Decision Making With If Else and Case Statements in Bash Scripts

In this chapter of bash beginner series, you'll learn about using if-else, nested if else and case statements in bash scripts.

Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) Artwork Contest Is Now Open for Entries

This is the moment for aspiring artists and designers who want to display their work in front of millions of Debian users to submit their best artwork for the upcoming Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) operating system series, due for release in mid-2021. Submissions are opened until November 1st, 2020, but your artwork needs to meet the following specifications. For example, you will have to create a wiki page for your artwork proposal at DebianArt/Themes, write down a few words about your idea, use an image format that can be later modified using free and open source software, and add a license that lets the Debian Project distribute your artwork within Debian GNU/Linux.

GNOME 3.36.5 Desktop Update Released with Various Improvements and Bug Fixes

Coming about a month after the release of the GNOME 3.36.4 update, GNOME 3.36.5 is here as the latest stable bugfix release for the GNOME 3.36 desktop environment series. As expected, the new update is packed with updated core components and apps to keep GNOME 3.36’s stability and reliability at the higher standards. Highlights of the GNOME 3.36.5 update include Firefox Sync improvements for the Flatpak version of the Epiphany (GNOME Web) web browser, along with a fix for the way newly created tabs are ordered when closing new tabs, as well as a fix for a drag-and-drop crash in File Roller that occurred when cancelling the file overwrite process.

Android Leftovers

• Android is becoming a worldwide earthquake detection network

• California quake alerts to be standard on Android phones

• Google Releases Lookout 2.0 For Android

• Android Auto gets Google Calendar integration

• Google’s dialer app from Pixels can be installed on most Android smartphones w/ latest beta

• Google Home 2.26 lets you add/control the Nest Hub Max from Android 11’s power menu

• Hands-on with the new UI in the OnePlus OxygenOS Android 11 Developer Preview 3

• Xiaomi rolls out Android 10 to the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India as Mi Note 10 and Redmi Note 8 Pro receive new MIUI 12 upgrades

• Fix rolling out for Android battery woes in Ireland caused by Play Services and COVID contact tracing app

• Today’s Android game/app deals + freebies: Railways, Sally’s Law, more

• TikTok collected MAC addresses for 15 months on its Android app

• How to get rid of that irritating Meet tab in Gmail for Android and iOS