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If you just got a computer (holiday or otherwise) and are thinking of installing Linux on it, shoot me your questions!

I'm going to collect a bunch of them for an upcoming livestream, maybe this weekend after holiday parties are wrapped! Either that or next week sometime.

You can ask me here or ask (at) veronicaexplains (dot) net.




My 92 year old aunt: You do the Leenux thing, right? You need to come over sometime and install it for me, because f#ck all I ain't gonna update to Windows 11.

Me: .... ?!#!?

I explain what the change-over entails and that I generally don't recommend it just because...

Aunt: No, f#ck that, f#ck capitalism, my laptop is still fine, so come over and set me up with that Leenux thing.

#Linux #christmas



💬 Russian special services systematically use psychological and neurolinguistic influence methods developed back in the KGB era to work with Western political leaders. General of the Army of Ukraine, former head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, Mykola Malomuzh, has revealed how they work in a comment to Kyiv24.

euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/26…

#russia #usa #trump



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🇺🇦🇺🇲 Kyiv sends a detailed blueprint to Washington, testing Western resolve and Moscow’s flexibility. Zelensky may visit Florida in the coming days, sources tell Kyiv Post.

kyivpost.com/post/66946

#ukraine #usa




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#Friendica #Statistics 2025-12-26 07:00 CEST
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26 December 1899 | A Polish Jew, Abram Finkelstein, was born in Radom. An accountant.

In #Auschwitz from 20 December 1941
No. 24955
He perished in the camp on 29 December 1941.
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🎧 Our podcast talks about the situation of Polish & Jewish prisoners in the camp: youtu.be/_ZaWqIsmY4U



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From 24.02.2022 to 26.12.2025 (Day 1402), estimated losses #Russia suffered in #Ukraine.

Milestones: 35,500 Artillery, 95,000 UAVs

Highlights:
+840 Personnel
+74 Artillery (Highest in ~200 days)
+1 Anti-aircraft Systems
+537 UAVs
+180 Other Vehicles

Statistics: redd.it/1pvx00y

#RussianLosses




russia sentences tortured #Melitopol #journalist to 15 years for pro-Ukraine Telegram channel

This was the most chilling attack to date by the russian invaders against Melitopol journalists and Telegram administrators with massive sentences already passed or, unfortunately, likely in the near future

khpg.org/en/1608815398

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26 December 1911 | A Czech Jewish woman, Zděnka Roubičková, was born in Prague.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 1 October 1944. She did not survive.
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The history of deportations of Jews from the Theresienstadt ghetto to Auschwitz & the so-called family camp created in Birkenau by the SS: artsandculture.google.com/exhi…



In Russia according to top managers of major industrial companies, the sales situation for their products this year has become the worst since 1998, according to a survey conducted by the Institute of Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

ru.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/…

#Ukraine #Russia



Amigos de Mastodon, se ha terminado este 25 de Diciembre, por tanto es el momento indicado para descansar. Ojalá cada uno de ustedes hayan tenido una feliz Navidad, junto a sus seres queridos. Saludos.🎄🎄🎄🎄


26 December 1938 | French Jewish boy, Samuel Banda, was born in Metz.

He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Drancy on 11 November 1942. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
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▶ A short video about gas chambers and crematoria of the Auschwitz camp: youtu.be/-A05i25j9Ck




A Russian night strike hit the Illichivsk oil and fat processing plant in Chornomorsk. A drone hit damaged a vegetable oil container, causing a major fire and spill. No casualties, but production facilities were affected.


Russian Z bloggers are now openly turning on each other over the Kupyansk failure. Kupyansk has become a blame game, with figures like Romanov accusing Kremlin friendly bloggers, including Kots, of covering up false reports and shifting blame from commanders to propaganda channels.

"Those who were fed cookies at official tea parties in Minsk were given the order to work off the cookies in Kupyansk."




Russia reportedly launched ~10 Kalibr cruise missiles from Black Sea vessels.



europesays.com/2657303/ X launched a function to determine the country of origin of accounts and caused a scandal: many “American” profiles turned out to be foreign. Meanwhile, Ukrainians monitor the geolocations of Ukrainian politicians #ElonMusk #Musk


"В тюрьме его "обрабатывали". Осужденный в хранении наркотиков кыргызстанец подписал контракт и пропал без вести в Украине




Российская пропаганда рассказывает с экранов теории заговора о масонах и "мировой закулисе" — и зрители им верят




"Нелепая охота". В числе названных судом участников "экстремистской организации" Pussy Riot оказался человек, не участвовавший в их акциях




Cотрудники ФСБ убили второго за неделю уроженца Украины при задержании




На Урале почти 17 тысяч человек остались без отопления в тридцатиградусные морозы




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#Ukraine hits russian oil refinery with British Storm Shadow missiles on Thursday

novoshakhtinsk oil refinery is an operational facility located near the city of novoshakhtinsk. It is one of the largest oil refineries in southern russia and the only oil-processing enterprise in the rostov Region.

militarnyi.com/en/news/ukraini…

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europesays.com/2657295/ Rep Jasmine Crockett questions Trump administration’s border data accuracy #BorderSecurity #deportation #DonaldTrump #FoxNewsMedia #Immigration #TheWhiteHouse #TrumpAdministration


europesays.com/2657297/ US launches ‘powerful strikes’ against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump #DonaldTrump #POTUS #PresidentDonaldTrump #PresidentOfTheUnitedStates #PresidentTrump #trump


Can I pay someone to develop a good open source instrument tuning app?

There's one old, unmaintained windows app that doesn't suck.
But it's old, unmaintained, and windows.

Everything else is enshittified, ad-ridden crap.

I have no idea what dev time on this would be, but I'm willing to throw some dollars at the problem.





in reply to Droppie [opensoc]

@Droppie [opensoc] Because I wasn't satisfied with the color theme, I created a GNOME variant.
If theming weren't so complicated, I'd like to create a theme from scratch that's more dynamic for the end user.

codeberg.org/Tealk/friendica-f…

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VIVALDI: Concierto para dos trompetas en do mayor op. 46 RV 537
MANFREDINI: Concerto Grosso en do mayor op. 3 nº 12
JS BACH: Concierto de Brandeburgo nº 4 en sol mayor BWV 1049
CORELLI: Concerto Grosso en sol menor op. 6 nº 8
HAENDEL: Música para los Reales Fuegos de Artificio HWV 351

Concierto celebrado el 21 de diciembre de 2024 en el Teatro Monumental de Madrid. Barockensemble de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Viena. Director: Christian Birnbaum

@classicalmusic

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ma conoscete questo sito?
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Near Pokrovsk, Ukraine’s 425th Separate Assault Regiment showcased high quality FPV drone footage while eliminating Russian troops. The target tried to maneuver fast, but the FPV was faster.


DeepState confirms the chaos. Russian troops overran a TDF battalion command post, leaving behind maps, documents, devices and seals. This points to a serious breakdown in command and control. Huliaipole is turning into a gray zone. Urgent action is needed.



Russian outlet Kommersant claims the US discussed using the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant for crypto mining and joint control without Ukraine, allegedly with Putin’s knowledge.

If true, it fits Trump’s playbook perfectly: profit over principles, deals over sovereignty, money made on anyone’s back. Morals do not apply.



FIRMS data also shows large fires are ongoing at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery.


US Senators have condemned Russia’s Christmas strikes on Ukrainian cities, calling Putin a ruthless killer with no interest in peace. They noted that while Ukraine agreed to a Christmas ceasefire, the Kremlin chose to bomb civilians in cities including Kherson, Chernihiv and Kharkiv instead.

But Trump will say great progress is made 🙃



Frank Sinatra, rivoluzionario raffreddato: lo show perfetto che quasi non si fece

Novembre 1965: un raffreddore, un pugno sul pianoforte e uno show quasi cancellato. Dalla furia di Sinatra nacque il suo capolavoro televisivo assoluto.

boomerissimo.it/2025/12/25/fra…



25 December 1903 | A Polish Jew Aron Najmiler was born in Łódź. He emigrated to Belgium. A cutter.

He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Mechelen / #Malines on 4 August 1942. He did not survive.
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🎧 Listen about the development of the mass murder infrastructure at Auschwitz: youtu.be/tRwZ49q-9e0





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Merry Christmas everyone and happy holidays. My disabled wife and I are still waiting on the state to start our SSI and disability. We find ourselves in need of gas and kerosene. I'm also a little worried about the brake pads but right now we could use your help to keep moving, warm and to be able to cook. Thank you for your generosity and for boosting this post. Every dollar helps!
#MutualAid

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I thought it looked like the Grinch but my dad saw a rooster.




Five-year-old Fortinet FortiOS SSL VPN vulnerability actively exploited
securityaffairs.com/186117/sec…
#securityaffairs #hacking


Cosa positiva: il prete di qui deve seguire così tante chiese che sta facendo la messa di mezzanotte ORA.

Almeno se vado a dormire prima di mezzanotte non mi sveglia.



russian opposition leader sentenced to six years in prison

Sergei Udaltsov, putin critic affiliated with the Communist party, convicted of justifying terrorism

theguardian.com/world/2025/dec…

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Smoke is rising in #Dnipro city after violent explosion

Source: liveuamap.com/en/2025/25-decem…

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Five-year-old Fortinet FortiOS SSL VPN vulnerability actively exploited
securityaffairs.com/186117/sec…
#securityaffairs #hacking


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@Lucatermite ... Qui in bici è difficile 🙈 ho visto poche persone osare circolare in Bangalore su due ruote.
La campagna è migliore. A presto! Buon Natale 🎄

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mastodon - Collegamento all'originale
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non ho dubbi a riguardo!



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За год в Казахстане возбудили более 700 дел против воевавших на стороне России в Украине граждан




Зеленский заявил о "хороших идеях для длительного мира" после разговора с представителями Трампа






The Songs for #Ukraine Chorus performed for millions of people at His Majesty The King's annual Christmas address one of Britain's most-watched programmes during the holiday season.

U24 Gov UA/ Instagram

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in reply to Michael 🇺🇦

Naja, auf die Spitze könnte schon noch was. Ist Alufolie im Haus? 😊
in reply to Michael 🇺🇦

@Michael 🇺🇦 Auch bei uns findet seit Jahren das Konzept Weihnachtsbirkenfeige Anwendung. Wir lassen sogar die Leuchtkugelkette das ganze Jahr über drin und schalten sie eben nur um die Weihnachtszeit herum ein. 😁




damn, dating is rough. just got ghosted 3 times last night


25 December 1910 | Nikolay Makarchov was born. A Soviet army soldier.

In #Auschwitz from October 1941.
No. R-2933 (Soviet prisoner of war)
He perished in the camp on 27 October 1941.
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Learn about some 15,000 Soviet POWs deported to Auschwitz:
📖 Lesson: lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_20_jen…
🎧 Podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=d3Y3dmCI5_…



We Have Some New Ideas in Terms of Formats, Meetings, and Timing on How to Bring a Real Peace Closer – Address by President #Zelenskyy 25.12.2025

Extract
Today, we also spoke for nearly an hour with envoys of the U.S. President – Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. It was a truly good conversation: we went into many details.

Full address president.gov.ua/en/news/ye-de…

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Trump's plan to gut program that houses homeless veterans prompts panic among experts alternet.org/housing-first-tru… via Alternet.org


E anche questo Natale ce lo siamo levato dai cog**oni.
Ora non resta che finire tutte le mezze bottiglie rimaste.


Путин впервые за годы войны поздравил президента США с Рождеством




В России задержали таджикистанца за высказывания об убийстве 10-летнего Кобилджона Алиева




Кремль сделал Франции "предложение" по поводу обвиненного в России в "шпионаже" французского политолога




Лариса Долина покинула квартиру в Хамовниках после решения Мосгорсуда




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"На Рождество он всегда был дома". Близкие погибших украинских военных в праздник навещают их могилы на кладбище во Львове





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Parigi dagli occhi sferici di un ungherese Un taccuino pieno di parole francesi appena imparate, sguardo affamato e lascivo rivolto a prostitute in attività, bande criminali, vicoli notturni e vespasiani.📸 Non esisteva soggetto bello o brutto per Brassaï: tutto eccitava la sua fantasia e diventava arte pura attraverso un furore vitale senza pari.

#brassai #fotografia #arte

boomerissimo.it/2024/06/04/bra…



President #Zelenskyy Held a Phone Call with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

The Head of State congratulated His All-Holiness on Christmas and thanked him for his sincere greetings to the Ukrainian people, as well as for his support for the defense of life and for diplomatic efforts.

president.gov.ua/en/news/prezi…

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President #Zelenskyy

💬 "Today, we had a very good conversation with President Trump’s Special Representative Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Thank you for your constructive, intensive work and for your kind words and Christmas greetings to Ukrainians.

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We agreed that Rustem will speak with Steve and Jared again today. We believe that it is right not to waste a single day or opportunity that could bring us closer to a result. May today’s conversation be another step towards peace.

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6/6

I also asked the guys to convey our Christmas greetings to President Trump and the entire Trump family. Thank you!"

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25 December 1937 | A Duch Jewish girl, Liesbeth Prins, was born in Amsterdam.

In October 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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▶ A short video about gas chambers and crematoria of the Auschwitz camp: youtu.be/-A05i25j9Ck



The US declassified exchanges between US President Bush and Putin from 2008 in which Putin already called Ukraine an „artificial“ state, clearly denying its right for existence.

This is years before the war started and should remind us once again that Putin always wanted to take Ukraine. It also says that this war will never end with Putin in the Kremlin. It will go on until he is removed, permanently, and Russia fully dislodged. Everything else is just noise.



The Orenburg gas processing station was reportedly struck. Last night locals reported of explosions and NASA Firms map indicate fires at this area.

The plant is operated by Gazprom and is one of the world's largest gas chemical complexes, processing gas from the unique Orenburg field and Kazakhstan's Karachaganak field, producing purified gas, sulfur, LPG, and condensate. The facility is around 1,200 km (750 miles) from the current frontline.



Ukrainian UAVs struck the LNG port of Temryuk, Krasnodar region, in Russia last night. NASA Firms maps confirm that a huge fire is raging at the port facilities.

The port is the primary terminal for LNG transfer in Southern Russia.



💬 "This holiday season, Ukrainians dream of light, peace, and safety – not blackouts, missiles, or empty promises. Stand with us, condemn russia’s aggression, and support Ukraine’s defenders.

Every gift of solidarity saves lives and strengthens our defence of freedom."

Source: MFA #Ukraine

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1 person killed, 5 wounded as result of drone strike against residential house in Chernihiv

Source: liveuamap.com/en/2025/25-decem…

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How the far right stole #Christmas

by Hannah Roberts

Seasonal traditions and good cheer are being repurposed to serve political ends.

politico.eu/article/how-far-ri…

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25 December 1900 | W Polish Jew, Hermann Schickler, was born In Krakow. A clerk.

In #Auschwitz from 18 May 1942.
No. 35737
He perished in the camp on 23 June 1942.
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▶ Video about the history of Auschwitz: youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs



'Dancing on bones': #Mariupol theatre to reopen with staging of russian fairytale

by Shaun Walker, Pjotr Sauer and Artem Mazhulin

Restoration presented as rebuilding, but many see it as part of a broader russification effort in occupied Ukrainian city

theguardian.com/world/2025/dec…

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The refinery in Novoshakhtinsk, Rostov region, in Russia, is once again burning. Several smoke plumes indicate that it was struck at multiple points.


Make no mistake, this 👇 is not #censorship because 🇺🇸 #USA believes 1’500’000’000 USD fine is not censorship, while a fine, on the other hand, is ☝

The US Supreme Court has rejected a request from right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to overturn the nearly $1.5bn (£1.1bn) defamation judgment against him.


bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ypjj…

Or the same in parametric terms:

160'000'000 EUR - censorship 🟥
1'500'000'000 USD - protected free speech ✅


25 December 1919 | A Polish woman, Stanisława Pachocka, was born in a village of Molendy. A shop assistant.

In #Auschwitz from 22 January 1943
No. 30461
She perished in the camp on 16 August 1943.
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Women at Auschwitz:
📖 Lesson: lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobi…
🎧 Podcast: youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8



🎄 RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE — DEC 25, 2025

■ Area losses confirmed; casualties below average, but heavy Russian equipment losses
■ 7th-highest drone losses; triple-digit unarmored vehicle losses; artillery and tank losses more than double the average
■ Overnight attacks: triple-digit, all drones, improved interception rate
■ 🇺🇦 strikes remain well above average

Merry Christmas!

📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/qRkJ…







Favorite hoodie has shrunked half a size AND is bleach stained??? oh LAWD!
in reply to Blurry

haha I know what you mean, has happened to me countless times, best is to see it as an opportunity to pick a new favorite hoodie XD



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Un gorilla con pelliccia scura e una macchia bruna sulla testa è seduto su un muretto di pietra. Alle sue spalle, c'è erba verde, un muro di cemento e una cascata. Sul corpo del gorilla, a livello del ventre, si trova un piccolo oggetto giallo. Sopra il gorilla, il testo "PORCAMADONNA CHE MAGNATA" è visibile in caratteri bianchi. L'ambiente intorno include vegetazione e strutture artificiali.

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+19.7°C in Islanda! Temperature assolutamente folli per il periodo natalizio. Quasi 10°C sopra la temperatura media del mese di LUGLIO
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in reply to Andrea Bettini

ero la a fine giugno e c'erano tra i 9 gradi di notte(se cosi la si vuole chiamare) e i 15 di giorno
in reply to Andrea Bettini

certo lavorare per la classe politica che nega tutto non aiuta(ma da da mangiare) il resto è solo bla bla bla
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@Gioseve20 non ho capito. Chi lavorerebbe "per la classe politica che nega tutto"?


Anche a te e famiglia.
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Dear MAGA,

I hope you're having a lovely night celebrating the birth of your brown-skinned illegal immigrant Palestinian refugee savior.



I've got six pieces of leftover KFC, four Rice Krispies squares, it's six hours until I can go home, it's quiet, and I wish I was wearing sunglasses. Hit it.

Special Christmas and other holiday greetings to all the healthcare workers, first responders, delvery drivers, security guards, transit workers, and anyone on-call who have to work despite the holiday, because you're indispensable. I see you, and I value you. #JoinIn



These arrived yesterday. It was the first thing grandson noticed when he arrived for Christmas Eve. They're for me, kind of a belated birthday present for myself.
#plushtodon


Un caffè di Natale per i @devol

Grazie di ❤️ per tutto quello che fate, tanti auguri!

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#CluesBySam

Gnétougnerifié gneux fois, chef.
Gnoyeux gnoël à vous, chef.

cluesbysam.com/

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