Microsoft Alternatives project (MAlt)
https://home.cern/news/news/computing/microsoft-alternatives-project-malt

https://redd.it/bzsmsb
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In an age when browsers easily shave off a couple GBs of your RAM in normal usage, does it really matter what distro we use?

Let's say I'm the dude who has at least 10-15 sites open in different tabs of firefox (which I presume is a very normal thing), and also lightness/performance is my criteria for choosing a DE (since I do everything from CLI, looks don't matter to me). So, for someone like me, does it really matter whether I use MATE or XFCE or even GNOME?

When I used to test distros, I had a habit of running `free -m` command constantly to check how much memory the system "eats" when running a particular app. But now, it seems a futile exercise when your browser consumes so much memory that those few mega-bytes saved here and there don't really matter.

At rest or idle mode, there is hardly a difference of 200-300 MBs between what XFCE and GNOME takes, so why this emphasis on "lightness" of distros?

https://redd.it/bzn4ui
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Vim basics and more
https://www.linux.org/threads/vim-basics-and-more.23844/

https://redd.it/bzuvus
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Got hardware acceleration with new Intel Iris driver
https://old.reddit.com/r/Fedora/comments/bzvdwy/got_hardware_acceleration_with_new_intel_iris/

https://redd.it/bzwd0z
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Prolonged the life of a mac book pro 2011

I installed Ubuntu 18.04 lts. It works great and Bye Mac Os

https://redd.it/bzwx59
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This looks beautiful.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2019/06/11/linux-desktop-spotlight-meet-the-distro-with-an-awesome-xfce-experience-right-out-of-the-box/

https://redd.it/bzwprk
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Google is in the future.

In year 49 447 552 Google still uses yum. It's sad future.


`Not using downloaded google-cloud-logging/repomd.xml because it is older than what we have:`
  `Current   : Wed Aug 20 19:50:05 49447552`


  `Downloaded: Wed Jun 12 16:18:18 2019`

https://redd.it/bzx4lg
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Are there any current Linux based real-time operating systems?

Just curious as Linux is used for a lot of industrial equipment, are there currently any still-aupported Linux kernel modules or forks that feature real-time operation? I know there's [RTLinux](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/RTLinux) but it's been discontinued. Hypothetically, if I had a machine that needed to do certain actions immediately and not "when the scheduler feels like it", can I use some version of Linux to control it? Are real-time operating systems even still relevant in the age of fast, multi core processors?

https://redd.it/c002jv
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Can windows peripherals drivers work on whine?

Hi, since Im rethinking to switch again on linux (because last time, I got pissed by compatibility/audio/driver)

I was wondering if the drivers of the peripherals that I use can work on linux using wine, since there is no official supports

peripherals that Im using: Huion kanvas 20 pro; Logitech g910; logitech g502; (for logitech product, I know that there is an unofficial driver, that frankly I dont remember the name, but last time that I installed it, was kinda glitchy/didnt work); epson xp342

https://redd.it/c00i8p
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Linux Gaming News Punch - Episode 16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EC9Bk2hqdQ

https://redd.it/c00to9
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WSL2 dropped today!
https://redd.it/c01b9v
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/u/CordialFetus accurately describes the average Gentoo user
https://old.reddit.com/r/Gentoo/comments/bzyc3f/im_just_going_to_say_it_i_get_excited_when_my/

https://redd.it/c02rhg
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What are some ways of preventing a monolithic kernel Linux from crashing entirely if a single component fails?

A big advantage of a microkernel is that if a single software component of kernel or even part of the hardware fails, it will not cause a full crash. This is something that is vital for mission critical or unattended operation, especially if the kernel is controlling something like a robot or machinery. However, could such a feature be implemented in a monolithic kernel like Linux? If so, how, and will it ever get as good as a microkernel?

https://redd.it/c035py
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How come that Debian Stable has a reputation of not being good for Desktop?

I am wondering why this is happening. When it is setup then run very well unto the next release arrive. I would gladly admit that it is a bit more difficult for new people to setup compared with Ubuntu LTS.

https://redd.it/c02xgq
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Manage Photography the UNIX Way
https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2019/06/12/manage-photography-the-unix-way/

https://redd.it/c038j7
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CERN ditches Windows and embraces open source to save cash

[https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3077338/cern-ditches-windows-for-linux](https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3077338/cern-ditches-windows-for-linux)

https://redd.it/c04h5r
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Why do some people want the Year of the Linux Desktop?

It's wonderful how Linux is so "spread out". I certainly don't want any big corporation behind it, I don't want any linux distro to be the 99% market share of linux distros and I certainly don't want to see mobile like app stores come to these distros with ads infested. Also it would make Linux a much larger target for viruses and spyware.

​

Isn't it wonderful how we can just sit back and be "behind the scenes", linux runs the world yet it is "stealthed". IMO, it's better as it is now, the world just leave us be and we are happy as the community we are.

https://redd.it/c04yxo
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GIMP 2.10.12 Released
https://www.gimp.org/news/2019/06/12/gimp-2-10-12-released/

https://redd.it/c056io
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Password + Salt

I was reading that linux uses hash fuction in the password and add a salt, my question is, I can verify with part is the password and with one is the radom salt ?

For example this user that I created teste and password teste:

teste:$6$qPtQi2FD$rYtCRoISjMI/z.MGgV85n0.VXHwOdzj4512ROfSYBKGn9BZmzyMIwBuZHrqdR2cHmgxr08cQg5s/MlpuGuGPO.:18060:0:99999:7:::

https://redd.it/c04juo
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"Woefully incomplete" - Yale Privacy Lab's dissemination of librem.one

The guys and gals at Yale Privacy Lab (YPL) have been exploring Purism's set of paid services:

[https://twitter.com/YalePrivacyLab/status/1139039274987327489](https://twitter.com/YalePrivacyLab/status/1139039274987327489)

\> "We've had a lot of questions about [~~@~~**Puri\_sm**](https://twitter.com/Puri_sm) Librem One services, and can't recommend them."

\> "Librem Chat was shipped with obvious and easily recognized trackers, even after [~~@~~**ExodusPrivacy**](https://twitter.com/ExodusPrivacy) analysis"

\> "The service also suffered a severe [~~#~~**0day**](https://twitter.com/hashtag/0day?src=hash) on launch, which was fixed and acknowledged quickly. \*However\*, all communications up to that point should be assumed compromised and the [~~@~~**Puri\_sm**](https://twitter.com/Puri_sm) post brushes the severity under the rug."

\> "Additionally, all Librem One services are hosted on a single Digital Ocean droplet, the privacy policy is woefully incomplete, there's no GDPR compliance, apps suggest dangerous PGP/GPG defaults, and Librem One stats are dodgy (a sign of general sloppiness)."

​

Fairly damning, to say the least.

https://redd.it/c075he
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r/linux Discusses: Web Browsers and You - How to protect yourself online and bring about a free and open web

Google, who makes their money from Ads, is planning to [remove a key component](https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=896897) that allows adblocking to be effective in Google Chrome standard edition. While there will still be adblockers on the Chrome/Blink platform they will not work as well as other platforms or how they did before on Google Chrome. Additionally, Chrome has a majority browser share that they've been using to push the web to suit Googles needs and have hampered their websites on other browsers (see: YouTube polymer problems as one example).

Please continue reading if either of the above statements are important to you.

# What Can I do?

The easiest thing you can do for your privacy and the open web is install Firefox, especially if you're a Mac or Windows user visiting r/linux. See further below for non-Firefox options.

## Get Firefox

* Linux users: Use your package manager, such as "sudo apt install firefox" or "sudo dnf install firefox" or use the GUI option.
* Mac/Windows/Manual Linux users (also a way to get the latest version as package managers may stick to ESRs. See [here](https://blog.programster.org/debian-9-install-latest-firefox) for one example): Download from here https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
* Android users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox&hl=en_US
* iOS users: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/firefox-private-safe-browser/id989804926?mt=8 _Please note that due to Apple policies you will still be using Webkit and not Gecko._

## Get Firefox Extensions

Firefox by default is great, but there are more things you can do to help enhance your privacy:

* Install uBlock Origin which is currently the best ad blocker. Stay away from Adblock Plus and most others who have [formed partnerships with Google and other ad companies.](https://adblockplus.org/acceptable-ads)
* uBlock Origin link (protip Android users: all Firefox extensions work there too!) https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/

* The extension Decentraleyes: This extension stores content that is usually pulled from a CDN locally - this prevents CDNs from being able to build tracking profiles on you.
* https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/decentraleyes/

* The extension Privacy Badger - Privacy plugin by the EFF
* https://www.eff.org/privacybadger

* AMPT2HTML (this should keep working on Chrome, extension link below). AMP is an effort by Google that claims to speed up mobile web browsing but adds the issue of routing your browsing content through Google as Google is the one delivering the web page. See this [post](https://medium.com/@danbuben/why-amp-is-bad-for-your-site-and-for-the-web-e4d060a4ff31) for more information.
* Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/amp2html/
* Chrome version should work even after manifest v3 changes: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/redirect-amp-to-html/kifkmmpiicbcnkjaliilaoeaojlldonl

* Change some Firefox settings
* Enable enhanced built in cookie tracking protection: Go to your privacy preferences and click on the Custom gear on the right side. Mark the Cookies checkbox and make sure that "Third-party trackers" is selected.
* Turn off Pocket - Perhaps one of the worst parts about Firefox right now is the continued integration of this closed source component which also brings in some ads. Follow this guide to disable Pocket as well as the recommended links: https://help.getpocket.com/article/1025-disabling-save-to-pocket-features-in-firefox

There are further extensions you can do to increase your privacy as well, but by default may break your browsing experience.

* Nonoscript: The most well known javanoscript blocking plugin with sane defaults. Not recommended to be installed alongside uMatrix.
* https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/nonoscript/
* Please be aware that even with default settings your experience on certain websites may not function. Thi