> ## 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 #24.10: Second Brain Apps, Kernel Programming, New Linux Apps and More - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-24-10/ - Published: 2024-03-07T04:28:59.000Z - Updated: 2024-03-07T04:28:59.000Z - Description: Enjoy exploring new books as we review and introduce you to more Linux books - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ Not sure if you have noticed it already, we are doing more Linux book reviews this year. It's a way to introduce you to interesting new Linux books that you may want to explore. Take Linux Kernel Programming book, for example. It's an excellent resource with hands-on approach to get into kernel development. [The Book You Need to Start With Linux Kernel DevelopmentThe Linux Kernel Programming (Second Edition) is a must-read for anyone who is interested in writing code for the Linux Kernel.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSPratham Patel![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/03/review-of-book-linux-kernel-programming.png)](https://itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-programming-review/) I hope you enjoy learning about these books. **💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition of FOSS Weekly:** - Check out second brain apps. - A new project that combines the power of Nix and BSD. - New Linux apps that took us by surprise. - And other Linux news, videos and, of course, memes! - **This edition of FOSS Weekly is supported by PikaPods.** ## PikaPods: Instant Open Source App Hosting [PikaPods](https://www.pikapods.com/?ref=itsfoss.com) is on a mission to make great open source apps more accessible. Choose to run 60+ popular apps from their app store with setup, updates and backups all taken care of. Part of the revenue is shared with the developer. For a more sustainable ecosystem that respects your privacy and leaves you in control of your data. [PikaPods - Instant Open Source App HostingRun the finest Open Source web apps from $1/month, fully managed, no tracking, no ads, full privacy. Self-hosting was never this convenient.![](https://www.pikapods.com/static/favicon.png)Instant Open Source App Hosting![](https://www.pikapods.com/static/og_image.png)](https://www.pikapods.com/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 📰 Linux news - Cloudflare has [open-sourced](https://news.itsfoss.com/cloudflare-pingora/?ref=itsfoss.com) their Nginx challenger. - NixBSD is a [new undertaking](https://news.itsfoss.com/nixbsd/?ref=itsfoss.com) that aims to combine NixOS and FreeBSD. - Ente has gone [completely open-source](https://news.itsfoss.com/ente-open-source/?ref=itsfoss.com). It is a good Google Photos alternative. Linux Mint is [replacing Hexchat](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-mint-jargonaut/?ref=itsfoss.com) with a new chat app that was built from the ground up. [Linux Mint is Building a New Chat App to Replace ‘Hexchat’Linux Mint’s new desktop chat app. Interesting, but not the replacement some were hoping it to be.![](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/2024/03/linux-mint-new-irc-client.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-mint-jargonaut/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧠 What we’re thinking about I have been seeing a flood of AI-generated articles since last year. It is really concerning to see a such a big name like CNET being caught serving low-quality content to their readers. [AI-generated articles prompt Wikipedia to downgrade CNET’s reliability ratingFuturism report highlights the reputational cost of publishing AI-generated content.![](https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/themes/ars/assets/img/ars-ios-icon-d9a45f558c.png)Ars TechnicaBenj Edwards![](https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cnet_hero_1-760x380.jpg)](https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/02/wikipedia-downgrades-cnets-reliability-rating-after-ai-generated-articles/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More Turn your notes collection into knowledge base with these second brain apps. [8 Open Source Second Brain Knowledge Base ToolsWant a powerful note-taking experience? Try these knowledge-base focused second brain apps.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/03/opensource-second-brain-knowledge-base-tools.png)](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-second-brain-apps/) The “*ps*” command makes monitoring processes simple. [ps Command Examples in LinuxWant to get the details on the running processes of your Linux system? The ps command can help.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSSagar Sharma![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/03/ps-command-examples.png)](https://itsfoss.com/ps-command/) Spice up your Ubuntu installation with these icon themes. There are themes for other distros too. [Best Ubuntu Themes: 17 Beautiful Icon Themes in 2024Want to make your Linux or Ubuntu desktop pretty? We suggest you to try these gorgeous icon themes!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/03/apps-icons-themes-for-ubuntu.png)](https://itsfoss.com/best-icon-themes-ubuntu-16-04/) --- ## 📹 What we are watching A journey through the various stock versions of Android. Which one is your favorite? Mine is Android 14. --- ## ✨ Project highlights [Dosage](https://news.itsfoss.com/dosage/?ref=itsfoss.com) can ensure that you never lose track of important medication again. [Track Your Meds: Dosage, the Open-Source Linux AppThis app makes it easy to keep up with your medications.![](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/2024/03/dosage-first-look.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/dosage/?ref=itsfoss.com) You can also find useful apps like that in [the compilation](https://news.itsfoss.com/interesting-linux-apps/?ref=itsfoss.com) below. [8 Linux Apps That Surprised Me!I think you should take a look at these Linux apps!![](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/2024/02/linux-apps--1-.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/interesting-linux-apps/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧩 New quiz unit Keep rolling with this new quiz. [Arch Trivia QuizTrue Arch fan? Can you answer all these questions correctly?![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/03/arch-trivia-quiz.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/arch-trivia-quiz/) ## 💡 Quick handy tip Move a specific window to the currently visible workspace in GNOME. When using GNOME Apps, you can right-click on an empty space in the title and then select the “*Always on Visible Workspace*” option. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/03/gnome-app-always-on-visible-workspace.png) Now, whenever you change to a new workspace, that specific app will be moved to that workspace. --- ## 🤣 Meme of the week I am glad that I don't have Windows in my workspace. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/03/meme7.jpg) --- ## 🗓️ Tech Trivia March 1, 2008, marked the day that America Online discontinued the Netscape web browser. Many of you may remember using this popular web browser from the past. --- ## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse corner One of our Pro FOSSers has [stumbled upon](https://itsfoss.community/t/security-in-systemd/11757?ref=itsfoss.com) an interesting command for systemd. [Security in SystemdRan across a discussion today on reddit. Have never heard of this terminal command: systemd-analyze security But the output on my server was a bit alarming. Anyone care to explain what these mean? Thanks, Sheila![](https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/optimized/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180.png)It's FOSS CommunitySheila\_Flanagan![](https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/optimized/2X/7/7a8795fbf1d33dada33ce9ff1c559466003bd818_2_1024x673.png)](https://itsfoss.community/t/security-in-systemd/11757?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## ❤️ With love **Share it with your Linux-using friends** and encourage them to subscribe (hint: [it's here](https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/)). 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