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- 1Netherlands reportedly adopting NixOS to replace Windowsโ# linux # nixos # eu The Dutch are going with NixOS as their official Linux replacing Windoze. It's yet another install
Reports circulating in the Linux community claim the Dutch government is moving to NixOS as its official operating system, dropping Windows. NixOS is known for its declarative configuration, application isolation and rollback features. The choice is drawing debate among Linux users, with some Debian fans grumbling about the switch away from more conventional distributions.
- 2Volunteers 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.
- 3Switched 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.
- 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.