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- 1Kiel and the Netherlands move toward Linux as KDE unveils AI desktop●Linux-News: Kiel & Niederlande setzen auf Linux, KDE KI-Desktop & F-Droid 2.0 https:// clip.place/w/n7qfRm5B6aHXVmTkW MP
A Linux news roundup reports that the German city of Kiel and the Dutch government are switching to Linux, alongside news of a KDE desktop with AI features and the release of F-Droid 2.0. The items highlight a growing push by European public institutions to move away from proprietary operating systems toward open-source software.
- 2Computertruhe groups to help with Linux at DI.DAY●Am 4.10. findet der 10. DI.DAY statt und Mitglieder der Standorte @ aalen , @ augsburg , @ berlin und @ muenchen unterst
On 4 October the tenth DI.DAY takes place, and Computertruhe members from its Aalen, Augsburg, Berlin and Munich locations are offering hands-on help installing Linux, finding free alternatives to everyday programs and reclaiming digital autonomy. The volunteer initiative invites people to bring their devices and get support switching away from proprietary software.
- 3Control Resonant players hit a fullscreen crash bug●Well THIS is a neat way for the game to bug out. *edit* I tried to make it fullscreen expecting the worst and...yeah it
Players running Control Resonant on PC and Linux are reporting an unusual bug: switching the game to fullscreen causes it to crash outright. One player tried it expecting the worst and the game did indeed crash, though a restart fixed things and the game ran normally afterward. The glitch is being shared among gamers as a quirky, harmless-but-annoying example of a technical bug.
- 4Europe and Latin America turning to Linux over US software●@ froztbyte Europe and Latin America are switching to linux, other countries are starting to see and feel the drawbacks
Claims are circulating that European and Latin American governments are switching to Linux, driven by concerns over running software from hostile US actors on government machines. Commenters say Europe is moving quickly and deliberately, with growing government funding for open-source alternatives, while other countries are beginning to feel the drawbacks of dependence on American software vendors.
- 5Italian logistics firm switches from Windows to Kubuntu▼Increased productivity, decreased costs, when Italian logistics company moved from # Windows to @ kubuntu . https:// its
An Italian logistics company has migrated its operations from Windows to Kubuntu, a Linux distribution, with reports of increased productivity and lower costs. Mišo Oroz, founder of Zerolock, said the company has not needed a single ordinary technical support call since the move. The migration story is being shared as an example for other businesses considering open-source software.
- 6Which Linux distribution is best for home and office?●🐧 ¿Cuál distribución Linux elegir para tu hogar u oficina? Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian, Fedora y Pop!_OS son opciones con
A comparison guide circulating among Spanish-speaking Linux users weighs five distributions for home and office use: Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian, Fedora and Pop!_OS. Each is presented with a different strength — ease of use, stability, security, innovation and performance — as the guide breaks down their main features, advantages and trade-offs for everyday desktop users deciding where to switch.
- 7Desktop Friday: switching from Ubuntu to Arch via EndeavourOS●# ViernesDeEscritorio dejando un ratico Ubuntu por Arch Linux (EndeavourOS) :endeavourOS: 😉 # ArchLinux # Linux # Endeav
Under the Spanish-language hashtag #ViernesDeEscritorio (Desktop Friday), a Linux user is showing off a desktop setup after switching from Ubuntu to Arch Linux through EndeavourOS, running the KDE Plasma desktop. The post is part of a recurring community ritual where Linux enthusiasts share screenshots of their systems each Friday, trading tips and praising lighter, rolling-release alternatives to mainstream distributions.
- 8Netherlands reportedly adopting NixOS to replace Windows●# linux # nixos # eu The Dutch are going with NixOS as their official Linux replacing Windoze. It's yet another install
Reports circulating in the Linux community claim the Dutch government is moving to NixOS as its official operating system, dropping Windows. NixOS is known for its declarative configuration, application isolation and rollback features. The choice is drawing debate among Linux users, with some Debian fans grumbling about the switch away from more conventional distributions.
- 9Volunteers plan workshop to help people switch to open-source tech●I'm working on getting a crew together to give a workshop to help people upgrade their tech. Zoom ➡️ Jitsi OneDrive/GDri
A volunteer is assembling a team to run a workshop helping people move away from major proprietary platforms toward open-source alternatives. Planned switches include Zoom to Jitsi, OneDrive or Google Drive to Nextcloud, Google Android to GrapheneOS, and Windows to Linux, with more topics possible depending on how many helpers join. The project is at an early planning stage.
- 10New Podcast Episode Questions Paying for Microsoft Office●New PODCAST at 5:00 PM Eastern - "Why Are We Still Paying Microsoft for an Office Suite?" ️ 🎙️ 🔊 🎧 👏 Have a listen at ht
The Switched to Linux podcast has released a new episode, 'Why Are We Still Paying Microsoft for an Office Suite?', airing at 5:00 PM Eastern and available via RSS feed or the podcast's website. The episode explores open source and privacy-friendly alternatives to Microsoft's paid office software, reflecting ongoing debate about subscription costs and free options like LibreOffice.
- 11New Podcast Episode: AI Agents Are Spamming the Universe●New PODCAST at 5:00 PM Eastern - "AI Agents Are Spamming the Universe..." ️ 🎙️ 🔊 🎧 👏 Have a listen at https://podcast.sw
The Switched to Linux podcast released a new episode at 5:00 PM Eastern titled "AI Agents Are Spamming the Universe..." The episode centers on the host receiving a spam email sent by an AI agent, prompting a wider discussion about automated bots flooding the internet with unwanted content. The episode is available via the podcast's RSS feed and usual listening platforms.
- 12Switched To Linux hosts offline supporter hangout today●"OFFLINE SUPPORTER HANGOUT" All hail the van panther Today from 3:00PM to 6:00PM Eastern, there will be an offline Suppo
Switched To Linux, a Linux-focused tech commentary outlet, is holding an offline supporter hangout today from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Eastern. The announcement, promoted with the phrase 'All hail the van panther', invites the outlet's supporters to gather in person rather than online. Followers have been sharing the details, with a note that the announcement reads best on a desktop computer.