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Discovering Extra Software Freedom With LibreWolf
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Saturday 4th of December 2021 09:34:31 AM Filed underToday I decided to refresh my mind and read about the beloved Operating System called GNU/Linux. It is such a privilege to know and to have used this OS for so many reasons. For starters: It's free - as in free-of-charge and free/libre (so both gratis and free as in free speech). You are free - free to modify/tweak and share it with everybody... ah, freedom. It is highly secure and reliable and that is why it has been used by supercomputers (or really huge servers) for so long - in companies, in education, and the largest enterprises. Last but not least, it's easy. It used to be fairly difficult for a new user to try out Linux, mostly because installation itself was difficult, but this is no longer an issue as websites and how-tos are all widely available when needed, as well as other useful things.
There are communities, real communities, always ready to assist, whenever you need a helping hand. I'm glad that I have tried Ubuntu with Unity as the desktop environment, as I liked the experience and now I'm using Debian with KDE as the desktop environment. Different distro and desktop environment, but it's the same freedom I've enjoyed all along. The most recent change I made was, I decided ditch Mozilla Firefox (as my default browser) and I changed to LibreWolf, so I'm still exploring and familiarising myself with the interface. It's a bit different, but I already love it. █
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We've Just Turned 17
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Tuesday 8th of June 2021 08:36:00 PM Filed underToday Tux Machines turns 17. Seventeen years of promoting freedom and privacy in the technical world. Our devotion will carry on along with the community and supporters. Tux Machines is here to stay; today, tomorrow, and in the coming years. Let's celebrate Tux Machines. Cheers! █
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150,000th Article
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Wednesday 14th of April 2021 09:36:49 PM2021 is no different from 2020, as we are still fighting the pandemic, but this won't stop or prevent us from running the Web site with solid focus on GNU/Linux and Free Software news. Tux Machines is here to stay. Better and Stronger. █
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Kangaroo on protest
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Thursday 30th of July 2020 05:50:59 PM Filed under- Login or register to post comments
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Message From the Editors
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Saturday 27th of June 2020 08:48:19 PM Filed underSummary: We're still running the site 24/7 every day/week of the year; we're managing to cope with slower news cycles
WE RECENTLY passed the sixteenth anniversary of this site, which is peaking in terms of traffic (record levels and all-time highs for several consecutive weeks). This weekend is very, very slow for news. Very.
We're typically managing to cope with the decline of journalism by digging deeper, finding lesser known sites such as blogs. We're hoping to reach the twentieth anniversary of the site. That's 2024.
For those who don't follow over RSS feeds (default and recommended as there are no middlemen; access is direct) there are also Twitter (proprietary) and the following accounts in Free software-based networks. Diaspora:
Mastodon:
Pleroma (Fediverse like Mastodon):
Thanks for choosing Tux Machines for news. █
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In the face of an Orangutan
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Tuesday 14th of January 2020 06:14:54 PM Filed under- Login or register to post comments
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The camels' outcry
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Wednesday 8th of January 2020 09:37:47 AM Filed underWhen a human doesn't know what to do and people don't know how to tackle the real issue, the animals are becoming the sacrifice. Billion of animals were lost to bushfires alone and millions are slaughtered every day, yet the audacity to kill the camels is astonishing. I wonder what would be the humans' reaction if the animals called for human culling. Think about it. █
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Koalas Need Our Help
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Thursday 21st of November 2019 12:44:53 AM Filed underWatching videos/photos of Koalas being rescued from a charred/burning forests in Australia is heart-breaking and devastating. More than 350 Koalas are reported being dead and these numbers are growing. Those who live far from Australia (just like me) can't help physically rescue them, but a small amount of money/donation to sustain the hospital/facilities, volunteers and rescuers is of great help. Koala is just one of the many species that perish from the bushfire and they need our help, so please donate through the GoFundMe page and through other legitimate websites. Help those who support animal welfare. █
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130,000!
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Friday 1st of November 2019 06:17:40 PM Filed under- Login or register to post comments
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Twins for Meng Meng and Jiao Qing
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Monday 2nd of September 2019 07:49:41 PM Filed underAbout 8 months ago we had the chance to meet Meng Meng (above) and Jiao Qing, the female and male pandas on loan to Berlin Zoo in Germany. I took lots of photos with them and we stayed in their Pagoda sanctuary a little longer. Seeing them eating, napping and wandering inside their secured place brings joy to my heart. I don't really like seeing animals in the zoo, but if this is the only way to keep and protect them from any harm or from becoming extinct, then so be it. Today, in the news (video) the two adorable pandas became parents as they were having twins; this is good news and I'm so happy for them both. To Meng Meng and Jiao Qing (and also to Berlin Zoo), congratulations! █
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Microsoft's Deadly Touch
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Thursday 29th of August 2019 09:47:29 AM Filed underEverything Microsoft touched has died. Remember Nokia, Yahoo and Novell? What happened to these companies and where are they now? This is exactly what Microsoft wants to do to Linux because they don't innovate and they can't compete; so they infiltrate. Sooner or later Linux will be part of those latter companies. Something to watch out for. █
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Photos: 15-Year Anniversary Party
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Saturday 6th of July 2019 06:24:17 PM Filed under- Login or register to post comments
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Happy 15th Anniversary to Tux Machines
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Monday 10th of June 2019 03:22:20 PM Filed underSummary: Anniversary of Tux Machines is today, a special anniversary too
Today Tux Machines is celebrating its 15th year of existing. When we bought the website it was about 10 years old, so kudos to Susan Linton who devoted time to make and keep the site on pace. We promise to keep the website up to date with lots of insightful OSS/FOSS/Linux/Android-related articles. We hope to continue the job well into the distant future. █
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Unixstickers
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Tuesday 19th of June 2018 10:47:18 AM Filed under- Login or register to post comments
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Orangutans are some of the most solitary animals critically endangered as human consumption grows; Ban Palm oil Industry.
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Thursday 7th of December 2017 06:46:07 PM Filed underOrangutans are some of the most solitary animals critically endangered as human consumption grows.
Orangutans are currently only found in the rainforest of Borneo and Sumatra where both species are endangered. The orangutans' habitat has decreased and is rapidly being devastated by loggers, palm oil plantations, gold miners, and unnatural forest fires.
Watching videos of orangutans over hundreds of times is nerve-wracking, seeing them in distress and in great trauma as babies watch their mothers hacked and killed by poachers. They are using their machete which is so inhumane, as many of these infants die without the help of their mother and some other infants are sold as pets, ending in the hands of their 'owner', maltreated and malnourished, making their situation even worse. This happened because of the humongous demand and consumption of humans. Guilt is creeping on me; while enjoying my food and applying all the cosmetics for vanity it is like slaughtering an innocent and beautiful primate slowly and accurately. I wasn't thinking at all; I'm closely blinded of my needs, having never bothered to think that somewhere out there someone is tormented. I can't let this happen any longer. I must act and make a stand and be the voice of orangutans. I'm calling for everyone to ban and stop buying palm oil products. We must stop deforestation and the palm oil industry, strongly and swiftly before orangutans and all other animals sail into extinction. █
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Beijing Zoo is No Place for Pandas
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Sunday 23rd of April 2017 07:59:48 PM Filed under
Photo credit: Nick Hopkins
I am a Panda lover. I work as a support engineer in an I.T company here in the United Kingdom. Most of my spare time is spent watching different Panda videos -- both old and new videos. Basically, it is my therapy; a 'stress release' for me. I find them to be adorable and precious creatures. As a matter of fact, I would like to volunteer to come to Sichuan. I want to experience and feel what it's like to be a Panda keeper, to be able to interact with them for real. The Panda is China's National Treasure, so it's a shame to watch the Panda videos from Beijing zoo, as the place is disgusting and not ideal for Pandas to live in (and for sure for all the rest of the animals who unfortunately got stuck in this prison cell).
The place looks like a ghost town. Lifeless and languished. Knowing that Pandas wear a thick fur on their body, can you imagine what it feels for them in 30C or 35C (summer temperature)? What it probably feels like all the time? Come on, if you really care, you must do something now, otherwise these Pandas will die. Please bring them back to their sanctuary where they really belong. █
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Winner: Triathlon in The Spa At The Midland
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Monday 10th of October 2016 09:02:59 PM Filed underI never thought I could win in a challenge of 3 events.
I guess age is not an excuse for giving up... more so in physical fitness; as the saying goes, health is wealth.... consequently, I'll keep doing my routine and even yoga. It is extremely relaxing!
Motivation, hard work, discipline. By-product is triumph...
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Acer Chromebook 15 for Linux and Wimbledon
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Friday 17th of July 2015 09:18:09 PM Filed underEarlier this month my husband and I needed a replacement for the Chromebook that I had installed Linux on after Christmas because the keyboard developed a fault. This was a good opportunity to get an upgrade and to connect the 28-inch monitor to it, allowing us to watch Wimbledon over the Internet (we don't watch TV).
Unboxing photos:
Setting up the machine:
It comes with Chrome OS, but I don't want that:
Switch to developer mode:
Setting it up to not be so locked down:
With Roy's help, installing Ubuntu LTS:
Nearly done:
Running KDE/Plasma (my favourite):
Running XFCE:
Running Unity (which I still try to use on a daily basis after using KDE for years):
We have since then bought a cabinet for the external screen and Roy finished building it 2 days ago, so now we can watch shows while we work (4 screen combined using Synergy). █
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Spring in Tux Machines
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Thursday 23rd of April 2015 08:45:57 PM Filed underTux Machines traffic has been increasing during spring. The DDOS attacks are behind us thankfully, the latest problem is just a lot of spam, which we are deleting as soon as we can. █
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Happy Easter and Remarkable Spring
Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Saturday 4th of April 2015 07:37:07 PM Filed under- Login or register to post comments
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