EU takes aim at encryption, Thunderbird's paid service: Linux & Open Source News

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:02 Sponsor: Squarespace
02:10 Thunderbird will have a paid service
05:13 Large open source DNA database deleted
07:53 EU takes aim at end to end encryption
11:01 Wayland on big desktops beats X11 on small ones
12:54 Ubuntu won't default to compiler optimizations
15:10 Apple fined €150M in France
18:03 Command & Conquer Generals gets a Linux port
20:00 Sponsor: Tuxedo Computers
21:28 Support the channel

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Thunderbird will have a paid service
https://thunderbird.topicbox.com/groups/planning/T437cd854afcb1395

Large open source DNA database deleted
https://www.404media.co/open-source-genetic-database-opensnp-shuts-down-to-protect-users-from-authoritarian-governments/

EU takes aim at end to end encryption
https://therecord.media/european-commission-takes-aim-encryption-europol-fbi-proposal

Wayland on big desktops beats X11 on small ones
https://www.phoronix.com/review/ubuntu-2504-x11-gaming/4

Ubuntu won't default to compiler optimizations
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-Details-No-O3-Everywhere

Apple fined €150M in France
https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/apple-fined-over-eur150-million-in-france-for-discriminatory-consent-practices-surrounding-its-att-framework

Command & Conquer Generals gets a Linux port
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/linux-support-for-command-conquer-generals-zero-hour-is-coming-along-now-its-open-source/