
The Raspberry Pi Foundation released a Model A+ version of the Raspberry PI 3. The article is well worth reading for readers of any level of familiarity with the topic. Vaughan-Nichols explores the complex history of Linux on the desktop in an approachable manner. He explains how Linux is popular everywhere but the desktop, while desktop popularity remains illusive that the diversity of Linux distributions, package formats, and desktop environments, while interesting to Linux power-users, are confusing to "regular" users and more. While this topic has been discussed many, many times by many, many people, Vaughan-Nichols's provides a thorough overview of the subject. Vaughan-Nichols, writing for Computerworld, takes a fresh look at Linux's failure as a desktop operating system.

The list can be filtered by how "creepy" the items are, so you can make an informed decision about how much privacy you are willing to give up to use a particular gadget. The items on the list include toys & games, smart home devices, general entertainment gadgets, wearables, health & exercise items, and gadgets for pets. Looking for interesting tech gadgets to buy as holiday gifts, or to put on your own holiday wish list? Mozilla's second annual Privacy Not Included gift guide provides a list of interesting tech gadgets to buy or avoid based on how well they respect a user's privacy.

Mozilla publishes "Privacy Not Included" gift guide

Vaughan-Nichols's thoughts about Linux on the desktop, the release of the Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+, and more. In this edition of our open source news roundup, we take a look at the Mozilla's "Privacy Not Included" gift guide, Steven J.
