In our Tips and Tricks column we explore creating a media server using Linux and a Raspberry Pi computer. We also discuss new features coming to the MINIX operating system. Then, in our News section, we talk about the new roadmap for Tails features and an exciting new ports system for DragonFly BSD, FreeBSD and Linux. Read on to find out how Parabola's stance on software freedom affects the distribution. This week Robert Rijkhoff takes an entirely free operating system, Parabola GNU/Linux-libre, for a test run and reports on his findings. However, most Linux distributions do feature a few non-free components, such as firmware or media codecs, which are provided under more restrictive licensing terms. The ability to read and improve code is a large part of what draws developers to GNU, Linux and related projects. The freedom to audit and modify software is one of the key ideas GNU/Linux distributions are based on. Welcome to this year's 37th issue of DistroWatch Weekly!
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