FOSS Weekly #24.29: Kernel 6.10 Release, LibreChat, Raspberry Pi for Kids, Learning Commands and More

What is the right time to introduce children to computers? I have been pondering this for the past few months. And earlier this month, I finally decided to set up a dedicated Raspberry Pi-based computer for my three year old daughter. Here’s what I did and how it is going so far.

How I Set Up Raspberry Pi for My 3 Year Old Kid

You are never too young to learn

It’s FOSSAbhishek Prakash

💬 Let’s see what else you get in this edition

• A new kernel release
• Taking a look at LibreChat
• Solus starting its de-snapping process
• Ubuntu 24.04 LTS finally fixing an annoying issue.
• And other Linux news, videos and, of course, memes!

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📰 Linux news

• Linux kernel 6.10 has emerged with all kinds of refinements.
• Firefox 128 release has arrived with some neat improvements.
• Arm has introduced a new open-source upscaler for smartphones.
• The developers of Solus have started the process of removing Snaps.
• Zed, the code editor from the creators of Atom, has debuted on Linux.
• Ubuntu 23.10 has reached end of life, upgrade before you have issues.
• Proton recently introduced a new secure password sharing feature for Pass.
• Ubuntu 24.04 LTS has finally addressed the annoying issue with package installation.

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Can Now Do What It Should Have Always Done

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is no longer disappointing after this fix!

It’s FOSS NewsAnkush Das

🧠 What we’re thinking about

Apple has surprisingly reconsidered their stance on approving an open-source emulator app for iOS. Are they worried about something? 🤔

Apple Reconsiders its Approval of Open-Source Emulator App for iOS

Thank you, Apple, more open-source options for the users!

It’s FOSS NewsSourav Rudra

🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More

A series comprising of 10 chapters written with hands-on approach to help you start your Linux command line journey.

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Want to know the basics of the Linux command line? Here’s a tutorial series with a hands-on approach.

It’s FOSSAbhishek Prakash

LibreChat can be your one-stop app for accessing an array of AI models.

What is LibreChat AI and How to install it on Linux?

An open source project that lets you interact with various AI models from one unified interface. Here’s how I set it up on my Linux system.

It’s FOSSAbhishek Kumar

📹 Video tutorial

Complete beginner’s guide to Nano editor

✨ Project highlights

The world of programming is ever-evolving, here are some open-source programming languages that you may have missed:

5 New Open Source Programming Languages That You Might Have Missed!

You never know, one of these programming languages can be the next big thing!

It’s FOSS NewsSourav Rudra

For those who like listening to podcasts, this one for Android is a good one.

This Open-Source Android Podcast App is What You Need in 2024

A neat podcast manager app.

It’s FOSS NewsAnkush Das

🧩 New quiz

How’s your networking game on Linux?

The Networking Command Crossword

Do you know how to manage your network using commands? Test your expertise by solving the crossword.

It’s FOSSAnkush Das

💡 Quick handy tip

In KDE Plasma, the *klipboard* (hah) can actually help you open the contents based on the MIME type. First, open the clipboard by clicking on the clipboard icon in the panel.

Now, click on the Action button located next to the clipboard item and select a suitable app. In the screenshot below, I have a URL copied and can select apps, that can handle HTML document.

Similarly, images can be opened using any of the apps installed (like Gwenview), that can handle image files.

🤣 Meme of the week

Occasionally, it can be a handful. But, never lose hope newbies!

🗓️ Tech Trivia

The SysAdmin Day this year will be on 26th July. For the uninitiated, the last Friday of July is celebrated as SysAdmin Appreciation Day. Organize an even at your workplace perhaps?

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse corner

FOSSer Daniel recently shared a progress update on their Linux from Scratch project.

Progress Update On My Linux From Scratch Project

After several attempts and learning, I am ready to start chapter 8!!! This is a long list of over 50 tar packages to unzip and ”./configure && make && make install, no big deal!! Next chapter I can prepare for booting!!!

It’s FOSS CommunityDaniel_Phillips

An interesting conversation has been brought up by Paul, maybe you can contribute?

What job ? For many this is historical for other perhaps its tomorrow

This is inspired as a question having read another entry by a fellow member If you had your time again, or if you are just starting, or thinking of a change Where would you like to work? For whom? Doing what? How much do you think you should be paid, local currency accepted. Job title ? On what types of system and running what ? Yes you can come out of retirement, by choice. No imagination, can be a historical event or job you did and for who ?

It’s FOSS Communitycallpaul.eu (Paul)

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