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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.

digiKam 8.5 Released with Face Management Improvements, Color Label Usability

Highlights of digiKam 8.5 include several enhancements and improvements to the Face Management feature thanks to the integration of deep-learning models into the face pipeline for faster and more accurate face detection and recognition.

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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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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.

T-Bao Compact Device Featuring ESP32 and K210 Microcontrollers with 2MP Camera and 1.54″ Touch LCD

The LILYGO T-Bao K210 is a compact device that integrates the ESP32 and K210 microcontrollers, providing advanced capabilities such as face recognition. It features a 1.54″ capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 240×240 and a 2-megapixel camera.

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22 Best Free and Open Source Linux Application Launchers

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on May 31, 2024

Quoting: 22 Best Free and Open Source Linux Application Launchers - LinuxLinks —

Application launchers play an integral part in making the Linux desktop a more productive environment to work and play. They represent small utilities which offers the desktop user a convenient access point for application software and can make a real boost to users’ efficiency.

An application launcher helps to reduce start up times for applications by indexing shortcuts in the menu. Furthermore, this type of software allows users to search for documents and other files quicker by indexing different file formats. This makes them useful for launching almost anything on a computer including multimedia files, games, and the internet. Application launchers often support plug-ins, adding to their versatility.

To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 22 high quality Linux application launchers. Hopefully, there will be something of interest for anyone who wants to see productivity improvements in their workflow.

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