Ubuntu 26.04 has a new boot animation (blink and you’ll miss it) #news #plymouth #ubuntu_26.04_lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-26-04-boot-spinner
Ubuntu 26.04 Adds a New Boot Spinner Animation

Ubuntu 26.04 has a new boot spinner. The new animation is based on the Resolute Raccoon mascot and replaces the new one added in 25.10.

OMG! Ubuntu
KoHoSo: Women Love This Dream Car...

1956 Plymouth Belvedere 4-Door Hardtop Sport Sedanpublished in National Geographic - March 1956Scan credit unknownYou've just got to love that upholstery!

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Ah, data-druven, targeted policy, under good, sustained leadership, pretty much rules #Plymouth out then. The city is falling ever further behind.

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ocd4v6c64sff4dg52b5lar2n/post/3mh6ijgg4oc2q

Harbor Seals in Plymouth 03/10/26

Harbor Seals at Ellisville Harbor State Park, Plymouth 03/10/26 #Seals #HarborSeals #MarineMammals #Plymouth #Massachusetts #NaturePhotography

https://capecodadventure.photos/2026/03/10/harbor-seals-in-plymouth-03-10-26/

See earlier post for video of the Bonaparte's Gull --- some snaps from earlier today - River Plym (Saltram House area) with @exebirder.bsky.social

#UKBirding #Birds #Devon #BirdsofMastodon #Plymouth #Plym

📷 Bonaparte's Gull
📷 Mediterranean Gull
📷 Male Red-crested Pochard
📷 Female Red-crested Pochard

After two hours of searching with Dave B this North American Gull was spotted 10 minute walk away by another David (Bradford) -- Much gratitude!!!

#Wildlife #Nature #UKBirding #Birds #Plymouth #Devon

https://youtu.be/N1bG2xDveaI?si=vEH3ZqY9yGgYU-Zt

Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia), River Plym, Blaxton Meadow, Saltram House, Devon.

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This week has been full of major improvements to my #Linux setup across my #ThinkPads. I now have:
1. Significantly faster boot times due to quicker #LUKS decryption by separating out #boot and #EFI into separate volumes.
2. Upgrade from #LUKS1 to #LUKS2 (while most of the rest of my setup)
3. Better visuals for LUKS passphrase prompts using (finally) #plymouth

I couldn't have asked for more improvements in barely two days.