ulauncher-mpd does now actually cache folder album arts
I had a logical error in the way I cached album arts for folders, playlists and artists that caused the program to only cache them temporary and not on long-term (thus over restarts)
It should now be fixed, I didn't test the fix in python 2 though.
[https://github.com/codyfish/ulauncher-mpd](https://github.com/codyfish/ulauncher-mpd)
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I had a logical error in the way I cached album arts for folders, playlists and artists that caused the program to only cache them temporary and not on long-term (thus over restarts)
It should now be fixed, I didn't test the fix in python 2 though.
[https://github.com/codyfish/ulauncher-mpd](https://github.com/codyfish/ulauncher-mpd)
https://redd.it/ceq2s1
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Unix, BSD, Minix, Linux - What, Who and When
https://ap4tt.hashnode.dev/unix-bsd-minix-linux-what-who-and-when-cjy766ws9000bhcs1d4uzk8gz
https://redd.it/cepjnd
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Why Linux user meet-ups are still popular
https://www.codethink.co.uk/articles/2019/why-you-should-attend-local-open-source-meet-ups/
https://redd.it/cesa0q
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https://www.codethink.co.uk/articles/2019/why-you-should-attend-local-open-source-meet-ups/
https://redd.it/cesa0q
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New EvilGnome Backdoor Spies on Linux Users, Steals Their Files
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-evilgnome-backdoor-spies-on-linux-users-steals-their-files/
https://redd.it/ceu1cn
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-evilgnome-backdoor-spies-on-linux-users-steals-their-files/
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BleepingComputer
New EvilGnome Backdoor Spies on Linux Users, Steals Their Files
A new Linux malware masquerading as a Gnome shell extension and designed to spy on unsuspecting Linux desktop users was discovered by Intezer Labs' researchers in early July.
PSA: If you have linux on a different disk and want to install windows on another, unplug your linux disk, or windows will trash your ESP partition
For those interested, I totally forgot about this.
My PC consists of 2 ssd disks and a storage HDD disk.
I have windows installed on one and linux on the other ssd.
I know I can setup a multi boot system using only one ESP pertition, but I wanted independence between one OS and the other.
Before I go further, for those that don't know, the ESP partition is your /boot partition for UEFI setups (I know it's more than that, but I want to keep this simple)
It's pretty straightforward: You mount it, run grub and it will let you boot in UEFI mode - just like you've always done with BIOS.
​
Microsoft windows creates its own ESP partition unless it does see another ESP partition on any other disk, then, it will procceed to (try to) use that partition as windows ESP partiton in order to boot in UEFI mode. Only it won't use it properly, will trash it, windows will boot in BIOS mode in the end and you won't be able to boot your linux system :) (Thanks microsoft!)
​
So, in order to keep the harmony, I ended up unplugging the LINUX disk altogether when I had to reinstall windows last week (mobo and cpu upgrade). Forgot about this little fact and had to chroot into my encrypted linux system and recover the esp partition (was quite easy, tho)
​
I'll leave this here in case anyone runs into the same issue anytime.
​
:)
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For those interested, I totally forgot about this.
My PC consists of 2 ssd disks and a storage HDD disk.
I have windows installed on one and linux on the other ssd.
I know I can setup a multi boot system using only one ESP pertition, but I wanted independence between one OS and the other.
Before I go further, for those that don't know, the ESP partition is your /boot partition for UEFI setups (I know it's more than that, but I want to keep this simple)
It's pretty straightforward: You mount it, run grub and it will let you boot in UEFI mode - just like you've always done with BIOS.
​
Microsoft windows creates its own ESP partition unless it does see another ESP partition on any other disk, then, it will procceed to (try to) use that partition as windows ESP partiton in order to boot in UEFI mode. Only it won't use it properly, will trash it, windows will boot in BIOS mode in the end and you won't be able to boot your linux system :) (Thanks microsoft!)
​
So, in order to keep the harmony, I ended up unplugging the LINUX disk altogether when I had to reinstall windows last week (mobo and cpu upgrade). Forgot about this little fact and had to chroot into my encrypted linux system and recover the esp partition (was quite easy, tho)
​
I'll leave this here in case anyone runs into the same issue anytime.
​
:)
https://redd.it/ceuuec
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reddit
r/linux - PSA: If you have linux on a different disk and want to install windows on another, unplug your linux disk, or windows…
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SupPy Chain Malware - Detecting malware in package manager repositories
https://blog.reversinglabs.com/blog/suppy-chain-malware-detecting-malware-in-package-manager-repositories
https://redd.it/ceu57g
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https://blog.reversinglabs.com/blog/suppy-chain-malware-detecting-malware-in-package-manager-repositories
https://redd.it/ceu57g
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ReversingLabs
Blog: Detecting malware in package manager repositories
Malicious actors are constantly on the lookout for new attack vectors and techniques, using them to infiltrate even the most secure of organizations.
Rare Malware Spying on Desktop Users as Gnome Extension
https://www.intezer.com/blog-evilgnome-rare-malware-spying-on-linux-desktop-users/
https://redd.it/cew0ix
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https://www.intezer.com/blog-evilgnome-rare-malware-spying-on-linux-desktop-users/
https://redd.it/cew0ix
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Intezer
EvilGnome: Rare Malware Spying on Linux Desktop Users
EvilGnome, a rare type of malware with zero detections in VirusTotal, is spying on Linux desktop users by allowing the recording of audio conversations. The malware has infrastructure connections to Russian APT Gamaredon Group.
If IKEA developed a distro?
Was checking out EndevourOS and realized the head of development is named Johannes Kamprad which begs the obvious question: what would an official IKEA distro look and function like? What would be the niche?
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Was checking out EndevourOS and realized the head of development is named Johannes Kamprad which begs the obvious question: what would an official IKEA distro look and function like? What would be the niche?
https://redd.it/cev98k
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reddit
r/linux - If IKEA developed a distro?
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Public Statement on Neutrality of Free Software | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
https://f-droid.org/en/2019/07/16/statement.html
https://redd.it/cf1t67
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https://f-droid.org/en/2019/07/16/statement.html
https://redd.it/cf1t67
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f-droid.org
Public Statement on Neutrality of Free Software | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
In the past week, a controversy around F-Droid took place at its forum and in the fediverse. We feel like we have to put out a public statement to clear F-Dr...
How can someone calling themselves "open source advocate" promote a closed & walled tech like Snap which doesn't even let users control their updates?
https://twitter.com/ubuconEurope/status/1151845405585543169
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Twitter
Ubucon Europe
Great technology is frequently built on learning with previous experience. That is the case of snaps. @m_wimpress from the @snapcraftio team (and @ubuntu_mate), will tell us: The history behind creating snaps and the universal app store for Linux. #UbuconEU19…
Ubuntu 18.04 doesn't reach login screen after dual boot alongside Windows 10, please help!
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My new router included a 52-page booklet containing all three versions of the GPL
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