1,400 workers signed the petition calling for better treatment.

12 Open Source Libraries to Build Telegram Bots

Friday 17th of March 2023 07:03:56 PM
Telegram bots are special accounts that automatically handle messages. Users can interact with bots by sending commands in private or group chats. They are useful tools for many people around the world, offering an interface to communicate with customers and manage Telegram channels. Developers can create highly customizable Telegram bots

Yes, Section 230 Should Protect ChatGPT And Other Generative AI Tools

Friday 17th of March 2023 06:59:47 PM
Question Presented: Does Section 230 Protect Generative AI Products Like ChatGPT? As the buzz around Section 230 and its application to algorithms intensifies in anticipation of the Supreme Court’s response, ‘generative AI’ has soared in popularity among users and developers, begging the question: does Section 230 protect generative AI products like ChatGPT? Matt Perault, a […]

NordVPN Open Sources Key Modules for Community Collaboration

Friday 17th of March 2023 06:41:15 PM
NordVPN released its Linux application, Libtelio and Libdrop, under open-source licenses to foster community involvement and innovation.

Critical Thinking: The Overlooked IT Management Skill

Friday 17th of March 2023 06:41:00 PM
Have you given much thought to critical thinking? It’s a talent that can make you a stronger, more effective leader.

System76 Meerkat Mini Linux PC Ships With Intel Core i CPUs

Friday 17th of March 2023 06:00:12 PM
System76’s latest Meerkat Mini PC can be configured with 10th, 11th, or 12th Gen Intel Core i Series processors. Learn more here. The post System76 Meerkat Mini Linux PC Ships With Intel Core i CPUs appeared first on Linux Today.

Firmware Assisted Shadowing Code Posted For AMD RDNA3 - Needed For SR-IOV

Friday 17th of March 2023 05:58:16 PM
A new patch series posted today is of interest and is for firmware-assisted shadowing for AMD RDNA3 (GFX11) graphics processors as it's necessary for proper SR-IOV support...

Elon Musk Still Loves ‘Shadow Banning’ Those He Doesn’t Like

Friday 17th of March 2023 05:52:07 PM
Late last year, we wrote about the extremely misleading discussion around “shadow banning” on Twitter. The history of the term is important, as it originated as a tool to defeat trolls, and it had a very specific definition: making users who were deemed problematic to a site think their posts were still getting through, when […]

Daily Deal: Project Management Institute Training Bundle

Friday 17th of March 2023 05:47:07 PM
Project Management Institute Training Bundle has 2 courses to help you become a project management expert. The first course focuses on the basic principles and the lifecycle of project management. You’ll learn about group interactions, managing cost factors, managing risk factors, and more. The second course focuses on Agile project management. It’s on sale for […]