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Wed Jan 14 2026 17:36:02 UTC
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Subject: Canonical: Make Ubuntu Bloated (Debian With Snaps), Then Sell the 'Debloated' Version for a Fee
Put bluntly, Canonical is trying to sell a solution to a problem it is creating
https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/14/Canonical_Make_Ubuntu_Bloated_Debian_With_Snaps_Then_Sell_the_D.shtml
https://techrights.org/n/2026/01/14/Canonical_Make_Ubuntu_Bloated_Debian_With_Snaps_Then_Sell_the_D.shtml
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Wed Jan 14 2026 19:07:32 UTC
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Subject: Anthropic finds $1.5 million to help Python Foundation improve security
AI upstart also upscales its Labs to find the next frontierThe Python Software Foundation (PSF) has an extra $1.5 million heading its way, after AI upstart Anthropic entered into a partnership aimed at improving security in the Python ecosystem.…
https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/14/anthropic_python_security/
https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/14/anthropic_python_security/
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Wed Jan 14 2026 20:39:01 UTC
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Subject: Popular Python libraries used in Hugging Face models subject to poisoned metadata attack
The open-source libraries were created by Salesforce, Nvidia, and Apple with a Swiss groupVulnerabilities in popular AI and ML Python libraries used in Hugging Face models with tens of millions of downloads allow remote attackers to hide malicious code in metadata. The code then executes automatically when a file containing the poisoned metadata is loaded.…
https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/13/ai_python_library_bugs_allow/
https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/13/ai_python_library_bugs_allow/
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Wed Jan 14 2026 22:10:33 UTC
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Subject: Why Ditching VirtualBox for KVM and Virt-Manager Makes Sense
Moving away from VirtualBox doesn’t have to be complicated. Jack Wallen walks you through installing virt-manager and spinning up your first VM with KVM.
https://fossforce.com/2026/01/why-ditching-virtualbox-for-kvm-and-virt %E2%80%91manager-makes-sense/
https://fossforce.com/2026/01/why-ditching-virtualbox-for-kvm-and-virt %E2%80%91manager-makes-sense/
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Wed Jan 14 2026 23:42:02 UTC
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Subject: $99 BeaglePlay Board Achieves "100% Open-Source" Upstream PowerVR Graphics
Going back many years Imagination PowerVR graphics were widely despised by open-source enthusiasts and Linux desktop users for their lack of an open-source GPU driver. But over the past few years the Imagination PowerVR driver focused on their Rogue graphics IP has matured nicely within the Linux kernel and the PowerVR Vulkan driver in Mesa taking shape too. Paired with Zink for OpenGL over Vulkan, there's a robust open-source PowerVR graphics experience now possible. For those interested in trying out said open-source driver stack, the TI AM62-powered BeaglePlay is an affordable way of doing so for that $99 USD single board computer...
https://www.phoronix.com/news/BeaglePlay-PowerVR-Success
https://www.phoronix.com/news/BeaglePlay-PowerVR-Success
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Thu Jan 15 2026 01:13:33 UTC
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Subject: GNOME 48.8 Released With Bug Fixes and Security Updates
GNOME 48.8 desktop environment is out as a maintenance release, delivering bug fixes, security updates, and improvements across selected core components.
https://linuxiac.com/gnome-48-8-released-with-bug-fixes-and-security-updates/
https://linuxiac.com/gnome-48-8-released-with-bug-fixes-and-security-updates/
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Thu Jan 15 2026 02:29:47 UTC
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Subject: Use This Tool to Reduce Your Docker Images Size and Improve Performance
SlimToolkit helps shrink Docker images safely, keeping only required files to improve performance, speed, and storage efficiency.
https://www.maketecheasier.com/slimtoolkit-reduce-docker-images-size/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/slimtoolkit-reduce-docker-images-size/
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Thu Jan 15 2026 04:01:17 UTC
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Subject: Fedora Games Lab Approved To Switch To KDE Plasma, Become A Better Linux Gaming Showcase
Back in December we reported on drafted plans for revitalizing Fedora Games Lab to be a modern Linux gaming showcase. This Fedora Labs initiative has featured some open-source games paired with an Xfce desktop while moving forward they are looking to better position it as a modern Linux gaming showcase...
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-Games-Lab-Overhaul-2026
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-Games-Lab-Overhaul-2026