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- 1Kiel and the Netherlands move toward Linux as KDE unveils AI desktopโLinux-News: Kiel & Niederlande setzen auf Linux, KDE KI-Desktop & F-Droid 2.0 https:// clip.place/w/n7qfRm5B6aHXVmTkW MP
A Linux news roundup reports that the German city of Kiel and the Dutch government are switching to Linux, alongside news of a KDE desktop with AI features and the release of F-Droid 2.0. The items highlight a growing push by European public institutions to move away from proprietary operating systems toward open-source software.
- 2Italian logistics firm switches from Windows to KubuntuโผIncreased productivity, decreased costs, when Italian logistics company moved from # Windows to @ kubuntu . https:// its
An Italian logistics company has migrated its operations from Windows to Kubuntu, a Linux distribution, with reports of increased productivity and lower costs. Miลกo Oroz, founder of Zerolock, said the company has not needed a single ordinary technical support call since the move. The migration story is being shared as an example for other businesses considering open-source software.
- 3Volunteers plan workshop to help people switch to open-source techโI'm working on getting a crew together to give a workshop to help people upgrade their tech. Zoom โก๏ธ Jitsi OneDrive/GDri
A volunteer is assembling a team to run a workshop helping people move away from major proprietary platforms toward open-source alternatives. Planned switches include Zoom to Jitsi, OneDrive or Google Drive to Nextcloud, Google Android to GrapheneOS, and Windows to Linux, with more topics possible depending on how many helpers join. The project is at an early planning stage.
- 4New Podcast Episode Questions Paying for Microsoft OfficeโNew PODCAST at 5:00 PM Eastern - "Why Are We Still Paying Microsoft for an Office Suite?" ๏ธ ๐๏ธ ๐ ๐ง ๐ Have a listen at ht
The Switched to Linux podcast has released a new episode, 'Why Are We Still Paying Microsoft for an Office Suite?', airing at 5:00 PM Eastern and available via RSS feed or the podcast's website. The episode explores open source and privacy-friendly alternatives to Microsoft's paid office software, reflecting ongoing debate about subscription costs and free options like LibreOffice.
- 5New Podcast Episode: AI Agents Are Spamming the UniverseโNew PODCAST at 5:00 PM Eastern - "AI Agents Are Spamming the Universe..." ๏ธ ๐๏ธ ๐ ๐ง ๐ Have a listen at https://podcast.sw
The Switched to Linux podcast released a new episode at 5:00 PM Eastern titled "AI Agents Are Spamming the Universe..." The episode centers on the host receiving a spam email sent by an AI agent, prompting a wider discussion about automated bots flooding the internet with unwanted content. The episode is available via the podcast's RSS feed and usual listening platforms.
- 6Switched To Linux hosts offline supporter hangout todayโ"OFFLINE SUPPORTER HANGOUT" All hail the van panther Today from 3:00PM to 6:00PM Eastern, there will be an offline Suppo
Switched To Linux, a Linux-focused tech commentary outlet, is holding an offline supporter hangout today from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Eastern. The announcement, promoted with the phrase 'All hail the van panther', invites the outlet's supporters to gather in person rather than online. Followers have been sharing the details, with a note that the announcement reads best on a desktop computer.