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Free Software: Releases and More

Posted by Roy Schestowitz on Feb 25, 2023

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AppImage vs. Snap: How to Choose the Right Linux Software Packaging Tool

=> ↺ AppImage vs. Snap: How to Choose the Right Linux Software Packaging Tool

There are cases when AppImage is the right choice and other cases when snap is a better choice. This guide will help you decide when to use each Linux software packaging tool.

FSF new procedures & GNU GPL stewardship

=> ↺ FSF new procedures & GNU GPL stewardship

Free Software Foundation (FSF) has updated their by-laws so that approval by 66% of its Directors is required to approve any new versions of the GNU General Public License (GPL). They've also announced a call or nominations to select new Directors.

pgtt v2.10 released

=> ↺ pgtt v2.10 released

pgtt is a PostgreSQL extension to create, manage and use Oracle-style Global Temporary Tables.
The main interest of this extension is to reproduce Oracle behavior with GTT when you can not or don't want to rewrite the application code when migrating to PostgreSQL. In all other case best is to rewrite the code to use standard PostgreSQL temporary tables.
This is a maintenance release to fix a too much lock issue in multi parallel process environment.

Creating Paper Templates and Stencils in OpenSCAD

=> ↺ Creating Paper Templates and Stencils in OpenSCAD

OpenSCAD is usually used for 3D modeling. But it also supports a “2D subsystem” for two dimensional drawings (stuff like circle and square). This article teaches you how to make stencils and templates that will match your target measurements exactly. For example, you could make a stencil for a painted sign or guideline for a wood project that uses a jigsaw.

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