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Google Extends Support for Linux Kernels Used for Android

11.07.2024

Because the LTS Linux kernel releases are so important to Android, Google has decided to extend the support period beyond that offered by the kernel development team.

Android , Linux , Security
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Purism Crowdfunding Launched

05.02.2024

The first public offering on StartEngine crossed the US$ 100,000 mark within 48 hours of launch.

Hardware , Mobile , open hardware , open source , privacy , Security
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Simplifying data backup on Android devices

IN-DEPTH: Backup Assistant

Linux Android Backup offers an open source solution to backing up the most important content from your Android devices in just a few steps.

Android , Backup , open source model
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Replacing Android with LineageOS

COVER STORIES: Fresh Breath of Life

Breathe new life into your old smartphone: The TWRP recovery image and the free Android offshoot LineageOS let you install the latest security updates every week.

Android , Android
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Figure 3: Crafty and Fruit are strong chess engines, playing against each other here on XBoard.

Running Linux apps on Android without rooting your phone

NEWS: Phone as Linux PC

UserLAnd lets you run Linux applications on your Android phone – all without replacing Android OS.

Linux , Mobile , mobile
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Installing Xubuntu on a Dell notebook

IN-DEPTH: Upgrade

Combining a Dell notebook with Xubuntu and an M.2 SSD makes for a reasonably priced, high-performance system for all your 3D printing projects.

Notebook , Xubuntu
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Figure 3: Import and export require apps on other devices, downloadable from My reMarkable.

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A handwriting tablet in progress

10.11.2020

With a paper-like feel, the reMarkable 2 handwriting tablet lets you take notes or sketch and then share the results with your device of choice.

Tablet , Tablets
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Figure 8: The YAD command-line tool supports selection lists, file dialogs, and simple buttons.

From disk to paper

LINUX VOICE: Tutorial – Printing in the Shell

A few commands and some simple shell scripts make it easier to manage your printer so that you can access print functions quickly and automate recurring tasks.

printing , Tools
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Figure 1: If you launch Geeqie from a terminal window, the program automatically displays the photos from the current directory.

LINUX VOICE: Organize your photo collection with Geeqie Art Sorted

The image viewer Geeqie is used to view and sort image collections. The tool supports numerous formats, reads metadata, and – among other things – displays the location where you took the picture on a map.

images , Mobile , mobile , Tools
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Figure 1: This folly requires no supports thanks to the way its arches and roof are designed.

Preparing an object for 3D printing

LINUX VOICE: Print Ready

Having covered several ways to design your 3D object, let's cover how we prepare your design for printing.

3D Printing , printing
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