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New Release: Tails 6.14.1

We improved the confinement technology that we use to protect your files from possible security vulnerabilities in Tor Browser.

Internet Society

Community Snapshot—March

Internet Society chapters work tirelessly around the world to grow, strengthen, and protect the Internet. Each month, we provide a brief overview of just some of the things our network of chapters and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) has been working on throughout the previous month. 

9to5Linux

Calibre 8.2 Ebook Manager Updates the Kobo Driver with New Tolino Firmware

Calibre 8.2 is here to update the Kobo driver with support for new Tolino firmware and a fix for an issue that caused the Kobo renderer to ignore hyphenation and extra CSS that’s being added to KEPUB files.

Mozilla Thunderbird 137 Open-Source Email Client Released, Here’s What’s Changed

Thunderbird 137 doesn’t introduce any new features apart from a splash screen to encourage users to donate to help keep Thunderbird’s development alive. However, it disables the system tray icon on Linux systems until it gains functionality and adds support for using file names when storing mail folders on Windows systems.

Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.0 Distro Released with GNOME 48 and Linux Kernel 6.14

Powered by the latest and greatest Linux 6.14 kernel series, PorteuX 2.0 comes about two months after PorteuX 1.9, featuring the latest GNOME 48 desktop environment for the GNOME editions, as well as experimental Wayland sessions for the Cinnamon, LXQt, and Xfce editions.

KDE Plasma 6.3.4 Is Out Today to Fix the Most Common Crashes and Other Bugs

Coming three weeks after KDE Plasma 6.3.3, the KDE Plasma 6.3.4 release is here to fix the most common Plasma crash that could happen when unplugging screens, especially when using a dock, improves the pixel-perfection of various KWin effects, including Wobbly Windows, and adds keyboard navigation and interaction to the User Switcher widget’s popup.

LinuxGizmos.com

Luckfox Nova Features Cortex-A35 and Onboard Audio Peripherals

This device shares the same form factor as other LuckFox boards, such as the Pico Ultra RV1106 (ARM Cortex-A7) and the Lyra Ultra (ARM Cortex-A7 & Cortex-M0), but integrates a Cortex-A35 processor instead.

Axzez Expands OS Compatibility, Lowers Interceptor 2.0 Pricing

According to the announcement, this release delivers a unified image supporting both Raspberry Pi CM4 and CM5 variants, reducing setup time and improving compatibility across platforms. Users can choose between server and desktop configurations based on their deployment needs.

ESP32-P4-Module-DEV-KIT Introduces Wi-Fi 6, Dual-Core RISC-V, and Ethernet

The ESP32-P4-Module-DEV-KIT is a low-cost development board based on the ESP32-P4, with an integrated ESP32-C6 coprocessor. It supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5/BLE, and is designed for embedded HMI applications and edge computing.

NV8600-Nano AI Kit: Jetson Orin Nano Super Mode + 4x GbE, CANBus, MIPI

AAEON’s UP brand has introduced the NV8600-Nano AI Developer Kit, combining an NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano module with Super Mode support, an expanded I/O carrier board, and a preinstalled AI software package designed for embedded and computer vision developers.

Tux Machines posts since 2025-03-05

2025-03-05
Ubuntu Touch OTA-8 Released with VoLTE Support for Volla Phone Users
Marius Nestor : The UBports Foundation announced today the release and general availability of Ubuntu Touch OTA-8 as the eighth stable update to the Ubuntu Touch mobile operating system based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa).
RK3566 Credit Card-Sized SBC with M.2 Expansion and 4K Video Support
Rianne Schestowitz : The SBC supports multiple operating systems, including Android 12, Linux, Ubuntu, and Debian
Torizon and Texas Instruments Collaborate on Cybersecurity Compliance for Embedded Systems
Rianne Schestowitz : The partnership integrates Torizon’s software platform with TI’s Arm-based, Linux-capable processors
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : We recommend the best free and open source alternatives
Hands on: Fedora Linux 39 review
Rianne Schestowitz : The runner-up in this Labs, Fedora is regularly updated, easy on the eye and lightweight in its demands
5 software and tools for Linux that aren't available on Windows
Rianne Schestowitz : We often read about how Windows has software and tools that Linux doesn't have a viable alternative to
FSF defends user freedom in amicus brief submitted in Neo4j v. Suhy
Rianne Schestowitz : The Free Software Foundation (FSF) announced today it has submitted an amicus brief in the case entitled Neo4j
Hands on: Debian with Raspberry Pi Desktop review
Rianne Schestowitz : This is a responsive distro that new switchers may struggle with, but purists will find much to admire
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : 4 Sweet New Features Land on Your Android Phone in Latest Drop
OSI’s Roster of Board Election Candidates Doesn’t Include Faraone
Rianne Schestowitz : Under fire from several different camps for a variety of reasons
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : security and more
Firefox in 2025 and Mozilla Controversies
Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla links
Games: Absolum, Studio Fizbin, Acclaim Entertainment, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 9 latest articles from GamingOnLinux
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Open source funding on the brink: 'Delivering what’s needed to make Europe sovereign'
Roy Schestowitz : Together with his team, he supports open-source, free solutions — funded by the EU
Security Patches and Windows TCO
Roy Schestowitz : mostly Windows TCO tales
Top 7 Best Open Source Skype Alternatives In 2025
Roy Schestowitz : With Skype going down, a switch to open source alternatives has never been more compelling.
Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : IBM et al
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
WordPress and LLMS
Roy Schestowitz : Content Management Systems (CMS) / Static Site Generators (SSG) picks
Web Browsers and Mozilla News
Roy Schestowitz : or Mozilla alternatives
Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Modding, gadgets, and more
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : security news
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : or today's leftovers
I turned this Chromebook into a full-fledged Linux system by swapping out its guts
Roy Schestowitz : I also tested KDE on Fedora and installed all the proprietary goodies I could find
MakuluLinux LinDoz 2025 Brings AI Frontier to Desktop Computing
Roy Schestowitz : The MakuluLinux LinDoz 2025 edition is one of the most useful and functional AI-powered Linux distributions available
2025-03-06
Mozilla Firefox 136 Is Out with Vertical Tabs and Official ARM64 Linux Binaries
Marius Nestor : Mozilla published today the final build of the Firefox 136 open-source web browser for all supported platforms ahead of the March 4th, 2025, official release date.
PipeWire 1.4 Is Out with RISC-V Support, MIDI2 Support, JACK Control API, and More
Marius Nestor : The PipeWire project released today PipeWire 1.4 as a major update to this popular open-source server for handling audio/video streams, and hardware on Linux systems.
Linux Mint is Redesigning the Cinnamon App Menu
Rianne Schestowitz : Last year saw the Cinnamon desktop receive a much-needed modern makeover
Incus 6.10 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released
Rianne Schestowitz : Incus 6.10 container & virtual machine manager introduces ACME DNS-01 validation for TLS
Meet the Fedora Project Mentors for Google Summer of Code 2025
Rianne Schestowitz : The Fedora Project is excited to participate in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025
Seeking the latest in Linux? There's a right way and a wrong way to use Distrowatch
Rianne Schestowitz : Here's why Distrowatch is often misunderstood
Another laptop, another SSD revival, plus a dash of Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : decided to go with Kubuntu 24.04. Why Kubuntu, you ask? As I outlined in my Linux & hardware article
Blender App Makes it to the Big Screen
Rianne Schestowitz : The animated film "Flow" won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 97th Academy Awards held on March 2, 2025 and Blender was a part of it
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Ubuntu 25.04’s New PDF Viewer App is Now Rolling Out
Rianne Schestowitz : Earlier this year Ubuntu announced plans to replace document viewer app Evince with Papers
XpPen Deco 01V3 - review on GNU/Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : Modern versions of GNOME and KDE, running under Wayland
5 reasons you should swap from Windows to Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : While Linux may not have as many users as Windows, it has a lot of features that just make it astronomically better than Windows in almost every way.
Why You Should Switch To Linux And Quit Windows In 2025
Rianne Schestowitz : Microsoft wants to claim 2025 as the year of the “Windows 11 Refresh.”
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google on what makes a high-quality Android widget
I Tried CachyOS, and Now It Might Be My New Main Distro
Rianne Schestowitz : Distro hopping isn’t exactly uncommon in the Linux world
KeePass 2.58 Released with New Features [Ubuntu PPA]
Rianne Schestowitz : KeePass password manager released new 2.58 version few days ago
Immich 1.129 Photo and Video Backup Solution Released
Rianne Schestowitz : Immich 1.129 fixes memory issues, adds video playback in memories and introduces shortcuts and QR codes for easier sharing
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
LWN on Linux Kernel
Roy Schestowitz : new articles outside the paywall
Hardware Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Games: Marketing Junk, Frostpunk 2, Steam, and More
Roy Schestowitz : gaming related picks
Amazon tightens the digital handcuffs
Roy Schestowitz : One of the most noteworthy events in the history of Digital Restrictions Management (DRM) was Amazon's Orwellian deletion of George Orwell's 1984 from its customer's e-readers.
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development links
Windows TCO Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 7 stories of Windows TCO
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 13 howtos for now
Audiocasts/Shows: PewDiePie on GNU/Linux, Destination Linux, Linux Matters
Roy Schestowitz : some new videos/episodes
Red Hat Inks Linux Tie-Up with Rakuten Mobile, Alma and EPEL
Roy Schestowitz : Some IBM bits
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Openwashing, Mozilla, and more
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : only 4 for now
Applications: Memos, syslog-ng, FFmpeg 7.1.1, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Software news
Open Hardware/Modding: RISC-V, Raspberry Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Linux and Hardware
Bits from Debian Project Leader and Dima Kogan
Roy Schestowitz : Debian picks
Red Hat, AlmaLinux, and More
Roy Schestowitz : IBM's universe
FreeBSD and OpenBSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : BSD news
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related stories
PostgreSQL News
Roy Schestowitz : a pair of updates on PostgreSQL
ScummVM and Steam
Roy Schestowitz : Gaming related picks
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security related links
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 4 more howtos
2025-03-07
KDE Gear 24.12.3 Improves Dolphin, Konsole, Tokodon, Itinerary, Kasts, and More
Marius Nestor : The KDE Project released today KDE Gear 24.12.3 as the third and last maintenance update for the KDE Gear 24.12 open-source software suite to fix more bugs in your favorite KDE apps.
Clonezilla Live 3.2.1 Disk Cloning/Imaging Tool Released with Linux 6.12 LTS
Marius Nestor : Clonezilla Live developer Steven Shiau released Clonezilla Live 3.2.1 as a new version of this Debian-based, free, and open-source bootable live system for cloning disk drives.
OnixOS – Arch-based Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : OnixOS is a Linux-based and open source Arch distribution
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : We recommend the best free and open source alternatives for Linux
Free Software Awards: Choose your nominations by March 5
Rianne Schestowitz : The time has come for free software community members to nominate individuals and projects for a Free Software Award
Stable kernels: Linux 6.13.6, Linux 6.12.18, Linux 6.6.81, and Linux 6.1.130
Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 6.13.6 kernel
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android 16 could add PC-like external display tools, and we have a first look
Plasma 6.3 review - Slick, fast and buggy
Rianne Schestowitz : I love the Plasma desktop environment
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Steam, MangoHud, and More
Roy Schestowitz : mostly picks from GamingOnLinux
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO
Roy Schestowitz : Windows TCO and patches etc.
Open Hardware/Modding: Zant, Raspberry Pi, Innioasis Y1
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware/gadgets leftovers
Red Hat: AnsibleFest and Fedora Cuts, RedHat.com Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : IBM et al
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development with Rust, Python, and more
Red Hat Official and Puff Pieces
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat picks for today, part 2
LibreWolf, Mozilla, Firefox, and Thunderbird
Roy Schestowitz : Views and updates on some friction
Devices/Embedded With Linux
Roy Schestowitz : Or "Open Hardware" picks
UNIX/BSD and Linux Kernel
Roy Schestowitz : some core bits dissected
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security links, few for now
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical leftovers
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Kdenlive 24.12.1 and KDE in "Tech Over Tea"
Roy Schestowitz : Some KDE news
2025-03-08
KeePassXC 2.7.10 Open-Source Password Manager Brings Proton Pass Support
Marius Nestor : KeePassXC, a cross-platform and open-source community-driven port of the Windows application “Keepass Password Safe”, has been updated today to version 2.7.10.
Tails 6.13 Released with Improved Wi-Fi Detection
Rianne Schestowitz : Tails 6.13, a privacy-focused Linux distro, improves Wi-Fi hardware detection
This Week in Plasma: A Very Fixy Week
Rianne Schestowitz : This week we took a break from new features and put on our bug-fixing hats
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : We only feature open source software in this series
Ubuntu 24.04 Update Fixes Several Touchscreen Quirks
Rianne Schestowitz : An update to the Mutter display manager is primed to begin rolling out to users of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Hands on: Linux Mint 21.2 review
Rianne Schestowitz : A solid choice for anyone switching from Windows due to its familiar desktop environment
Essential FOSS tools to make macOS suck less
Rianne Schestowitz : Moved from Windows or Linux? Smooth some of the rough edges
Orange Pi RV2 – A $30+ RISC-V SBC powered by Ky X1 octa-core SoC with a 2 TOPS AI accelerator
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux RISC-V SBCs were often synonymous with relatively expensive hardware for developers
Exploring the Hybrid Debian GNU/kFreeBSD Distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : For decades, Linux and BSD have stood as two dominant yet fundamentally different branches of the Unix-like operating system world
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android Auto could be about to turn up the heat (and AC) on car comfort
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : OnePlus 13 Android update confusion is both hilarious and embarrassing
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Best GNU/Linux Distro for Gaming 2025 – Top 9 Distros Compared
Roy Schestowitz : Gaming on GNU/Linux has never been better
Open Hardware: Home Assistant, Fairphone, PCBs
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Audiocasts/Shows: Bad Voltage, BSD Now, and Destination Linux
Roy Schestowitz : 3 new episodes
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : and howtos as well
Windows TCO and GitHub Fail
Roy Schestowitz : failures galore
Linux in Devices/Embedded: Raspberry Pi, SparkFun, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Open Hardware and more
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : technical and coding-centric links
Microsoft and Anthropic Break GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : as usual
Hands on: openSUSE Tumbleweed review
Roy Schestowitz : If you prefer the KDE interface and like living on the cutting edge for updates then give Tumbleweed a try
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security links and Linux
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical leftovers
FSF on Free Software Events in Shiraz, Istanbul, Chennai, Shanghai, Canary Islands
Roy Schestowitz : a bundle of 5 this week
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Programming
Roy Schestowitz : code and FOSS links
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : KDE, games, and more
This Week in GNOME #190 Cross Platform
Roy Schestowitz : Update on what happened across the GNOME project in the week from February 28 to March 07
Latest Issue of Linux Magazine
Roy Schestowitz : Linux Magazine articles, paywalled
Open Hardware/Modding: RISC-V, ESP32, postmarketOS, and More
Roy Schestowitz : gadget side of things
Audiocasts/Shows: Tux Digital, Hackaday, mintCast
Roy Schestowitz : new videos/episodes
Applications: Docker Desktop, Bacula, ImageMagick
Roy Schestowitz : software leftovers
Postgres: PGConf.BE and pig v0.3
Roy Schestowitz : Postgres news
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security patches and more
2025-03-09
GNOME 48 RC Adds Dynamic Triple Buffering, Wayland Color Management Protocol
Marius Nestor : The GNOME Project announced today the Release Candidate (RC) development milestone of the upcoming GNOME 48 desktop environment series ahead of the final release on March 19th, 2025.
Linux Micro Development Board Now Features 8GB eMMC and PoE Support
Rianne Schestowitz : Buildroot System User Guide, Ubuntu System User Guide, Linux Development, and more
More Than Code: Outreachy Gnome Experience
Rianne Schestowitz : It has been a productive, prosperous, and career-building few months
KDE Android News (March 2025)
Rianne Schestowitz : Here’s an overview of recent work around the Android platform support for KDE Frameworks and KDE applications
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : In this series we showcase open source alternatives to products from Progress
5 Reasons Ubuntu Is Not the Best Windows Replacement
Rianne Schestowitz : Switching to Linux? Many will say to try out Ubuntu
Linux 6.6.82
Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 6.6.82 kernel
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : How many Android OS updates will my smartphone get?
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
KDE Neon Is the Linux Distribution With the Dynamic Desktop
Roy Schestowitz : And then there’s KDE Neon
Web Browsers, Feed Readers, Orion
Roy Schestowitz : Some WWW links/stories
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Pacman (Linux) Update Issue
Roy Schestowitz : EndeavourOS, like upstream Arch, comes with the Pacman package manager for installing packages from the Arch Linux repositories
Open Hardware and Linux Devices: Ubuntu, Debian, and More
Roy Schestowitz : the hardware side
Audiocasts/Shows: Linus Tech Tips, Linux Out Loud, This Week in Linux
Roy Schestowitz : multimedia coverage
From OpenBSD to Linux: How Pledge can Enhance Linux Security
Roy Schestowitz : A GNU/Linux port is now available
20 years of Linux on the Desktop (part 3)
Roy Schestowitz : After contributing to the launch of Ubuntu as the "perfect Linux desktop", Ploum realises that Ubuntu is drifting away from both Debian and GNOME
KDE and GNOME Development Updates
Roy Schestowitz : desktop changes
Debian Linux on Android and Open Hardware Picks
Roy Schestowitz : gadgets leftovers
Programming and Web Development Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : coding and more
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Tux Machines Birthday in 3 Months
Roy Schestowitz : And a gift to ourselves
2025-03-10
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: March 9th, 2025
Marius Nestor : The 230th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on March 9th, 2025.
Improving Debian packaging in Kate
Rianne Schestowitz : The other day, I noted that the emacs integration with debputy stopped working
This Week in KDE Apps: LSP Support in KDevelop, systemDGenie rewrite and big UI changes in Dolphin
Rianne Schestowitz : Every week we cover as much as possible of what's happening in the world of KDE apps
Review: Solus 4.7
Rianne Schestowitz : Solus is an independently developed, rolling release distribution which uses the eopkg package manager
Best Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software written in Python
Dash to Panel GNOME Extension Gets Big Update
Rianne Schestowitz : A big update to the perennially popular GNOME Shell extension Dash to Panel is rolling out, including new settings to go from Dash to Panel to dock mode
Ubuntu vs. Debian: 7 key differences help determine which distro is right for you
Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu is based on Debian, but they're not the same
Zenned – Arch-based desktop Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : Zenned is a Linux-based and open source Arch distribution
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Navidrome 0.55 Music Server & Streamer Brings Major Overhaul
Rianne Schestowitz : Navidrome 0.55 music server & streamer released with enhancements to file management
Kali laid bare: the most famous Linux hacking distro of all time
Rianne Schestowitz : Talking to the people behind Kali Linux
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Linux 6.14-rc6
Roy Schestowitz : Linus has released 6.14-rc6 for testing. ""This release remains on track, nothing special to report"".
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : retro and more
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Devices, Open Hardware, and Mobile Systems
Roy Schestowitz : the hardware and gadgets side
Audiocasts/Shows: LINUX Unplugged, Invidious, and Linux Link Tech Show
Roy Schestowitz : Some new videos/shows
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Programming/Development and Arduino Hacking
Roy Schestowitz : some coder-centric links
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : a few more FOSS links
I tried Nitrux OS - see how I handled this security-focused Linux beast
Roy Schestowitz : This review first appeared in issue 354 of PC Pro.
2025-03-11
Mesa 25.1 to Replace Nouveau Driver with Zink/NVK by Default for NVIDIA GPUs
Marius Nestor : Collabora informs today on some of the major changes coming to the major Mesa 25.1 open-source graphics stack for NVIDIA GPU users in terms of the default graphics driver.
Expanding Open-Source Support for MediaTek’s Genio IoT Platforms with Collabora
Rianne Schestowitz : The first major results of this collaboration have been integrated into the Linux 6.14 kernel
Radxa CM3J with Built-in Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 for Industrial Applications
Rianne Schestowitz : It operates within a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. Software support includes Debian and Android
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion here
The NixOS Foundation Board Announced
Rianne Schestowitz : Change is always a big step, but we believe this one is for the better
Fedora Linux 43 to Feature RPM 6
Rianne Schestowitz : Fedora Linux 43 may ship with RPM 6
March’s Steam Client Update Brings Remote Demo Installation
Rianne Schestowitz : March's Steam Client update brings remote demo management
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google is working on external display tools for Android 16
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Control Ultimate Edition, Fallout with DOOM, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Latest 9 from GamingOnLinux
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly redhat.com
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO
Roy Schestowitz : mostly incidents
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 for now
FreeBSD 13.5 Released
Roy Schestowitz : FreeBSD 13.5 is out
Audiocasts/Shows: Late Night Linux, Linux User Space, and Destination Linux
Roy Schestowitz : 3 new episodes
"Linux" Being Blamed for Typosquatting
Roy Schestowitz : Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt, as usual
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical links, a handful
Debian: Gunnar Wolf Gets PhD, Collabora Update, Joachim Breitner Dives Deep
Roy Schestowitz : Debian stories and updates
Linux Devices and Open Hardware
Roy Schestowitz : SDVs, GNU/Linux on Android, and more
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news and analysis
Mozilla Screwing Up Third-Party Developers Again
Roy Schestowitz : add-on breakage
Linux Kernel Space: Networking and Problems With Rust Code Entering Where Developers Cannot Understand It
Roy Schestowitz : kernel picks
GNU/Linux Leftovers and Other Operating Systems
Roy Schestowitz : mostly Linux
Security Patches and Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security links
Education With FOSS and Standards
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS- and Education-centric News
Events: SCaLE and Postgres Extensions Day 2025
Roy Schestowitz : SCaLE-related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : more FOSS news
2025-03-12
First Look: Garuda Linux Introduces New COSMIC Edition
Marius Nestor : After releasing Garuda Linux “Broadwing”, the development team behind this Arch Linux-based distribution announced that they’re working on a new edition featuring the up-and-coming COSMIC desktop environment.
KDE Plasma 6.3.3 Implements Battery Charge Threshold Support for More Devices
Marius Nestor : The KDE Project released today KDE Plasma 6.3.3 as the third maintenance update to the latest KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment series to address more of those pesky issues and also add some enhancements.
LXQt 2.2 Desktop Promises Many Wayland Improvements, QTerminal Updates
Marius Nestor : The developers of the lightweight LXQt desktop environment have showcased some of the major changes coming to the LXQt 2.2 release, which is due in mid-April.
IPFire Hardened Linux Firewall Distro Is Now Powered by Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS
Marius Nestor : IPFire 2.29 Core Update 192 open-source hardened Linux firewall has been released today, and it’s now available for download, with Linux kernel 6.12 LTS and other interesting changes.
Clonezilla 3.2.1 Drops i686 Support, Moves to Linux Kernel 6.12
Rianne Schestowitz : Clonezilla Live 3.2.1 brings Linux kernel 6.12, partclone 0.3.33
What's the best tiling window manager for a Linux beginner?
Rianne Schestowitz : If you're looking to up your Linux desktop game, a tiling window manager might be what you're looking for
Prolong Laptop Battery Life in Linux by Limiting Charging Levels
Rianne Schestowitz : Prolong your laptop's battery life in long run by limiting the charging to 80%
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Debian 13 to Offer KDE Plasma 6.3.5 Desktop Environment
Rianne Schestowitz : Debian 13 "Trixie" plans to feature KDE Plasma 6.3.5, Frameworks 6.12
Sparky Semi-Rolling 2025.03 Brings Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS
Rianne Schestowitz : Debian-based Sparky semi-rolling 2025.03 update is out now featuring Linux kernel...
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
ExTiX 25.3 KDE Plasma and the Ubuntu Desktop together with Waydroid ('Waydroid lets you launch a complete Android system on Linux with GAPPS') :: Build 250305
Roy Schestowitz : ExTiX 25.3 KDE Plasma System 64 bit is based on Debian and Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS Noble Numbat
Linux From Scratch 12.3 Version 12.3
Roy Schestowitz : LFS and more
Games: Triple-i, Oblin Party, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 9 new articles from GamingOnLinux
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical leftovers
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security links for today
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development links
Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly Linux
Latest From Red Hat
Roy Schestowitz : From redhat.com only
EasyOS Daedalus-series version 6.6.4 released
Roy Schestowitz : Version 6.6.3 was released on February 19
Conky is the Rainmeter alternative for Linux I didn’t know I needed
Roy Schestowitz : here’s everything you need to know to integrate this neat tool into your setup
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security links, Linux focus
GNU poke 4.3 and Other Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : releases and analysis
Linux/Graphics: Goodbye Nouveau GL. Hello Zink! Vulkanised 2025 Coverage.
Roy Schestowitz : some graphics news
Linux Drivers and the 'Rust Trap'
Roy Schestowitz : drivers news
Education and Events in Free Software
Roy Schestowitz : Education focus
Mozilla and Firefox: "Hey Hi" Hypocrisy, Promoting the Paymaster, Firefox Nightly, and Servo Report/Overview
Roy Schestowitz : mozilla's latest
Devices, Open Hardware, and Mobile Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : the hardware side
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 3 howtos
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Development Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Programming and FOSS
Canonical/Ubuntu Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Canonical/Ubuntu links
Distributions and Operating Systems (Leftovers)
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
FTC Moves Ahead With Broad Microsoft Antitrust Probe
Roy Schestowitz : The US Federal Trade Commission is moving ahead with a sprawling antitrust probe of Microsoft Corp. that was opened in the waning days of the Biden Administration, signaling that Donald Trump’s new FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson is going to prioritize scrutiny of tech giants.
We've Defeated the Trolls and We Turn 21 in ~12 Weeks
Roy Schestowitz : We've begun preparations for our anniversary this summer
2025-03-13
GStreamer 1.26 Open-Source Multimedia Framework Released, Here’s What’s New
Marius Nestor : The GStreamer project released GStreamer 1.26 today as the latest stable version for this open-source multimedia framework that introduces numerous new features and enhancements.
Audacity 3.7.2 Improves the Linux AppImage Bundle for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Marius Nestor : Audacity 3.7.2 open-source digital audio editor and recording software is now available for download with improvements for Linux and various bug fixes.
Xen 4.20 Hypervisor Brings AMD Zen 5 Support
Rianne Schestowitz : Xen 4.20 open-source type-1 hypervisor brings Arm LLC coloring
Max Payne running seamlessly on Linux 4K
Rianne Schestowitz : So I wondered, can it run in Linux
Maps and GNOME 48
Rianne Schestowitz : In a few days it's time for the GNOME 48 release
Best Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion here
6 Linux window managers that will change how you use your PC
Rianne Schestowitz : Many Linux distros will ship with a WM, depending on the Desktop Environment (DE)
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google teases Android 16 Beta 3 update tomorrow
Stable kernels: Linux 6.13.7, Linux 6.12.19, Linux 6.6.83, Linux 6.1.131, Linux 5.15.179, Linux 5.10.235, and Linux 5.4.291
Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 6.13.7 kernel
Ubuntu 25.04 Default Wallpaper & Mascot Unveiled
Rianne Schestowitz : The default wallpaper for Ubuntu 25.04 ‘Plucky Puffin’ has been unveiled
KDE’s X11 Support to Continue Until Plasma 7
Rianne Schestowitz : KDE has separated KWin X11 and KWin Wayland. Wayland takes priority, but X11 remains maintained until Plasma 7
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
New WINE and Games News
Roy Schestowitz : mostly games
Games: Machine Mind, Old Skies, and More
Roy Schestowitz : new from GamingOnLinux
Fedora discusses Flatpak priorities and latest from Red Hat's Site
Roy Schestowitz : redhat.com mostly
Open Hardware and Linux Devices
Roy Schestowitz : Lots or Pi, some RISC-V
Software: Zotero, Kdenlive 24.12.3, and Strawberry Music Player
Roy Schestowitz : Applications and releases
Mozilla and Tor Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : also forks and rust
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux focused stories
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 more stories/links
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO
Roy Schestowitz : Windows TCO examples included
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development and more
WINE or Emulation: Dolphin Emulator 2503, CrossOver 25, and Wine on GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : compatibility added
EPEL, IBM, and RHEL Clones
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat leftovers
ZFS Orchestration Tools and Wheatstone Adds Linux Audio Driver
Roy Schestowitz : kernel news
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : only 3 more for now
Games: Max Payne and Sudoku
Roy Schestowitz : gaming news
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : and Windows aspects
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
2025-03-14
DXVK 2.6 Adds NVIDIA Reflex Support, Improvements for Many Games
Marius Nestor : DXVK 2.6 Vulkan-based implementation of D3D9, D3D10, and D3D11 for Linux / Wine is now available for download as a significant update that improves support for multiple games.
I installed Linux on this 8-inch mini laptop - now I'm rethinking my main driver
Rianne Schestowitz : The eight-inch Piccolo N150 is tiny, but its surprisingly good display and solid frame prove it's not a toy
kwin_x11 and kwin_wayland split
Rianne Schestowitz : One of the biggest behind-the-scenes changes in the upcoming Plasma 6.4 release is the split of kwin_x11 and kwin_wayland codebases
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : We recommend the best free and open source alternatives for Linux
Bodhi Linux Shows Off New Theme, Revived Modules
Rianne Schestowitz : A ‘fresh new look’ is heading to Bodhi Linux, the Ubuntu-based Linux distribution built around the Moksha desktop1, a fork of Enlightenment 17
Google slips built-in terminal, Debian Linux VM into Android 15 March feature drop
Rianne Schestowitz : Try it out now on Pixel phones for some penguin on penguin fun
Redditor proves Linux desktop environments can run on your Google Pixel
Rianne Schestowitz : It's well-known that the Android operating system is built on a specialized version of the open-source Linux kernel
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google is about to completely change Android gaming
Writing a nonfiction history book with (mostly) Linux and FOSS
Rianne Schestowitz : I've been writing books for over 30 years now. I began publishing them in 2011
The 5 best rolling release Linux distributions - and why you should be using one
Rianne Schestowitz : The 5 best rolling release Linux distributions - and why you should be using one
CIQ Releases Security-Hardened Version of Rocky Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : If you're looking for an enterprise-grade Linux distribution that is hardened for business use
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android could make notifications transparent so you can enjoy your wallpaper
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : mostly idroot
Videos and Shows: FLOSS Weekly, 'Cancel Culture' and LibreOffice 25.2 video
Roy Schestowitz : 4 new ones
GStreamer 1.26 Released
Roy Schestowitz : big new release
’It just works’: AcreetionOS is the easy-to-use alternative to Windows 10/11 -- switch to it now
Roy Schestowitz : We’ve been using the Arch Linux based AcreetionOS for a few days now
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO
Roy Schestowitz : 3 Windows TCO examples
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : some OSI fluff as well
Games: Warside, Palworld, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 10 stories from gamingonlinux.com
Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird: Tor Browsers and Thunderbird Video
Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla related updates
Windows TCO Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 Windows TCO stories
Open Hardware Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Modding and more
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Hardware and Gadgets: Fairphone and More
Roy Schestowitz : Fairphone and gizmos
GNU/Linux and Servers
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development bits
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO
Roy Schestowitz : Windows TCO via ransom
IBM and Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly Red Hat
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen for now
Wayland Development Updates
Roy Schestowitz : Wayland picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Qt, R, and Casual Make
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux, BSD and More
I revived my ancient HP laptop with Linux - and it was easier than you think
Roy Schestowitz : Luckily, there's an alternative
2025-03-15
KDE Frameworks 6.12 Released with Various Improvements and Bug Fixes
Marius Nestor : KDE Frameworks 6.12 open-source software suite is now available with various bug fixex and improvements for Plasma desktop users.
Regolith Linux makes learning a tiling window manager easy
Rianne Schestowitz : A tiling window manager can be a thing of efficient beauty
This Week in Plasma: File Transfer Progress Graphs
Rianne Schestowitz : This week, Plasma 6.4 began to take shape. A bunch of impactful features and UI improvements landed
This Linux distro can be used without installation (and it's totally free)
Rianne Schestowitz : If you're a creator or digital artist looking for a Linux distro
Linux power users: Here's a distro with a refreshing approach to OS design
Rianne Schestowitz : NixOS is a well-designed OS with a fantastic array of layouts and features
PureOS Crimson Development Report: February 2025
Rianne Schestowitz : An unexpected breakthrough
PikaOS – gaming/optimization-focused Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : PikaOS is a gaming/optimization-focused Linux distribution that emphasizes ease of use and high compatibility
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : We recommend the best free and open source alternatives
Ubuntu 25.04 Yaru Theme Update Brings New Icons
Rianne Schestowitz : With Ubuntu 25.04 feature freeze now in effect the final licks of polish and paint have begun landing
5 reasons why Linux Mint is the best distro for Windows converts
Rianne Schestowitz : Moving to Linux from Windows can be a daunting prospect
AMD almost nailed Linux support with the Radeon RX 90 series — excluding FSR 4
Rianne Schestowitz : AMD's Linux drivers are baked into the kernel itself
LXD 6.3 Brings Pure Storage Driver, Improved GPU Pass-Through
Rianne Schestowitz : LXD 6.3 system container manager brings Pure Storage support
PipeWire 1.4.1 Brings Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements
Rianne Schestowitz : PipeWire 1.4.1 is a bugfix update that improves MIDI support on older kernels
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android 16 Beta 3 Adds “Battery Health” Section
uBlock Origin is the Most Popular Firefox Add-on
Rianne Schestowitz : Firefox’s most popular top 10 add-ons are heavily dominated by ad blockers
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
IPFire 2.29 - Core Update 192
Roy Schestowitz : We need your support to fund our work to keep IPFire your favourite firewall
Games: Steam Deck, NVIDIA RTX Remix, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 10 stories from GamingOnLinux
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : and Windows, too
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development with perl and more
New GNU/Linux Videos and TLLTS' Latest
Roy Schestowitz : shows and videos
SUSE, IBM, and More
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Linux or Landfill? End of Windows 10 Leaves PC Charities with Tough Choice | Tom's Hardware
Roy Schestowitz : Non-profits that refurbish PCs and give them to the needy have a dilemma when it comes to Windows 11-ineligible computers
Open Infrastructure Foundation (OpenInfra): Openwashing or Community-washing by LF, a GAFAM Collective (Monopolies)
Roy Schestowitz : the usual from LF
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos
8 Tiny Utilities to Make Your Linux Experience Even Better
Roy Schestowitz : Linux is one of the most flexible operating systems that you can use today
Why I Left Ubuntu and Choose Linux Mint as My Primary OS
Roy Schestowitz : or me, Ubuntu was my first distro, just like many other new users that got into Linux
Security and Windows TCO Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : patches and blunders
GNOME: Internship, Weekly Report, and Libadwaita 1.7
Roy Schestowitz : GNOME picks
Open Hardware: GNU/Linux, Raspberry Pi, SparkFun, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Events: Art, Security, Games, and Productivity Software
Roy Schestowitz : 4 new ones today
Web Browsers: Curl, Brave, and Firefox
Roy Schestowitz : some WWW links
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development links
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks and leftovers
Distributions and Operating Systems: ArcaOS, SUSE, Fedora, and Ubuntu
Roy Schestowitz : Some OS news
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : some more picks regarding GNU/Linux
2025-03-16
digiKam 8.6 Released with Many Face Management Updates and Improvements
Marius Nestor : Today, the digiKam team announced the release and general availability of digiKam 8.6, a new maintenance update for this open-source, free, and cross-platform professional photo management software.
Garuda Linux “Broadwing” Released with New Mokka Edition, New Welcome App
Marius Nestor : Garuda Linux “Broadwing” is out today as the latest snapshot of this Arch Linux-based distro that promises to deliver a powerful, beautiful, and user-centric Linux desktop experience.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: March 16th, 2025
Marius Nestor : The 231st installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on March 16th, 2025.
I installed Linux on a mini laptop, and it brought me back to the Netbook's golden days
Rianne Schestowitz : The eight-inch Piccolo N150 may be tiny
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
15 Useless Linux Commands Everyone Needs to Know
Rianne Schestowitz : From your everyday talking cows to upside-down, rainbow-colored
Pine64’s RISC-V tablet now ships with a Debian-based Linux distro and improved hardware
Rianne Schestowitz : The PineTab-V is a 10.1 inch tablet with a 1280 x 800 pixel IPS LCD display
7 Criminally-Underrated Linux Apps I Can't Live Without
Rianne Schestowitz : Are you looking for powerful apps to take your Linux experience to the next level
Valve’s Promise Comes True With SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview: Offers Support To Non-Steam Deck Handhelds And Plasma 6 For Linux Desktop-Like Experience
Rianne Schestowitz : Valve delivers major updates in the SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android Quick Share could be about to double down on QR codes (APK teardown)
IncreaseOS – Debian-based Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : IncreaseOS is billed as a modern, secure, and lightning-fast operating system for all kind of gear
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion
6 Tidbits of Wisdom You Gain From Using Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : Using Linux isn't just a practical way to use a computer. It's a way of life—one that can forever change the way you think about computing
I Explored the Biggest Man Pages on Linux, Here’s What I Learned
Rianne Schestowitz : I recently found myself wondering how big various man pages are
Peropesis 2.9: curl, iproute2 and lighttpd
Roy Schestowitz : part of the old software was updated and new software was installed
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Latest From Linux Made Simple (Not So Active Lately)
Roy Schestowitz : 5 picks from Linux Made Simple
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly breaches
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : howtos for today
Huawei's Microsoft Windows license for PCs expires this month, company launching PCs with Harmony OS: Report | Tom's Hardware
Roy Schestowitz : the company might have to rely on open-source Linux distros that do not come from American companies or its own HarmonyOS
Linux/Open Devices/Embedded: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Android, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 for now
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
Open Hardware: Right-to-Repair, Pi5, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux focus
E-waste or Linux? Charities face tough choices as Windows 10 support ends
Roy Schestowitz : What happens to donated PCs when they can't run Windows 11?
2025-03-17
Enlightenment 0.27.1 Desktop Is Out to Improve the CPUFreq and Battery Modules
Marius Nestor : Enlightenment 0.27.1 has been released today as the latest stable update to this lightweight, modern, and modular window manager, compositor, and desktop shell for GNU/Linux distributions bringing various improvements and fixes.
Industrial Embedded Computing with FET3506J S SoM and Linux Compatibility
Rianne Schestowitz : The FET3506J-S SoM supports Linux 6.1, LVGL 9.2, AMP architecture, and Linux RT
Framework 13 AMD Setup with FreeBSD
Rianne Schestowitz : The FreeBSD Foundation exists to support the FreeBSD community and the FreeBSD project
Review: MocaccinoOS 1.8.1
Rianne Schestowitz : It's been about four years since I previously tried out the MocaccinoOS distribution
Hos OS – Ubuntu-based Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : Hos OS 4.X is designed for new and average users of Linux without the technical know-how
Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Progress ShareFile
Rianne Schestowitz : We recommend the best free and open source alternatives
3 Reasons to Enable ADB on Android
Rianne Schestowitz : So, you've heard people talking about ADB and that you should enable it on your Android phone
I installed Linux on an 8-inch mini laptop - and it's my new favorite way of computing
Rianne Schestowitz : The eight-inch Piccolo N150 may be tiny, but its surprisingly good display and sturdy frame show it's no toy
What’s New for FreedomBox in Debian 13 “trixie”
Rianne Schestowitz : FreedomBox is a Debian blend that makes it easier to run your own server
Firefox is Finally Adding Support for Web Apps
Rianne Schestowitz : A few months back Firefox announced it was finally adding support for Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) after years of ignoring its own user’s requests to do so
FSF's first auction items are up for bidding
Rianne Schestowitz : We just launched the Silent Memorabilia Auction
Fedora Asahi Remix is the only Linux distribution that actually works on Apple Silicon Macs
Rianne Schestowitz : Of course, Asahi Linux isn't really a great replacement for most people instead of Apple's macOS
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Open Hardware/Modding Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Game Boy and more
Baobab - Intro to Ubuntu Disk Usage Analyzer Program
Roy Schestowitz : Baobab (also called Disk Usage Analyzer) is a utility program default to Ubuntu that serves the purpose of disk usage analyzer that is showing ranking of directories in the filesystem based on used capacity in megabytes
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 10 howtos for today
Programming and Shows
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Linux 6.14-rc7
Roy Schestowitz : almost there now
Open Hardware/Modding/Retro: Atari, Amiga, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Some hardware picks
Debian GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : News about or from Debian GNU/Linux
BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : on BSDs and pkg
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux, FOSS, and more
Hands-on Reviews: Rocky Linux, Zorin OS, and Ubuntu Desktop
Roy Schestowitz : 3 distros reviewed
2025-03-18
Debian 12.10 “Bookworm” Released with 66 Bug Fixes and 43 Security Updates
Marius Nestor : Today, the Debian Project announced the release and general availability of Debian 12.10 as the ninth ISO update to the latest Debian GNU/Linux 12 “Bookworm” operating system series.
Huawei’s New Laptops May Run Linux, not HarmonyOS Next
Rianne Schestowitz : Is Huawei planning to ship Linux on its upcoming MateBook laptops instead of HarmonyOS NEXT
(Updated) Olimex’s Open Source iMX8MPlus SOM & EVB for Industrial, ML, and Vision Applications with 2.3 TOPS NPU
Rianne Schestowitz : Olimex has announced the availability of a fully featured Armbian / Debian 12 Bookworm image that supports all functionalities of the iMX8MP-SOM-4GB-IND
This Week in KDE Apps: Optimization in Akonadi, configurable holiday region in Merkuro and progress on Krita Qt6 port
Rianne Schestowitz : Every week we cover as much as possible of what's happening in the world of KDE apps
postmarketOS: Financial update: first year and first budget
Rianne Schestowitz : We are excited to announce that we approved a new budget at the FOSDEM 2025 hackathon for this year
FlickOS – Ubuntu-based Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : FlickOS is designed to be lightweight, fast and sustainable, with focus on efficient use of system resources
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
These 6 myths about gaming on Linux just aren't true (except one)
Rianne Schestowitz : Over the years, many things have been said about gaming on Linux
Ubuntu Linux 25.04 Will Be a Great Upgrade for Games
Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu 25.04, the next update to the popular Linux desktop operating system
Switching From Xfce to IceWM With AntiX, My Old Computer is Back in Action Again
Rianne Schestowitz : How I switched from Xfce on EndeavourOS to IceWM on antiX and customized it to fit my vibe
MuseScore Studio 4.5 Notation App Released
Rianne Schestowitz : MuseScore Studio 4.5 open-source notation app brings faster dynamics input
Google says its new Linux Terminal feature isn't a replacement for Android's desktop mode
Rianne Schestowitz : While you can install a Linux desktop environment, Google says that’s not why it added the Linux Terminal app to Android
SystemRescue 12 Released with Bcachefs Support
Rianne Schestowitz : Arch-based SystemRescue 12, designed for file recovery, backups, and OS repairs
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Atomfall, CS:Legacy, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 9 new articles from GamingOnLinux
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security and Microsoft blunders
Gnome’s Dash to Panel Extension Gets a Massive Update
Roy Schestowitz : GNOME update
Euro techies call for sovereign fund to escape US dependency
Roy Schestowitz : Nearly 100 orgs plead for homegrown lifeline amid geopolitical tensions
GNOME: Introducing Adwaita Fonts and Linux App Summit 2025
Roy Schestowitz : GNOME news
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : several howtos
Open Hardware: Arduino, Bootlin, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Open Hardware picks
Raspberry Pi and More
Roy Schestowitz : devices and such
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : coding related bits
Proprietary Apple and Google Traps
Roy Schestowitz : some GAFAM picks
Events: Fossasia Summit 2025 and SUSECon
Roy Schestowitz : some bits related to events
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security stories for today
2025-03-19
Blender 4.4 Released with a Big Update for the Experimental Vulkan Backend
Marius Nestor : The Blender Foundation announced today the release and general availability of Blender 4.4 as a major update to this powerful, free, cross-platform, and open-source 3D graphics and modeling software.
Finally, a Linux distro for power users with a refreshing approach to OS design
Rianne Schestowitz : NixOS is a well-designed OS with a fantastic array of layouts and features
This is the best-looking Linux desktop of 2025 (so far)
Rianne Schestowitz : The developers of one of the coolest Linux distros just dropped a new version
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : We recommend the best free and open source alternatives
PeerTube 7.1 Expands Podcast 2.0 and Apple Podcast Support
Rianne Schestowitz : PeerTube 7.1 open-source decentralized video platform released with improved podcast support
A Debian-Based Distro and Hardware Upgrades Come to the PINE64 RISC-V Tablet
Rianne Schestowitz : Some notable upgrades for the PineTab-V tablet have arrived
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google says its new Linux Terminal feature isn't a replacement for Android's desktop mode
IPFire 2.29 - Core Update 193 is available for testing
Rianne Schestowitz : Only a few days after releasing the latest update, we are excited to begin testing the next one
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Why TuxMachines Won't Link to The Times Group Publications (Like The Times of India) Anymore
Roy Schestowitz : This time a death by LLM slop/plagiarism
Games: War Thunder, Half-Life 2, Stardew Valley, and More
Roy Schestowitz : GamingOnLinux latest
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : today's first batch
I'm ready to gamble on this alternative gaming-focused underdog to Windows 11, are you?
Roy Schestowitz : It's Valve's SteamOS, and its latest preview build (SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview) is opening the doors for its adoption on "non-Steam Deck handhelds"
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : only a few howtos for now
CentOS, Red Hat, and IBM Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : not just Linux
Ubuntu Buzzwords Roadshow and Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter
Roy Schestowitz : Some Ubuntu news
Kernels and Kernel-Level Work
Roy Schestowitz : some kernel stuff
Debian Development and Developers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 picks for today
Databases and Hosting, Mostly Postgres
Roy Schestowitz : postgres and more
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Flipper Zero, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
Videos and Shows: LinDoz, Destination Linux, and Linux Matters
Roy Schestowitz : Shows, episodes
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux, FOSS, and more
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO
Roy Schestowitz : not many Windows TCO examples today
2025-03-20
Ikey Doherty’s Serpent OS Changes Name to AerynOS
Marius Nestor : As of today, March 20th, the Serpent OS distribution created by ex-Solus founder and Budgie desktop creator Ikey Doherty changed its name to AerynOS. Here’s what you need to know about this major change!
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Mecha Comet modular Linux handheld gets pre-launch upgrade, coming to Kickstarter in Q3, 2025
Rianne Schestowitz : After making its debut at CES in January, the Mecha Comet has undergone some changes...
Ubuntu 25.10 plans to swap GNU coreutils for Rust
Rianne Schestowitz : It's easier to replace bits of userland than the kernel
Rocky Linux From CIQ — Hardened Takes Enterprise Linux Security to the Next Level
Rianne Schestowitz : Rocky Linux from CIQ – Hardened is a new take on Rocky Linux that’s not only fully supported by CIQ
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : PS3 emulator for Android RPCS3-Android gets a major update
Asahi Linux loses another prominent dev as GPU guru calls it quits
Rianne Schestowitz : Fedora Asahi Remix 42 still scheduled for release in about a month
FSF launches pre-bid phase for silent memorabilia auction
Rianne Schestowitz : The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has published the memorabilia items for bidding in the silent auction on the LibrePlanet wiki
New Smartwatches Support PebbleOS with Long Battery Life and E-Paper Displays
Rianne Schestowitz : Two new smartwatches running open-source PebbleOS have been introduced: Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
LWN Articles About Kernel: Module Integrity Checking and More
Roy Schestowitz : now outside paywall
Games: GOG, Ruffy and the Riverside, Native GNU/Linux Games and More
Roy Schestowitz : 7 stories from GamingOnLinux
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, Arduino, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT) adds AMD RDNA4 support and NVIDIA locked clocks support | GamingOnLinux
Roy Schestowitz : If you want to tweak your GPU on Linux, this is one of the easiest ways to do it.
Dinit on antiX now possible
Roy Schestowitz : It still needs a lot of work and thought
PeerTube v7.1 is out!
Roy Schestowitz : continues to evolve graphically
Huawei to drop Windows, shifting to HarmonyOS and Linux for future PCs
Roy Schestowitz : Huawei appears to be shifting its focus toward Linux and HarmonyOS, its proprietary operating system
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks for today
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos
Red Hat / IBM Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly redhat.com
Canonical/Ubuntu Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : some picks about Ubuntu
Audiocasts/Shows: Risky Business on Risky Microsoft, LinDoz 2025 Beta 2 Teaser, and FLOSS Weekly
Roy Schestowitz : Some videos and shows
Retro and Linux Hardware
Roy Schestowitz : Raspberry Pi and more
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : only 3 more
2025-03-21
elementary OS 8.0.1 Released with Linux Kernel 6.11 from Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS
Marius Nestor : elementary OS 8.0.1 arrived today as the first point release to the elementary OS 8.0 “Circe” series incorporating a newer kernel from the upstream Ubuntu LTS repos and various other improvements.
Choose Freedom, Not Trialware
Rianne Schestowitz : A few weeks ago, a customer walked into a Best Buy, which is a well-known retailer in North America that sells computers
NXP’s FRDM i.MX 91 Board Provides Low-Power Solution for Linux-Based IoT Systems
Rianne Schestowitz : It is intended for early-stage development and evaluation of industrial and IoT systems that require basic Linux support
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : We recommend the best free and open source alternatives
LPTK – LessPass Compatible Password Manager Designed for GNOME
Rianne Schestowitz : Looking for a stateless password manager? There’s now a new LessPass compatible password manager designed for GNOME
Only one day left to win a piece of free software history in the silent auction
Rianne Schestowitz : Our first-ever Silent Memorabilia Auction will end tomorrow, March 21, at 15:00 EDT (19:00 UTC). This is your last chance to bid
Chimera Linux ghosts RISC-V because there's no time for sluggish hardware
Rianne Schestowitz : Dev behind the GNU-free distro says boards too slow for serious work
Git 2.49: Faster Packing, Smarter Cloning, and More
Rianne Schestowitz : Git 2.49 distributed revision control tool introduces faster packing
Huawei Just Made a Weird Flip Phone (And It Doesn't Run Android)
Rianne Schestowitz : Remember Huawei? The US banned the company from using Google apps and services or collaborating with US companies
Miracle-WM 0.5 Released with Drag-and-Drop Tiling
Rianne Schestowitz : Miracle-WM 0.5 Wayland compositor is here with drag-and-drop tiling
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google could revamp Android’s backup settings with a sleek new look (APK teardown)
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
About Today in Techright
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
1.5 Years Since Tux Machines Moved to the UK
Roy Schestowitz : The decision to move was well overdue
Rust doesn't belong in the Linux kernel; it’s all about ideology
Roy Schestowitz : In this article I’ll touch a little on the technical aspects of C versus Rust
Linux drama: Rust advocates respond nonsense
Roy Schestowitz : With feedback from three official and semiofficial Rust communities, I think it’s fair to say these responses are representative of the overall Rust community
Games: Steam Deck, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and More
Roy Schestowitz : a dozen picks from GamingOnLinux
Raspberry Pi 5 and More
Roy Schestowitz : Raspberry Pi picks
Security and Windows TCO Leftvers
Roy Schestowitz : lots of Windows TCO examples
Exploring Game Engines and Godot 4.5 dev 1
Roy Schestowitz : gaming development stuff
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Videos/Audiocasts/Shows: Ask Noah Show, LibreOffice Podcast, BSD Now, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 4 new ones
Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly fluff
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS stories
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 more misc. links
2025-03-22
Kali Linux 2025.1 Ethical Hacking Distro Is Here with Xfce 4.20, Refreshed Theme
Marius Nestor : Offensive Security announced today the release and general availability of Kali Linux 2025.1 as the first update to this Debian-based distribution for ethical hacking and penetration testing in 2025.
Calibre 8.0 Ebook Manager Released with Much Improved Kobo Support
Marius Nestor : Calibre developer Kovid Goyal released Calibre 8.0 today as a major update to this open-source, free, and cross-platform ebook manager, viewer, reader, and organizer.
RPI Image Gen Introduces Custom Raspberry Pi Image Creation
Rianne Schestowitz : rpi image gen is an alternative to the existing pi gen tool, which is used to produce the official Raspberry Pi OS distribution
This Week in Plasma: 6.4 Improvements
Rianne Schestowitz : Welcome to a new issue of "This Week in Plasma"
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
How I made Arch Linux look and run better than Windows
Rianne Schestowitz : How I made Arch Linux better than Windows 11
Blender 4.4 Released with Rendering Support for H.265/HEVC
Rianne Schestowitz : Blender, the popular free open-source 3D computer graphics software, announced new 4.4 release few days ago
Miracle-WM 0.5 Released with Assorted Improvements
Rianne Schestowitz : A new version of Miracle-WM, the Mir-based tiling window manager developed by Canonical engineer Matthew Kosarek is out, the first update to be released this year
Wine 10.4 continues work on Bluetooth driver and more Vulkan video decoder support in WineD3D
Rianne Schestowitz : Wine 10.4 is out now as the latest development release of the Windows compatibility layer
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen or so for now
Free Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : applications and such
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : patches and more
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Not limited to free/libre
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Games: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE Collection, Humble Heroines Bundle, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 10 stories from GamingOnLinux
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Programming picks for today
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO
Roy Schestowitz : security-centric news
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen howtos, idroot mostly
OpenSUSE, Fedora, Red Hat, Canonical, and Hardware
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Games: Constraints, Godot, Wreckfest, and More
Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
WINE or Emulation: Winamp, 'Retro', and ScummVM
Roy Schestowitz : Going back in time...
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks for today
Open Hardware/Modding: Pi Tin, JetKVM, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Gadgets and more
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS links
Fedora, Hey Hi (AI) Hype, and Red Hat/IBM Layoffs
Roy Schestowitz : Some IBM stuff
GNU/Linux and More
Roy Schestowitz : leftovers for today
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks for today
2025-03-23
Finnix Linux Distro for Sysadmins Celebrates 25th Anniversary with New Release
Marius Nestor : Today, Ryan Finnie announced the release and general availability of Finnix 250 (codename Eau Claire) as the latest stable version for this Debian-based live Linux distro targeting casual system administrators.
Rescuezilla 2.6 Swiss Army Knife of System Recovery Adds Ubuntu 24.10 Build
Marius Nestor : Rescuezilla 2.6 was released today as the latest stable version of this Ubuntu-based “Swiss Army Knife of System Recovery” distribution that leverages the popular Clonezilla open-source disk imaging/cloning software.
GIMP 3.0 Image Editor Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Marius Nestor : The development team behind the popular GIMP open-source image editing software published today the final build of the highly anticipated GIMP 3.0 release.
Stable kernels: Linux 6.13.8, Linux 6.12.20, and Linux 6.6.84
Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 6.13.8 kernel
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
How Linux Took Over the World (Without Anyone Noticing)
Rianne Schestowitz : If you're reading this, you're likely using Linux—whether you realize it or not
GPU Acceleration in Linux Terminals: What It Is and Why It's Useful
Rianne Schestowitz : A Linux terminal does a few things, but mainly, it shows line after line of text
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : I tested the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro and it's the closest Android fans can get to an iPad Pro alternative
KDE Plasma 6 on FreeBSD on Framework 13
Rianne Schestowitz : Here are some more notes on getting KDE Plasma 6 on FreeBSD up and running on a Framework 13 AMD laptop
The best-looking Linux desktop I've seen so far in 2025 - and it's not even close
Rianne Schestowitz : The creators of one of the coolest Linux distros just released a new version
Linux Kernel Might Get Smarter Reboots
Rianne Schestowitz : Google engineers propose LUO
New to Linux? Here are 7 of the best beginner-friendly distros for you to try
Rianne Schestowitz : Don't let this list fool you into believing these are basic distros
Cubic: Build a Custom Linux Distribution Based on Ubuntu
Rianne Schestowitz : Cubic simplifies the creation of custom Linux distributions based on Ubuntu or Debian by providing a GUI and virtual terminal environment for customizing ISO images
Finally, a Linux laptop with a brilliant display and performance that rivals my MacBook
Rianne Schestowitz : For a laptop with Linux pre-installed
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
KDE: Font Sizes and KURLNavBar
Roy Schestowitz : Some KDE picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos for today
Applications: GDBM, Spyware, GNU Mailutils, Plasma Mobile
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 3 howtos
Open Hardware/Modding Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers
Operating Systems Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and BSD, AmigaDOS etc.
Audiocasts/Shows: Linux Out Loud, mintCast, Open Source Initiative Blunders
Roy Schestowitz : 3 new episodes
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 picks
2025-03-24
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: March 23rd, 2025
Marius Nestor : The 232nd installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on March 23rd, 2025.
Review: Bazzite 41
Rianne Schestowitz : Bazzite In mid-to-late January 2025, I finally broke my OS
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
10 Tricks You Can Do With FFmpeg on Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : Want to do more with the Linux terminal? You might not instinctively put videos and the command line together
Hyprland Celebrates Its Third Birthday with v0.48
Rianne Schestowitz : Hyprland 0.48 tiling Wayland compositor is out with major improvements
scooter is an interactive find-and-replace terminal UI app
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Nothing and Pixel prove that stock Android is a thing of the past
Linux-Assistant is a Tool You Didn't Know You Needed!
Rianne Schestowitz : Tired of managing your Linux installation? Linux-Assistant helps simplify common maintenance tasks
Enable 3/4 Finger Dragging in Ubuntu via Libinput 2.18.0
Rianne Schestowitz : Libinput released version 1.28.0 today
Raspberry Pi rpi-image-gen and Raspberry Pi Add PoE
Rianne Schestowitz : The tool builds on concepts from Raspberry Pi's previous pi-gen
This Week in KDE Apps: Stability improvements in KDE PIM-land, and polls in NeoChat
Rianne Schestowitz : Every week we cover as much as possible of what's happening in the world of KDE apps
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Videos: GNU/Linux, Free Software, and HowTos/Demos
Roy Schestowitz : via Invidious
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : mostly idroot
Open Source Initiative Election Shenanigans, LINUX Unplugged, and This Week in Linux
Roy Schestowitz : new episodes
Open Hardware: Flipper Zero, Raspberry Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
DragonFly BSD Digest and BSDs in 2025
Roy Schestowitz : BSD picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : some more on GNU/Linux
2025-03-25
EndeavourOS Mercury Neo Launches with KDE Plasma 6.3, NVIDIA 570, and Mesa 25
Marius Nestor : The EndeavourOS team announced today the release and general availability of EndeavourOS Mercury Neo as a maintenance update to the EndeavourOS Mercury release addressing various issues and updating core components.
Fedora Linux 42 Enters Public Beta Testing with Linux Kernel 6.14 and GNOME 48
Marius Nestor : Today, the Fedora Project announced the beta version of the upcoming Fedora Linux 42 release for public testing to give us a glimpse of the new features and report potential bugs.
GNU Linux-Libre 6.14 Kernel Released for Those Seeking 100% Freedom for Their PCs
Marius Nestor : Today, the GNU Linux-libre project announced the release and general availability of the GNU Linux-libre 6.14 kernel for those who seek 100% freedom for their GNU/Linux computers and software freedom lovers.
XZ Utils 5.8 Introduces Performance Improvements in the LZMA/LZMA2 Decoder
Marius Nestor : XZ Utils, an open-source complete C99 implementation of the .xz file format, has been updated today to version 5.8, a release that introduces performance improvements and new features.
Who pays the cost of progress in software?
Rianne Schestowitz : I am told, by friends who have spent time at Google, about the reason Google Reader finally disappeared
5 Linux terminal apps better than your default - and they're all free
Rianne Schestowitz : When you're working with the command line
5 ways I use regex in Linux (and why they're so essential)
Rianne Schestowitz : Once you get the hang of regular expressions
OSI’s Questionable Election Returns Questionable Results
Rianne Schestowitz : Garbage in, garbage out
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
I recommend these 3 best Linux distros for gamers ditching Windows
Rianne Schestowitz : Valve has transformed gaming on Linux with Proton
Progress Report: Linux 6.14
Rianne Schestowitz : As March draws to a close and Linux 6.14 nears release
Kumander Linux: A Windows 7 Nostalgia Trip
Rianne Schestowitz : Kumander Linux delivers a Windows 7-style desktop while running on Debian stable
New GNU Boot 0.1 RC6 release
Rianne Schestowitz : This release is meant to fix multiple security issues that are present
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : What’s new in Android’s March 2025 Google System Updates [U: 3/24]
SOMDEVICES µSMARC RZ/V2N system-on-module packs Renesas RZ/V2N MPU in a 82x30mm “micro SMARC” form factor
Rianne Schestowitz : The company provides a Linux BSP with support for the Yocto Project, Ubuntu, and Debian
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Stellaris 4.0 'Phoenix', EmuDeck 2.4, The Dark Mod 2.13, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 8 stories from GamingOnLinux
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 7 more howtos
Security and Windows TCO
Roy Schestowitz : mostly Windows TCO examples
Red Hat, Ubuntu, and More
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux leftovers
Security and Microsoft TCO
Roy Schestowitz : mostly the former
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 4 howtos
Red Hat: "IBM to Slash Nearly 9,000 Jobs in US" and Fedora 42, SCaLE22x Etc.
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat picks
Audiocasts/Shows: Linux User Space, Late Night Linux, and Destination Linux
Roy Schestowitz : 3 new episodes
Linux Devices/Embedded: PCBs, Raspberry Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Some hardware picks
Mozilla on Lack of Privacy and Hey Hi (AI) Hype
Roy Schestowitz : Firefox and more
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
BSD and GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
2025-03-26
GIMP 3.0.2 Image Editor Improves the Flatpak Bundle and Fixes Various Issues
Marius Nestor : The GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) project released today GIMP 3.0.2 as the first maintenance update to the latest and greatest GIMP 3.0 series of this powerful, free, open-source, and cross-platform image editor.
Fwupd 2.0.7 Linux Firmware Updater Adds Support for More Lenovo and HP Devices
Marius Nestor : Fwupd 2.0.7 is out today as the seventh maintenance update to the latest fwupd 2.0 release of this open-source Linux firmware update utility with support for more devices, new features, and bug fixes.
AerynOS 2025.03 Released with GNOME 48, Mesa 25, and Linux Kernel 6.13.8
Marius Nestor : AerynOS 2025.03 Linux distribution is now available for download with the latest GNOME 48 desktop environment, Linux kernel 6.13.8, and more. Here’s what’s new!
GNOME 48 “Bengaluru” Desktop Environment Officially Released, This Is What’s New
Marius Nestor : The GNOME Project released today GNOME 48 “Bengaluru” as the latest stable version of this widely used desktop environment for GNU/Linux distributions, a major release that introduces exciting new features.
5 powerful GIMP features I use nearly every day for easy, free photo editing
Rianne Schestowitz : If you didn't think this Photoshop alternative could get any better
Variscite Expands SoM Lineup with VAR-SOM-AM62P Featuring TI Sitara AM62Px Processor
Rianne Schestowitz : Regarding software support, the product page indicates that Variscite provides Yocto, Debian, and Android support for this specific SoM
KDE: 2025 15-Minute Bug Initiative update
Rianne Schestowitz : It’s been several years since I announced Plasma’s 15-minute bug initiative
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
EU OS Is a New Community-Led Linux Alternative for Europe’s Public Sector
Rianne Schestowitz : EU OS is a new—still in the idea stage—Fedora-based Linux project designed to provide the EU public sector with secure
Meet Abelujo, a free software solution for managing bookstores
Rianne Schestowitz : They had been using a free software program on a GNU/Linux OS for the library
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android 15's Notification Cooldown is my new favorite feature
Introducing Post-Quantum Cryptography for IPsec in IPFire
Rianne Schestowitz : With the upcoming release of IPFire 2.29 Core Update 193
Immich 1.130 Released with Massive Speed Gains
Rianne Schestowitz : Immich 1.130, a self-hosted photo and video backup solution
Freedesktop SDK Retires Cisco’s OpenH264 Codec Library
Rianne Schestowitz : Freedesktop SDK retires the OpenH264 codec library due to security flaws
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Windows 10 Support Ends: Which Linux Distribution Should You Choose?
Roy Schestowitz : I recently helped a retired neighbor breathe new life into her old laptop with Linux Mint—and she now browses the web and emails her family daily without any issues
Xojo 2025r1: Big Updates for Developers with Linux ARM Support, Web Drag and Drop, and Direct App Store Publishing | Linux Journal
Roy Schestowitz : Here’s a quick overview of what’s new in Xojo 2025r1
Games: SNES Getting Faster and GNU/Linux Got Better Than Windows on Gaming Handhelds
Roy Schestowitz : Gaming picks
Security, Windows TCO, and Reliability Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly patches and incidents
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Games: 3D-Printed Gaming PC, Civilization VII, and More
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GamingOnLinux stuff
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen picks for this afternoon
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : server level and more
Red Hat is Selling Buzzwords/Hype, IBM Impacted by Embargo, IBM is Also Laying Off Almost 10,000 Americans
Roy Schestowitz : IBM picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : last batch for the day
Applications and Software Tools, Releases
Roy Schestowitz : syslog-ng and more
Open Hardware/Modding: RISC-V, Flipper Zero, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Security and Windows TCO
Roy Schestowitz : patches and more, also Windows TCO
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
"FSF Events" in Ukraine and in IRC
Roy Schestowitz : some upcoming dates
Back End/Databases: Servers and More
Roy Schestowitz : a few more stories about the back end
Debian and Ubuntu Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : the "Deb" camp
GNU/Linux and Free Software Misc.
Roy Schestowitz : the leftovers for today
2025-03-27
Mozilla Thunderbird 136 Released with New “Appearance” Panel in Settings
Marius Nestor : The Mozilla Thunderbird 136 open-source email, calendar, news, chat, and contactbook client was released today with various new features and several bug fixes.
MPV 0.40 Open-Source Video Player Released with Native HDR Support on Linux
Marius Nestor : MPV 0.40 open-source and free media player that supports a wide range of media file formats, audio and video codecs, and subtitle types. is now available for download with new features and improvements.
5 best Linux distros for staying anonymous - when a VPN isn't enough
Rianne Schestowitz : Need serious privacy on a regular basis? Work with these distributions, and you'll leave no trace
Trisquel Linux handles both your desktop and server needs - or does it?
Rianne Schestowitz : If you want to install a Linux desktop and server, you'd typically choose two different distributions
This is the most helpful new Linux tool I've tried in years - here's why and how I use it
Rianne Schestowitz : This Linux tool is my new go-to for easier searching, upgrading, and automating my system
Dolphin file manager, rar files & available space problem
Rianne Schestowitz : Here's a wee issue you won't come across every day. Or even every week. Say you're using Linux
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
7 Linux Features I Miss Every Time I Boot into Windows 11
Rianne Schestowitz : I use Linux for my personal projects and Windows for my professional responsibilities
Plastics are good. As long as they are recycled
Rianne Schestowitz : The Fairphone 5 took this even further; 75% of the overall structural plastics used within is made of 100% PCR plastics
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Pixel Watch users hit with wave of bugs after Wear OS 5.1 update (Update: Google investigating)
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
A look at /e/OS on tablet hardware [LWN.net]
Roy Schestowitz : fork of LineageOS
Kernel Articles in LWN
Roy Schestowitz : now outside the paywall
Games: Batocera, Bazzite, ChimeraOS, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Games-related news
redhat.com propping up the large language models (LLMs) hype instead of Linux and Free software
Roy Schestowitz : redhat.com is debased
How-To Geek on Plex Media Server and Raspberry Pi
Roy Schestowitz : slightly older articles
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO
Roy Schestowitz : among more
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 links more
Games: Godot, Steam Deck, and More
Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos today
OpenSUSE: Freedom Does Not Come From One Vendor, Some Security Advisories Detailed
Roy Schestowitz : news from the OpenSUSE news site
Android Devices as GNU/Linux PCs, Disappointment With Samsung, Phones Getting Bloated
Roy Schestowitz : mobile gadgets in the news
Red Hat Buying Articles About Itself, Hey Hi (AI) Hype in Full Swing
Roy Schestowitz : Some of Red Hat's latest
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks; some Rust
Audiocasts/Shows: FLOSS Weekly, Geerling on TV, Going [GNU/]Linux
Roy Schestowitz : new shows/episodes
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Celebrating Document Freedom Day
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
2025-03-28
LibreOffice 25.2.2 Office Suite Is Now Available for Download with 83 Bug Fixes
Marius Nestor : The Document Foundation announced today the general availability of LibreOffice 25.2.2 as the second maintenance update to the latest LibreOffice 25.2 office suite series with various bug fixes.
Ubuntu-Based Zorin OS 17.3 Is Now Available Targeting Windows 10 Users
Marius Nestor : Today, the Zorin OS team announced the release and general availability of Zorin OS 17.3 as the third installment in the latest Zorin OS 17 series of this Ubuntu-based distribution targeting Windows users and Linux newcomers.
air is a live-reloading utility for developing Go applications
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
These 5 Companies Make Linux-First PCs
Rianne Schestowitz : If you want to use a Linux computer, you may assume you need to buy a Windows PC and install Linux on it
Linux for Windows Users? There’s No Such Thing!
Rianne Schestowitz : Want Linux to feel like Windows
openSUSE’s Zypper Package Manager Gets an Exciting New Feature
Rianne Schestowitz : Zypper adds experimental parallel downloads and a faster media backend
Contribute to Fedora 42 KDE, Virtualization, and Upgrade Test Days
Rianne Schestowitz : Fedora test days are events where anyone can help make certain that changes in Fedora Linux work well in an upcoming release
GNU Head, Stallman's katana, and Internet Hall of Fame medal auctioned off to free software community members
Rianne Schestowitz : USA (Monday, March 24, 2025) the Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced that...
Credible nerd says stop using atop, doesn't say why, everyone panics
Rianne Schestowitz : Bad news about the Linux system monitor may be on the way
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Announcing Istio 1.25.1 and Neovim 0.11
Roy Schestowitz : two new releases
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : and Debian stuff
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : IBM layoffs and more
Games: Warfare Legacy Collection, ENA: Dream BBQ, Geo Mythica, and More
Roy Schestowitz : some of the latest from GamingOnLinux
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO
Roy Schestowitz : mostly Windows TCO
Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi, 3-D Printing, FPGAs, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware-centric stories
ReactOS 0.4.15 is Out
Roy Schestowitz : Release of ReactOS 0.4.15
Proton VPN in Proprietary Web Browsers Sold as "Privacy"
Roy Schestowitz : Proton VPN bundled
GNOME/GTK: Christian Hergert on libdex, Robert Roth on GNOME Calculator, and GNOME Foundation on GUADEC 2025
Roy Schestowitz : GNOME news
State of Linux Windowing Systems: Is Wayland Good in 2025?
Roy Schestowitz : X.Org vs. Wayland in 2025
Buzzword-Ready Linux Distributions To Watch in 2025
Roy Schestowitz : powering everything from natural language processing to autonomous vehicles
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security news and more
Fedora, Flatpak, Red Hat Puff Pieces, and Mass Layoffs at IBM
Roy Schestowitz : Some IBM leftovers
BSD: powerd++ not always saving power, BSD Now has new episode
Roy Schestowitz : BSD leftovers
Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Events and 'Follow the Money'
Roy Schestowitz : 3 examples for now
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Release of Flowblade Video Editor 2.20 and Autobase 2.2.0
Roy Schestowitz : two new releases
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Linux, GNU, and Free software
deepin 25 Alpha Released
Roy Schestowitz : deepin 25 Alpha has enhanced system-level product functionality and personalized management capabilities to provide users with a complete desktop environment
On March 24th, 2025 EmmaDE5 1.04 maintenance and documentation updates
Roy Schestowitz : Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 5 1.04 (32 and 64 bits) based on Debian 12.10 Bookworm and the XFCE/LXQt desktop environments
Firefox Threatens Suicide, Then Backpedals
Roy Schestowitz : by Paul Arnote (parnote)
2025-03-29
KaOS 2025.03 Linux Distro Released with KDE Plasma 6.3 and Linux Kernel 6.13
Marius Nestor : KaOS Linux 2025.03 has been released today as the latest ISO snapshot for this independent Linux distribution built on top of the latest KDE software and featuring Arch Linux’s pacman package manager.
Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin” Enters Public Beta Testing with Linux 6.14, GNOME 48
Marius Nestor : Canonical released today the beta version of the upcoming Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) release for public beta testing, so it’s time to take a look at what to expect from the final release.
GNOME: #193 Image Loading
Rianne Schestowitz : Update on what happened across the GNOME project in the week from March 21 to March 28
Lutris 2025 review - Great progress, but the road is still long
Rianne Schestowitz : Over the years, many Linux unification gaming platforms have come and gone
Hyperbola – simple and lightweight Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : The Hyperbola Project is a community driven effort to provide a fully free (as in freedom) operating system that is stable
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : We recommend the best free and open source alternatives for Linux
"Free" filing should be free as in freedom
Rianne Schestowitz : A modern free society has an obligation to offer electronic tax filing that respects user freedom, and the United States is not excluded from this responsibility
Ubuntu Fixes Wi-Fi Connection Fail at Login Screen
Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu users frustrated by the inability to connect to a new password-protected Wi-Fi network at the login screen will be pleased to know a fix is rolling out
against proof of waste
Rianne Schestowitz : As web servers get overwhelmed by LLM bots, some operators are resorting to programs that demand visiting web clients to perform some relatively expensive computation to be granted access to the website
Both Haiku and Linux get new FOSS Nvidia drivers
Rianne Schestowitz : Thanks to Collabora's work on Zink and NVK… and indirectly to GPU-maker's FOSS release, too
4 things you should do to make the ultimate Linux gaming PC
Rianne Schestowitz : My primary gaming PC runs Linux
State of Linux Windowing Systems: Is Wayland Good in 2025?
Rianne Schestowitz : The Wayland display server has long been called the way of the future for Linux
Calibre 8.1 Boosts macOS Support, Adds FreeBSD Device Connectivity
Rianne Schestowitz : Calibre 8.1 ebook manager adds external cover editing, locks virtual library tabs, and introduces FreeBSD device support
Stalwart Moves Beyond Email: A Full Collaboration Server Is on the Horizon
Rianne Schestowitz : Stalwart open-source mail server is expanding beyond email to become a full collaboration platform with calendaring, contacts, and file sharing support
LibreOffice Base and Firebird – a special relationship
Rianne Schestowitz : The Firebird database is distinguished by its unique features within the LibreOffice Base compatible database ecosystem
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : 10 Unexpected Ways You Can Use Your Android Phone
How artifacts are signed in Fedora
Rianne Schestowitz : For the last few months, one of the things I’ve been working on in Fedora is adding support for SecureBoot on Arm64
A Roadmap for a modern Plasma Login Manager
Rianne Schestowitz : Plasma's login experience is an area that we know requires some improvement
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos
PCLinuxOS Screenshot Showcase and Chief Editor's Desk (New Issue Released)
Roy Schestowitz : Some PCLOS news
Videos/Shows About GNU/Linux (Invidious)
Roy Schestowitz : from the past week
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 5 misc. stories
Debian-Based Q4OS Has a New Release
Roy Schestowitz : Distribution Release: Q4OS 5.8
Games: Immortal Boy, Mini Royale, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 8 new stories from GamingOnLinux
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : today's second batch
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news and more
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
Fedora / Red Hat / IBM Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly Red Hat
Hardware/Modding: M5Stack, Acorn, and Raspberry Pi
Roy Schestowitz : some hardware leftovers
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
2025-03-30
Shotcut 25.03 Open-Source Video Editor Released with Various New Features
Marius Nestor : Shotcut 25.03 has been released today as the latest stable version of this open-source, cross-platform, and free video editing software for Linux, macOS, and Windows written in Qt.
Stable kernels: Linux 6.13.9, Linux 6.12.21, Linux 6.6.85, and Linux 6.1.132
Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 6.13.9 kernel
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Low-Cost Luckfox Pico Pi Boards Offer Linux Development with Ubuntu Support
Rianne Schestowitz : The Luckfox Pico-SDK is primarily developed and tested on the Ubuntu LTS system, with a focus on supporting the Ubuntu 22.04 version
New to Linux? Focus on the Desktop Environment, Not the Distro
Rianne Schestowitz : When you're new to Linux, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of distributions (distros) available
Shotcut 25.03 Video Editor Brings New Filters, Smarter UI, and Fixes
Rianne Schestowitz : Shotcut 25.03 video editor adds filter overlays, new video modes
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Galaxy S25 benchmarked running Android 16 (One UI 8.0)!
February/March in KDE Itinerary
Rianne Schestowitz : In the past two months since the last update localization of KDE Itinerary has been improved
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : Each program is published under an open source license
Radxa Orion O6 Preview – Part 2: Debian 12 – What works, what doesn’t
Rianne Schestowitz : I went through an unboxing and Debian 12 installation on the Radxa Orion O6 at the end of January
Tiling Shell GNOME Extension Update Adds New Features
Rianne Schestowitz : A new update to Tiling Shell, an efficient window snapping extension for GNOME Shell
5 ways Hyprland transformed how I use my Linux laptop
Rianne Schestowitz : I've long used Ubuntu on my laptops, switching to Fedora KDE late last year
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : These 3 features just made Android 16 a lot more exciting
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Linux Devices/Embedded Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Security and More
Roy Schestowitz : Security leftovers mostly
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : only 2 this Sunday
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and related views
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
EasyOS Daedalus-series version 6.6.5 released
Roy Schestowitz : Version 6.6.4 was released on March 11
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : not many, but it's Sunday
GNU patch 2.8 released
Roy Schestowitz : I am pleased to announce the release of GNU patch 2.8
Theora 1.2.0 released
Roy Schestowitz : a final 1.2.0 release of theora was wrapped up today
Check Out Debian, the ’Mother of All Linux Distributions’
Roy Schestowitz : The Debian project was founded in August 1993 as an effort to create a truly open Linux distribution
DeaDBeef Music Player 1.10.0 Released with FFmpeg 7.0 & EAC3 Support
Roy Schestowitz : The new release add support for FFmpeg 7, so it builds in recent GNU/Linux Distributions (e.g, Ubuntu 24.10 and Fedora 41) without patch
HP Printer Driver HPLIP 3.25.2 Added Ubuntu 24.04 & New Printers Support | UbuntuHandbook
Roy Schestowitz : new 3.25.2 version last week
Benchmark Anything With This Powerful Linux Tool
Roy Schestowitz : If you need to know how fast it runs, Hyperfine will tell you
Videos: This Week in Linux and how to use the Sed command
Roy Schestowitz : new ones
Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, FPGA, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Distro War: Choosing the Best Linux Distribution
Roy Schestowitz : Linux is an open source operating system that offers a variety of distributions (distros) to suit different user needs
Confessions of a hardcore tiler
Roy Schestowitz : This post is written from the perspective of a niri user, but large parts of it apply to other tiling window managers aswell
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Weekly GNU-like Mobile Linux Update (12/2025): GNOME 48 and other goodies
Roy Schestowitz : Another week, another roundup
2025-03-31
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: March 30th, 2025
Marius Nestor : The 233rd installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on March 30th, 2025.
Arch Linux Installer Archinstall 3.0.3 Improves Limine Bootloader Support
Marius Nestor : Archinstall, the menu-based installer for the Arch Linux distribution, has been updated today to version 3.0.3, the third maintenance update in the Archinstall 3.0 series, bringing numerous improvements and bug fixes.
Review: GrapheneOS 2025
Rianne Schestowitz : In March I noticed that my /e/OS-powered Samsung Galaxy S9
2025 Priorities: Reliability, Audio, Cameras and More
Rianne Schestowitz : As our community grows, we are increasing the focus we put on planning and organizing the work we do
7 Best Free and Open Source Restic Front-Ends
Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software is included
Check Out Debian, the ‘Mother of All Linux Distributions’
Rianne Schestowitz : If you simply want a Linux operating system that will rarely (if ever) fail you
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Is your Android phone secretly tracking you? Here's how to stop it
5 fun Linux commands you'll want to try at least once
Rianne Schestowitz : Take a break from productivity. The Linux terminal window can actually be quite entertaining
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : The software featured here is free and open source
11 Native Linux Games to Replace Windows Classics
Rianne Schestowitz : It probably comes as no surprise that, despite most computers having access to fabulous games
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : howtos for Monday
GNU/Linux/UNIX, Programming, and more
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Canonical/Ubuntu Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : a few picks from Canonical/Ubuntu
Vivaldi Browser 7.2 and a Look at FireDragon Browser
Roy Schestowitz : browser news
Many Layoffs at IBM (Newer Reports)
Roy Schestowitz : 3 for now
OpenBSD 7.7 is Near, Other BSD News
Roy Schestowitz : some BSD leftovers
Debian: Freexian, Dash-to-Panel, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Some Debian picks
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, AlphaStation, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Leftovers Regarding SaaS/Databases
Roy Schestowitz : Some back end stuff
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related leftovers
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : desktop and Web
2025-04-01
Immutable Distro Nitrux 3.9.1 Brings New Convergent Web Browser, Linux 6.13
Marius Nestor : Nitrux developer Uri Herrera announced today the release and general availability of Nitrux 3.9.1 as the latest ISO snapshot of this Debian-based immutable and systemd-free GNU/Linux distribution using a highly customized KDE Plasma desktop environment by default.
CachyOS ISO Snapshot for March 2025 Brings New Bootloader, Linux Kernel 6.14
Marius Nestor : The developers of the Arch Linux-based CachyOS distribution released today the ISO snapshot for March 2025, featuring the latest and greatest Linux kernel, a new bootloader, and other changes.
Firefox 138 Is Out for Public Beta Testing with New Contrast Control Settings
Marius Nestor : With Firefox 137 rolling out today to the stable channel, Mozilla promoted the next major release of their open-source, free, and cross-platform web browser, Firefox 138, to the beta channel for public testing.
Why this Linux distro is my new favorite Windows replacement
Rianne Schestowitz : Zorin OS 17.3 is everything you know and all the things you need
4 reasons why LibreOffice downloads are way up (hint: you'll relate)
Rianne Schestowitz : More users than ever are flocking to the open source suite since its latest update
KStars v3.7.6 is Released
Rianne Schestowitz : KStars v3.7.6 is released on 2025.04.01 for Windows, MacOS & Linux
5 fun Linux commands you should try at least once
Rianne Schestowitz : The Linux terminal window can actually be quite entertaining
postmarketOS: In search for a better keyboard
Rianne Schestowitz : This was unbelievably great timing, because we are actually integrating a new keyboard with the following features...
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion. Open source software at its finest
Developer Revives Iconic Desktop Weather App for Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : An iconic desktop weather app from Linux’s past has just blown in — yes, Typhoon is back
Shotcut 25.03 Released with Smart Bin & New Filters
Rianne Schestowitz : Shotcut, the free open-source non-linear video editor, released new 25.03 few days ago with enhancements
This Week in Plasma: zero VHI bugs and much more
Rianne Schestowitz : This week we drilled into the outstanding bug lists, and drove the number of HI and VHI priority bugs down to their lowest ever numbers
(Updated) OrangePi RV SBC Gains JH7110 RISC-V Processor and PCIe 2.0 Interface
Rianne Schestowitz : The OrangePi RV is a development board based on the open-source RISC-V architecture
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : This upcoming Android phone is thinner than a Pixel 9, but has a 7,300 mAh battery
Incus 6.11 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released
Rianne Schestowitz : Incus 6.11 container & virtual machine manager is out with initial Linstor support
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
LibreByte Uses Tux Machines in Video About Sleeping Cycles of Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman
Roy Schestowitz : "famous" in YouTube?
Canonical is Using FUD to Sell Ubuntu, Having Paid for "Studies" (International Data Corporation (IDC), Marketing Company of IDG)
Roy Schestowitz : shameful
Games: Last of Us Part II Remastered, Monster Train 2, Vampire Survivors, and More
Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Latest in redhat.com
Roy Schestowitz : lots of buzzwords
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 4 more stories
Web Browsers/Web Servers: wget, curl, and Brave
Roy Schestowitz : Web client news/views
Debian: Nitrux 3.9.1 and Binary Distribution Rebuilds
Roy Schestowitz : Debian related
Linux Foundation Outsourcing Linux to Akamai (Privacy Issue)
Roy Schestowitz : as usual
BSD: OpenBSD and FreeBSD Stories
Roy Schestowitz : mostly FreeBSD
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos for today
Videos/Audiocasts/Shows: Late Night Linux, Funding Free/Open Source Stuff, Makulu Fences, and The Linux Link Tech Show
Roy Schestowitz : 4 new picks
Summer of KDE and New Releases of Kaidan
Roy Schestowitz : KDE news
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks for today, many about Firefox
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks for now
Linux Embedded and Devices With Linux or Open Systems
Roy Schestowitz : some hardware stories of interest
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux, openwashing, and more
2025-04-02
KDE Plasma 6.3.4 Is Out Today to Fix the Most Common Crashes and Other Bugs
Marius Nestor : Today, the KDE Project released KDE Plasma 6.3.4 as the fourth maintenance update to the latest KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment series with more bug and crash fixes, as well as some improvements.
Mozilla Firefox 137 Is Now Available with HEVC Playback Support on Linux
Marius Nestor : Mozilla published today the final build of the Firefox 137 open-source web browser for all supported platforms ahead of the April 1st, 2025, official release date, so it’s time to take a look at the new features and changes.
As a Linux power user, this is the distro with the most refreshing take on OS design
Rianne Schestowitz : NixOS features a well-designed OS with an array of layouts
Dave Täht RIP
Rianne Schestowitz : From the LibreQoS site comes the sad news that Dave Täht has passed away
NV8600-Nano AI Kit: Jetson Orin Nano Super Mode + 4x GbE, CANBus, MIPI
Rianne Schestowitz : It also supports Linux-based operating systems, including NVIDIA JetPack 6.0 and above
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : What are the best free and open source alternatives
Inkscape 1.4.1 is out! Initial Linearity Curve Import & Splash Screen
Rianne Schestowitz : Inkscape 1.4.1, the free open-source vector graphics editor, is out with new features and many bug-fixes
5 Linux distros built for developers and game developers
Rianne Schestowitz : While it is true that any Linux distro can be installed and customized for any range of computing tasks
No Snap or FlatPak! Linux Distros Agreed to Have Only One Universal Packaging
Rianne Schestowitz : Is this the end of fragmentation for Linux
Steam Rolls Out April Update with Fixes and UI Improvements
Rianne Schestowitz : Steam's latest update fixes UI bugs, improve download estimates and enhances controller support, HDR rendering, and Remote Play functionality
Linux Lite 7.4 Released with Kernel 6.8 and GUI Tweaks
Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu-based Linux Lite 7.4 launches with kernel 6.8, new app versions, and enhanced stability
Linus Torvalds rages against ‘random turd files’ in Linux 6.15-rc1 directories
Rianne Schestowitz : The target of the Linux creator and lead developer’s ire was “the disgusting ‘hdrtest’ crap,”
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
We're Turning 21 in a Couple of Months!
Roy Schestowitz : Will it make it till 40 (19 more years) like the FSF?
Games: Monster Train 2, Victoria 3, and More
Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen new stories
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi 5, Arduino, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
Tor Browser 14.0.9 and Arti 1.4.2
Roy Schestowitz : Tor-related news
Web Browser News and Views
Roy Schestowitz : Web with FOSS slant
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Some more FOSS-related stories
GoboLinux 017.01 Released
Roy Schestowitz : New release of GoboLinux
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos again
Tumbleweed Monthly Update and Seamless Migration from Windows to openSUSE Leap and Tumbleweed
Roy Schestowitz : some opensuse picks
Backup Solutions with OpenZFS and HardenedBSD March 2025 Status Report
Roy Schestowitz : BSD picks
So-called Linux Foundation for Microsoft Hype and Proxies
Roy Schestowitz : nonsense again
Debian Leftovers and Sparky Picks
Roy Schestowitz : Debian stuff for today
KDE: Akademy 2025 Plans and Preparing KEcoLab Technical Documentation in Season of KDE ‘25
Roy Schestowitz : Some KDE picks
Latest From Red Hat and Red Hat-Sponsored Marketing Mills
Roy Schestowitz : some Red Hat stuff
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Releases and News on Free, Libre, and Open Source Software
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
GNU/Linux and Hardware Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security-related and Linux-focused picks
Linux 6.14 Released
Roy Schestowitz : original and LWN
2025-04-03
Mozilla Thunderbird 137 Open-Source Email Client Released, Here’s What’s Changed
Marius Nestor : The Mozilla Thunderbird 137 open-source email, calendar, address book, chat, and news client has been released with various changes and several bug fixes to improve existing functionality.
Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.0 Distro Released with GNOME 48 and Linux Kernel 6.14
Marius Nestor : PorteuX 2.0 is out today as a new update to this portable Linux distribution based on Slackware Linux and inspired by both Slax and Porteus distros, designed to be small, fast, portable, modular, and immutable.
Valve’s Latest Steam Client Release Brings Faster Download of Updates on Linux
Marius Nestor : Valve’s latest stable Steam Client update arrived today for all supported platforms, including Linux, with various improvements and many bug fixes for a better Steam gaming experience.
I'm a Linux power user and this distro has the most refreshing take on OS design
Rianne Schestowitz : NixOS features a well-designed OS with an array of layouts
GIMP 3.0 review - A solid, dependable update
Rianne Schestowitz : I can surely get happy and excited about GIMP's latest
New to Linux? 4 things to focus on before you switch
Rianne Schestowitz : It's important to narrow your focus when choosing your first distribution. Here's how to do that
If your notifications look kind of stupid in Plasma 6.3.4, it’s my fault
Rianne Schestowitz : This is for everyone upgrading to Plasma 6.3.4, which was released yesterday
Practical Payment Solutions for Murena and /e/OS Users
Rianne Schestowitz : We’re living in an age where every tap and every swipe can feed the data collection practices of Big Tech giants
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
GNOME Has A New App for Daily Wallpapers from Bing, Wikimedia
Rianne Schestowitz : Want to get refresh of your desktop background with new wallpapers every day
Dull Desktop? Install ‘Picture of the Day’ App on Ubuntu
Rianne Schestowitz : Over the years I’ve spotlighted scores of wallpaper apps, scripts and extensions for Ubuntu that set a new wallpaper each and every day
DeaDBeeF 1.10 Release Brings New Features
Rianne Schestowitz : A new version of DeaDBeeF music player is out with some cool features, FFMPEG 7 support, and a flurry of bug fixes sure to appease long-time fans of this tool
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google Keep for Android rolls out ‘text notes by default’ & Audio shortcut
Introducing Fedora Project Leader Jef Spaleta
Rianne Schestowitz : Hello everyone! Current Fedora Project Leader Matthew Miller here, with some exciting news
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Zorin OS 17.3 takes the Brave step of changing its default browser from Firefox
Rianne Schestowitz : To be fair, it sounds like the team has ironed out the more controversial features
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : First look: This special version of Chrome for Android supports extensions
LWN Coverage of Kernel (Linux)
Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen new articles
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS stories, some from LWN
Audiocasts/Shows: Linux Matters and Destination Linux
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
GNU/Linux and Devices Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : some KDE also
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security stories
Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : IBM stuff
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: DELTARUNE, Rosewater, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 7 new stories from GamingOnLinux
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Framework, and Arduino
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : and Windows, too
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Back End/Databases: MongoDB, Postgres, and more
Roy Schestowitz : mostly DB news
Mozilla: Firefox Features and Mozilla on Buzzwords
Roy Schestowitz : mostly Firefox
Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : and some Fedora, too
Videos and Shows: Destination Linux, Document Freedom Day, and Openwashing of Surveillance ("Open Source DNA")
Roy Schestowitz : some new shows and such
Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security stories and FUD
Linux Foundation / Openwashing Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : LF stuff
2025-04-04
Calibre 8.2 Ebook Manager Updates the Kobo Driver with New Tolino Firmware
Marius Nestor : Calibre developer Kovid Goyal released today Calibre 8.2 as a new stable version of this powerful, open-source, cross-platform, and free ebook management software for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Thunderbird Fedora Flatpak rename may require manual intervention
Rianne Schestowitz : A change in Fedora’s thunderbird RPM package a few months ago led to some issues with the Fedora Flatpak thereof
Contribute at the Fedora Linux 42 Kernel 6.14 & A11Y Test Week
Rianne Schestowitz : Fedora test days are events where anyone can help make certain that changes in Fedora Linux work well in an upcoming release
Luckfox Nova Features Cortex-A35 and Onboard Audio Peripherals
Rianne Schestowitz : LuckFox has introduced a compact Linux development board named Luckfox Nova
Axzez Expands OS Compatibility, Lowers Interceptor 2.0 Pricing
Rianne Schestowitz : Axzez has officially released its updated Interceptor OS Installer
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : If you’re looking to move away from products developed by Progress, let’s explore the finest open source alternatives
Inkscape 1.4.1 Brings Snap App Fixes, New Features
Rianne Schestowitz : Digital artists, designers and vector illustrators among you may be be interested to know that an updated version of open source graphics app Inkscape is out
Celluloid 0.28 Video Player Brings UI Redesign, Lua Modules Support
Rianne Schestowitz : Celluloid 0.28 open-source video player is out with a refreshed interface, playlist duration display, and playlist navigation via next/previous buttons
Fedora 43 Ushers in RPM 6, Introduces New Project Leader
Rianne Schestowitz : Fedora 43 will include RPM 6, a major upgrade approved by FESCo this week
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android 15's Theft Detection Lock is overreacting, users say
Calibre 8.2 Brings New Kobo and Kindle Features
Rianne Schestowitz : Calibre 8.2 ebook manager adds new Kobo firmware support
Tails 6.14.1 Released with Improved Tor Browser Integration
Rianne Schestowitz : Tails 6.14.1, a privacy-focused Linux distro, brings better Tor Browser usability, security fixes, and updated components
Thunderbird Launches Open Source Services to Rival Gmail and Office365
Rianne Schestowitz : Thunderbird launches Thundermail and Pro services to offer an open-source alternative to Gmail and Office365
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Many Layoffs in Automattic
Roy Schestowitz : Automattic cuts 16%
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
GNU/Linux and Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Games: Wildkeepers Rising, Steam Deck, Rising Costs of Gaming Rigs/Gadgets
Roy Schestowitz : mostly from GamingOnLinux
Huion Inspiroy H610X - review on GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : This article accompanies my video review of the Huion Inspiroy H610X