EU is proposing a new mass surveillance law and they are asking the public for feedback
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14680-Impact-assessment-on-retention-of-data-by-service-providers-for-criminal-proceedings-_en

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Fall To Boot: UEFI vertical scrolling game
https://redd.it/1q294g7
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CUPS 3 ending support for .ppd files and drivers

Today I purchased an Epson L3210 inkjet printer. Although the model was originally launched in 2022, I only recently installed it on my Linux system.

During printer setup, CUPS displayed a warning stating that support for traditional drivers and PPD files will be removed with the release of CUPS 3. My concern is that the Epson L3210 does not support IPP-based printing, which is required for driverless operation under the new CUPS architecture.

Given this situation, I would like to understand the following:

* What impact will the removal of PPD-based drivers in CUPS 3 have on my Epson L3210?
* Is there any practical workaround that will allow this printer to continue functioning with future Linux releases?
* Are there alternative solutions—such as proxy services, compatibility layers, or community drivers—that can enable continued use of non-IPP printers with modern CUPS versions?

I am seeking a long-term, technically viable approach to ensure that my Epson L3210 remains operational with upcoming software updates.

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An uncomfortable but necessary discussion about the Debian bug tracker - post from the creator of the Meson build system
https://nibblestew.blogspot.com/2025/12/an-uncomfortable-but-necessary.html

https://redd.it/1q30xtt
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This Week in Plasma: new year, new accessibility features!
https://blogs.kde.org/2026/01/03/this-week-in-plasma-new-year-new-accessibility-features/

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I wiped a mini PC and accidentally built an Android TV that boots faster than my phone

I did something out of curiosity and now I can’t unsee how broken modern smart TVs actually are.

I took an old x86 mini PC, wiped everything, installed bare Arch Linux, and layered Waydroid on top of it. No desktop. No window manager. Just a minimal compositor and Android.

Then I spoofed Waydroid to identify itself as Android TV, not a phone.

What happened next surprised me.

• Android TV apps installed by default
• Proper Leanback UI
• Remote-friendly navigation
• Hardware decoding working flawlessly
• Boot time: 3–5 seconds (cold boot)

For context:
My actual Android TV takes ~30 seconds to boot and still lags opening YouTube.

This setup:

• Uses systemd-boot (no GRUB delay)

• Runs zero OEM services

• Has PC-grade CPU + cooling

• Doesn’t phone home every 5 minutes

It made me realize something uncomfortable:

Most smart TVs are slow by design, not by limitation.

They’re locked-down computers pretending to be appliances.

This thing I built feels more like a console:
Press power → instant UI → content.

No ads. No “recommended for you”. No vendor nonsense.

I didn’t plan to build a TV OS.
I just wanted to see how far minimal Linux + Android could go.

Turns out… very far.

Curious if anyone else has tried something similar — or if we’ve just accepted bad TV UX as “normal” for too long.

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RADV Driver Lands Another Big Improvement For Early AMD GCN Graphics Cards
https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-GFX6-GFX7-VM-Faults

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ReactOS Starts 2026 With Another "Major Step" Toward Windows NT6 Compatibility
https://www.phoronix.com/news/ReactOS-Starts-2026

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For those who love the terminal & are interested in rolling or modifying their own: a guide from the folks behind Docker Compose.
https://clig.dev/

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Linux Kernel Security Work by Greg Kroah-Hartman
http://www.kroah.com/log/blog/2026/01/02/linux-kernel-security-work/

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dwipe: Making `dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/ohno` less risky updated
https://redd.it/1q2scgj
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If he had accepted.. we wouldn’t be here today. I'm in an existential crisis, guys!
https://redd.it/1q1lx0h
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Home server connected to multiple devices of different distros

Beginning with the fact that i am a fairly young linux person (figuratively and littrally) and i was planning on having a home entertainment system running soley one Distro (bassite or cashy OS) However i did start to wonder if i were to get more devices (cameras home server etc.)
My question is if i were to want to have remote acesss to each of these devices Via a GUI through a central portal (im thinking along the lines of google home or casa os's interface)
functionality i would want is to turn on and off devices (home entertainment system lights or curtains) as well i would preferably want to access, view and edit files with a GUI. And a nice cherry on top would be to have a "home dashboard" that i can customize to show which information is important at the moment.(things like which device is on and how much power is currently being drawn by X device)

Has this been done before? Is it documented?
how curvy of a learning curve am i about to ride?



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Replaced Chrome OS (EOL for this thing) with Bodhi Linux on a HP Chromebook 11 G5 (2017)
https://redd.it/1q3kpyb
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Zinwa Q25 coming soon with your favorite OS!
https://redd.it/1q3lrv9
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Learning linux with Dad 101
https://redd.it/1q3nw4f
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Your favorite stations on Shortwave/Tuner/etc?
https://redd.it/1q3r77l
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Out with the old, in with the new. Goodbye Microsoft.
https://redd.it/1q3t2zn
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A new beautiful file manager for linux
https://github.com/compiledkernel-idk/prism-fm

https://redd.it/1q3t9jt
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RPi 5 Travel Router - Upgraded USB WiFi Adapter(s)

Hear me out. I’ve made a Raspberry Pi 5 travel router out of curiosity and have absolutely loved it. However, I’m noticing serious range degradation for WiFi.

I’m looking for a solid USB WiFi adapter that can do what I need it to do for the travel router (give me more range), but also support my emerging interest in cybersecurity (which means I need other supported modes).

I’m not looking to spend hundreds, but something affordable. I typically always buy exactly what I need and then a little more just incase, and hopefully that makes sense to everyone. Not looking for anything that would have insane speeds, just needs to be durable. Style wise I’m good with two antennas, but aesthetically like the single better.

Current Setup:
Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB) - wlan0
Raspberry OS Lite (64-bit)
TP Link AC600 Nano - wlan1
Pi-Hole / Unbound - DNS and DHCP

Extras:
wlan0 - Connects to iPhone Hotspot for data
wlan1 - AP using PiHole DHCP (Just swapped to this setup and it’s been brilliant. Had issues running separate subnets for both wlan1 and eth0.)
eth0 - Static IP for Xbox

All traffic routes to wlan0. NetworkManager controls only wlan0/eth0 for static IP while wlan1 is unmanaged.

Happy to answer setup questions if interested in whatever it is that I’m doing haha OR if you see a flaw in my logic please point that out and explain why. Thanks!

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What are the reasons to install Linux in 2026?

I got a new computer and I'm thinking about what OS install on it.

Should I install Windows or Linux?

Windows runs every FLOSS app I run on Linux. Windows also runs every Windows app I emulate with Wine and the apps Wine can't emulate. Windows also runs the apps that are Windows only, including games that Steam and Wine can't run.

What is the killer feature Linux has over Windows in 2026 that makes it worth the install?

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