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Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) Daily Build ISOs Are Now Available for Download

As expected, the first Ubuntu 25.04 daily builds are based on the previous Ubuntu release, Ubuntu 24.10, which arrived last month on October 10th. This means that the Plucky Puffin ISOs include the same core components and software versions as the Oracular Oriole release.

GNU Linux-Libre 6.12 Kernel Released for Those Seeking 100% Freedom for Their PCs

Based on the just-released Linux 6.12 kernel series, the GNU Linux-libre 6.12 kernel is here to clean up CPM/QE QMC SoC support, Realtek 8852BE-VT Wi-Fi driver, Amlogic BT protocol support, amcc qt2025 phy driver, aw96103/aw96105 proximity sensor, and TI TLV320AIC31XX codecs.

AlmaLinux OS 9.5 Is Here as a Free Alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5

Built from the same sources as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and fully compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5, AlmaLinux OS 9.5 is here to introduce improvements to system performance monitoring, visualization, and system performance data collecting.

Shotcut 24.11 Open-Source Video Editor Released with Various Bug Fixes

Shotcut 24.11 is only a bugfix release that addresses some issues reported by users from the Shotcut 24.10 and Shotcut 24.08 releases, including converting variable frame rate to constant, filtering in and out points when resizing transition by moving a clip, as well as lost Reframe keyframes during export.

9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: November 17th, 2024

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Linux Kernel 6.12 Officially Released, This Is What’s New

Highlights of Linux 6.12 include real-time “PREEMPT_RT” support, a new scheduler called sched_ext, DRM panic messages as QR codes, Clang support (including LTO) for nolibc, an updated cpuidle tool that now displays the residency value of cpuidle states for a clearer and more detailed view of idle state information when using cpuidle-info, and support for NVIDIA‘s virtual command queue implementation for SMMUv3.

Archinstall 3.0 Arch Linux Menu-Based Installer Is Here with a Revamped Interface

The biggest new feature in Archinstall 3.0 is a revamped text-mode user interface (TUI) that now uses the Curses terminal control library, which allows for more complex layouts and a new but familiar look and feel of the menu-based interface.

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Download Fedora 41 Full Editions (Workstation, Server, IoT Included)

The forty first release of Fedora GNU/Linux is here. It's released on Tuesday, 29 October 2024 or two weeks after Ubuntu Oracular Oriole release date. It is available in a lot of editions, mainly: Workstation, Server, IoT, Cloud and many more. We make a summary of the downloads for you below to mention only editions we believe most readers will be interested to try (and links to find the rest). Finally, congratulations to all computer users and thank you to Fedora developers. Happy downloading!

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HackerBox 0108 Implements a Macintosh 128K Emulator on RP2040 Platform

This month’s HackerBox introduces an opportunity to explore retro computing through the configuration of the PICOboot RP2040 Development Board to emulate the functionality of an original Macintosh 128K.

iSG Display Max Gateway for Smart Home Automation with Matter and Zigbee

AmeriDroid recently featured the iSG Display Max Gateway, a flexible platform designed to streamline smart home management and automation. With its 10-inch display and support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy, the gateway integrates multiple protocols to offer flexibility for diverse smart home setups.

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Floorp: Web Browser Focusing on Privacy and Customization

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Jan 08, 2024

This recent addition to the browser market stands out among the established players, offering users another choice for their daily internet activities by bringing its unique features and focus on privacy to the table.

Embracing the principles of transparency and collaboration, Floorp is entirely open source. This openness extends to the browser itself and its build environment, allowing anyone to view, modify, and contribute to its development.

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