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Oracle, Microsoft, BlackRock Building Dystopian AI Future
Oracle CEO, Larry Ellison: "Citizens will be on their best behavior because we are constantly recording and reporting everything that's going on." ⌘ Read more
The Next Kings of Linux: Shannon & Steve
Linux is 33 years old. ⌘ Read more
Nextcloud Releases Version 9 of Self-Hosting Platform
File Storage, Video Conferencing, Calendar, E-Mail, Office Suite, and... ⌘ Read more
MIT Uses AI Chatbots to Brainwash You
Researchers at MIT & Cornell experiment with using A.I. chatbots to stop people from believing in "Conspiracy Theories" like "election fraud". ⌘ Read more
Exploding Pagers & The Case for a Secure Supply Chain
Hezbollah's exploding pagers is a good opportunity to talk about hardware and software supply chains. ⌘ Read more
EFF: Calling for Genocide of Jews is OK, but Republicans Protesting is a Crime
The Electronic Frontier Foundation pushes extreme Leftist politics while pretending to fight for privacy and free speech. ⌘ Read more
Google AI Notebook Turns Documents into Fake Podcasts with Fake Hosts Having Fake Discussions
Just what the world needed! Fake podcasts! With fake laughing! Thanks Google! ⌘ Read more
FreeCAD 1.0: The Most Important Linux Release of 2024
It may not be a Web Browser, Office Suite, or Game... but great CAD was needed for Linux. ⌘ Read more
Last week at The Lunduke Journal (Sep 1 - Sep 14, 2024)
Internet Archive loses in court! The Open Source Community Sucks! Mozilla all-in on A.I.! ⌘ Read more
A.I. Now Convincingly Replicates a Person's Handwriting... and it's Just as Creepy as it Sounds.
From JRR Tolkien to Dead Relatives... A.I. can now mimic distinct handwriting styles. ⌘ Read more
The Register Runs Cover for CIA-Backed Smartphone Game
Yes. ⌘ Read more
The Worst Part of Open Source: The Community
Open Source Software has a lot of strong points... "The Community" is not one of them. ⌘ Read more
Mozilla Bets the Future of the Web is A.I. Generated Content
A.I. website builders, A.I. award banquets, A.I. investments. And Firefox pushed aside. ⌘ Read more
The Self-Destruction of Open Source Software
Is it on purpose? It sure seems like it's on purpose. ⌘ Read more
Internet Archive Takes Another Step Towards Death
Archive.org loses appeal in book copyright case with the Sony / Universal Music lawsuit still looming on the horizon. ⌘ Read more
Last week at The Lunduke Journal (Aug 25 - Aug 31, 2024)
Telegram CEO arrested! Zuck grows a conscience! Pop!\_OS won't work with Linux! ⌘ Read more_
Pop!_OS Lead: Linux Developers are “Patronizing Pedantic Megalomaniacs”**
System76’s Principal Engineer doesn’t “even try to contribute to the Linux kernel anymore.” ⌘ Read more
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Zuck Regrets Censoring Facebook at Request of Democrats
"The White House, repeatedly pressured our teams for months to censor certain COVID-19 content, including humor and satire." ⌘ Read more
Is A.I. Programming Really the Future?**
Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Google & everyone else says Artificial Intelligence is the future. Is my anti-AI stance reasonable? ⌘ Read more
The Specific Charges Against the Telegram CEO
Plus: Reactions from William Shatner, Elon Musk, CEO of Rumble, & More. ⌘ Read more
Inclusivity Activists are Destroying Open Source
Left Wing Extremists call people "Nazis", rip Open Source apart, in name of "Inclusivity". ⌘ Read more
Total Linux Desktop PCs Now Over 56 Million
Linux marketshare has skyrocketed in the last year. ⌘ Read more
Yet Another Lawsuit Against IBM for Racial Discrimination
It's not the first (this follows a suit against Red Hat by a former employee, and a suit against IBM by the state of Missouri). ⌘ Read more
Procreate Dev: "I really BEEPing hate generative AI"
Maker of graphic design software for iPad declares "No AI Features" policy. ⌘ Read more
Netflix managers "will not hire this white guy because we have too many white people"
Prominent YouTuber, ThePrimeagen, shares story of multiple Netflix managers discriminating based on skin color. ⌘ Read more
New Downsizing from Dell, Intel Push 2024 Tech Layoffs Over 150,000**
Layoffs for 2024 will soon be larger than for all of 2022... far larger than the "Dot Com Bubble" burst. ⌘ Read more
Intel Assigns Jewish Israeli Employee to Manager Who Publicly Calls for His Murder
Intel then fires the Jew for complaining... replacing him with another person calling for the death of Jews. ⌘ Read more
Is This The End of Mozilla? If So, Is That a Bad Thing?**
What could a recent Google lawsuit ruling mean for the future of Firefox? ⌘ Read more
Python Bans Prominent Dev for Enjoying the Wrong SNL Sketch
Even worse: He was too active in a conversation. That's a Code of Conduct Violation! ⌘ Read more
GNOME Foundation Helps The Lunduke Journal Hit Record Subscription Numbers
"We wouldn't be seeing this level of success without the support of The GNOME Foundation." ⌘ Read more
Open Source is Not Inclusive
The Open Source world is bigoted & exclusionary. And they don't want you talking about it. ⌘ Read more
Last week at The Lunduke Journal (July 28 - Aug 3, 2024)
GNOME Bans Saying "Lunduke". WINE Fixes AOL for Win 3.1 (Seriously). Python 71x Slower Than C. ⌘ Read more
Lunduke Does Not Ban Any Tech Organization or News Outlet
GNOME bans anyone who links to Lunduke, OSNews threatens to kill Lunduke. ⌘ Read more
Official GNOME Policy: Link to Lunduke, Get Banned
"Posting links to content from Lunduke is an immediate ban on GNOME [sites]." ⌘ Read more
Wine Fixes Bugs in Windows 3.1 Software Running on Linux
Including fixes for AOL (seriously!) and 16-bit Civilization 1. A lot of Windows software runs better under Linux than Windows nowadays. ⌘ Read more
Python is 71x Slower, Uses 75x More Energy, Than C
Rust, Go, Swift, Dart, Ruby. All slower, & use more electricity, than plain old C. ⌘ Read more
Last week at The Lunduke Journal (July 21 - July 27, 2024)
GNOME ousts elected officials! Open Source A.I. ain't open! OSNews calls for murder of Lunduke! ⌘ Read more
Editor of OSNews calls for the Murder of a Conservative, Jewish Tech Journalist
Leftist Extremist OSNews.com says Lunduke is a "Nazi" who must die. ⌘ Read more
Open Source AI Definition: Not Open, Built by DEI, Funded by Big Tech
Run by an "Anti-Racist, Decolonizing" Activist, the new Open Source Definition is anything but Open. ⌘ Read more
GNOME bans Manjaro Core Team Member for uttering "Lunduke"
The GNOME team has censored -- and deleted the account -- of the maintainer of Manjaro Linux GNOME Edition. Why? Because he linked to a Lunduke article. ⌘ Read more
GNOME Ousts Elected Board Member in Secret, Tells Nobody for 2 Months
Secret meetings. No transparency. Total chaos at the GNOME Foundation as they remove Sonny Piers, one of their Board Members, without telling anyone. This all happens right as the GNOME Executive Director quits, GNOME announces dire financial circumstances, and a disastrous "5 year plan" focusing on DEI. ⌘ Read more
Last week at The Lunduke Journal (July 7, 30 - July 20, 2024)
Fedora's Empty Diversity Event, GNOME Shaman Out, Firefox's Data Collection ⌘ Read more
Don't get cocky: CrowdStrike can happen to Linux & Mac too
I know. The Windows Blue Screen of Death is funny. I get it. But don't forget: Linux & macOS have seen some gnarly similar issues. Including some bugs that granted root access, completely broke graphical systems (like XOrg), and more. Funny Programming Pictures Part XLVIII - CrowdStrike BSOD Edition: ⌘ Read more
No. Microsoft Did Not Lay Off All DEI Staff.
Only one DEI team was axed (of many). Microsoft continuing all DEI policies. ⌘ Read more
Firefox: The Data Collection, Advertising Browser
Listen now (22 mins) \\| Mozilla has been taken over by an anti-Privacy, pro-Advertising, pro-AI cabal. ⌘ Read more
Firefox: The Data Collection, Advertising Browser
Listen now (22 mins) \| Mozilla has been taken over by an anti-Privacy, pro-Advertising, pro-AI cabal. ⌘ Read more
GNOME Shaman Out as Executive Director After 9 Months on the Job
The GNOME Shaman's accomplishments include: a "5 Year Plan" of "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion", and a foundation close to bankruptcy. Read the article: https://lunduke.locals.com/post/5855674/gnomes-shaman-departs-as-executive-director-after-9-months-on-the-jobRead more
Tech Journalist publicly hopes for another assassination attempt on President Trump
While multiple Open Source talking heads suggest shooting was "staged"... Including a public representative from Mozilla (makers of Firefox and Thunderbird). More from the Lunduke Journal: https://lunduke.com/Read more
The Only Tech News Outlet Covering the Woke Tech Activists
Red Hat, Microsoft, NixOS, Mozilla... The Lunduke Journal stands alone in covering their discriminatory, Woke, DEI policies. Why do the other major Tech News publications ignore these stories? How to subscribe & support The Lunduke Journal: https://lunduke.locals.com/post/5786973/subscribing-to-supporting-the-lunduke-journalRead more
Lunduke's Nerdy Q & A - July 10, 2024
You asked nerdy questions. Lunduke provides nerdy answers. ⌘ Read more
Fedora (Red Hat) Holds Diversity Event. Nobody Shows Up.
TheLinux Tech giant, with 19,000 employees, struggles to get 44 employees interested in DEI. ⌘ Read more
Last week at The Lunduke Journal (June 30 - July 6, 2024)
NixOS purges "Nazis". Ladybird Browser goes pro. ⌘ Read more
Ladybird Web Browser Developer Attacked by Unhinged, Dishonest Activists
Activists concoct wild, meritless accusations of "Transphobia" and "Human Slavery". ⌘ Read more
NixOS commits "purge" of "Nazi" contributors, forces abdication of founder
The Linux project descends into chaos as political activists enforce extremist politics. ⌘ Read more
Watch Out Firefox & Chrome: Here Comes Ladybird
Ladybird Web Browser becomes a non-profit with $1 Million from GitHub Founder. ⌘ Read more
Last week at The Lunduke Journal (June 23 - June 29, 2024)
Microsoft Write! Computers in 1961! Ridiculous Amounts of RAM! Socialism! ⌘ Read more
Open Source is not Socialism (or Communism)
No. Free Software and Open Source Software are not Socialist or Communist in nature. If anything, Open Source is a distinctly Capitalist concept. More from The Lunduke Journal: https://lunduke.com/Read more
Keep Big-Tech-Free Tech Journalism Alive
The Lunduke Journal covers the stories that no other Tech News outlet is willing to touch. From major leaks from IBM, Red Hat, & Microsoft -- to in-depth investigations into Mozilla, Wikipedia, and The Linux Foundation -- many stories only get covered by The Lunduke Journal. ⌘ Read more
Lunduke's Nerdy Q & A - June 26, 2024
So many questions, so little time! ⌘ Read more
How much RAM will you need in 5 years?**
When did 8 GB become "barely enough"? ⌘ Read more
Last week at The Lunduke Journal (June 16 - June 22, 2024)
Missouri v. IBM! Mozilla Executive v. Mozilla! Internet Archive & Piracy! ⌘ Read more
IBM Sued by State of Missouri for Racist Hiring Practices
More fallout from the IBM / Red Hat Leaks. ⌘ Read more
Connecting the Dots: What the Heck is Happening at Mozilla?**
A coup by the Board, a shift to advertising, adding data collection to Firefox... a picture is becoming clear. ⌘ Read more
Mozilla Sued for Discrimination by CEO-To-Be
The Story this lawsuit tells is a Game of Thrones style power struggle. Absolutely wild. ⌘ Read more
Internet Archive: The Largest Software Piracy Website
Archive.org's massive collection of pirated material (game roms, computer software, & more) puts the entire service in legal jeopardy. The Internet Archive's digital lending puts the entire service at risk: https://lunduke.locals.com/post/5016077/the-internet-archives-digital-lending-puts-the-entire-service-at-riskRead more
Last week at The Lunduke Journal (June 9 - June 15, 2024)
Firefox! Russia! WWDC! Open Source A.I.! ⌘ Read more
Mozilla Caves to Criticism, Unblocks Firefox Extensions in Russia
Two days after blocking anti-Censorship, pro-Privacy Firefox Extensions in Russia, Mozilla has reversed course. ⌘ Read more
Open Source A.I. Definition to include Closed, Secret Data
The Open Source Initiative -- backed by Microsoft, Amazon, Meta -- is pushing for a "Closed" definition of "Open Source Artificial Intelligence." More from The Lunduke Journal: http://lunduke.comRead more
Mozilla's War on the Open Internet
The Mega Corp behind Firefox takes another step to stomp out free speech and an "Open Web". ⌘ Read more
Last week at The Lunduke Journal (June 2 - June 8, 2024)
New York Times & Club Penguin Leaks! Tech Industry Bigotry! The Operating Systems of RoboCop & Terminator! ⌘ Read more
New York Times Source Code Leaked (and verified)
Over 3.6 Million files totaling over 334 GB. And it's real. Source code. Documentation. Markdown files. The works. ⌘ Read more
Leaked documents from Disney's Club Penguin (Over 800 MB)
Verified by The Lunduke Journal. And sure to give any Software Developer PTSD. ⌘ Read more
The Tech Industry Hates You
White? Male? Straight? Religious? Conservative? Centrist? Big Tech, Tech Foundations, and Open Source Projects hate your guts. ⌘ Read more
Google Drive censors files of Pfizer whistleblower
A PowerPoint file was censored on a o personal Google Drive... and Google's stated reasons were obviously false. Why did this happen? Read the article: https://lunduke.locals.com/post/5682494/google-drive-censors-files-of-pfizer-whistleblowerRead more
Last week at The Lunduke Journal (May 26 - June 1, 2024)
GNOME's Crazy Plan! Black Python Devs! Google Censorship! ⌘ Read more
Lunduke reads YouTube Comments
Because... why not? ⌘ Read more
The GNOME 5 Year plan: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Nonexistent PowerPoint Slides
This is what the GNOME Foundation has been working on, in secret, for the last 6 months? ⌘ Read more
Support Independent Tech Journalism!
Without The Lunduke Journal... the real Tech News doesn't get covered. ⌘ Read more
EFF says: Don't stop kids from looking at porn!
(Seriously.) ⌘ Read more
In the Hotseat: Black Python Devs Founder
Jay Miller, creator of the "Black Python Devs" organization, sits down with Lunduke after announcing a partnership with the GNOME Foundation. What are the goals of "Black Python Devs"? What is the nature of the GNOME Foundation partnership? What would they think of a "White Python Devs" organization? Many, many questions. ⌘ Read more
Last week at The Lunduke Journal (May 19 - May 25, 2024)
Open Source! The Future of Computing! The End of the Internet! Yowza, what a week! ⌘ Read more
What is a good Linux Distro in 2024?**
An excerpt from the May 23rd “Lunduke’s Nerdy Q & A”. ⌘ Read more
End of the Internet? Dead Internet Theory + Disappearing Content = Rut Roh
The Internet is mostly made by AI... but that's ok, it's all being deleted anyway. ⌘ Read more=
The Future of Computing: A.I. and Advocacy. ...Seriously?**
Microsoft, Firefox maker Mozilla, & Red Hat envision a future where computers are focused on Artificial Intelligence & Political Advocacy (and Activism). Where do others, like Apple & Ubuntu, stand? More at The Lunduke Journal: http://lunduke.comRead more
The Open Source Community is Neither "Open" nor a "Community"
Other words that don't describe the Open Source World: Free, Democracy, Welcoming, Inclusive, Honest. ⌘ Read more
Last week at The Lunduke Journal (May 12 - May 18, 2024)
Bytes! Apple II Z-80 CP/M! And... Alex Jones? You know. A totally normal week. ⌘ Read more
Titus in the Hotseat on "Lunduke: The Alex Jones of Linux"
Our buddy, Chris Titus, put out a show entitled "Lunduke: The Alex Jones of Linux". Now, obviously, I had to invite him over to The Lunduke Journal to tell him all of the things he got wildly wrong. Note: This is two people disagreeing on some things -- while agreeing on others -- and being cool to each other about all of it. This is how it should be. ⌘ Read more
What the Fart is a Byte?**
Seriously. Do you think you know what a Byte is? And who created the "Byte"? Are you 100% sure? Time for some quick history on the Bit and the Byte. Article: "Who (really) created the Byte?" https://lunduke.locals.com/post/5599596/who-really-created-the-byteRead more
Did Lunduke just scare The Register off Twitter?**
The Register victim blames Red Hat employee who files discrimination lawsuit. Gets called out. Immediately deletes Twitter account. Note: This is not important... just goofy. More from The Lunduke Journal: http://lunduke.comRead more
The Register spins to protect Red Hat in discrimination lawsuit
Tump! Immigration! Insurrection! Muslim Tavel Ban! Elon Musk! What do any of those things have to do with a discrimination lawsuit against Red Hat, the worlds largest Linux company? Well... nothing. Nothing at all. But Tech News outlet, The Register, wants you to stop thinking about Red Hat doing something wrong... and, instead, be angry at anyone who would attack Red Hat. Because Trump. Or something. ⌘ Read more
Last week at The Lunduke Journal (May 5 - May 11, 2024)
Tons of Computer History! Red Hat & GNOME news! The War for Linux! Huzzah! ⌘ Read more
GNOME Publishes Annual Report: Still Losing Money
The GNOME Foundation hastily published report after damning article from The Lunduke Journal on their finances. More from The Lunduke Journal: http://lunduke.com Watch the video on Lunduke.Locals.com: https://lunduke.locals.com/post/5613959/gnome-publishes-annual-report-still-losing-moneyRead more
Red Hat Sued for Racial Discrimination
The largest Linux company on Earth is being sued for racial, sexual, and religious discrimination -- providing further evidence, validating past reporting by The Lunduke Journal. Lawsuit filed against Red Hat for racial discrimination: https://lunduke.locals.com/post/5611162/lawsuit-filed-against-red-hat-for-racial-discriminationRead more
The War for Linux
Widespread discrimination based on Ethnicity, Religion, & Politics across the Linux World. Red Hat, IBM, The Linux Foundation, GNOME, elementary, Linux Mint, and more are involved -- bullies working to exclude those they don't like. They are at war against the very soul of the Linux and Open Source world. ⌘ Read more
1950s Sci-Fi Style, Z-80 Computers, Built in Holland... in the 1980s
Remembering the (very) funky Holborn computers of the early 1980s. ⌘ Read more
The Definitive History of Screensavers: 1961 - 1990
From Sci-Fi novels and Atari... to old Macs and Flying Toasters. ⌘ Read more
Mozilla: A Bully from the Very Beginning
The story of how "Firefox" was named. ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal got it wrong about Wikipedia!
Facts are important. When we get them wrong, it must be announced. ⌘ Read more
Is the GNOME Foundation Going to Go Bankrupt in 1 Year?**
It looks that way. ⌘ Read more
Find a Factual Error in The Lunduke Journal articles... I dare ya.
(I bet you can't.) ⌘ Read more