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If you've ever given a slide presentation at a conference, you know the drill. Tell the audio-visual people what session your talk is in, then hand them a USB stick with your PowerPoint on it. The presentation has to be in Microsoft PowerPoint because the one and only laptop plugged into the data…

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How to Install Symfony Framework in Linux (for Beginners)

Learn how to install, configure, and use Symfony Framework on Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, or Fedora Linux distributions with practical examples.

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COSMIC Desktop Alpha 6 Released, This Is What’s New

Alpha 6 of System76's COSMIC desktop environment is now available with desktop zoom, improved accessibility, desktop icons, new scaling options, and more.

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The FOSS Force Almost Open Tech News Quiz (2/21/25)

In this, the second quiz since the reboot there are 11 questions, just like the New York Times New Quiz.

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Gentoo Makes QEMU Cloud Deployment Easier

Gentoo announced new cloud-ready images in QCOW2 format, offering weekly updates, password-less root, and easy KVM acceleration.

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No, LibreOffice Doesn’t Turn 40 This Year, but StarOffice Would if It Were Still Around

It’s like reading the Old Testament: Star Writer begat StarOffice who begat OpenOffice, which begat LibreOffice.

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6 Best Free and Open Source Linux File Encryption Tools

This roundup looks at the finest GUI-based file encryption tools.

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How to Enter Single User Mode in AlmaLinux 8/9

In this guide, we will explain step by step how to enter single user mode on AlmaLinux 8 and 9.

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How to Tell a Really Smart Home From a Not-So-Smart Home That Only Thinks It’s Smart

To “get” this article, written by the latest addition to the FOSS Force team, we suggest that you follow the links.

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Calamares Installer 3.3.14 Brings Internal Improvements

Calamares installer 3.3.14 improves Python bindings, introduces an undo system for UI steps, and more.

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Cybersecurity Chief Says Musk Can Use Perloined IRS Data Against Taxpayers

Musk needs to be arrested with no bail until he accounts for the information that he has stolen and tells where it has been stored and located.

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