/// 22 Oct 2024, 12:00 pm ////// Phoronix ///
/// 22 Oct 2024, 11:00 am ////// The Hacker News ///
/// 22 Oct 2024, 12:33 pm ////// OsTechnix ///
PocketPal AI is an Open source AI Assistant that lets you interact with various small language models (SLMs) directly on your smartphone, even without an internet connection.
The post Run Language Models On Your Smartphone With PocketPal AI appeared first on OSTechNix.
/// 22 Oct 2024, 12:52 pm ////// 9to5Linux ///
OpenSSL 3.4 is now available for download with support for QLog for tracing QUIC connections, limited support for polling of QUIC connections and stream objects in a non-blocking manner, and more.
The post OpenSSL 3.4 Released with Initial Attribute Certificate (RFC 5755) Support appeared first on 9to5Linux - do not reproduce this article without permission. This RSS feed is intended for readers, not scrapers.
/// 22 Oct 2024, 12:58 pm ////// Tux Machines ///
There are hundreds of Linux distributions.
However, some of those distributions end up not being maintained after it fails to attract users for its use-case, or its original objective. Despite that, some of them make it to the spotlight for their interesting approaches.
Here, let us take a moment reminiscing the Linux distributions which once became popular, but no longer exists.
1. Mandrake Linux
Mandrake Linux was created back in 1998 by Gaël Duval (the founder of /e/OS now).
It was a distribution based on Red Hat Linux, featuring KDE Plasma desktop. During its active years, its name changed to "Mandriva Linux" in 2005 due to some legal dispute.
Mandrake Linux aimed to be an easy-to-use alternative for new Linux users coming from other platforms. For its time, it eliminated the configurations needed to set up a Linux system, and allowed all kinds of users to give it a try.
Mageia is one of the most popular successors to this project by some of its original community members.
2. CrunchBang Linux
CrunchBang (or #!) was a Linux distribution created by Philip Newborough, based on Debian.
It was aimed to be light on system resources by utilizing the Openbox window manager (which I happen to use now on Archcraft). For its time, it was a customizable, unique, and fast experience for users.
There are unofficial successors to CrunchBang Linux from some community members, like CrunchBang Plus Plus and BunsenLabs.
3. Scientific Linux
Scientific Linux was a Red Hat Enterprise Linux based distribution featuring GNOME desktop.
It was built by Fermilab, CERN, DESY and by ETH Zurich to be used for scientific computing. While the scientific labs choose various distributions for their use-cases, the integration for scientific applications is not seamless across every platform. Hence, Scientific Linux came into existence to make the experience convenient for all kinds of scientific applications.
Unfortunately, it was discontinued not too long back for reasons unknown. If you were a user of Scientific Linux, they recommend trying AlmaLinux as an alternative.
4. Hannah Montana Linux 😜
Yes, Hannah Montana Linux was a thing, and it was popular for just being a re-skin of Kubuntu back in 2008.
Interestingly, it just had one release, and its approach to include a Hannah Montana theme was purely to attract young users as it was one of the trending shows for teens.
And, trust me, it was not just a “girls” thing back then. Almost everyone knew about it!
The Sourceforge page for it is still alive after more than a decade, you can check it out to get a dose of nostalgia.
5. Pear OS
Pear OS was an Ubuntu-based distribution that tried to mimic the look of macOS. Of course, a lot of users do like the idea of having a similar looking Linux distribution, which is why it was popular for a short time.
It did not have anything else to offer to continue its usefulness, and we even reviewed Pear OS 8 back then (if you are curious to take a look).
Maybe it could have become something better. But, the developer mentioned that it was sold to a well-known company that did not want to be named. Many people speculated that they were intimidated by a "fruit company" but I don't have any proofs of that.
6. Corel Linux
Corel Linux was one of the oldest distributions developed by Corel (the company responsible for WinZip and CorelDRAW). Based on Debian, it aimed to compete with Windows and macOS back in 1999.
Unlike some other distributions, Corel Linux tried to offer its own file manager and promote its office suite at the time as a competitor to Microsoft Office, which did not work well across the Linux platform. Hence, it was shortly discontinued in a year or so.
7. Antergos
Antergos was an Arch Linux distribution featuring the GNOME desktop by default, with support for other desktop environments during installation.
It was one of the first Arch-based distribution that tried to make the Arch experience easier for new users, also going with a different look, involving Numix icons with the GNOME desktop.
EndeavourOS is a successor to it. Considering some original members of the community are involved to maintain it, you can give it a try if you miss Antergos.
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Wrapping Up
There are a couple of distributions like Damn Small Linux that was assumed as discontinued, but was recently brought back to life. And, there are some which aren't confirmed to be discontinued entirely like Knoppix.
Did I miss any other distribution that has been discontinued but you still miss it? Let us know in the comments below!
/// 22 Oct 2024, 12:49 pm ////// LINUXTODAY ///
Only weeks after Red Hat released Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI, the company rolled out the next version: RHEL AI 1.2.
The post Red Hat reveals major enhancements to Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI appeared first on Linux Today.
/// 21 Oct 2024, 5:07 pm ////// Fedora Magazine ///
Copr is a build-system for anyone in the Fedora community. It hosts thousands of projects for various purposes and audiences. Some of them should never be installed by anyone, some are already being transitioned to the official Fedora Linux repositories, and the rest are somewhere in between. Copr gives you the opportunity to install 3rd party software that is not available in Fedora Linux repositories, try nightly versions of your dependencies, use patched builds of your favourite tools to support some non-standard use-cases, and just experiment freely.
This article takes a closer look at interesting projects that recently landed in Copr.
If you don’t know how to enable a repository or if you are concerned about whether is it safe to use Copr, please consult the project documentation.
Hyprland
Hyprland is a beautiful Wayland compositor for Linux, offering advanced window management, eye-candy animations, and high customizability. It gives users fine control over their desktop environment, making it perfect for those who value both aesthetics and functionality.
Installation instructions
The repo currently provides Hyprland and many more packages needed for your setup like ags or swww for Fedora 39, 40, 41, and Fedora Rawhide. To install it, use these commands:
sudo dnf copr enable solopasha/hyprland
sudo dnf install hyprland
hblock
Improve your security and privacy by blocking ads, tracking, and malware domains with hBlock. This POSIX-compliant shell script compiles lists of such domains from multiple sources and creates a hosts file to block connections to them. You just need to use the following command:
hblock
This will generate an /etc/hosts file with the blocked domains. Keep in mind that hBlock replaces your system’s existing hosts file by default, so it’s a good idea to back it up before running the script.
Installation instructions
The repo currently provides hblock for Fedora 39, 40, 41, and Fedora Rawhide. To install it, use these commands:
sudo dnf copr enable pesader/hblock
sudo dnf install hblock
Ungoogled Chromium
Ungoogled Chromium is a privacy-enhanced version of the Chromium browser, designed to remove all Google services dependencies and tracking. It offers the same speed and functionality as regular Chromium but without the built-in connections to Google. This makes it ideal for users who want more control over their data and a more private browsing experience, while still enjoying the benefits of an open-source, lightweight browser.
Installation instructions
The repo currently provides ungoogled-chromium for Fedora 39, 40, 41, and Fedora Rawhide. To install it, use these commands:
sudo dnf copr enable wojnilowicz/ungoogled-chromium
sudo dnf install ungoogled-chromium
Floorp
Floorp is a privacy-focused web browser based on Firefox, designed to enhance user security and reduce tracking. It removes telemetry and includes built-in tools for blocking ads and trackers, providing a cleaner browsing experience. With its user-friendly interface, Floorp is an excellent choice for those looking to protect their online privacy.
Installation instructions
The repo currently provides floorp for Fedora 39, 40, 41, and Fedora Rawhide. To install it, use these commands:
sudo dnf copr enable sneexy/floorp
sudo dnf install floorp
BoxBuddy is a graphical user interface for Distrobox, a container wrapping layer that lets users install containerised versions of Linux.
The post BoxBuddy – graphical manager for Distrobox appeared first on LinuxLinks.
/// 21 Oct 2024, 8:00 pm ////// FSF News ///
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/// 22 Oct 2024, 7:00 am ////// Tecmint ///
Etherpad Lite is a web-based, free document editing tool that enables groups of users to collaboratively work on a document
The post Etherpad: A Real-Time Online Collaborative Document Editor first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides./// 22 Oct 2024, 2:16 pm ////// GamingOnLinux ///
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/// 21 Oct 2024, 4:41 pm ////// Slashdot ///
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