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🚀 Just released: Find Keyword in PDFs
A Python tool to recursively search PDFs for any keyword (case-insensitive), show text snippets in context, and optionally export results to an HTML file with clickable links.

Check it out here:
🔗 github.com/pbeens/Find-Keyword

It’s fast, lightweight, and works great for researchers, educators, and anyone managing large PDF archives.

Feedback and suggestions are welcome — would love to hear how you might use it!

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Andererseits: „Gar keine Lobby? Nein! Ein unbeugsamer Open-Source-Verband setzt sich kontinuierlich für mehr Open Source ein!“ 💪

Wir erklären unermüdlich immer wieder, warum nur mit Open Source eine nachhaltige Digitalisierung der Verwaltung gelingen kann. 🤓 Und wir sind auch nicht die einzigen, die das tun.

osb-alliance.de/

OSBA – Open Source Business AllianceOSBA – Open Source Business AllianceBundesverband für digitale Souveränität
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An der Behauptung ist sicherlich was dran, wenn man sich anschaut, wie viele Milliarden Euro an Steuergeld jedes Jahr für proprietäre Software von Big-Tech-Unternehmen ausgegeben werden (💸💸💸) - und wie wenig Geld nur in die Entwicklung von Open Source Software oder Initiativen wie dem Zentrum für Digitale Souveränität gesteckt wird.

„Open Source hat im Bund keine Lobby“ stellt dieser Artikel fest.

❓ Wie seht Ihr das? Hat Open Source im Bund keine Lobby?

golem.de/news/digitalisierung-

Golem.de · Digitalisierung: Open Source hat im Bund keine Lobby - Golem.deBy Gerd Mischler

Love the clean dock in elementaryOS but also prefer the flexibility of Linux Mint?

You can have both - especially if you're using any other X11-based distro like Mint.

Here's how:

- Move taskbar panel to the top
- sudo apt install plank
- Add plank to startup applications

Thats it!
And with a some tweaking and tuning you’ve got a elementaryOS-style dock also on Mint.

🌟 Exciting News for X11 Enthusiasts! 🌟

Have you heard about The Wayback Project? It's an innovative initiative aiming to save classic X11 desktops from becoming obsolete with the rise of Wayland. 💻

The Wayback Project introduces an experimental Wayland compositor that hosts a "rootful" Xwayland instance. This means your favorite X11 desktop environments like Cinnamon, Xfce, LXDE, and even W3 can run seamlessly on Wayland 🚀

Created by the talented Alpine Linux developer Ariadne Conill, this project is a game-changer for those of us who still rely on legacy desktops and apps. Early builds are already up and running, bugs and all, and the project is actively seeking testers and contributors to help refine and improve it.

Check out this video to learn more:
The Wayback Project wants to save X11 Desktops from the coming of Wayland youtu.be/6rEJI5oro8M
Thanks to @Jill_linuxgirl :blob_cat_heart:

#Linux#Wayland#X11

📅 Save the Date: SCS Summit 2025
We're excited to announce the next #SCS Summit – the key event for the #SovereignCloudStack community!

🎟️ Get your free ticket now: events.sovereigncloudstack.org
📣 Call for Participation: sovereigncloudstack.org/summit

Join us, share your ideas & help shape the future of open, sovereign cloud infrastructure! 🌐

events.sovereigncloudstack.orgSovereign Cloud Stack Summit 2025Wed, Sept. 24th, 2025