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Trisquel GNU/Linux 12.0 LTS Released with GNU Linux-Libre 6.8 Kernel, MATE 1.26

Coming more than three years after Trisquel GNU/Linux 11.0 LTS, the Trisquel GNU/Linux 12.0 LTS release is based on the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) operating system series, it’s powered by the GNU Linux-libre 6.8 kernel by default, and features the MATE 1.26.2 desktop environment.

First Look at Shelly, a Modern Graphical Package Manager for Arch Linux

At its core, Shelly is designed as a drop-in replacement for Arch Linux’s default package manager, pacman, and I think it’s a very good candidate for that role, especially since it features a graphical interface, can be used without installation, and supports third-party app stores like AUR and Flathub.

KDE Frameworks 6.25 Adds Support for Converting Momme Units in KRunner

The KDE Frameworks 6.25 release is here to improve KRunner-powered searches to allow you to convert to and from the “momme” unit, which measures weight for silk textiles, and the message dialogs throughout KDE apps to wrap their text at around 70 characters instead of at a point based on the screen width.

Calibre 9.7 E-Book Manager Improves the Annotations Browser and Content Server

Coming two weeks after Calibre 9.6, the Calibre 9.7 release is here to improve the annotations browser by allowing you to group results by any field, and improve the content server by implementing a full offline mode when using HTTPS connections to the content server.

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PocketTerm35-Pi5 Handheld Linux Terminal with Raspberry Pi 5 and 3.5″ Display

Waveshare recently featured the PocketTerm35-Pi5, a handheld Linux terminal based on the Raspberry Pi 5, with an integrated display, keyboard, and battery in a compact form factor. It supports command-line interaction, development workflows, and portable system access without external peripherals.

F&S M.2 AI Accelerator Uses NXP Ara-240 for Edge Inference Workloads

F&S Elektronik Systeme has introduced an M.2 AI accelerator based on the NXP Ara-240, designed to offload inference workloads from embedded systems. It targets edge applications requiring low-latency processing, including machine vision, multimodal inference, and real-time analytics.

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7 things I stopped installing on Linux (and my system is better for it)

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Mar 05, 2026

Quoting: 7 things I stopped installing on Linux (and my system is better for it) —

Most Linux distros give you a ridiculous amount of freedom. At first, that freedom feels intoxicating. Every tweak is possible, and every tool is just install commands away. Your system becomes a playground of clever utilities, experimental packages, and “this might be useful someday” downloads that quietly pile up like digital takeout containers. Eventually, though, the bill comes due.

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