A few years back, a reader asked me why there are so many Linux distributions when most of them look similar. I came up with this analogy 👇
If you ever find a new Linux user getting confused with this question, please share this article with them.
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💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition:
- A new Linux Lite release.
- Generating images using AI on Linux for free.
- Windows Recall is even worse of a privacy nightmare.
- An interesting interview with the founder of SimpleLogin.
- And other Linux news, videos and, of course, memes!
✨ CrossOver: Run supported Windows software on Linux
With CrossOver, you can run several, not all, Windows-only software on Linux. Yes, it is like WINE. CrossOver contributes significantly to WINE so you are indirectly supporting WINE development with CrossOver purchase.
📰 Linux news
- Internxt has launched a free VPN service.
- AI-powered terminal Warp is now available for Linux ARM.
- You can now generate AI images for free using Opera on Linux.
- Microsoft's WSL has new updates that make it easier to use Linux.
- Kdenlive 24.05.0 is here with a focus on social media content creators.
- Linux Lite 7.0 “Galena” with an Ubuntu 24.04 base was recently released.
- Rhino Linux has bounced back after reports of developer burnout with a new release.
Microsoft has messed up big time with their upcoming AI-powered feature called “Recall”.
We had a very insightful conversation with Son Nguyen, the founder of SimpleLogin.
🧠 What we’re thinking about
What are your thoughts on this hotly debated topic?
🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More
Are you familiar with AsciiDoc? If not, this guide can help:
Summer means taking time for some hobbies, like assembling this Arduino-based rover.
And I share my experience using the Raspberry Pi 5 as a regular computer.
🛍️ Linux eBook bundle
From the prestigious No Starch Press, a DRM-free eBook bundle covering various aspects of Linux and DevOps. I highly recommend getting it.
📹 Video tutorial
✨ Project highlights
A private browser for your Android device is an important privacy tool to have.
This tool lets you install AI apps effortlessly on Linux.
🧩 New quiz
Can you name them all? 🤔
💡 Quick handy tip
In file managers, the location bar is editable and supports autocompletion and suggestions.
First click on the location bar to make it editable, or just press CTRL + L to access the location bar.
Start typing the address, and if it exists, it will show suggestions in a small dropdown menu. It also respects relative paths.
🤣 Meme of the week
Well, the mirror isn't lying.
🗓️ Tech Trivia
June 1, 1999, was the day when the notorious file sharing service Napster was released. It became an instant hit, with many users flocking to it to download MP3 files.
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This time, I had a request to convey to my fellow FOSSers.
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