Issue #228 / Nov 2019

This article went to press one week before Richard Stallman abruptly resigned as head of the Free Software Foundation. Yikes! All is flux in the FOSS world. Still, the trend toward détente between Microsoft and the Free Software community is bound to continue, and these thoughts on Stallman’s recent visit to Redmond offer a glimpse into how real change happens – one small step at a time.

Knoppix 8.6 and Super Grub2

The New Kali Linux Is Here; exFAT Is Coming to Linux; Knoppix 8.6 Released; openSUSE Board Gets a New Chairman; Bluetooth Vulnerability Makes; Spying Easy; Open Source Webmin Had Backdoor for More Than a Year.

Creating libperf; Using GCC Extensions; Editing the Laws of the Universe.

OnionShare lets you share files without revealing IP addresses or domain names. The latest version also allows uploads.

For a simple audio player, check out Sayonara Player, a great choice for enjoying all your favorite music, Internet radio, and podcasts.

Unnecessary files and directories take up valuable space on hard disks or SSDs. Baobab lets you locate and remove data garbage at the push of a button.

The Network Time Protocol allows admins to keep time on their computers. Due to the way the system works, this timekeeping is only moderately successful. Charly uses the ntpviz statistics tool to visualize time fluctuation.

Create dialog boxes with checkboxes, progress bars, and many other features that users may find helpful when working at the command line.

Securely storing passwords online can be a complex task. With a few tools, websites can offer better security, but users still need to choose their passwords wisely.