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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: December 29th, 2024

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Amarok 3.2 “Punkadiddle” Music Player Officially Released, Now Ported to Qt 6

Coming almost five months after Amarok 3.1, the Amarok 3.2 release introduces initial porting to the latest Qt 6 and KDE Frameworks 6 technologies. This means that the application can now be compiled from sources against these technologies if integrators want to offer their users a more modern interface.

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01Studio CanMV K230 Python Powered AI Development Board with RISC V Edge Computing

The distributor Youyeetoo recently highlighted the 01Studio CanMV K230 AI development board, built on Canaan’s K230 chip. This board includes features such as neural network acceleration, flexible camera interfaces, 4K video support, and onboard Wi-Fi connectivity.

MNT Reform Next Laptop Features Modular Design and Open Hardware

The MNT Reform Next, recently featured on CrowdSupply, builds on the Classic MNT Reform with a 12.5″ open hardware laptop designed for modularity, customizability, and repairability, offering full access to hardware sources for user modification and maintenance.

Forlinx Unveils Cost-Effective i.MX8MPL-C SoM for Industrial Applications

Forlinx Embedded recently introduced the FETMX8MPL-C SoM, a cost-effective solution for industrial and IoT applications that balances performance and functionality without incorporating advanced multimedia or machine learning features.

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How to Install Linux Kernel 6.1 on Linux Mint 21 or 20 - LinuxCapable

The 6.1 version of the Linux Kernel can be implemented on either Linux Mint 21 or Linux Mint 20 systems, and offers a variety of new enhancements and upgrades, such as the inclusion of preliminary support for the Rust programming language, increased performance of the Btrfs file system, advancements in Intel Arc graphics, further development for AMD RDNA3 graphics processing units, Thunderbolt compatibility for Intel Meteor Lake, expanded support for audio systems, compatibility with Xbox One Elite Controller paddles, enhanced support for Nintendo replica controllers, and initial support for DualSense Edge controllers. Moreover, numerous other updates are included in this release, making it an important update for Linux users.

This guide will provide instructions for installing Linux Kernel 6.1 on your Linux Mint desktop using the TuxInvader Launchpad PPA. The PPA contains the most recent generic kernels, and the guide will demonstrate how to use the command line terminal to import the PPA and install the latest Linux Kernel.
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How to install the OpenShot Video Editor 3.0.0 on a Chromebook

Today we are looking at how to install the OpenShot Video Editor 3.0.0 or newer on a Chromebook. Please follow the video/audio guide as a tutorial where we explain the process step by step and use the commands below.
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