Best of Sysadmin — November 2025

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   AnduinOS·25w

   Announcing AnduinOS new build 1.3.8, 1.1.11 and 1.4.1

   AnduinOS releases three new builds (1.3.8, 1.1.11, and 1.4.1) with printer and scanner support, improved hardware compatibility, system repair tools, and Russian localization updates. The builds add system-config-printer and scanning packages, refactor daemon code for better .desktop file handling, and introduce a do-anduinos-autorepair command for automated system fixes. Users can upgrade within the same fork version using the do_anduinos_upgrade command, while cross-fork upgrades (1.3 to 1.4) will be available January 1st, 2026.

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   All Things Open·26w

   How Linux Mint saved an eight-year-old PC

   A personal account of reviving an eight-year-old Dell laptop running unsupported Windows 10 by installing Linux Mint Cinnamon 22.2. The process involved securely wiping the encrypted drive using the shred command, performing a clean installation, and demonstrating how Linux can extend hardware lifespan while providing modern security updates. The story emphasizes Linux Mint's user-friendly interface and its viability for breathing new life into aging computers that can no longer run current Windows versions.

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   It's Foss·28w

   22 Linux Books for $25: This Humble Bundle Is Absurdly Good Value

   Humble Bundle is offering 22 Linux technical books from Apress and Springer for $25, covering topics from beginner system administration to advanced Kubernetes orchestration, ARM64 debugging, and embedded Linux development. The collection includes the complete 'Zero to SysAdmin' trilogy, multiple Kubernetes guides, systemd administration, assembly language programming, and certification study materials. All books are DRM-free in PDF and ePub formats, with proceeds supporting Room to Read's literacy programs. The deal expires November 24, 2025.

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