Microsoft is all set to kill existing methods to set up a local account on fresh Windows 11 installs. I am not really surprised. This is Microsoft being Microsoft.Microsoft Kills Windows 11 Local Account Setup Just as Windows 10 Reaches End of LifeLocal account workarounds removed just before Windows 10 goes dark.It's FOSS NewsSourav RudraAnd this comes just days before Windows 10 support is scheduled to end. And that is a pivotal moment for us desktop Linux users. I have seen an influx of people migrating to Linux when Windows XP and 7 support ended. Some of those went back to Windows with newer systems, whereas some became lifelong Linux users.We are reorganizing and also creating new guides to make the Windows 10 to Linux migration smooth for new users. Please provide your suggestions on what difficulties a new user may face when they switch to Linux and what kind of questions that might have about switching to Linux. Let's work to a broader Linux userbase 💪💬 Let's see what you get in this edition:A new openSUSE Leap release.Codes of Conduct being called a disaster.Linus being unhappy with some Rust code.And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes!📰 Linux and Open Source NewsLinus Torvalds recently called out Rust format checking.openSUSE Leap 16 is here with major modernization work.The FSF has turned 40 and has launched the LibrePhone initiative.Amazon launches the 'Linux-based' Vega OS for its Fire TV devices.Wikidata has launched an open source vector database for use with AI.By the way, Ubuntu 25.10 will be releasing today. Do check out the new features it is getting.Ubuntu 25.10: Release Date and New Features in Questing QuokkaTake a look at the new features and changes you’ll see in the upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 release.It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra🧠 What We’re Thinking AboutOpen Source legend, Eric S. Raymond, says Codes of Conduct are a disaster.The Man Who Started Open Source Initiative Advocates for Abolishing Codes of ConductBetween Anarchy and Bureaucracy: The Code of Conduct Debate Ignited by Eric Raymond.It's FOSS NewsSourav RudraYou can balance cost and effort if you go the FOSS way as a creative.Beyond Free: The Value Proposition of Open Source for CreativesFOSS is free as in cost, but not free as in effort. The loss of convenience is real, especially at the start. But for creatives who are willing to invest, the long-term rewards—flexibility, control, and a workflow built to last—are more than worth the price.It's FOSS NewsTheena Kumaragurunathan🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials, and LearningsObsidian + Git = simple version control for ideas.Learn the pros and cons of using Btrfs on a Linux system.Skip the syntax and focus on writing with WYSIWYG Markdown editors for Linux.Speaking of Obsidian and Markdown editors, the popular open source notes software Joplin can be made more effective with these tips.Mastering Joplin Notes: Tips and TweaksJoplin is an awesome open source note taking application. Here’s how you can make the best of it.It's FOSSSreenath👷 AI, Homelab and Hardware CornerIBM has launched Granite 4.0, their hybrid AI model that beats rivals twice its size.IBM Unveils Granite 4.0 Hybrid Model That Competes with Rivals Twice Its SizeThese models sure pack a punch.It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra✨ Project Highlightstelekasten.nvim is a Neovim Lua plugin that lets you manage a markdown-based zettelkasten/wiki + journal inside Neovim.GitHub - nvim-telekasten/telekasten.nvim: A Neovim (lua) plugin for working with a markdown zettelkasten / wiki and mixing it with a journal, based on telescope.nvimA Neovim (lua) plugin for working with a markdown zettelkasten / wiki and mixing it with a journal, based on telescope.nvim - nvim-telekasten/telekasten.nvimGitHubnvim-telekasten📽️ Videos I Am Creating for YouI don't usually do rant videos but this is a first. An argument against 'sudo apt update' and 'sudo apt upgrade'. Is it time to unify these two into a single command? Please take this opinion video lightly even if you disagree (and you have every right to disagree and express your opinion).