> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # FOSS Weekly #23.08: Kernel 6.2 Raspberry Pi Debugger, 40 FOSS Android Apps and More - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-23-08/ - Published: 2023-02-23T06:02:57.000Z - Updated: 2023-02-23T06:02:57.000Z - Description: Announcing a new tutorial series on NixOS. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ Linux may be tough, but you are tougher 💪 **💬 What you get in this week's issue:** - Terminal Basics series continues with a new chapter on making directories - Beginning of a Nix OS starter series - Twitter and DreamWorks plan to open source some of their tech - And more Linux news, open source applications, videos and memes --- ## 📰 Linux News Round-up - Support for Intel Itanium on the Linux Kernel [might be here to stay](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-intel-itanium/?ref=itsfoss.com)! - The popular open-source DAW Ardour, received a [new release](https://news.itsfoss.com/ardour-7-3-release/?ref=itsfoss.com). - DreamWorks is all set to [open-source the renderer](https://news.itsfoss.com/dreamworks-moonray-open-source/?ref=itsfoss.com) used for their recent Puss in Boots movie. - Ubuntu is forcing its flavors to [stop including Flatpak support by default](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-flavor-drops-flatpak/?ref=itsfoss.com). - The popular Fish shell is [set to ditch C++](https://news.itsfoss.com/fish-shell-rust/?ref=itsfoss.com) for a Rust port. - **A [new debug kit was launched](https://news.itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-debug-probe/?ref=itsfoss.com) for Raspberry Pi devices.** - Elon Musk says that the [Twitter algorithm will go open-source](https://news.itsfoss.com/twitter-algorithm-open-source/?ref=itsfoss.com) next week. - Linus Torvalds is [not happy with poorly executed pull requests](https://news.itsfoss.com/linus-torvalds-pull-request/?ref=itsfoss.com) for Linux 6.3. [It’s Here! New Linux Kernel 6.2 Arrives With Full Intel Arc Graphics SupportLinux Kernel 6.2 release is here!![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/linux-kernel-6-2-release--1-.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-2-release/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🫶 Newsletter sponsor: pCloud This edition of FOSS Weekly is supported by pCloud, a Swiss-based cloud storage service provider. They are one of the few services that provide native Linux applications. Apart from manually choosing essential files to store, you can even back up your entire desktop in the cloud. Their lifetime pricing is pocket friendly, as you don't have to pay monthly fee. [pCloud - File Security Made Simple | pCloudpCloud is the most secure encrypted cloud storage, where you can store your personal files or backup your PC or share your business documents with your team!![](https://pcdn-www.pcloud.com/ZDK/images/favicons/android-icon-192x192.png)pCloud Secure Cloud Storage![](https://pcdn-www.pcloud.com/ZDK/images/logo_white.png)](https://rli.to/pcloud?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧠 What we’re thinking about An interesting analogy to the recent AI sensation. [ChatGPT Is a Blurry JPEG of the WebOpenAI’s chatbot offers paraphrases, whereas Google offers quotes. Which do we prefer?![](https://www.newyorker.com/verso/static/the-new-yorker/assets/favicon.ico)The New YorkerCondé Nast![](https://media.newyorker.com/photos/63e43e3f986288e90c859958/16:9/w_1280,c_limit/Chiang_final.png)](https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/chatgpt-is-a-blurry-jpeg-of-the-web?ref=itsfoss.com) 🗓️ On 18th February 1911, Frenchman Henri Pequet made the first official air mail delivery in Allahabad, India, moving 6,500 letters to Naini, about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles for the US folks) away. --- ## ⛓️️Tutorial series At present, there are two tutorial series being published each week. You are already familiar with the Terminal Basics series helping new users get familiar with the Linux commands. Here's the latest chapter in the series. [Making Directories in Linux TerminalLearn to make new folders in the Linux command line in this part of the Terminal Basics tutorial series.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/terminal-basics-create-new-folders.png)](https://itsfoss.com/make-directories/) We've started a new series focused on Nix OS. It's a lesser-known but pretty unique distro for experienced Linux users. Here's the first chapter of the six-part series. [6 Reasons Why Should You Consider Using NixOS LinuxNixOS is an exciting distribution. Let’s take a look why you might want to give it a try.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSSagar Sharma![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/nix-series-1.png)](https://itsfoss.com/why-use-nixos/) Stay tuned for more in these series. --- ## 📲Open source Android Here are various kinds of open source apps for your Android smartphone and tablet. [40+ Best Open Source Android AppsThe best open source Android apps. Replace the proprietary options to enjoy a potentially better experience!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/best-foss-android-apps.png)](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-android-apps/) If you are experienced and experimental, you may explore these Google-less Android ROMs. [6 De-Googled Android-based Operating SystemsConcerned about your privacy or want to give another life to your smartphone? You could consider these Android distributions and custom ROMs.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSPratham Patel![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/de-googled-android-based-os.png)](https://itsfoss.com/android-distributions-roms/) ## 📹 What we are watching This is for fun only. Don't try this at home :) --- ## 📱Application highlights Simple TUI frontend for paru or yay AUR helpers. [GitHub - Vonr/parui: Simple TUI frontend for paru or yay.Simple TUI frontend for paru or yay. Contribute to Vonr/parui development by creating an account on GitHub.![](https://github.com/fluidicon.png)GitHubVonr![](https://opengraph.githubassets.com/6e9e24f4e02886eaf3a30cc5b4dd71f2df4f3f25a9ae814205fba09738b1ed15/Vonr/parui)](https://github.com/vonr/parui?ref=itsfoss.com) A human-friendly and fast alternative to cut and (sometimes) awk. [GitHub - theryangeary/choose: A human-friendly and fast alternative to cut and (sometimes) awkA human-friendly and fast alternative to cut and (sometimes) awk - GitHub - theryangeary/choose: A human-friendly and fast alternative to cut and (sometimes) awk![](https://github.com/fluidicon.png)GitHubtheryangeary![](https://opengraph.githubassets.com/56e6e2f3195f4cb1b29b71eb71fd7cdd64310f814e9579184885479de68bf68c/theryangeary/choose)](https://github.com/theryangeary/choose?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🤣 Linux Humor That's what some hardcore Linux users do :) ![Linux helping low end PC meme](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/linux-meme-itsfoss.png) No offense Windows --- ## ❤️ Enjoying FOSS Weekly? **Forward it to Linux-using friends** and encourage them to subscribe (hint: [it's here](https://itsfoss.com/signup/)). 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