The Binary Times Podcast, episode 04: GNU/Linux, Snap, LibreOffice 6.3, Linux Journal's demise and more
https://thebinarytimes.net/series6.php#s06e04

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The necessity of Linux on desktop given cloud computing?

I'm honestly wondering, is Linux on desktop really necessary? A lot of things run online like Facebook, email, and so on.

Want to hear your honest thoughts.

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Launching free, fast, anonymous VPN w/ unlimited bandwidth (looking for beta users)
https://www.frepn.com

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KNOPPIX 8.6.0 - Linux Live System (new version based on Debian buster)
http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/knoppix860-en.html

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What is the current pace of growth of the Linux desktop community/userbase?



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Trying to install Debian 1.3.1 on my 386, wish me luck (sorry for the broken screen)
https://redd.it/csb28l
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Linux Experiences/Rants or Education/Certifications thread - August 19, 2019

Welcome to r/linux rants and experiences! This megathread is also to hear opinions from anyone just starting out with Linux or those that have used Linux (GNU or otherwise) for a long time.

Let us know what's annoying you, whats making you happy, or something that you want to get out to r/linux but didn't make the cut into a full post of it's own.

For those looking for certifications please use this megathread to ask about how to get certified whether it's for the business world or for your own satisfaction. Be sure to check out r/linuxadmin for more discussion in the SysAdmin world!

_Please keep questions in r/linuxquestions, r/linux4noobs, or the Wednesday automod thread._

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Thoughts on running non-free firmware with free drivers
https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20190819#qa

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Another one bites the dust
https://redd.it/csc74f
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opendrop: An open Apple AirDrop implementation written in Python
https://github.com/seemoo-lab/opendrop

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Taking the LFCS exam in a few hours, is there anything I should know?

I've completed the course by The Linux Foundation.

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Tux caterpillar
https://redd.it/csewkd
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Richard Brown has retired as chairman of openSUSE. New chairman is Gerald Pfeifer.
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-project/2019-08/msg00011.html

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Kiss Linux, a new independent distribution

You build your installation from text (source) like Gentoo, you choose your kernel from linux.org, init is done through busybox (your own noscripts, or runit, or sysvinit noscripts additionally supported), the C library is MUSL

Yes there is X and there is Firefox, but you can build your own software in a simple, fast, secure environment.
Not for linux newcomers and those unfamiliar with how a Gentoo or Crux installation is done.


https://sysdfree.wordpress.com/277

https://getkiss.org

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Re-calculating BPM for mp3 files

Hi all, I have a huge collection of mp3 files, and I'd like to calculate/re-calculate and store the BPM (Beats Per Minute) values for all the mp3 files. Is there a linux/python noscript that can enable me to do so easily? I was earlier using a Windows program (booting into Windows) to do this, but now I'm looking for something (preferably but not necessarily with GUI) to work on Ubuntu. Any pointers will be appreciated.

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Introducing shell access for builds.sr.ht CI
https://drewdevault.com/2019/08/19/Introducing-shell-access-for-builds.html

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Valid books or manuals to prepare for LPI linux essentials certification

Hi

I've decided to begin studying for LPI as i have very basic and vague knowledge of Linux.

My question is: which is a valid manual or book to study on and prepare for this certification?
As of now, I've come across "Linux Essentials: The LPI Introductory Programme", downloadable from OpenLibra:
[https://openlibra.com/es/book/linux-essentials-the-lpi-introductory-programme](https://openlibra.com/es/book/linux-essentials-the-lpi-introductory-programme)
Is it valid?

Many thanks and best regards

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CentOS 8 is nearly here! Just release work left.
https://wiki.centos.org/About/Building_8#head-516d5e6556bb8523b52fba246953d32831582480

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Debian 10 Buster GNOME Edition - Features GNOME 3.30 and Powered by Linux Kernel 4.19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhg7Qrr3rc4

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More performance work landed on Mutter
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/mutter/merge_requests/700

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Hulu/Netflix do not offer support for Linux, and HD doesn't work at all

At least for me, using either Firefox (DRM enabled) or Chrome, all video on Hulu appeared to be less than 720p. Definitely far from 1080p, despite having far more speed than is required for it. I talked to a Hulu support rep about it, and they told me they do not offer support for Linux, something to do with its "customizable" nature.

This was after trying and failing to get HD working on Netflix. (They told me about the same.) The add-ons don't work currently and there is no known workaround yet.

I canceled both accounts after telling them why.

While I'd prefer to not have to deal with DRM at all, I would tolerate the situation if the DRM actually fully worked on Linux. It does not, and I'm not giving anyone money for a resolution only appropriate over a decade ago.

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