Are you hyped about AI and the use of ChatGPT? Well, if you are a Linux user, then here's how you can make use of it for your own good.
https://fosspost.org/5-ways-to-use-chatgpt-as-a-linux-user/
https://fosspost.org/5-ways-to-use-chatgpt-as-a-linux-user/
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5 Ways A Linux User Can Make Use Of ChatGPT
There is a lot of hype and buzz around ChatGPT, but come see real scenarios where a Linux user can make use of it for good!
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Ubuntu 23.10 has been released.
https://releases.ubuntu.com/mantic/
https://releases.ubuntu.com/mantic/
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Ubuntu 23.10 new images were taken down because of some inappropriate hijacked translation for the Ukrainian language towards Palestine and Israel: https://twitter.com/ubuntu/status/1712593893319930079
Anyone can contribute translations to Ubuntu, and looks like some malicious person used this to push these dupe words.
Anyone can contribute translations to Ubuntu, and looks like some malicious person used this to push these dupe words.
X (formerly Twitter)
Ubuntu (@ubuntu) on X
We have identified hate speech from a malicious contributor in some of our translations submitted as part of a third party tool outside of the Ubuntu Archive.
The Ubuntu 23.10 image has been taken down and a new version will be available once the correctβ¦
The Ubuntu 23.10 image has been taken down and a new version will be available once the correctβ¦
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Hey, did you know that not everything called "open source" actually is open source? Read this article on why you should be careful when you read this term about a project.
https://fosspost.org/be-wary-of-fake-open-source-software/
https://fosspost.org/be-wary-of-fake-open-source-software/
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Be Wary Of "Fake" Open Source Software
Open source software have become more important today than in the past. The benefits brought by using open source software for governments, organizations and
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Tor browser 13.0 has been released.
https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-130/
https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-130/
blog.torproject.org
New release: Tor Browser 13.0 | Tor Project
Tor Browser 13.0 is now available, featuring an update to Firefox ESR 115, refreshed application icons, bigger new windows, and a new homepage.
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Learn how you can easily encrypt your important files on any cloud provider of your choosing using Cryptomator program.
https://fosspost.org/encrypt-cloud-storage-crpytomator/
https://fosspost.org/encrypt-cloud-storage-crpytomator/
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Encrypt Cloud Storage With Open Source Cryptomator
Encrypt cloud storage such as Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive with this free and open source program in no time.
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Did you know that there is an alternative approach to open source? Learn more about "Fair Code", and what are the key differences between it and open source.
https://fosspost.org/fair-code-open-source/
https://fosspost.org/fair-code-open-source/
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Fair Code Vs Open Source, Which Wins The Future?
Fair code is a new software development model which aims to replace the long-ruling open source model. Fair code authors argue that open source software lack
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This is a nifty tip on how you can hide files on Linux, without adding a dot "." before their names or even touching them at all.
https://fosspost.org/hide-files-folders-linux/
https://fosspost.org/hide-files-folders-linux/
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Hide Files And Directories On Linux Without Renaming Them
Here is a very quick tip on how you can hide files on Linux without having to rename them or move them somewhere!
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Are you seeing people sometimes saying that "this Linux distribution is popular because it is #3 on Distrowatch" or something like that? Prove them wrong with this article:
https://fosspost.org/distrowatch-not-measure-for-distributions-popularity/
https://fosspost.org/distrowatch-not-measure-for-distributions-popularity/
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Distrowatch Is NOT A Measure For Distributions Popularity
Distrowatch is one of the most famous websites about Linux distributions (and other Unix-like operating systems) that has been in service since 2001. It
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77% of our readers block ads while browsing our website. While it is OK to prioritize your convenience browsing of the web, this leaves us with no real source of income.
Subscribe to our Patreon campaign and get an ad-free account on our website: https://patreon.com/fosspost
Subscribe to our Patreon campaign and get an ad-free account on our website: https://patreon.com/fosspost
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New Post: What are the VPN apps with Linux support?
See which VPN services you can keep in mind if you plan to use them with your Linux desktop, so that you are not left alone without an official support for your OS.
https://fosspost.org/vpn-apps-with-linux-client-support/
See which VPN services you can keep in mind if you plan to use them with your Linux desktop, so that you are not left alone without an official support for your OS.
https://fosspost.org/vpn-apps-with-linux-client-support/
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What Are The VPN Apps With Linux Support?
There are many VPN providers out there in the market which can have different features, pros and cons. But perhaps the most important one for any Linux user:
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Interested in giving something back for the open source community, but don't have the necessary experience to do so? Here's how you can contribute without technical experience.
https://fosspost.org/contributing-to-open-source-for-dummies/
https://fosspost.org/contributing-to-open-source-for-dummies/
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7 Ways to Contribute to Open Source Software
Many users of open source software may feel the need to give something back to the community that gave them all of these benefits they are enjoying, but may
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Use this open source store to throw away Google Play and avoid needing a Google account to install apps on your android phone.
https://fosspost.org/aurorastore-google-play-alternative/
https://fosspost.org/aurorastore-google-play-alternative/
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AuroraStore Is The Open Source Google Play Alternative
AuroraStore is an open source Google Play alternative that is also free and full of features. It allows you to download Play's apps without a Google account.
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GNOME Foundation has picked a "professional shaman" to be their executive director. It is unclear whether she has used the GNOME desktop once in her life before.
https://lunduke.locals.com/post/4740497/gnome-foundation-hires-professional-shaman-as-new-executive-director
Something to add about weird life choices of GNOME...
https://lunduke.locals.com/post/4740497/gnome-foundation-hires-professional-shaman-as-new-executive-director
Something to add about weird life choices of GNOME...
Locals
GNOME Foundation hires 'Professional Shaman' as new Executive Director
Connect with Lunduke and other members of Lunduke community
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This is an interesting combination of tools to use in order to create educational screencasts on Linux.
See how.
https://fosspost.org/flameshot-educational-screencasts-on-linux/
See how.
https://fosspost.org/flameshot-educational-screencasts-on-linux/
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Live Sketch Your Educational Screencasts With Flameshot On Linux
Flameshot is one of the best screenshot tools that work on Linux. The beautiful thing about Flameshot is that it allows you to do modifications on the
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More updates about COSMIC: The new DE under development by System76.
https://blog.system76.com/post/locked-and-loaded-with-new-cosmic-de-updates
https://blog.system76.com/post/locked-and-loaded-with-new-cosmic-de-updates
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LeechBlock is an open source browser addon that can help you fight your social media addiction on Linux desktop.
https://fosspost.org/limit-social-media-time-browser-addon/
https://fosspost.org/limit-social-media-time-browser-addon/
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Best Method To Limit Social Media Time On Your Browser
Looking for an open-source way to create a time limit to social media websites you visit in your browser? This addon could help.
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Have a nostalgia to Windows XP and 7 days? Here's how you can install their themes on your Linux desktop.
https://fosspost.org/make-linux-look-like-windows/
https://fosspost.org/make-linux-look-like-windows/
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Make Your Linux Look Like Windows XP, 7 and 10
Nostalgia is a weird feeling.
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Did you know that there is a hidden metadata attached with every file, photo and multimedia file you share with others? Learn how to uncover them on Linux with this tool.
https://fosspost.org/view-and-remove-file-metadata-on-linux/
https://fosspost.org/view-and-remove-file-metadata-on-linux/
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How To View And Remove File Metadata On Linux
File metadata fields may containt sensitive information about you even if you don't know. Learn how to view and remove file metadata on Linux.
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Geany 2.0 open source code editor has been released.
https://www.geany.org/news/geany-20-is-out/
https://www.geany.org/news/geany-20-is-out/
www.geany.org
Geany 2.0 is out! | Geany
We are happy to announce a new release of Geany! Before going to the release β¦
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