Best of Ubuntu — December 2024

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   Rhino Linux - A New Ubuntu Killer?

   Rhino Linux is a new Ubuntu-based rolling release distribution offering the latest software updates without requiring a full OS upgrade. It includes a variety of pre-installed programs and unique features like the U launcher and pack stall, making it particularly suitable for developers. The distribution focuses on user convenience with customizable options and seeks to improve the user experience with polished aesthetics. Rhino Linux supports both x86 and ARM builds and aims to simplify package management through its integrated tools.

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   The Register·1y

   Wubuntu: The lovechild of Windows and Linux nobody asked for

   Wubuntu is a customized version of Kubuntu designed to closely resemble Windows 11, complete with similar themes and icons. The distribution uses KDE Plasma and packages various tools to emulate the Windows experience, including Microsoft 365 Online and OnlyOffice. However, some apps are replaced with Windows-like alternatives, and a proprietary control panel called PowerTools is included. While it may look like Windows, it's essentially Kubuntu with a proprietary touch. Similar distributions like LinuxFX offer nearly identical features but with subtle differences in user interface and boot compatibility.

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   How to Create an AI Companion Telegram Bot

   Learn to create a Telegram bot powered by Llama 3.2 and Node.js. This guide covers deploying Ollama on Ubuntu and building and connecting an Express API, providing all the steps needed to bring your bot to life.

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