Why do we need an open source digital wallet?

Digital wallets have emerged as a key component of the digital revolution that has transformed the landscape of transactions. They enable users to store and manage payment and personal information (such as credit cards, health and government-issued ID cards, airline tickets, and sports and entertainment venue tickets) on their smartphones and wearable devices with enhanced convenience, improved security, and greater control over their finances and data. However, as digital wallets become more prevalent, they also pose significant challenges to the security and management of digital identities and their impact on privacy and personal data.

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The Linux Foundation Events Monthly Snapshot – March 2023

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Deploying a multi-container application using Podman and Quadlet

Learn about the unit files Quadlet supports and how to use them to deploy containers using Podman and systemd.
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First Arch Linux ISO Powered by Linux Kernel 6.2

Arch Linux 2023.03.01 is the first ISO release to be powered by the Linux 6.2 kernel. The ISO ships with Linux kernel 6.2.1 by default.
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Nextcloud Gaining Regulatory Upper Hand Over Microsoft and Google in Germany and the EU

Nextcloud announced on Wednesday that it now has a SharePoint replacement ready for production use, and that Deutsche Telekom has made Nextcloud Office available to the users of MagentaCLOUD.
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Four Raspberry Pi advertisingand tracking blockers

A Raspberry Pi with the right software filters out annoying ads and nasty trackers for end devices on your local network.

Using Mastodon from the command line

If you are looking for a Twitter alternative, toot lets you interact with Mastodon from the command line.

Integrating Google Authenticator with SSH logins

The Google Authenticator PAM module allows you to use time-based Google Authenticator passwords with various Linux services, including SSH.

Introduction to the Fediverse

Do you have to you give up your privacy to enjoy access to social media? The makers of the Fediverse say no.

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Chronicler Zack Brown reports on the little links that bring us closer within the Linux kernel community.

Get hiking suggestions from your recorded tours

When Mike Schilli is faced with the task of choosing a hiking tour from his collection of city trails, he turns to a DIY program trained to make useful suggestions.

A decentralized photo sharing platform

Pixelfed offers an interesting alternative to centralized, algorithm-driven, commercial photo sharing services.

Identity Matters

The company behind Facebook just announced a new premium subscription model, where you pay for your Facebook account and the payment includes some add-on services that you don’t currently receive.

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Graham has been playing with the source code to the amazing Mutable Instruments Eurorack modules. The company is closing, but every firmware to every product is open source. Merci, Émilie Gillet.

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EndeavourOS Cassini 22.12 and Debian 11.6 "bullseye"

A customizable distro with better support

EuroLinux offers enterprise class software with support from real engineers for a fair price. Bruce talks to the developers behind this RHEL-based distribution.

Free MathCAD alternative for Linux

Present complex equations with intermediate steps, graphics, plots, and results in SMath.

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2023-03-02 14:04:04

KDE Plasma 5.27 Released; SparkyLinux 6.6 Available for Installation;Escuelas Linux 8.0 Available; LibreOffice 7.5 Loaded with New Features and Improvements;The Next Major Release of Elementary OS Has Arrived; KDE Plasma 5.27 Beta Ready for Testing; Ne…

A path to Linux

Linux can be a great new option for users from Windows XP owners to students with a range of interests.

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2023-03-02 14:04:03

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