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The popular open-source e-book management tool, Calibre, has just released version 9.0, featuring a noticeable visual refresh.

The most visible change is the new Bookshelf view, which presents libraries as shelves lined with book spines instead of a traditional list or grid. The layout can be toggled using the Layout button in the bottom-right corner of the main window, making it easy to switch between views depending on library size or personal preference.

The e-book viewer also gains tighter integration with editing tools. A new Edit book button allows users to jump directly into editing the currently open book when it is in an editable format, such as EPUB, AZW3, or KEPUB. The editor opens at roughly the same location as the view, reducing friction between reading and editing. [...]

I've been using Debian-based distros most of my adult Linux life, but I read recently that KDE has a better experience on Fedora than Kubuntu, so I want to try it out.

I already know that I won't be able to use apt, but what other differences should I expect with fedora?

The do not have an LTS release? What is upgrading like? When should you upgrade if you want stability?

cross-posted from: https://discuss.online/post/34698756

Didn't realize this was actually a John Cage composition.

This post is more detailed than most that I've seen on the topic, so I thought others would find it interesting. I am not the author.

That doesn't smell good at all. It smells like conflict of interest, it's the kind of initiative, and speech, that we have got too many times already, that ends up to be used to reduce our freedom.

See: Can you trust your computer

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Their company link

Good time-of-day, Linux users! I hope you will take kindly^1^ to coming here to tell you about Konform Browser and what it is. And also ask you to try it out in case this is your cup of tea :)

In short, Konform Browser is a web browser with the goal of promoting user freedom and access to the rights of security, privacy and anonymity. It is intended as a general-purpose browser fit both for daily online surfing as well as targeted deployments in secure or untrusted environments. It is fundamentally a patched build and custom configuration of Mozilla FireFox ESR. It started as a fork of LibreWolf and now stands on its own four feet.

Some highlights to give an idea to those familiar with LibreWolf or other FF fork:

• Security: Konform is based on Firefox ESR instead of Rapid Release. This means a more stable base without missing out on the latest security updates, in exchange for longer time waiting for the newest features from Firefox. It also enables shorter lead times to backport upstream updates.
  • In this sense (and a few others), Konform Browser is closer to IceCat/GNUZilla than it is to Librewolf.
• Freedom: Konform allows a higher level of customization. It gives the user control and trusts you with that responsibility. Some examples:
  • Allows enabling dark mode and following system theming even when Resist Fingerprinting is enabled
  • Allows installing your own self-built unsigned add-ons
  • "Spoof referer source" user configuration option
• Privacy and security: Disables all browser features relying on external network connections.
  • "RemoteSettings" is completely disabled^2^.
  • No cloud "AI" integrations. You can run Konform on a disconnected network and not notice any reduced functionality.
  • All telemetry, metrics, and ads from the browser disabled.
  • OCSP turned off (but we have CRLite).
  • tcpdump and see the difference!

I should add that even if we contrast with LibreWolf above, this is not at all meant as a dig or criticism. I think they have done and continue to do great contributions for the benefit of all of us. That we chose it as upstream and that it's the easiest to compare with is a testament both to how closely aligned we are and that Konform has a lot to thank Librewolf and the wider Firefox customization community for. Like they built from Librefox and Arkenfox to bring private browsing to a wider audience, so are we but the next to try help widen and deepen the browser ecosystem.

The recommended installation method is building from source but there are also binary packages for x86_64 and arm64 built by Codeberg CI. Currently Linux only, considering Android next and could use some assistance with that.

Doors open for users, testers and contributors. Looking forward to hear what you think and if there's anything missing!

^1^: Disclosure: Am dev. This is a rewritten crosspost.

^2^: This means that local full-page translation is also unavailable even if in principle it should be possible to bundle and run translations fully locally. It's just the way Mozilla built it. Patches towards allowing users to enable fully offline translations would be very welcome.

Sources: https://codeberg.org/konform-browser

Deb / RPM / Tarball / Container image

See releases for details.

Arch User Repo package

Arch User Repo binary package

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cross-posted from: https://discuss.online/post/34432697

Show notes link, since Lemmy struggles with properly displaying posts from Castopod.

Hello guys,

I've been using Cachyos for like a year or so; I switched to it after daily driving Mint for 2 years. With CachyOS, I installed limine and Btrfs. The reason being that I like its snapshot capabilities. I was just minding my own business and booting my system like normal. But I decided to check out the snapshots.

There I noticed that the newer snapshots were missing. So I booted the system like usual and opened Btrfs Assistant. Then I went to the tab called 'snapper' and saw that the last rule had the value 50 (see screenshot). It told me my boot partition was running out of space, so for now, I would like to limit the number of snapshots to keep. (Too lazy to perform a boot partition resize right now.)

My question is, does that number 50 represent the number of total snapshots my OS tries to make/keep?

I will increase the boot partition when I have time (if needed).

Thanks in advance!

Video of presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HkYJ7M119I

So, I just started getting into emacs and now I am curious about what cool features there might be, that I dont even know exist. No matter if its packages or keybinds.

Would also like if someone has some suggestions for using emacs for coding (primarily python and c) and would really appreciate if someone knows how I can set a background image to emacs.

cross-posted from: https://discuss.online/post/34255100

Thought I'd create a distinct thread from the previous one asking about daily use, because I really do want to hear more on people's pain points. Great to know people are generally sounding pretty positive in those posts who recently switched, but want to know your difficulties as well! This way old and new users can share their thoughts, hopefully to inspire a respectful discussion.

cross-posted from: https://discuss.online/post/34247715

Curious on the experiences of those recently migrating to Linux from Windows 10, Intel-based MacOS, etc. How is it being on Linux? Anything surprise or frustrate you?

Instalé Bazzite ayer y los auriculares con bluetooth se me entrecortan con mucha frecuencia, raro es que llegue a los 30 segundos sin que se entrecorte el audio. Es insoportable. Y eso que tengo la antena wifi en la mesa muy cerca. He probado a revincular el dispositivo y nada.
Los cascos con cable me funcionan perfecto pero son tan downgrade que me da hasta asco. Estoy segura de que no es problema de los cascos ya que en el otro PC viejo me funiconaban PERFECTO con un adaptador de bluetooth (ya que la MBO del viejito no tenía bluetooth).
Hay alguna forma de mirar qué puede estar andando mal en el bluetooth en bazzite?
@linux @bazzite.gg

This is is incredibly niche, but I need some advice on how to get PICBASIC PRO working on Arch. Is there a dedicated IDE that I don't know about? I need a way to program this and then compile and send to chips etc (I have the hardware for that). Making a VM specifically for this would be far from ideal. If anyone has some advice, I'd be very appreciative.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/58911678

The law firm that I work for is has finally decided that we should embrace Linux.

When of the key programs that we use a PDF Editor that has e-sign capabilities. Most people use Adobe and I use Foxit.

The problem with Foxit is that it doesn't run natively on Linux. I have to use WINE which is already going to be a problem cause we need a program that works out of the box. Having a program work out of the box cuts down on IT support and makes it easier for everyone to use.

The features needed:

1. Bookmark
2. Move/delete/insert pages
3. Redact
4. Bates numbering
5. E-sign
6. Change orientation of the page
7. Resize pages
8. Add notes
9. Highlight
10. Charges in Canadian dollars
11. Offline program
12. User friendly

Bonus points: It's a non-American company

The ones that I have looked at:

1. PDF Filler (not a fan of it being almost 100% cloud based)
2. Master PDF Editor
3. PDF Studio

Edit: Distro would most likely be Mint or Zorin.

I am very happy to announce the full release of the

libre-open-source textbased, sandbox-style, storydriven, retro-style cyberpunk network-sandbox (more than a) game

Jailbreak Katana

here, today exclusively on LEMMY.

Let me first thank you, because lemmy is indeed a healthy project. The people were helpful and friendly here. The mods did their job and the overall experience is very good.

Then, let me thank all the open source projects that made this Masterpiece possible. There are too many to name them all, so - just check the dependency list of the project.

I am also speaking in the name of the artists behind this project, which you can discover on your journey throuh the ITP-network (~ the game world) - we are all very proud to be here with you today.

Yes, this is a historical moment: and like always, when a new era of art has begun, it is a moment of silence - not a big event ...

anyway - enough of the chit chat ... GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN!

edit: Due naming issues, this repo has been moved to:

https://codeberg.org/ennix/hypercore

Sorry for the inconvenience.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/41781588

here is my config where window switching is located. any help would be appreciated.

I was getting annoyed everyday that there was no GUI (up to date) for ClamAV (https://www.clamav.net/) and i took it into my hands to create something easy to use and install.

Github: https://github.com/linx-systems/clamui Flathub: https://flathub.org/en/apps/io.github.linx_systems.ClamUI