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Year of Linux on the Beach confirmed

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2026 might not be the Year of Linux on the Desktop, but it is certainly the Year of Linux on the Beachfront, judging by some digital signage at the Spanish resort of Lloret de Mar.Snapped by Rich Skuse, an aficionado of automotive shonk, this sign skips the town's attractions or useful information entirely. Instead, it gives away its Ubuntu and Firefox roots with an update prompt and a perky "Welcome back," suggesting someone has turned it off and on again.As this signage is likely connected to

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