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8 ways to scare the hell out of a system administrator

The phrase 'I've been doing a little file cleanup' can scare sysadmins.
A complete lack of details like 'Server won't turn on' can cause panic.
Deleting System32 files can give admins chronic nervous tics.
Deploying on a Friday night can be terrifying for sysadmins.

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Getting hands-on with AI in automotive

Canonical will demonstrate an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) demo showcasing how AI can be deployed and updated across various hardware platforms for use in automotive systems at CES 2025.
The demo will include a real-world use case demonstrating AI-driven fault detection in manufacturing from cloud-based model training to real-time deployment at the edge.
The AI model is trained on Ubuntu-based cloud environments and deploys updates to any edge device using over-the-air (OTA) updates.
The aim of the flexible AI/ML stack is to allow companies to choose the best hardware without losing performance.
The deployment of AI and ML models is a particular challenge for the automotive industry, due to hardware fragmentation, but Canonical's hardware-agnostic AI stack runs seamlessly across various platforms to integrate AI in automotive systems.
Canonical collaborates with the major player in the semiconductor industry such as NVIDIA and Intel to harness the latest GPU technologies for rapid model training and edge deployment.
Canonical's AI/ML solution has support for Kubernetes, containerization, and OTA update approach, to deploy software updates to vehicles securely and efficiently.
The OTA update approach helps to maintain AI models in the field, ensuring manufacturers always have the most accurate version of the model running in their production environment.
In conclusion, Canonical’s hardware-agnostic AI/ML stack and real-world use cases will illustrate how AI/ML is driving the future of autonomous vehicles.
Join Canonical at CES 2025 to experience the innovations and the development of the next-generation of intelligent vehicles

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FOSS Weekly #24.44: Fedora 41 Release, Russia in Linux Kernel, System Monitoring and More

Linux command tricks for Halloween, Linux hardware tips, new Linux releases, and quiz puzzles are some of the highlights of FOSS Weekly #24.44.
The edition features spooky Linux commands you should not use, hardware tips for Linux, Kali Linux 32-bit developers shared their rationale, Fedora 41 sweet features, and more.
In addition, GitPod Flex has been introduced to automate the full developer environment, windows install on Raspberry Pi, Raspberry has moved to default wayland, Syncthing's Android app will not receive any new updates past 2024, etc.
PeaZip is a versatile cross-platform file archiver, there's Eternity for Android, and CPU-X has been proposed as a CPU-Z alternative for Linux monitoring.
The articles (translated into Spanish) are evergreen tutorials in the Spanish section of Its FOSS. FOSSers discuss the early days of Linux with Linus.
The DMCA law enacted on October 28, 1998, by Bill Clinton, is a controversial copyright law still in use and misused by large corporations.
Firefox users can close all duplicates by clicking on the list all tabs button and selecting “Close all duplicate tabs,” while the meme of the week features Windows weeping, Linux reaping.
Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube channel, Google News feed, and opt for It's FOSS Plus membership to support the publication.
Friends are encouraged to share with their multiple user interfaces, including Linux Subreddits and community forums. Enjoy the edition and keep using Linux!

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2024 16-inch MacBook Pro tech specs

Apple has launched the 2024 16-inch MacBook Pro, which packs a powerful punch into a compact package.
The device’s technical specifications are impressive. The laptop is powered by the M4 chip, which enables 14-core CPU with 10 performance cores and four efficiency cores.
It also has a 20-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine with 273Gb/s memory bandwidth, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, media engine and hardware-accelerated H.264.
It includes a 2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display, with ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz and 3456-by-2234 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch.
The device offers between 36GB and 128GB of RAM, and 512GB to 8TB of storage.
All models also have an SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port and three Thunderbolt 5 ports.
The laptop runs on a 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, capable of lasting up to 24 hours when streaming video or up to 17 hours wireless web use.
It weighs 4.7 pounds and comes with a backlit Magic Keyboard and Force Touch trackpad, as well as a 12MP camera and high-quality audio support.
Optionally, users can configure the device with more advanced features, such as a max with 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU.
Apple’s 2024 16-inch MacBook Pro is one of the most powerful laptops on the market, with exceptional processing power and a host of features ideal for professionals.

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KolibriOS: The Operating System That Fits on a 1.44 MB 3.5″ Floppy Disk

KolibriOS is a small and lightweight operating system written in pure x86 assembly.
It can fit on a standard 1.44 MB floppy disk and requires minimal system resources.
The OS boots incredibly fast and provides software like DOOM and Wolfenstein 3D.
Although some hardware compatibility issues were encountered, KolibriOS is a fast, stable, and great option for old x86 platforms.

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SSL verification error at depth 2 - Zscaler | WSL

Error occurred while using gem 'asciidoctor-pdf' due to SSL verification error at depth 2.
The user needs to download the Zscaler certificate from their website and save it.
The downloaded '.crt' file needs to be added to WSL trusted certificates.
After adding the certificate, the user can try installing the 'asciidoctor-pdf' gem again.

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Nintendo Releases a Music App

Nintendo has released an iOS app called Nintendo Music, exclusively for Nintendo Online members.
The app offers a wide catalog of classic Nintendo music, including well-known titles and obscure songs.
It has a similar design to Apple Music, featuring curated playlists, recently played songs, recommendations, and more.
Users can download songs for offline playback, AirPlay to compatible speakers, and share songs via the share sheet.

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Debian (Sid|Unstable) with Gnome 47 on X11

To restore Gnome on X11 session, you can do sudo apt install gnome-session-xsession.
Using X11 has certain advantages, such as better performance of Google Chrome and support for applications like plank and autokey.

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All Macs now start with at least 16GB RAM

All new Macs now come with a base RAM of 16GB, including the MacBook Air models.
Apple made this upgrade due to the RAM-hungry Apple Intelligence features.
The decision to upgrade the RAM across the Mac lineup came as a surprise, as a new MacBook Air model is expected next year.
Having 16GB of RAM provides headroom to run intensive applications even on entry-level Macs.

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Apple silicon Macs will get their ultimate gaming test with Cyberpunk 2077 release

Cyberpunk 2077 is set to be released on Mac, offering a test for Apple silicon Mac's gaming capabilities.
Developer and publisher CD Projekt Red announced that the game will be available on multiple platforms including the Mac App Store, Steam, GOG, and the Epic Game Store.
The Mac version of the game will be labeled as Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and will include the expansion Phantom Liberty.
Cyberpunk 2077 received mixed reviews upon its initial release but subsequent patches and updates have improved its performance.

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Watch Apple’s M4 Mac announcements in just 90 seconds

Apple announced the first M4 Macs in a 40-minute video
Highlights include the new iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro
Notable features include M4 chip, improved graphics, and memory upgrades
Pricing remains the same, starting from $599 for the Mac mini

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Apple Original Films announces sequel to ‘The Family Plan,’ starring Mark Wahlberg

Apple Original Films has announced a sequel to 'The Family Plan', with Mark Wahlberg set to reprise his role as Dan Morgan.
Michelle Monaghan, Zoe Colletti and Van Crosby will all return to star in the action-comedy movie, directed by Simon Cellan Jones from Skydance Media.
'The Family Plan' premiered on Apple TV+ last year and the new show will take place during Christmas in Europe.
Dan has planned 'the perfect vacation' for the Morgans, but his past continues to haunt them in unexpected ways.
David Coggeshall, the writer of the first movie, has returned to pen the sequel.
David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger will produce the movie for Skydance, alongside Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson through Municipal Pictures.
John G. Scotti will executive produce it along with Cellan Jones.
Apple TV+ will soon debut films like 'Blitz', 'Fountain of Youth', 'May Day', and 'Matchbox', to increase its momentum.
Viewers can subscribe to Apple TV+ for $9.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.
Subscribers can enjoy the shows on various devices like iPhones, iPads, Apple TV, Mac, and popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Xbox gaming consoles, etc.

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MacBook Pro 2024

The new MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max offers significantly improved performance compared to the previous M1 models.
Tasks like editing gigapixel photos and rendering complex scenes in Blender are up to 1.8x to 3.4x faster, respectively.
The M4 Pro is up to 3x faster than the M1 Pro, benefiting workflows in geo mapping, structural engineering, and data modeling.
The M4 Max delivers up to 3.5x performance compared to the M1 Max, making it ideal for heavy creative workloads.

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Apple M4 Pro and M4 Max

Apple has announced the new M4 Pro and M4 Max chips built with 3-nanometer technology.
The M4 Pro features up to 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, and supports up to 64GB of memory.
The M4 Max offers up to 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and supports up to 128GB of memory.
Both chips deliver significant performance improvements for pro and AI workloads.

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Use a Cloned Drive to Recover From Mac Failures

Keeping a cloned drive is a useful method to recover from Mac failures quickly.
Using a cloned backup drive and Migration Assistant, Jason Snell was able to restore his Mac to the same state it was in before the failure.
With the APFS filesystem, tools like Carbon Copy Cloner can store previous versions of your disk on the backup drive, providing extra layers of data protection.
Although the restoration process using Migration Assistant can be slow, keeping data files on separate drives can help expedite the recovery.

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