Pay attention if you use Amazon Kindle. Starting 26th Feb, Amazon won't allow 'Download and transfer via USB' feature anymore. That's the feature people used to download the Kindle books they purchased and convert them to EPUB or PDF to read on other eBook readers like Kobo or their computers. In other words, your Kindle purchases will be restricted completely for Kindle devices.
If you want the control of your Kindle purchased books, take action and download the books before the deadline, remove DRM and convert them to PDF or EPUB.
Sagar Sharma
If you have hundreds of Kindle books, there is a script that can be used to download them in bulk. I have not tested it yet.
💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition
- GNOME's website getting a makeover.
- Fedora being threatened with a lawsuit.
- openSUSE making waves with recent moves.
- And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes!
- This edition of FOSS Weekly is supported by ANY.RUN.
❇️ Sandbox to Rescue
Infosec head at an EU bank shared insights on how they:
- Prevent hundreds of potential security incidents every year
- Stay lean and efficient with limited resources
- Help the business avoid cyber attacks and protect clients
Must-read for all security professionals operating on a tight budget.
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📰 Linux and Open Source News
- GNOME's website has received a complete revamp.
- AI-powered edit predictions have arrived on Zed editor.
- openSUSE has decided to ditch AppArmor for Tumbleweed.
- They are also considering dropping Legacy BIOS support for Leap and SLES.
- Nitrux has introduced a new kernel builder tool for Debian-based distros.
- Popular system stability testing and monitoring tool OCCT has arrived on Linux.
And we gear up for the Ubuntu 25.04 release.
Sourav Rudra
🧠 What We’re Thinking About
The string of dramas in the Linux space don't seem to stop, huh? This time, it is Fedora getting threatened with a lawsuit by OBS Studio.
Sourav Rudra
🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More
- Setting up Conky on Ubuntu is quite straightforward.
- We debunk the most common myths surrounding Linux.
- Learn how to always keep a window on top in GNOME.
- Using the night light feature on Linux Mint.
👷 Maker's and AI Corner
Sharing my experience of using this unusual device that converts an SBC into a laptop.
Abhishek Prakash
And a little about running a LLM locally as a coding assistant in VS Code.
✨ Apps highlight
Plank Reloaded is a modern successor to the beloved Plank dock.
Sourav Rudra
Who needs a GUI to listen to music when you could use kew?
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🧩 Quiz Time
Call yourself a Fedora buff? Prove it by beating this quiz.
Abhishek Prakash
💡 Quick Handy Tip
With the Extensions List GNOME extension, you can toggle extensions, access their settings, visit its home page, etc. right from the top panel. There is no need to open an additional extension app like Extension Manager.
You can install the Extensions List extension and get started right away.
🤣 Meme of the Week
We all have that friend. 😆
🗓️ Tech Trivia
February 15, 1999, marked Windows Refund Day, when Linux users staged protests outside Microsoft offices in the San Francisco Bay Area. The event aimed to raise awareness of Microsoft’s practice of bundling Windows with PCs and not offering refunds.
🧑🤝🧑 FOSSverse Corner
Pro FOSSer Neville shares his experience with Meld. Have you used it before?
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