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GNU Linux-Libre 7.1 Released; Lenovo Handheld Rebrands; Kratom Dispute Intensifies

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The GNU Linux-libre 7.1 kernel has been released, based on Linux kernel 7.1 and designed for users prioritizing software freedom. Separately, Lenovo's controversial G02 handheld, previously found to illegally contain Nintendo intellectual property and subsequently removed from AliExpress, is now resurfacing under a new name. Additionally, a conflict within the kratom community is escalating, with MAHA reportedly siding with one faction in a dispute over the substance and its active component, 7-OH, which has opioid-like effects. AI

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GNU Linux-Libre 7.1 Released; Lenovo Handheld Rebrands; Kratom Dispute Intensifies

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 The Kratom Civil War Is Heating Up, and MAHA Has Picked a Side Both kratom and one of its active components, 7-OH, have opioid-like effects and are widely ava

    📰 The Kratom Civil War Is Heating Up, and MAHA Has Picked a Side Both kratom and one of its active components, 7-OH, have opioid-like effects and are widely available across the US. As health secretary RFK Jr. aims to get 7-OH banned, proponents of both are figh... 📰 Source: Feed…

    LINKS web.archive.org/…/the-kratom-civil-war-is… web.archive.org
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    🕹️ Lenovo's Controversial "G02" Handheld Lives On Under A New Name I was hoping I wouldn't have to write about the Lenovo G02 again, after breaking the news of

    🕹️ Lenovo's Controversial "G02" Handheld Lives On Under A New Name I was hoping I wouldn't have to write about the Lenovo G02 again, after breaking the news of how it was loaded with Nintendo IP, illegally, and then how it was removed from AliExpress because Lenov... 📰 Source: Re…

    LINKS retrododo.com/lenovos-controversial-g02-h…
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🐧 GNU Linux-Libre 7.1 Kernel Released for Software Freedom Lovers GNU Linux-libre 7.1 kernel is now available for download based on Linux kernel 7.1 and targete

    🐧 GNU Linux-Libre 7.1 Kernel Released for Software Freedom Lovers GNU Linux-libre 7.1 kernel is now available for download based on Linux kernel 7.1 and targeted at those seeking 100% freedom for their PCs. 📰 Source: Tux Machines 🔗 Link: https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/06/15/GNU_L…

    LINKS news.tuxmachines.org/…/GNU_Linux_Libre_7_…

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