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[#]: subject: "Open-Source Frontend for Emulators “RetroArch” Now Available on Steam for Windows and Linux Users"
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[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/retroarch-steam/"
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Open-Source Frontend for Emulators “RetroArch” Now Available on Steam for Windows and Linux Users
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Since its release way back in 2010, [RetroArch][1] has been one of the most popular game emulator interfaces. Over the years, it has received numerous upgrades and lets you play classic games from various retro consoles ranging from the Atari 2600 to the PlayStation 2.
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While the RetroArch team has been planning to launch this on Steam for more than a year, it is finally available to the masses!
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This means you can now emulate and play your favorite retro games without having to leave Steam.
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Sure, you can download it from their official website, but launching it directly from your Steam collection proves to be a hassle-free way for most users.
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Not to forget, RetroArch’s presence on Steam will put this on a lot of people’s radars. So, this should give RetroArch’s popularity a boost on both Windows and Linux platforms.
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![RetroArch on Steam][2]
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Keep in mind that the RetroArch version available on Steam lacks certain features and most cores compared to the official one. Let us take a look at them.
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### Key Highlights
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#### Emulator Cores
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Unlike the standard way of using the _Core Downloader_, Cores (Emulators) can be installed as **DLCs** from Steam. This can be easily done by navigating to **“Manage DLC”** on Steam’s Retroarch browser page.
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Only 10 cores are available at launch. Here’s the list of cores –
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* Mupen64 Plus Next – Nintendo N64
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* Kronos – Sega Saturn
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* PCSX ReARMed – PlayStation 1
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* Stella – Atari 2600
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* SameBoy – Game Boy & Game Boy Colour
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* mGBA – Game Boy Advance
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* Mesen – Nintendo Entertainment System
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* Mesen S – Super Nintendo Entertainment System
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* Genesis Plus GX – Sega SG-1000, Master System, Game Gear, Genesis and Mega CD
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* Final Burn Neo – Arcade
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Additional cores will certainly be released in the future. According to the developer:
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> More cores will be coming as DLC soon. We have no ETA on when these will arrive, but it will likely be a dripfeed of new cores on a periodic basis as it takes a lot of time preparing the pages, descriptions, logos, previews and whatnot that a Steam page requires.
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RetroArch Blog
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![Retroarch Main Menu \(Source: Retroarch\)][3]
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#### Other Highlights
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RetroArch UI stays the same. This may be overwhelming for users who will be using RetroArch for the first time. The developers have plans to revamp its UI soon enough.
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Remote Play and Steam Cloud sync should also work.
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Do note that RetroArch will only be available for 64-bit Linux or Windows PCs. As of now, there are no plans for macOS yet.
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You can learn more about RetroArch’s availability on Steam on their [official blog post][4].
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### Wrapping Up
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The addition of RetroArch to Steam will certainly increase their userbase. Initial reviews seem to be very positive, which is a good thing!
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They should get better financial support from new users on [Patreon][5] as well. You might as well start helping them out if interested.
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If you want to try it out, head to your Steam client and search for it. Or, click on the link below to explore it on Steam store along with its system requirements.
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[RetroArch on Steam][6]
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**Via**: [GamingOnLinux][7]
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作者：[Rishabh Moharir][a]
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[1]: https://www.retroarch.com/
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[4]: https://www.libretro.com/index.php/retroarch-finally-released-on-steam/
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[5]: https://www.patreon.com/libretro
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[6]: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1118310/RetroArch/
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[7]: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/09/retroarch-gets-a-steam-release-bringing-emulation-to-even-more-gamers
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[#]: subject: "After Chromium, Ubuntu Now Converts Firefox to Snap by Default"
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[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-firefox-snap-default/"
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[#]: author: "Abhishek https://news.itsfoss.com/author/root/"
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After Chromium, Ubuntu Now Converts Firefox to Snap by Default
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One of the major and controversial [changes in the upcoming Ubuntu 21.10][1] is the conversion of Firefox from deb to snap.
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Yes, you heard it right. The default Firefox will be a Snap application, not the regular DEB version.
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As [spotted by OMG! Ubuntu][2], this is done as per an agreement between Mozilla and Canonical (Ubuntu’s parent company).
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The [feature freeze exception (FFE)][3] mentions it clearly:
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> Per Canonical’s distribution agreement with Mozilla, we’re making the snap the default installation of Firefox on desktop ISOs starting with Ubuntu 21.10.
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With this change, the Firefox deb package will be converted to Firefox snap package.
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This means that going forward, Firefox will be available as Snap. I think this change also means that even if you use apt command to install it, you’ll be getting the Snap package.
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### Deja vu?
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If you feel that this has been done in the past, you have got the right feeling. In the past, Ubuntu converted the Chromium browser to Snap.
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Today, if you use apt install chromium-browser, you still get the Snap version. There is no DEB package for Chromium in Ubuntu anymore.
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When Ubuntu made this sudden change on its own, there was an uproar. The conversion of Firefox to Snap will also create controversy. But this time, Ubuntu shares the blame with Mozilla.
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### Mozilla wants Snap
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![][4]
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Interestingly, it was [Mozilla that approached Canonical for this change][5]. Mozilla will maintain the Snap version of Firefox and the end users will get quick updates directly from the source.
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After all, it takes a few days before a new Firefox release lands in Ubuntu. With the Snap move, your Firefox will be updated to the new version the same day.
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### Concerns?
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A few for sure. I know there are a few people completely averted to Snap, I am not one of them.
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I have three major complaints with Snap packages: slow start up speed, poor system integration and high disk space.
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Over the time, Snaps have improved on the disk space front. But despite all the improvements, Snap packages still take longer to start. This could be tolerable with an IDE but it may ruin the browsing experience.
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This slow startup speed makes me wonder why it is called ‘Snap’ because surely, it doesn’t start in a snap.
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Another thing that bothers me is the Snap auto-refresh. Snap apps are updated automatically. If Mozilla starts pushing updates more frequently, this [Firefox restart annoyance][6] in the middle of work will be more frequently as well.
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The change will impact you when you install or upgrade to Ubuntu 21.10. The change will eventually propagate to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
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What do you think of this change? Yeah or neah?
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选题：[lujun9972][b]
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[1]: https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-21-10-release-schedule/
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[2]: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/09/ubuntu-makes-firefox-snap-default
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[3]: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-release-upgrader/+bug/1943840
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[5]: https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/feature-freeze-exception-seeding-the-official-firefox-snap-in-ubuntu-desktop/24210
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[6]: https://news.itsfoss.com/mozilla-annoying-new-tab/
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[#]: subject: "Linux Mint’s Website Has a Much Needed Minty Fresh New Look"
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[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-mint-new-website-design/"
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[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://news.itsfoss.com/author/ankush/"
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Linux Mint’s Website Has a Much Needed Minty Fresh New Look
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Linux Mint is one of the [best Linux distributions][1] available while offering a modern user experience.
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However, Linux Mint’s original website looked dated and potentially unattractive to new-age computer users.
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Many suggested a visual makeover to reflect Linux Mint’s taste through a modern website design. And, only recently the developers started working on a redesign in collaboration with the community members, asking for feedback and getting insights on proposed designs.
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Finally, a design was finalized and applied to [Linux M][2][i][2][nt’s official website][2].
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The website looks clean and informative, great on desktop, and perfectly fits mobile phone browsers!
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Every new Linux user should be able to evaluate their requirements by looking at the features offered easily.
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The information is well-presented to convince users why they should try out Linux Mint on their desktop system.
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The key highlights of the website would be the homepage, download page, and donation page.
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Of course, you can choose to explore more about Linux Mint and how everything works through individual resources (like our articles), but the official website should be the essential starting point, which it is now.
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The accent color and the theme combination feels just like what Linux Mint needed! Navigating through various web pages and the menu is a breeze. I don’t think there is any unnecessary element on the website; everything fits perfectly in the first look. The page load time is faster as well.
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The blog/monthly news section continues to use the same design. And, I’m not certain if they intend to refresh that by applying the same design anytime soon. But, I think that should happen to ensure consistency between their web pages.
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_What do you think about Linux Mint’s new website design? Do you like it? Do you think this would help them get more attention from new-age users?_
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_You are welcome to share your thoughts in the comments down below._
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选题：[lujun9972][b]
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[1]: https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-distributions/
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[2]: https://linuxmint.com
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[#]: subject: "Ubuntu Touch OTA-19 Brings in Support for New Devices With Multiple Bug Fixes"
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[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-touch-ota-19/"
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[#]: author: "Rishabh Moharir https://news.itsfoss.com/author/rishabh/"
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Ubuntu Touch OTA-19 Brings in Support for New Devices With Multiple Bug Fixes
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Ubuntu Touch is an open-source OS for mobile devices that respects user privacy, unlike Google’s Android for privacy-focused users. The UBports community has released yet another update of Ubuntu Touch that is based on Ubuntu 16.04.
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This release supports many new devices and contains significant updates on certain phones, along with numerous bug fixes.
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Let’s take a look at them.
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![Source: UBports][1]
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### What’s New?
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#### Framework and Packages
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The 16.04.7 Qt framework and packages like qml-module-qtwebview and libqt5webview5-dev have been added to the App framework. This improves application compatibility with other platforms.
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#### Imrpovements to Halium devices
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The gyroscope and magnetic field sensors can now be accessed on the Halium 5.1 and 7.1 devices. Do note that the functionality of the compass is still under development. The same applies to the magnetic field sensor for the Halium 9 and 10 devices that now use sensorfw, thus replacing the legacy platform-API.
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#### Pixel 3a
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You can completely shut down the device as intended. It no longer hangs in the process of the shutdown, so you should have better battery life. Additionally, the freezing of the camera app while capturing sounds when recording videos has also been fixed.
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#### Messaging App Fix
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The messaging app has also received a minor update. When messages arrive, the keyboard will no longer appear automatically but when needed. This is useful if the user doesn’t want to reply or access the keyboard on demand.
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#### Media Hub
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A bug that prevented the device from sleep when audio sounds were played in successions has been fixed. Another major bug that reduced battery life drastically, because of uncleared requested wake locks, has also been taken care of.
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### Other Improvements
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There are several new devices added to support Ubuntu Touch, along with fixes for the Wi-Fi, audio, and camera.
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You can look at the [official release notes][2] to check the list of devices added and explore more technical details.
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### Update or Installation
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Ubuntu Touch users should automatically receive an update or head to the updates in the System Settings to check for available updates.
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Those willing to try out Ubuntu Touch for the first time can explore the [official website][3] and check if their device is supported correctly before installation.
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I am particularly looking forward to the Ubuntu Touch OS update with Ubuntu 18.04 or newer as its base after several minor updates.
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_What do you think about this new update? Have you tried it yet?_
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[2]: https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-news-1/post/ubuntu-touch-ota-19-release-3779
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[3]: https://ubuntu-touch.io/get-ubuntu-touch
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[#]: subject: "Brave Launches Privacy-Focused “Brave Talk” as a Desperate Attempt to Push Brave Advertisements"
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[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/brave-talk/"
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[#]: author: "Jacob Crume https://news.itsfoss.com/author/jacob/"
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[#]: collector: "lujun9972"
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Brave Launches Privacy-Focused “Brave Talk” as a Desperate Attempt to Push Brave Advertisements
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======
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Ever since the initial Covid-19 outbreak in 2020, the world has seen an explosion in the popularity of online meeting services. Unfortunately, many of these are not very privacy-friendly, especially as many of these are offered by notoriously data-hungry advertising companies.
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However, the company behind the wildly successful Brave browser has developed a privacy-friendly solution, “Brave Talk.”
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### Brave Talk: Open-Source Based Video Conferencing
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Unlike Zoom and Google Meet, Brave Talk is a piece of new video conferencing software that aims to provide better privacy than its competitors.
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It is based on an open-source video conferencing solution i.e., [Jitsi][2], and claims to track no user data.
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As a Brave service, alongside Brave News and Search, Brave Talk is integrated directly into the browser. While this makes it more convenient to start calls, it could be a push to promote the web browser more than ever.
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Like Apple’s FaceTime, Brave Talk calls can only be started from a specific browser, which is Brave. This is in contrast to many other [open-source video conferencing services][3].
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### The Push for Brave Advertising Network
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![][4]
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Another thing that many people may point out is that it requires the use of Brave tokens. These are kind of like frequent flyer points, except for use digitally by viewing ads.
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For me, this wasn’t very clear, as Brave Talk never seemed to actually do anything with these tokens.
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|
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So, the users need to opt for Brave rewards if they want to use the service for free.
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|
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**Editor’s Thoughts:** Doesn’t it sound like an aggressive push to promote Brave’s advertising network?
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|
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Considering that it utilizes an open-source technology, it not only restricts to a particular web browser, the requirement of enabling “Brave Rewards” may seem to be a bit extreme just because it promises total privacy?
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Of course, it is just a thought here. If the user (you) do not have any problem turning on “Brave Rewards,” Brave’s privacy-focused advertising network, and switching to Brave web browser, you may find Brave Talk an exciting option.
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![][5]
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### Final Thoughts
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I believe that as a privacy-centric offering, Brave Talk sounds good on paper.
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It may even offer a decent call quality and an engaging UI, among other things. Also, it should be mentioned that there are two tiers: a free tier and a premium option of **$7/month** with more features.
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|
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If you are already using Brave Rewards and have no issues with their private advertising service, it could be a good option for you. It may not be a convenient option for users who do not use the Brave web browser or do not prefer the Brave Rewards system.
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If you want to try Brave Talk out for yourself, you will need the Brave browser. For more details, you can refer to the [official announcement][6].
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[Brave Talk][7]
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_What do you think about Brave Talk? Let me know in the comments below!_
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[3]: https://itsfoss.com/open-source-video-conferencing-tools/
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[6]: https://brave.com/brave-talk-launch/
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When Linus Torvalds Was Wrong About Linux (And I am Happy He Was Wrong)
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Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux kernel and Git, needs no introduction.
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A shy geek who does not talk much in public but prefers mailing lists. Loves codes and gadgets more than other things. Prefers working from home than spending time in shiny offices.
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Torvalds expresses his opinion on Linux related things quite vocally. We can’t forget the ‘finger to Nvidia’ moment that forced Nvidia to improve Linux support (it was way worse back in 2012).
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Generally, I agree with his opinion and most often his views have turned out to be correct. Except in this one case (and that’s a good thing).
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|
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### Torvalds’ “incorrect prediction” on Linux
|
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|
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30 years ago, Torvalds announced the Linux project. He was a university student at that time and wanted to create a UNIX-like operating system because UNIX itself was too costly.
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While announcing the project, Torvalds mentioned that the project was just a hobby and it won’t be big and professional like GNU.
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> I’m doing a (free) operating system (just a hobby, won’t be big and professional like gnu) for 386(486) AT clones.
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Linus Torvalds while announcing the Linux project
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Little did Torvalds knew that his ‘hobby’ will become the backbone of today’s IT world and the face of a successful open source project.
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|
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Here’s the complete message he sent:
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Hello everybody out there using minix –
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I’ve currently ported bash(1.08) and gcc(1.40), and things seem to work. This implies that I’ll get something practical within a few months, and I’d like to know what features most people would want. Any suggestions are welcome, but I won’t promise I’ll implement them 🙂
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|
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Linus ([torv…@kruuna.helsinki.fi][1])
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|
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PS. Yes – it’s free of any minix code, and it has a multi-threaded fs. It is NOT protable (uses 386 task switching etc), and it probably never will support anything other than AT-harddisks, as that’s all I have :-(.
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|
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That was on 25th August 1991. Torvalds announced the Linux project and then on 5th October 1991, he released the first Linux kernel. The [interesting fact about Linux][2] is that it was not open source initially. It was released under GPL license a year later.
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|
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The Linux Kernel is 30 years old today. Happy 30th to this amazing open source project.
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JingPad Review: A Real Linux Tab for True Linux Fans
|
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|
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|
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If you follow Linux news enthusiastically, you might have come across a new name recently: [JingOS][1].
|
||||
|
||||
It is a new Linux distribution designed for touch devices. It can also be used as a regular desktop operating system on non-touch devices.
|
||||
|
||||
![JingOS][2]
|
||||
|
||||
JingOS is not the primary product for Beijing based JingLing tech. They have created this OS for their flagship product, JingPad, an ARM-based Linux tablet.
|
||||
|
||||
This review focuses on two aspects:
|
||||
|
||||
* The hardware side of JingPad tablet
|
||||
* The software side of JingOS
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
So that you know
|
||||
|
||||
People at Jing sent me the JingPad for free to review the device. I can keep the device forever. However, this does not mean that review is biased in their favor to show only the positives. I am sharing my experience with the device and its operating system.
|
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|
||||
### JingPad: The first impression
|
||||
|
||||
![JingPad A1][3]
|
||||
|
||||
To be frank with you, I was expecting a mediocre, generic tablet preinstalled with a Linux OS. I was wrong.
|
||||
|
||||
The moment I unboxed the device and hold it in my hands, I got a feeling that I am looking at a premium device. The black colored tablet has a smooth finish. The back has a glossy finish and though I prefer matte usually, I liked the shiny body. I learned later that they used Corning Gorilla Glass for the back.
|
||||
|
||||
The hardware specification of the gadget is more than just decent. Take a look:
|
||||
|
||||
* 11 inches AMOLED screen with 4:3 aspect ratio
|
||||
* 2K screen with 266PPI and 350nit
|
||||
* Unisoc Tiger T7510 ARM Chip
|
||||
* 8000mAh battery
|
||||
* Weighs around 550g so not too heavy
|
||||
* Around 7 mm in thickness
|
||||
* 16 MP back camera and 8 MP front camera
|
||||
* Dual band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0
|
||||
* 8 GB RAM
|
||||
* 256 GB UMCP storage which can be expanded by MicroSD of 512 GB in size
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
JingPad also has companion stylus and keyboard. The review unit did not have the stylus but I did get the detachable keyboard. More on the keyboard later.
|
||||
|
||||
Note
|
||||
|
||||
JingOS is in alpha stage of development. A lot of things do not work as expected or promised at this moment. It should eventually get better in the later stages of development.
|
||||
|
||||
### JingOS: Experience the user interface
|
||||
|
||||
The JingOS will immediately remind you of iOS or Deepin OS, whichever you prefer. The interface is clean and the 2K display makes things look pretty.
|
||||
|
||||
There are row of application icons and a dock at the bottom. Swiping up from the bottom brings an activity area displaying all the running applications. From here, you can drag an application upward to close it. Touching the trash will close all the running applications. To minimize an application, you have to swipe from right to left.
|
||||
|
||||
![JingOS interface][4]
|
||||
|
||||
Swiping down from the top left brings the notification center. Doing the same on the top right corner lets you access the Settings menu.
|
||||
|
||||
The theming option is limited to light and dark themes but hey, you are getting the dark theme at least. Changing the theme requires a restart, which is an annoyance.
|
||||
|
||||
![JingOS provides a dark mode][5]
|
||||
|
||||
From what I see and experience, JingOS uses Ubuntu as base. For the interface, it is using KDE Plasma and probably some parts of GNOME underneath. The footprints of KDE Plasma are visible at places. For example, look at this screenshot notification.
|
||||
|
||||
![JingOS is built on top of KDE Plasma][6]
|
||||
|
||||
Since it is based on Ubuntu, you can use the apt-get commands in the terminal. The terminal (KDE’s Konsole) can be used with both keyboard and on-screen keyboard. You also have the option to split the terminal window.
|
||||
|
||||
![Terminal][7]
|
||||
|
||||
Something that bothered me with JingOS is that it only works in the landscape mode. I could not find a way to use it in the portrait mode. This creates an issue if you are trying to log into a website in the browser because the on-screen keyboard takes half of the screen and you cannot see the form fields properly.
|
||||
|
||||
![Works only in landscape mode][8]
|
||||
|
||||
There is also no tap to wake feature. Face unlock is also missing. There is a fingerprint reader on the power button but it does not work for now. JingOS will add this feature in the [next couple of months through software update][9].
|
||||
|
||||
Overall, JingOS is pretty to look at, pretty to use for most part of it.
|
||||
|
||||
### Keyboard
|
||||
|
||||
The review device I got came with the companion keyboard. The keyboard is made for JingPad. It is magnetic and the tab sticks to it. It is detected automatically, no wonder there. It doubles up as cover to give the device front and back protection.
|
||||
|
||||
![JingPad with keyboard][10]
|
||||
|
||||
You can tilt the device at certain angles to use it comfortably as a laptop.
|
||||
|
||||
![JingPad with keyboard placed at angle][11]
|
||||
|
||||
**At the time of writing this review, the keyboard support is in initial stages for JingOS. This is why it does not work as it should.**
|
||||
|
||||
There are several function keys on the keyboard for controlling the volume, brightness, media playback, screen lock etc.
|
||||
|
||||
Most function keys work, except the one for showing the desktop. The super key, which has JingPad logo, does not work as well. I was expecting it to bring the home screen from running applications but that did not work.
|
||||
|
||||
The worst part is that when the keyboard is attached, it does not show the mouse pointer on the screen. That means going into a hybrid use mode where you touch the applications icon to open them and then use the keyboard for typing. This must be improved in the future.
|
||||
|
||||
Coming to the typing, the keys are a bit tiny but not miniscule. I think that’s expected from the keyboard that has to match the 11 inches screen. The keys
|
||||
|
||||
The added weight of the keyboard makes the device heavier than usual but I guess you’ll have to make a compromise with the ease of use and the increased weight.
|
||||
|
||||
Another thing I noticed that when you put the lid down in the keyboard mode, the screen is not locked automatically. I expected a similar behavior to closing the lid of laptop.
|
||||
|
||||
### Battery life, charging and performance
|
||||
|
||||
JingPad comes with a 8000 mAh and claims to have up to 10 hours of battery life. They also claim that their 18W fast charger will charge the device completely in 3 hours.
|
||||
|
||||
My review device did not come with the fast charger because it was still under manufacturing when they shipped the device. I got a travel adapter instead and it took slightly more than 5 hours to charge the device.
|
||||
|
||||
I tested and found that if you keep the device on standby, the battery lasts around 42 hours. If you start using it continuously, it goes for 6 hours max. Now, this depends on what kind of work you are doing on the system. A few tweaks like reducing screen brightness, refresh rate, disabling connectivity could give it some extra battery life.
|
||||
|
||||
### Camera and sound
|
||||
|
||||
![][12]
|
||||
|
||||
There are two cameras here. 16 MP back camera for taking pictures (well, why not) and 8 MP front camera for video calls and online meetings.
|
||||
|
||||
Camera performance is okay. The default camera does not come with AI features like the smartphones but that’s fine. You are not going to use it primarily as a camera, after all.
|
||||
|
||||
The front camera is good enough for the video calls. The placement of front camera is on the top so when you are using it in the landscape mode, it may seem that you are not looking directly into the camera. But people could still see and hear you well so that should not be an issue.
|
||||
|
||||
Speaking of hearing, JingPad has 4 speakers, two on each side. They provide decent sound for causal YouTube and watching streaming content for a single person. No complaints in this department.
|
||||
|
||||
### Applications
|
||||
|
||||
JingPad comes pre-installed with some of its own applications. These applications include a file manager, camera app, voice recorder, camera app, gallery app, music and video applications. Many of these applications are open source and you can find the code on [their GitHub repository][13].
|
||||
|
||||
![The music app from JingOS][14]
|
||||
|
||||
JingOS has an app store of its own where it provides a handful of applications that work on the touch devices.
|
||||
|
||||
![JingOS App Store][15]
|
||||
|
||||
The app store does not offer many applications at the moment but _**you can use the apt package manager**_ to get additional software (from JingOS’s repositories).
|
||||
|
||||
My biggest complaint is not about the lack of applications. It’s about the versions of some of the offered applications. I downloaded Mozilla Firefox from the app store and it installed version 82. The current Firefox version is 92 at the time of writing the review. I tried updating the system, even in command line, to see if it gets updates but there were none.
|
||||
|
||||
Because of this outdated version, I could not [play Netflix on Firefox][16]. There is no dedicated Netflix app so this was the only way to test it.
|
||||
|
||||
![Issue with outdated Firefox][17]
|
||||
|
||||
There are plans to add Android apps support as well. I cannot say how well it will work but something is better than nothing.
|
||||
|
||||
### Using JingPad for coding
|
||||
|
||||
I am not a programmer, not anymore at least. But since JingPad’s targeted customer include young coders who are frequently on the move, I tried using it for some simple coding.
|
||||
|
||||
There is no IDE available from the App Store but VS Code was available to install from the APT repository as well as in DEB file format. I installed it and opened it but it never ran like it was supposed to be.
|
||||
|
||||
So, I installed Gedit and wrote some sample bash scripts. Not much of coding but with the attached keyboard, it was not too bad.
|
||||
|
||||
It would have been a lot better if the copy-paste worked but unfortunately, I was not able to select and copy the code from random websites like a true programmer of the 21st century. I hope this gets fixed in the future updates.
|
||||
|
||||
### Android compatibility and other operating systems
|
||||
|
||||
I know what you are thinking. The tab looks good hardware wise. It is designed to run a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. So can I use Ubuntu or some other distributions?
|
||||
|
||||
JingOS team says that you are free to install any other operating system on it. It uses ARM architecture so that is something to keep in mind while replacing the OS.
|
||||
|
||||
You will also be able to install JingOS back. I am yet to experiment with this part. I’ll update the review when I do that.
|
||||
|
||||
As per the [roadmap of JingOS][18], there are plans for adding Android compatibility. This means you should be able to install Android or Android based ROM/distributions. As per the JingOS team, they will be developing the solution in house instead of using tools like Anbox. That will be interesting to see.
|
||||
|
||||
Here’s a demo video of an Android app running on JingPad under JingOS:
|
||||
|
||||
### Conclusion
|
||||
|
||||
JingOS is in alpha stage of development at the moment. Most of the issues I have encountered in this review should be addressed in the future OTA updates, as their roadmap suggests. The final stable version of JingPad should be available by March 2022.
|
||||
|
||||
JingPad as a device comes on the pricey side but it also gives you a high-end gadget. 2K AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB UMCP storage and other stuff you get only in high-end devices. The sound from the speakers is decent.
|
||||
|
||||
The magnetic tab cover and the detachable keyboards are also of premium quality. These things matter because you are paying a good amount of money for it.
|
||||
|
||||
The [JingPad with the Pencil][19] (stylus) and the keyboard costs $899. It comes with free international shipping and 1-year warranty. In many countries, there will also be additional custom duty levied on top of this price.
|
||||
|
||||
That seems like a lot of money, right? If you compare it to the price of iPad Air with same specifications (256 GB storage, WiFi+Cellular), keyboard and Pencil, the Apple device price reaches $1300 in the USA.
|
||||
|
||||
It is natural to compare JingPad with PineTab, another ARM-based Linux tablet. But PineTab is not a high-end gadget. It has modest specification and geared towards DIY tinkerers. JingPad, on the other hand, targets regular users, not just the DIY geeks.
|
||||
|
||||
Altogether, JingPad is aiming to give you a true Linux tablet but in the premium range. You get what you are paying for. A premium device for a premium pricing, with the freedom to run Linux on it.
|
||||
|
||||
_**But at this stage, JingOS has a lot of pending work to make JingPad a consumer level Linux tablet.**_ You should wait for the final device unless you really want your hands on it right away.
|
||||
|
||||
I plan to make a video review of the device where you can see it in action. I am not very good at doing video reviews, so this will take some time. You may leave your comments on what you would like to see in the video review and I’ll try to cover it.
|
||||
|
||||
_Meanwhile, you can follow the updates on JingPad and JingOS development on their [Telegram channel][20] or [Discord][21]. You may also watch the demos on [their YouTube channel][22]._
|
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|
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|
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|
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作者：[Abhishek Prakash][a]
|
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选题：[lujun9972][b]
|
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[1]: https://en.jingos.com/
|
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[2]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/jing-os-interaface.webp?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1
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[5]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/jingos-theme-change.webp?resize=800%2C584&ssl=1
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[6]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/jingos-plasma-notification.webp?resize=800%2C584&ssl=1
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[7]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/jingpad-terminal.webp?resize=800%2C584&ssl=1
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[8]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/jingpad-landscape.webp?resize=800%2C584&ssl=1
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[9]: https://forum-cdn.jingos.com/uploads/default/original/1X/4c6ef800ef62f0315852fde4f2c32958b32d93a9.png
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[10]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/jingpad-with-keyboard.webp?resize=800%2C600&ssl=1
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[11]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/jingpad-keyboard-angle.webp?resize=800%2C600&ssl=1
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[12]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/jingpad-camera.png?resize=787%2C552&ssl=1
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[13]: https://github.com/JingOS-team/JingOS
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[14]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/jingos-music-app.webp?resize=800%2C584&ssl=1
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[15]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/jingos-app-store.webp?resize=800%2C584&ssl=1
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[16]: https://itsfoss.com/netflix-firefox-linux/
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[17]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/JingPad-Netflix-Issue.webp?resize=800%2C584&ssl=1
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[18]: https://forum.jingos.com/t/feature-roadmap-of-jingos-arm-on-the-jingpad-a1/1708
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[19]: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jingpad-world-s-first-consumer-level-linux-tablet#/
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[20]: https://t.me/JingOS_Linux
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[21]: https://discord.gg/uuWc8qKM
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[22]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRbaVa2v845SEtRadSlhWmA
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