Add 1st Party Support for AdBlock Plus-style blocklists in Gecko/GeckoView
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1519197
https://redd.it/fuxxmw
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1519197
https://redd.it/fuxxmw
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bugzilla.mozilla.org
1519197 - Add 1st Party Support for AdBlock Plus-style blocklists in Gecko/GeckoView
NEW (nobody) in Toolkit - Safe Browsing. Last updated 2020-02-03.
Network traffic monitoring + Grafana graphs for every IP on the LAN, including the internet servers they connect to (open source)
The internet is slow here in isolation, so I [built a traffic monitor for our network](https://www.technicallywizardry.com/traffic-monitoring-software-grafana/?preview=true&_thumbnail_id=8906).
Takeaways...
* Python noscript, also available as a Docker container (arm & x86)
* Uses tcpdump on a bridged interface router to report `bytes` and `packets` to Prometheus, tagged with `src`, `dst`, `service`, and `proto`
* Although the RPi acts as a router, it actually **sped up** (!!) our internet (pppoeconf is better than a crappy DSL modem).
* I also implemented connection bonding, so we can plug in a phone to the USB and it will speed the connection further.
* [Network diagram](https://content.technicallywizardry.com/2020/04/04173149/Network-Traffic-Metrics-2048x1464.png)
* [Grafana dashboard](https://content.technicallywizardry.com/2020/04/04181049/Screen-Shot-2020-04-04-at-11.48.22-AM-2048x1929.png)
* [Github repository](https://github.com/zaneclaes/network-traffic-metrics)
... but I'm not truly a networking expert, so tell me what I did wrong :p
https://redd.it/fuyyba
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The internet is slow here in isolation, so I [built a traffic monitor for our network](https://www.technicallywizardry.com/traffic-monitoring-software-grafana/?preview=true&_thumbnail_id=8906).
Takeaways...
* Python noscript, also available as a Docker container (arm & x86)
* Uses tcpdump on a bridged interface router to report `bytes` and `packets` to Prometheus, tagged with `src`, `dst`, `service`, and `proto`
* Although the RPi acts as a router, it actually **sped up** (!!) our internet (pppoeconf is better than a crappy DSL modem).
* I also implemented connection bonding, so we can plug in a phone to the USB and it will speed the connection further.
* [Network diagram](https://content.technicallywizardry.com/2020/04/04173149/Network-Traffic-Metrics-2048x1464.png)
* [Grafana dashboard](https://content.technicallywizardry.com/2020/04/04181049/Screen-Shot-2020-04-04-at-11.48.22-AM-2048x1929.png)
* [Github repository](https://github.com/zaneclaes/network-traffic-metrics)
... but I'm not truly a networking expert, so tell me what I did wrong :p
https://redd.it/fuyyba
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Technically Wizardry
Traffic Monitoring Software with Grafana — Technically Wizardry
When trying to diagnose why the internet is slow, it can be quite challenging to figure out exactly which device on the network is eating up all the bandwidth. Many solutions to this problem require software to be installed on every device to be monitored.…
I just found out about .mount files and thought some other folks would like to know about them as well.
https://oguya.ch/posts/2015-09-01-systemd-mount-partition/
https://redd.it/fv05sf
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https://oguya.ch/posts/2015-09-01-systemd-mount-partition/
https://redd.it/fv05sf
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Anyone know how DealsLands became a featured sponsor of the X.Org Foundation?
I'm just curious if anyone here is familiar with Linux lore. Apparently, among Portland State University, MIT, HP, and Sun, [DealsLands](https://www.dealslands.co.uk/) (a voucher and discount promo code website) is a sizable sponsor of the [X.Org Foundation](https://x.org/wiki/) (creators and dedicated maintainers of the open-source Xorg packages).
https://redd.it/fuzpdb
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I'm just curious if anyone here is familiar with Linux lore. Apparently, among Portland State University, MIT, HP, and Sun, [DealsLands](https://www.dealslands.co.uk/) (a voucher and discount promo code website) is a sizable sponsor of the [X.Org Foundation](https://x.org/wiki/) (creators and dedicated maintainers of the open-source Xorg packages).
https://redd.it/fuzpdb
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Any experience programming on a remote machine?
I've got a Mac laptop and a Linux desktop. Obviously, I can ssh into the Linux machine no problem. But I was wondering if anyone had any tips to make the experience more seamless. I don't want it to "feel" like I'm working on a remote machine. Personal anecdotes would be cool too. Just trying to gauge if this is worth the effort.
I use sublime-text as my editor of choice.
Edit:
Just as an aside, I was getting horrible latency over WiFi (both laptop and desktop were wireless). Like 300ms. Plugging an ethernet cable into the linux desktop dropped the ping to 3ms. Before the delay between action and reaction made it unbearable. Now its much much better (as in an unnoticeable amount of latency).
https://redd.it/fv0xmj
@r_linux
I've got a Mac laptop and a Linux desktop. Obviously, I can ssh into the Linux machine no problem. But I was wondering if anyone had any tips to make the experience more seamless. I don't want it to "feel" like I'm working on a remote machine. Personal anecdotes would be cool too. Just trying to gauge if this is worth the effort.
I use sublime-text as my editor of choice.
Edit:
Just as an aside, I was getting horrible latency over WiFi (both laptop and desktop were wireless). Like 300ms. Plugging an ethernet cable into the linux desktop dropped the ping to 3ms. Before the delay between action and reaction made it unbearable. Now its much much better (as in an unnoticeable amount of latency).
https://redd.it/fv0xmj
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reddit
Any experience programming on a remote machine?
I've got a Mac laptop and a Linux desktop. Obviously, I can ssh into the Linux machine no problem. But I was wondering if anyone had any tips to...
Boot Debian from USB - Does speed matter?
My first time creating a bootable USB using Rufus. I want to install minimal Debian and use my own tools. Before I choose a USB to format, I would like to know if the read/write speed of the USB matters.
https://redd.it/fuwzs3
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My first time creating a bootable USB using Rufus. I want to install minimal Debian and use my own tools. Before I choose a USB to format, I would like to know if the read/write speed of the USB matters.
https://redd.it/fuwzs3
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reddit
Boot Debian from USB - Does speed matter?
My first time creating a bootable USB using Rufus. I want to install minimal Debian and use my own tools. Before I choose a USB to format, I ...
dwm-status
I created [dwm-status](https://github.com/s1n7ax/dwm-status) to overcome some of the issues I had with other noscripts. Hope you enjoy.
Few features
* Easy component integration (add the component to list and it will start working)
* One doesn't force another to load/read resources when they don't need to (CPU update every 2 second but weather updates each 1 hour)
* This can update signals (volume control function button in keyboard. more details in readme.md)
https://redd.it/fv60ug
@r_linux
I created [dwm-status](https://github.com/s1n7ax/dwm-status) to overcome some of the issues I had with other noscripts. Hope you enjoy.
Few features
* Easy component integration (add the component to list and it will start working)
* One doesn't force another to load/read resources when they don't need to (CPU update every 2 second but weather updates each 1 hour)
* This can update signals (volume control function button in keyboard. more details in readme.md)
https://redd.it/fv60ug
@r_linux
GitHub
GitHub - s1n7ax/dwm-status: simple and flexible dwm status bar application
simple and flexible dwm status bar application. Contribute to s1n7ax/dwm-status development by creating an account on GitHub.
Discuss those scenarios for GPL and Apple App Store
Most people who deal with Apple and writes predominantly GPL software know this stunt.
[Apple Pulls VLC Player from App Store Due to GPL](https://uk.pcmag.com/news/102857/apple-pulls-vlc-player-from-app-store-due-to-gpl).
# Discuss those scenarios for GPL and Apple App Store
## If I write an app that
`a1`. contains some GPL v3 and AGPL v3 code, not specially cross-licensed
`a2`. fully open source
`a3`. does not use internal NDA-ed Apple API
`a4`. is otherwise free of legal issues
`a5`. $0 to purchase on App Store and no IAP (in-app purchase)
`a6`. no Ads
`a7`. includes relevant GPL licenses in the app
`a8`. includes a link to the app's Github page
`a9`. includes `b1`, `b2`, as a human-accessible in-app attachment
## and I release the following on GitHub
`b1`. full pre-compilation source code, with a9 as blank placeholders
`b2`. unsigned binary executable before doing `a9` (to avoid recursion)
`b3`. unsigned binary executable after doing `a9`
`b4`. Apple Developer ID signed `b3` before submitting to Apple
`b5`. documentation on how you can compile from `b1` to `b4` yourself
## would your answer change if all or some of the following are true
`c1`. the Apple Developer ID is controlled by public contributors that have push access to the master branch on GitHub.
`c2`. The email used by Apple Developer ID is publicly accessible read-only for emails sent by `@apple.com`, with the exception of `appleid.apple.com` (password reset emails would be public otherwise)
`c3`. The email used by Apple Developer ID is fully accessible by public contributors that have push access to the master branch on GitHub.
## Would your answer differ if the app is
`d1`. a `universal app` using SwiftUI
`d2`. published to iOS App Store
`d3`. published to Mac App Store
https://redd.it/fv1hmp
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Most people who deal with Apple and writes predominantly GPL software know this stunt.
[Apple Pulls VLC Player from App Store Due to GPL](https://uk.pcmag.com/news/102857/apple-pulls-vlc-player-from-app-store-due-to-gpl).
# Discuss those scenarios for GPL and Apple App Store
## If I write an app that
`a1`. contains some GPL v3 and AGPL v3 code, not specially cross-licensed
`a2`. fully open source
`a3`. does not use internal NDA-ed Apple API
`a4`. is otherwise free of legal issues
`a5`. $0 to purchase on App Store and no IAP (in-app purchase)
`a6`. no Ads
`a7`. includes relevant GPL licenses in the app
`a8`. includes a link to the app's Github page
`a9`. includes `b1`, `b2`, as a human-accessible in-app attachment
## and I release the following on GitHub
`b1`. full pre-compilation source code, with a9 as blank placeholders
`b2`. unsigned binary executable before doing `a9` (to avoid recursion)
`b3`. unsigned binary executable after doing `a9`
`b4`. Apple Developer ID signed `b3` before submitting to Apple
`b5`. documentation on how you can compile from `b1` to `b4` yourself
## would your answer change if all or some of the following are true
`c1`. the Apple Developer ID is controlled by public contributors that have push access to the master branch on GitHub.
`c2`. The email used by Apple Developer ID is publicly accessible read-only for emails sent by `@apple.com`, with the exception of `appleid.apple.com` (password reset emails would be public otherwise)
`c3`. The email used by Apple Developer ID is fully accessible by public contributors that have push access to the master branch on GitHub.
## Would your answer differ if the app is
`d1`. a `universal app` using SwiftUI
`d2`. published to iOS App Store
`d3`. published to Mac App Store
https://redd.it/fv1hmp
@r_linux
PCMag UK
Apple Pulls VLC Player from App Store Due to GPL
Apple has pulled the application in the face of a lawsuit from one of VLC's original developers, Rémi Denis-Courmont.
I am using linux for gaming too any fellows in the same boat with me?
https://thedevtalk.com/article/id/4139d35b6b0c9a98f4965af6ec79f751
https://redd.it/fuz93c
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https://thedevtalk.com/article/id/4139d35b6b0c9a98f4965af6ec79f751
https://redd.it/fuz93c
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TheDevTalk
5 Reasons Why This Linux Gaming OS Is Great For Your Living Room
Valve’s Steam Machines initiative has been retired and SteamOS seems to be on hiatus. Thankfully, GamerOS picked up the baton and ran with it.
USB magicc
Recently created a ton of linux usb sticks and tested out a little bit of security stuff. Turns out that windows systems are really weak against linux being the upper running OS... I could run it in a VM and modify some stuff on the go to make windows think, I was admin. Now I'm always taking at least one of the sticks with me. With them I also have instant access to all my apps and Minecraft! I really recommend making one of those sticks!
https://redd.it/fuztly
@r_linux
Recently created a ton of linux usb sticks and tested out a little bit of security stuff. Turns out that windows systems are really weak against linux being the upper running OS... I could run it in a VM and modify some stuff on the go to make windows think, I was admin. Now I'm always taking at least one of the sticks with me. With them I also have instant access to all my apps and Minecraft! I really recommend making one of those sticks!
https://redd.it/fuztly
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reddit
USB magicc
Recently created a ton of linux usb sticks and tested out a little bit of security stuff. Turns out that windows systems are really weak against...
Goodbye Windows. Hello Linux.
​
[AC Odyssey running on Lutris](https://preview.redd.it/fsqdbwtdayq41.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=2c4811be2ac10e84e535815fdc0ac45790ae525c)
After struggling with windows error and freezes, i decided to try Linux today. Tbh I've been thinking to switch to Linux for quite some times but i was afraid i cant game on it but after learning a bit about Ubuntu, I ended up really happy with it.
if anyone have more Debian distros recommendation, ill be more than happy to try it.
https://redd.it/fv9un1
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​
[AC Odyssey running on Lutris](https://preview.redd.it/fsqdbwtdayq41.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=2c4811be2ac10e84e535815fdc0ac45790ae525c)
After struggling with windows error and freezes, i decided to try Linux today. Tbh I've been thinking to switch to Linux for quite some times but i was afraid i cant game on it but after learning a bit about Ubuntu, I ended up really happy with it.
if anyone have more Debian distros recommendation, ill be more than happy to try it.
https://redd.it/fv9un1
@r_linux
Foliate's big 2.0.0 release is out now! Re-written from the core, the eBook reader now has new gesture and design improvements.
https://github.com/johnfactotum/foliate/releases/tag/2.0.0
https://redd.it/fvaj0f
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https://github.com/johnfactotum/foliate/releases/tag/2.0.0
https://redd.it/fvaj0f
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GitHub
johnfactotum/foliate
A simple and modern GTK eBook reader. Contribute to johnfactotum/foliate development by creating an account on GitHub.
cron.weekly issue #128: kernel 5.6, wireguard, gcc, gitlab, sidekick & more
https://ma.ttias.be/cronweekly/issue-128/
https://redd.it/fvam4f
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https://ma.ttias.be/cronweekly/issue-128/
https://redd.it/fvam4f
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ma.ttias.be
cron.weekly issue #128: kernel 5.6, wireguard, gcc, gitlab, sidekick & more
Hi everyone! 👋
Welcome to cron.weekly issue #128.
We’re in week 2, no wait, 3, erm, urgh I lost count - we’re somewhere in a lockdown.
Welcome to cron.weekly issue #128.
We’re in week 2, no wait, 3, erm, urgh I lost count - we’re somewhere in a lockdown.
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS 64bit Performance tested on raspberry pi 4
Intallation/ **UI Demo**/**Performance Video**: [https://youtu.be/RE\_6PU7MNKo](https://youtu.be/RE_6PU7MNKo)
[Image: Ubuntu 20.04](https://preview.redd.it/j8vw1p4yqyq41.jpg?width=650&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d4d47f9a100ecd238859c94f83675791a6110012)
New features in Ubuntu 20.04
Since it’s an LTS release, stability is of the upmost importance. Canonical team won’t try any radical changes here. Ubuntu 18.04 LTS users would surely notice the visual changes and performance improvements but I don’t think you’ll see many changes between 19.10 and 20.04.
​
1. Improved default theme
2. GNOME 3.36
3. No Amazon app anymore
4. Linux Kernel 5.4
5. Improved ZFS support
6. WireGuard
7. No more Python 2
​
Image download from ubuntu server:
[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-server/daily-preinstalled/current/HEADER.html](http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-server/daily-preinstalled/current/HEADER.html)
Intallation/ **UI Demo**/**Performance Video**: [https://youtu.be/RE\_6PU7MNKo](https://youtu.be/RE_6PU7MNKo)
https://redd.it/fvau7d
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Intallation/ **UI Demo**/**Performance Video**: [https://youtu.be/RE\_6PU7MNKo](https://youtu.be/RE_6PU7MNKo)
[Image: Ubuntu 20.04](https://preview.redd.it/j8vw1p4yqyq41.jpg?width=650&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d4d47f9a100ecd238859c94f83675791a6110012)
New features in Ubuntu 20.04
Since it’s an LTS release, stability is of the upmost importance. Canonical team won’t try any radical changes here. Ubuntu 18.04 LTS users would surely notice the visual changes and performance improvements but I don’t think you’ll see many changes between 19.10 and 20.04.
​
1. Improved default theme
2. GNOME 3.36
3. No Amazon app anymore
4. Linux Kernel 5.4
5. Improved ZFS support
6. WireGuard
7. No more Python 2
​
Image download from ubuntu server:
[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-server/daily-preinstalled/current/HEADER.html](http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-server/daily-preinstalled/current/HEADER.html)
Intallation/ **UI Demo**/**Performance Video**: [https://youtu.be/RE\_6PU7MNKo](https://youtu.be/RE_6PU7MNKo)
https://redd.it/fvau7d
@r_linux
You can contribute to open source without knowing how to code! Here are my user-facing contributions
Despite not knowing how to code, I've been contributing to Linux for years. And I think I've made meaningful user-facing changes by merely filing bug reports, particularly to elementary OS! So I thought it's a good idea to summarise all of it as proof that you can too!
https://jatan.blog/2020/04/04/my-contributions-to-elementary-os-and-how-you-can-too/
https://redd.it/fvavd4
@r_linux
Despite not knowing how to code, I've been contributing to Linux for years. And I think I've made meaningful user-facing changes by merely filing bug reports, particularly to elementary OS! So I thought it's a good idea to summarise all of it as proof that you can too!
https://jatan.blog/2020/04/04/my-contributions-to-elementary-os-and-how-you-can-too/
https://redd.it/fvavd4
@r_linux
Uncertain Jatan
My contributions to elementary OS as a non-coder and how you can too!
The power of suggestions in open source software.
Librem Mini Preorder Funding Complete!
The community has spoken. There’s demand for a Free SFF PC. Purism are now ready to supply the demand.
https://puri.sm/products/librem-mini/
$50k has been secured to start first round of Minis. Preorders are expected to start shipping within a month.
Jobs secured. New Free products coming.
https://redd.it/fvbf9k
@r_linux
The community has spoken. There’s demand for a Free SFF PC. Purism are now ready to supply the demand.
https://puri.sm/products/librem-mini/
$50k has been secured to start first round of Minis. Preorders are expected to start shipping within a month.
Jobs secured. New Free products coming.
https://redd.it/fvbf9k
@r_linux
puri.sm
Purism - – Librem Mini
Introducing the – Librem Mini by Purism
New project: cmd-frontend: Easy web UIs for command-line tools
I've finally gotten around to publishing an attempt to combine the power and rapid development of command-line tools with the usability of GUIs (e.g. sortable tables, popups with documentation, buttons for common actions, click-for-more-details, etc). It's a Node.js project that aims to be super-easy to run in secure environments and to be easily customisable, at least by those who know TypeScript/JavaScript :) Command output is parsed by JavaScript in the browser so any detail can be surfaced on a web-page. There are currently draft UIs for systemd status, process details, Kubernetes, and BOINC/Folding@Home.
[https://github.com/eug48/cmd-frontend/](https://github.com/eug48/cmd-frontend/)
I hope this is useful to others - would love any feedback & contributions :)
https://redd.it/fvbq8y
@r_linux
I've finally gotten around to publishing an attempt to combine the power and rapid development of command-line tools with the usability of GUIs (e.g. sortable tables, popups with documentation, buttons for common actions, click-for-more-details, etc). It's a Node.js project that aims to be super-easy to run in secure environments and to be easily customisable, at least by those who know TypeScript/JavaScript :) Command output is parsed by JavaScript in the browser so any detail can be surfaced on a web-page. There are currently draft UIs for systemd status, process details, Kubernetes, and BOINC/Folding@Home.
[https://github.com/eug48/cmd-frontend/](https://github.com/eug48/cmd-frontend/)
I hope this is useful to others - would love any feedback & contributions :)
https://redd.it/fvbq8y
@r_linux
GitHub
eug48/cmd-frontend
Web-based front-ends for arbitrary commands. Contribute to eug48/cmd-frontend development by creating an account on GitHub.
Can i drag and drop file from guest to host on Qemu/kvm with Spice?
Hi, i've setup Spice in my guest (Debian 10 Xfce) and can share clipboard between the guest and host (Debian 10 Gnome). Drag and drop only works 1 way, from host to guest.
Does Spice only support one way or something wrong with my setup or i can drag and drop file from guest to host but the file locates where i dont know?
Thanks for your help!
https://redd.it/fvexd5
@r_linux
Hi, i've setup Spice in my guest (Debian 10 Xfce) and can share clipboard between the guest and host (Debian 10 Gnome). Drag and drop only works 1 way, from host to guest.
Does Spice only support one way or something wrong with my setup or i can drag and drop file from guest to host but the file locates where i dont know?
Thanks for your help!
https://redd.it/fvexd5
@r_linux
reddit
Can i drag and drop file from guest to host on Qemu/kvm with Spice?
Hi, i've setup Spice in my guest (Debian 10 Xfce) and can share clipboard between the guest and host (Debian 10 Gnome). Drag and drop only works 1...
This week in KDE: Moar performance!
https://pointieststick.com/2020/04/04/this-week-in-kde-moar-performance/
https://redd.it/fvgaw9
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https://pointieststick.com/2020/04/04/this-week-in-kde-moar-performance/
https://redd.it/fvgaw9
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Adventures in Linux and KDE
This week in KDE: Moar performance!
Some very nice performance fixes landed this week, which should substantially boost move and copy speeds for local transfers and transfers to and from Samba shares in particular. But that’s n…