Happy Halloween, nerds
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Well a old school flex i guess
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Arch Linux vs other distros under the hood

I was discussing with a system administrator, and they made some very interesting [and questionable?\] reasons why they don't use Arch Linux and instead recommend Debian or Fedora, and it made me genuinely curious.

They claimed that:

Arch Linux kernel doesn't use typical nor standard API and system calls to the kernel.
Arch Linux doesn't adhere to GDPR technical requirements for Linux systems [I guess this is true, but I'm not technical enough to be sure\].
Arch Linux doesn't use encryption or hashing for its packaging like Fedora does \[I'm very skeptical of this claim\].
No one should use AUR since it's untrustworthy [I argued that if you know how PKGBUILD works, you can read it yourself and make sure there's nothing sketchy about the package\].

I've looked in the Archwiki pages for Kernel build methods, Arch Linux philosophy, and the comparison to other Linux distros, and I didn't find anything relating to their claims. How true are these claims compared to Fedora's and Debian's packaging systems?

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what exactly is open-sourced in grokipedia?
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Python refuses $1.5M grant, Unity's in trouble, AUR attacked again - Linux Weekly News
https://tilvids.com/videos/watch/02a038db-fdd0-46d4-8cb2-1f0b1b0bd04d

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KDE Plasma 6.6 To Support Intel's Adaptive Sharpness Feature
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Plasma-6.6-Adaptive-Sharpness

https://redd.it/1olmml2
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Orbitiny Desktop 1.0 Pilot 7X Released

Written in Qt and C++, Orbitiny Desktop is a new, portable and innovative and traditional desktop environment for Linux. Innovative because it has features not seen in any other desktop environment before while keeping traditional aspects of computing alive (desktop icons, menus etc). It supports desktop gestures (swiping on an empty area on the desktop to perform an action), it's got its own file manager, a real device manager that lets you disable and enable devices without blacklisting modules or reboots, a panel with full Drag&Drop support (drag any file from any file manager onto the panel to add it or drag any item without entering some sort of "Edit" mode) and a lot more.

# 1.0 Pilot 7X - Release Notes:

Qutiny File Manager: New: Implemented a Device Properties dialog with pie chart usage graph, disk labeling, file system check, disk management and partition formatting support
Qutiny File Manager: BugFix: Fixed a crash when searching for content inside files
Qutiny File Manager: BugFix: Fixed "Generate File Listing" freezing and sometimes not launching issue
Qutiny File Manager: BugFix: Fixed an intermittent spontaneous crash when file navigating
Qutiny File Manager: BugFix: Fixed a crash in Trash view when clicking on an item after "Sort by Date Deleted (Newest First)" is selected
Orbitiny Panel: Fixed an intermittent (but permanent after it happens) panel disappearing bug when the panel is docked (once it is docked)
File Properties Dialog: BugFix: Fixed an intermittent File Properties freezing bug sometimes when File Properties is brought up on the screen
System Information: Added the operating name to the "System Information" caption. So now it also tells you the name of the distribution being used, for example: Btw OS :)
System Information: The "Filter" field now also filters the data value rather than the data field only. Example: If there is a field called "Graphics Card" (and there is) and if your graphics card vendor happens to be XYZ for instance and you enter either "gra" or "xyz" in the "Filter" field, the result will now appear. Previously, the value "XYZ" would not have appeared if you searched for "xy" and that's because the data value was not searched, only the field names were searched.
Panel Theme: Improved the "Coconut" theme
Panel Theme: Improved the "Vanilla" theme - the blue XP like background looks much nicer now (I am not done yet).
Panel: Increased the default size of the panel when your first launch an Orbitiny binary download
Changed the default theme to "Modern-B" - just for a change to see how it goes
Various other improvements throughout the code

Screenshot:

https://preview.redd.it/1hv1g4ig6nyf1.png?width=2560&format=png&auto=webp&s=a4ab895c3724c362d4d5ee6e1ef0e74edcf5c30b

Functionality, Portability, Modularity and Innovation and yet keeping traditional look and feel. Orbitiny Desktop is 100% modular and portable.

Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/orbitiny-desktop/files/orbitiny-bin-release.tar.gz/download

Source: https://gitea.com/sasko.usinov/orbitiny-desktop

Progress Updates: https://www.reddit.com/r/Orbitiny/

If you can, please consider making a PayPal donation. It will motivate me to spend more time on this project and complete features sooner.

PayPal Donation: PayPal Link.

As usual, please report bugs.

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i'm a zoomer on cachyOS but it seems to run in the family; my father has a jacket with a sun microsystems embroider on the front
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VST3 now open source (MIT Licence)
https://youtu.be/grMxkISQNyw?si=AF3vDzec-bBld-EF

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Hard Rust requirements from May onward
https://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2025/10/msg00285.html

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This Week in Plasma: control of frame intensity and image sharpening - KDE Blogs
https://blogs.kde.org/2025/11/01/this-week-in-plasma-control-of-frame-intensity-and-image-sharpening/

https://redd.it/1olyrp6
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First steps into the Linux world with Fedora
https://redd.it/1omc9vx
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Best way contribute to Linux/FOSS as a designer?

I've been using Linux as my main OS for about 4 years now, but I haven't really managed to contribute that much because I'm a designer, not a developer.

So here is the question - What do you all think is the best way for designers to contribute to open source? And what would be a good way to start? Any specific projects?

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Deskreen v3.0.8 is out – rebuilt with Electron + Vite + React for speed and maintainability!

Hi there, Deskreen creator here.

For those who don't know - Deskreen is an app that makes any device with a web browser a second screen for your computer.
And yes it works on linux.
And *YES* it supports Wayland!

[Download here](https://deskreen.com/download)

**Lightning-fast performance**

**Total bug annihilation**

* Fixed all known crashes on Windows, macOS, & Linux
* Fixed screen-sharing freezes & black screens (especially on Wayland)

**Fresh architecture**

* Migrated to Electron-Vite-React boilerplate
* Modular codebase → easier contributions & faster iterations
* TypeScript everywhere for reliability

**Polish & refinements**

* Redesigned connection UI
* Better error messages (no more cryptic codes)

Deskreen is now faster, stabler, and ready for the next decade of screen sharing.

Love the speed? Star it on [GitHub](https://github.com/pavlobu/deskreen) and spread the word!

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Debian’s APT Package Manager to Integrate Rust Code by May 2026
https://linuxiac.com/debian-apt-package-manager-to-integrate-rust-code-by-may-2026/

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[cybersecuritynews] CISA Warns of Linux Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks to Deploy Ransomware
https://cybersecuritynews.com/linux-kernel-use-after-free-vulnerability-exploited/amp/

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Anyone interested in writing about Linux for a indie publication/newsletter?

Hey everyone,

My name’s Tim, and I run The Physical Layer, a small but steadily growing newsletter and publication focused on the physical and electronic security industry. Think access control, CCTV, and remote or intrusion detection systems.

I’m looking to expand the scope to include Linux, open source, infosec, and general tech topics, something akin to Hackaday or Ars Technica; for the technically literate, but written in a way that’s engaging and accessible to readers who just enjoy learning.

The Physical Layer is very young and has only been around for about half a year. It currently earns through sponsorships only (no ads, no paywalls).

The first five releases brought in roughly $450 in sponsorship revenue, and I’m open to a splitting profit for future issues if your work adds real value. This sponsorship deal was only for three releases so I'm not even sure if/when more money will come in.

I’m looking for someone genuinely passionate about tech, Linux, open source, or infosec, who can turn technical concepts into readable, insightful stories.

If that sounds like you, feel free to drop a comment or send me a DM.

I won’t post my newsletter link here due to sub rules, but I’ll share it privately if you’re interested...you can also find it in my Reddit profile.

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Trying to Build a Wallpaper Engine-like App for GNOME on Wayland

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a personal project I've been working on and get some feedback from the community.

I'm trying to create something similar to **Wallpaper Engine**, but fully focused on **Wayland** and modern GNOME (I’m currently on GNOME 49). The main reason I’m focusing on Wayland is that my daily machine runs it, and I love the benefits it brings: smooth rendering, no limitations on monitor Hz, and better visual integration overall. I want this to be something that anyone can use easily, not just a hacky workaround.

Right now, I’m building this as a **GNOME Shell extension** using **Clutter, GTK, and GStreamer**. The goal is to eventually have a full app-like experience where videos or animated wallpapers can play directly on the desktop. I’ve looked at some existing tools, but most are outdated or weren’t built for the latest GNOME versions, so they don’t really work anymore.

Honestly, working on this has been a bit of a struggle. Documentation is scarce, examples are almost nonexistent, and integrating the different systems has been tricky. I’ve even tried using AI to help guide me, but I haven’t been able to get to a fully working solution yet.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has experience with:

* **Wayland + GNOME Shell extensions**
* Using **Clutter.Video** **or GStreamer** for dynamic backgrounds
* Handling **multi-monitor setups** or optimizing performance for animated wallpapers

Also, if anyone has **links to examples, tutorials, or any resources**, or even better ideas on how I could approach building this, I would be really grateful if you could share them. Honestly, I haven’t been able to produce even a minimal viable version yet, so any guidance would be amazing.

If you want to see what I’ve been working on so far, here’s the code: [Link to code](https://github.com/tridoxx/live_wallpaper_gnome)

Any advice, tips, or resources would be really appreciated. I’m hoping to build something modern, visually appealing, and easy for anyone on GNOME Wayland to use.

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How KVM and QEMU run VMs in Linux
https://popovicu.com/posts/how-kvm-and-qemu-run-vms-in-linux/

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How do you stay safe from malware?

Let us have a serious discussion. How do you ensure security against malware on a Linux workstation? I am not referring to those who merely run Firefox and require nothing further. Servers remain secure because they operate a limited selection of software, carefully curated by major corporations.

But what of the enthusiasts who run diverse applications at home? Uncommon pursuits necessitate rare software that will never appear in a managed repository. For applications like Blender or music production, there exist thousands of executable plugins hosted across the vast expanse of the internet.

Consider ComfyUI – its very essence is to download hundreds of code files from dozens of GitHub repositories and execute them immediately. And since it requires direct access to the GPU, it cannot be confined within a virtual machine.

Admittedly, ComfyUI at least asserts that it curates its list – though one may question how thoroughly. But what of Wan2GP? It performs similar functions, yet is developed by a small group of Chinese individuals who, by all appearances, perform no curation whatsoever.

The realm of gaming presents its own perils. There have been multiple instances of malware successfully infiltrating Steam and being distributed through its platform. Beyond that, consider game modifications: many incorporate executable files and originate from rather… unvetted and informal sources.

For those who must execute arbitrary software from the internet on a Linux workstation – how do you manage this safely?

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Photoshop killer runs on Linux? Affinity 3
https://redd.it/1omx2jh
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