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Linux Saloon 200 | Open Mic Night

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This Linux Saloon we chatted about tech topics that happened to have been top of mind. Starting with the latest Framework Laptop 13 Pro to the old internet.

What have you been doing in tech or Linux?

Michael talks about his experience testing the Framework Laptop 13 Pro and the fantastic enhancements made for this machine.

https://frame.work/laptop13pro

Which of these applications should we explore for the next Application Appetizer?

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Which of these applications should we explore for the next Application Appetizer?

Memererist
Create Memes with text overlays
https://flathub.org/en/apps/io.github.vani_tty1.memerist

Tropy
Take control of your research photos with Tropy, a tool that shortens the path from finding archival sources to writing about them. Spend more time using your research photos, and less time hunting for them.
https://flathub.org/en/apps/org.tropy.Tropy

ThinkOrSwim
Get access to elite-level trading tools and a platform backed by insights, education, and a dedicated trade desk. Experience the unparalleled power of a fully customizable trading experience, designed to help you nail even the most complex strategies and techniques.
https://flathub.org/en/apps/com.tdameritrade.ThinkOrSwim

Multiplex
Multiplex is an app to watch torrents together, providing an experience similar to Apple’s SharePlay and Amazon’s Prime Video Watch Party.
https://flathub.org/en/apps/com.pojtinger.felicitas.Multiplex

Tambourine
A simple and straight-to-the point music player for your local library.
https://flathub.org/en/apps/io.github.mmarco94.tambourine

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Open Mic Night

Brave Origin on Linux

https://brave.com/origin/download-nightly/
https://www.firefox.com/en-US/features/sync/

The Old Internet

https://homestarrunner.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeoCities
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webring

Developers Updating Drivers for Old Hardware

https://www.phoronix.com/news/xf86-video-nv-2026

https://github.com/ghaerr/elks

https://github.com/onnokort/semu-c64

📅 Housekeeping

Next Week:

Application Appetizer – Tambourine
A simple and straight-to-the point music player for your local library.
https://flathub.org/en/apps/io.github.mmarco94.tambourine

Also, Linux Saloon Early Edition on 16 May 2026

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