Paying With Peer Pressure: Has the Open Source Pledge Already Failed?
The Open Source Pledge wants to use peer pressure to make companies pay open source developers. It doesn't appear to be working.
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Don't Upgrade SnagIt Past 2024! Avoid TechSmith's License Gotcha Trap with a Great FREE Alternative!
If you've loved using SnagIt, I'm sorry to inform you that you need to move on. TechSmith has a noxious plan to force you - or if that doesn't work, trick you - into an annual subscription.
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The Best Felware Offer Yet! Cheap, Awesome Dedicated Servers in Madison, Wisconsin
Felware is back with a couple great dedicated server offers in Madison, Wisconsin. These aren't old procs or small systems - big, beefy E5s, loaded with RAM and disk, and featuring unlimited bandwidth!
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Bonus Code Friday! Can You Match The Legendary Pac-Man High Score on the Arcade You Could Win from RackNerd?
Can you match the maximum possible high score in Pac-Man? Only 11 people in the world have done it.
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We Called It Wrong: Ross Ulbricht, Who Masterminded Multiple Attempted Murders, Has Been Pardoned
Ross Ulbricht, who "callously and casually" plotted the murders of multiple people, has been pardoned and is free to plot anew.
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Perfectionists Welcome! The PQ Hosting Interview (with a Special Discount Code!)
We sat down with PQ Hosting for an interview with this community provider based in Moldova. Read about the IT scene there and how PQ is growing, and get a special discount on their offers!
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Dropbear in 2025: Still the LowEnd SSH Server of Choice?
The very first tutorial ever published on LowEndTalk - way back in 2008 - was on replacing OpenSSH with Dropbear. Is it still relevant for the LowEnd community in 2025?
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"OMG! I Never Knew That!": The Simply Linux Tip That Has Got Me More Thanks Than Anything I've Ever Shared in 30+ Years
If you work in Linux or write shell scripts, I have a tip for you that is going to make your life a lot easier.
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Bluesky has Flopped: How Mashable is Lying To You
According to Mashable and the media, Bluesky is a rip-roarin' success. Is it really?
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Bonus Code Friday! Vote For Your Favorite Video Game to Play on the Arcade You Could Win from RackNerd!
The Polar Vortex is here! As snow and cold bear down on America, RackNerd has an entertainment solution for you...not to mention high-quality cheap VPS offerings.
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VeloxMedia isn't just a cheap VPS vendor - they also have cheap dedicated servers. Check out both their budget and performance systems...and they have a sneaky little VPS offer, too!
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Get Quickly Banned From ANY Provider With This One Weird Trick!
If you've struggled to get banned from a provider, worry no more! We have a quick solution that will accomplish your goal. Every time.
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Silicom Network: Now in Australia and India! Check Out These Dirt Cheap Lifetime Deals!
Silicom Network is back, and now they're offering service in India and Australia, as well as Germany and the US. Check out these dirt cheap lifetime offers!
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ColoCrossing Launches in Los Angeles - And They Have a Special Colo Promo For Us!
ColoCrossing recently launched in Los Angeles! Don't worry about the wildfires - they're in downtown LA alongside many premier DCs. Come check out what's on offer, including a special colo promo!
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Has Matt Mullenweg of WordPress Actually Lost His Mind?
More insanity from the the lunatic who's running the WordPress show.
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Virtarix is Starting 2025 Off With Some Great Deals on Cheap, High RAM Systems in South Africa, Dallas, or Frankfurt!
Looking for a VPS with a lot of RAM and a small price tag? Pay less than $5/month (quarterly) for 6GB of RAM in Dallas, Frankfurt, or Johannesburg, South Africa. Bigger plans available? You bet - all the way to 32GB!
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Bonus Code Friday! Get Extra Entries to Win RackNerd's Arcade Game Machine or Other Prizes!
The Polar Vortex is here! As snow and cold bear down on America, RackNerd has an entertainment solution for you...not to mention high-quality cheap VPS offerings.
Read MoreSkip the Big Company Pedalboard Apps and Rock Awesome These Awesome Indy Projects!
Do you rock? It's the golden age of apps, and there's an app (two actually) to help you plan your rocking better.
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SoCal Fires Rage Out of Control: Cogent Shuts Down Datacenter
Wildfires are threatening Los Angeles. Cogent has already powered down one of their datacenters in the region.
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BuyVM Acquired by Cloudzy
One of our community's most famous providers, BuyVM, announced today that they have been acquired by Cloudzy.
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The Golden Age of VPNs, Brought to You By Smut
Since January 1, VPN usage in Florida has increased by 1,150%. Care to guess why?
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Hey raindog308, That TK5 Article Didn't Work on Debian! (Here's the Fix)
A few days ago I posted about the release of TK5, which is the "turnkey" mainframe operating system you can run at home on your Linux or other system. However, I learned that the "turnkey" OS isn't as "turnkey" as people like. Specifically, it doesn't work on Debian 12. Here's the fix!
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Immunify360 vs cPGuard: Which One Really Protects You?
Which is better: Immunify360 or cPGuard? One LowEndTalk member has experience with both and an opinion to share!
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Mango Mail's Winter Sale is Now Extended Through January 10! Up to Six Months FREE Email Hosting!
Mango Mail's Winter sale was supposed to end on December 31, but they've extended it through January 10! Get up to six months of free service if you act now.
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RackNerd Winter Giveaway: Win an Pac-Man Arcade, an iPad, RackNerd Service, and MORE! Plus Huge Savings on Cheap VPS Systems!
RackNerd is hosting a giveaway for our readers, which features some really fun prizes. Win a Pac-Man arcade, an iPad, NVMe drives, and more! And don't forget to check out the offers we shared recently, which include cheap VPS systems starting at only $11.29/year!
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New Year 2025 Deals by Top Provider, RackNerd! VPS Deals from $11.29/Year in Multiple Locations across US and Europe!
RackNerd, a trusted and well-regarded provider in this community (and now an Inc. 5000 company), is kicking off the new year with exciting deals and a distinctive, interactive event for everyone to enjoy!
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Second to the Last Deal for 2024: VeloxMedia's 1GB KVM in California for Only £10/year!
Almost time for 2025! But there are still some great offers here in 2024. For example, VeloxMedia's 1GB KVM in California for only £10/year.
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