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Cities in Motion 1 and 2 arrive on Linux, including DLC

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Just mere days after Paradox Interactive announced the Cities in Motion franchise was coming to Linux, it has already arrived! Both Cities in Motion 1 and 2 have landed on Linux, including all currently available DLC content. Normally, I'd leave upcoming or just released gaming news to others such…

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Humble Indie Bundle X has arrived

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Linux gamers rejoice, Humble Indie Bundle X has arrived and it features some great new Linux debuts! As usual, it's pay-what-you-want and features 6 cross-platform, DRM-free games as well as downloadable soundtracks. The latest Humble Bundle features the following games: To The Moon Joe Danger 2:…

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Cities in Motion franchise coming to Linux

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Swedish video game publisher, Paradox Interactive, are continuing the Linux love, announcing that the entire Cities in Motion franchise will be brought to the Linux platform! Paradox Interactive, who have already brought such games as Crusader Kings 2 and Europa Universalis IV to Linux, recently…

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Review: Euro Truck Simulator 2

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If you've never been a real sim game buff or especially never played a game the likes of the Euro Truck Simulator series, you would probably snicker or roll your eyes at the idea of driving trucks from A to B, often long hauls, being "fun". But you know, I once thought the same thing!…

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Kobo Aura HD eReader is Linux-friendly

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Having recently received a Kobo Aura HD eReader for Christmas, I was very pleasantly surprised to see how friendly the device was towards my Linux operating system. While Kobo do not specifically actually mention Linux anywhere on their site or in the included instruction booklet, the device…

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Humble Bundle Android 8 Adds 3 More Games

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With now a bit less than 6 days remaining the Humble Bundle Android 8 has now added another 3 games! As of writing, the average purchase price sits around $4.36, so if you haven't already picked up the Bundle, paying more than that average would net you the original 6 games plus the newly added 3.…

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Calibre eBook Management Software 1.16 Released

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As of 20th December 2013, the popular free and open-source ebook management software Calibre has been released in version 1.16, just in time for Christmas! There are a decent number of bug fixes as well as new features that keep advancing the power of this ebook software. Calibre is available for…

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Opinion: Steam and DRM

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DRM (Digital Rights Management) is often thought of as, well, a naughty concept. Especially amongst GNU/Linux users, as many often think about their freedoms and openness. With this in mind, Valve's Steam has been around on Linux for a bit over a year now and I've often noticed, on various…

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Tutorial: Creating a Swap File

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Have you found you forgot to create a Swap partition upon installing your favourite Linux distribution? Or simply have a nice layout of partitions on your hard drive that you do not wish to alter? Then let's instead create a "swap file" in Linux! Even if you're primarily from a Microsoft…

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Humble Bundle Android 8 Ready, features 6 Linux games

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The Humble Bundle Android 8 is available for whatever money you wish to throw it's way! Best of all, it includes 6 cross-platform (Linux compatible) games and most likely will add a few more soon, as is the tradition of the Humble Bundles. Games currently in the bundle: Little Inferno Gemini Rule…

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Fedora 20 'Heisenbug' Released

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While facing some delays along the way, today Fedora 20 "Heisenbug" has been released! The Red Hat sponsored Fedora Project announced the release today which features a number of improvements and updates. The release is also dedicated to Fedora Project member, Seth Vidal, who was the lead…

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Mastering the fsck Command: Repair Linux File Systems Like a Pro

This article will guide you through the use of the fsck command to effectively repair errors on your Linux file systems.

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7 Ways to Restart Linux from Terminal

In this article, we’ll discuss different ways to restart Linux using the terminal.

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Machine Learning in Linux: DiffRhythm – AI song generation

We tried installing DiffRhythm with Pinokio but it bailed out with the error. Rather than investigating the issue we chose to proceed with a manual installation. Old-school is sometimes the best.

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Framework Mono 6.14 Released as the First Stable Update in Five Years

Framework Mono 6.14 debuts under the WineHQ umbrella with native ARM64 macOS support, X11 Windows Forms enhancements, and more.

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8 Top Free and Open Source Lua Web Frameworks

Here’s our recommended web frameworks for Lua captured in a legendary LinuxLinks-style ratings chart. We only feature free and open source software.

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Garuda Linux “Broadwing” Takes Flight

Arch-based Garuda Linux “Broadwing” rolls out with new features, UI updates, and Rani utility for a seamless, user-friendly experience.

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Mediatek Genio Update: Kernel, Debian 13 Images, and KernelCI

Discover the latest MediaTek Genio update featuring new kernel enhancements, Debian 13 images, and KernelCI insights. Stay informed and optimize your experience.

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Audacity 3.7.2 Improves the Linux AppImage Bundle for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Explore the latest updates in Audacity 3.7.2, featuring significant improvements to the Linux AppImage Bundle for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Elevate your audio projects today.

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How to Monitor Battery Level and Get Notifications on Linux Using Battmon

Learn to track your battery level on Linux using battmon. Receive timely notifications and ensure your device stays powered up when you need it most.

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lowfi – Listen to Lofi

Discover the soothing world of Lofi music with Lowfi. Enjoy curated playlists and immerse yourself in relaxing beats perfect for studying or unwinding.

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