Linux User Net — weekly links · https://kd7swh.com/lun


## December 9, 2024

- [Raspberry Pi 500 makes an 8GB Pi 5 into a compact, inexpensive desktop PC](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/12/raspberry-pi-500-updates-sub-100-desktop-pc-with-more-speed-optional-monitor/) *ArsTechnica*
- [Armbian 24.11 Update Highlights System Improvements and Hardware Expansion](https://linuxgizmos.com/armbian-24-11-update-highlights-system-improvements-and-hardware-expansion/) *LinuxGizmos*
- [Low-Cost ESP32-PICO-D4 Board with LoRa, Wi-Fi, and BLE Connectivity](https://linuxgizmos.com/low-cost-esp32-pico-d4-board-with-lora-wi-fi-and-ble-connectivity/) *LinuxGizmos*
- [New HT: Vero VR-N76 - APRS, Linux](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0ksuOtdONM) *KM4ACK on YouTube*
- Software updates: [Nvidia 565 Linux Graphics Driver](https://9to5linux.com/nvidia-565-linux-graphics-driver-is-now-available-for-download-heres-whats-new), [Wine 10.0-rc1 Released With Updated VKD3D, Initial Bluetooth Driver](https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-10.0-rc1-Released)
- [The Raspberry Pi 5 now works as a smaller, faster kind of Steam Link](https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/12/the-raspberry-pi-5-now-works-as-a-smaller-faster-kind-of-steam-link/) *ArsTechnica*
- [Open Source Software Powers 96% of Modern Applications, New Study Finds](https://www.itprotoday.com/software-development/open-source-software-powers-96-of-modern-applications-new-study-finds) *IT Pro Today*
- [US recommends encrypted messaging as Chinese hackers linger in telecom networks](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/12/us-recommends-encrypted-messaging-as-chinese-hackers-linger-in-telecom-networks/) *ArsTechnica*