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Is the Ghostty hype real, or should you just stick with Kitty? 👻🐱

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Ghostty vs Kitty: Which Modern Terminal is the Best for Linux Users?
Two of the most popular modern terminal emulators for pro Linux users. But which one is the better of the two?
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February 10, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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An open source robot arm for your tinkering needs. 🤠

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Seeed Studio's Open Source Robotic Arm Promises to Lower the Barrier to Embodied AI
The 6-DoF arm handles 1.5 kg loads with a 650 mm reach, targeting desktop AI work.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:19 AM
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Why use AI writing tools when you can just build your own workflow in Emacs instead?

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In the Age of AI Writing Tools, I Picked Emacs for My Sci-Fi Novel
The venerable text editor feels timeless and timely in the age of AI and enshittification. A novelist argues that it is perhaps because Emacs is the embodiment of FOSS ideals
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February 9, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Everything might be a file in Linux. 👍

But Linus is not on "those" files... 🗿
Respect isn't bought. It's earned. Linux Torvalds proved that. Below are two pictures. The first one is of Bill Gates with Pedo Epstein in the background, and on the right is a picture of Linus Torvalds with his GitHub contribution data in the background.
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Group-Office's latest release is worth a look.

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This Lesser Known Nextcloud Alternative's Latest Release Makes it More Suitable for Small Businesses
The open source groupware platform partners with Collabora to provide a paid feature for free. There is also a Kanban module along with time apporoval feature.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Fizzy is a Kanban solution that feels like it has potential.

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We Ditched ClickUp for Fizzy, An "Open Source" Kanban Board App
If you're juggling multiple tasks and want something simpler than Jira or ClickUp, this is worth trying.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:16 AM
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Check out if Linux kernel 6.19 is worth upgrading to:

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Linux Kernel 6.19 Arrives! You Get Intel, AMD Improvements, and ASUS Armoury Support
Hardware support gets major buffs across multiple architectures.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:14 AM
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Flexibility of Linux 🐧💪
February 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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sudo is my love language 🐧
February 7, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Microsoft 🛑 Microslop ✅️
February 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Using Qwen Code for everyday sysadmin tasks. 👇🤖

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I Ditched Claude Code and Now Using Open Source Qwen AI for Real Sysadmin Work
An AI assistant in the terminal can help you guide through the process, help you move faster with your tasks. I tested Qwen Code and share my findings with you.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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2026 is a big year for these emerging Linux distros.

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9 New Linux Distros That Could Grow Big in 2026
We do not need a mythical “year of the Linux desktop” for Linux to keep growing. We just need good ideas, consistent execution, and projects that keep getting better with every release.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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DI.DAY is coming this Sunday, and the next, and the next. Learn what it's all about. 📣👇

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Digital Independence Day
Unser digitales Leben befindet sich in der Hand weniger Überreicher. Mit der Monopolstellung ihrer Unternehmen bestimmen Menschen wie Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos oder Mark Zuckerberg weltweit, wie wir uns…
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February 6, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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Relationship status: Upgraded to 64 GB 😎
February 6, 2026 at 5:45 AM
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Comment your pick! 🐧💯
Which is the better browser for you? Brave Vivaldi Firefox Chrome Others (comment below)
February 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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A capable NAS with solid hardware, but not without tradeoffs.

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I Tried the TerraMaster F4-425 Plus as My First NAS; Here’s What I Liked (and Didn’t)
Thinking about your first NAS, too? Here’s my hands-on TerraMaster F4-425 Plus review covering setup, performance, software, and limitations.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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LibreOffice 26.2 is here people. 👇

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LibreOffice 26.2 is a Maintenance Release That Feels Like a Stable One
Performance upgrades and format compatibility improvements land with this release.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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Bash is in what now!? 🤧

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Not Kidding! Bash Shell Manual is Part of Epstein Files 🫣
echo "don't panic"
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February 4, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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Happy 83rd Birthday to Ken Thompson! 🎂

A true computing legend and co-creator of UNIX, B, and Go—technologies that shaped the modern software world and still power the bulk of today’s infrastructure. 💻️🔥
Happy Birthday Ken Thompson Unix, B, & Go Co-Creator Feb 4, 1943. There is a picture of Ken in the middle, wearing a black suit.
February 4, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Oops, VS Code's Snap version is basically a haven for bloat.

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Microsoft's VS Code in Ubuntu's Snap Format Eats Up Disk Space Like Bloatware Even After Removal
The bug itself was reported all the way back in November 2024, and the issue is still present for current Snap versions of VS Code and even VSCodium.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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Bash is in what now!? 🤧

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Not Kidding! Bash Shell Manual is Part of Epstein Files 🫣
echo "don't panic"
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February 4, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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Firefox did something right, finally. 😮‍💨

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Finally! Firefox Is Getting a Kill Switch for Its (Unwanted) AI Features
Maybe this will bring back some of those lost users.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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Legend for a reason 💪
DID YOU KNOW? Without Linux, we wouldn’t have Git. When the Linux team lost free access to their management tool, BitKeeper, in 2005, Linus Torvalds built his own replacement in just weeks. That tool now powers almost every major coding platform. Linux didn’t just give us an operating system; it built the foundation for how the world collaborates on code. git logo Follow us IT’S FOSS
February 4, 2026 at 4:45 AM
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Notepad++ was hit by hackers. 

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Oh Dear! Notepad++ Was Quietly Compromised for Six Months (But Don't Panic Just Yet)
The attack occurred last year, but updating to a recent version is still recommended.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM
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GNU Hurd is not dead, btw.

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36 Years in Making, GNU's Very Own Kernel Project Hurd is Anything But Dead
Better late than never!
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February 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM