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00:00 Intro
00:31 Sponsor: Get 100$ off your own Linux or gaming server
01:42 Google Analytics is now illegal to use in France
02:40 Google has released Chrome OS Flex
03:28 Akamai bought Linode
04:12 Intel added support for Alder lake to the Linux kernel
05:04 KDE application updates
05:42 Kalendar 1.0 is out
06:26 Lutris Beta with Ubisoft and Origin support
07:11 OBS is now officially on Flathub
07:57 Wine 7.2 was released
08:27 Proton 7 was released
09:28 Valve offers Steam Deck CAD files
10:07 Check if your Steam library is compatible with the Deck
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Google Analytics is now illegal to use in France.
https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/10/cnil-google-analytics-gdpr-breach/
Google has released Chrome OS Flex, a freely installable version of Chrome OS
https://chromeenterprise.google/os/chromeosflex/
Linode has been bought by Akamai
https://www.linode.com/press-release/akamai-to-acquire-linode/
Intel has now released their Thread director, and it's being merged into the Linux kernel
https://hothardware.com/news/intel-thread-director-linux-boost-alder-lake-performance
KDE applications saw a bunch of updates in February
https://dot.kde.org/2022/02/10/kde-apps-update-february-2022
Kalendar 1.0 is a fantastic replacement to Korganizer, the aging calendar app for KDE.
https://claudiocambra.com/2022/02/12/kalendar-1-0-is-out/
Lutris 0.5.10 beta 1 is now out, which lets you try its new origin and ubisoft integration.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/02/lutris-0510-beta-1-is-out-with-origin-and-ubisoft-connect-integration/
OBS 27.2 was released, and while there aren't many incredible new features, it marks the first release to be officially packaged as a flatpak
https://feaneron.com/2022/02/14/obs-studio-27-2-on-flathub-get-it-while-its-hot/
Wine 7.2 was released
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/02/wine-72-spilled-out-with-the-beginnings-of-a-wma-decoder/
Based on Wine 7 is also Proton 7, now available through Steam.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/02/proton-7-easy-anti-cheat-improvements-more-games-for-linux-a-steam-deck/
Speaking of which, Valve released some steam deck CAD files
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/02/valve-releases-steam-deck-shell-cad-files/
Still on the Steam Deck, there's now a relatively simple way to check how much of your Steam library is currently compatible with the Steam deck.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/02/check-your-steam-library-against-steam-deck-compatibility-easily/
https://boilingsteam.com/more-than-600-games-playable-and-verified-ready-for-the-steam-deck-now/