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(Updated) Olimex’s Open Source iMX8MPlus SOM & EVB for Industrial, ML, and Vision Applications with 2.3 TOPS NPU

The iMX8MP-SOM-4GB-IND is a system on module developed by Olimex, designed for use in industrial applications, machine learning, and machine vision. It operates within an industrial-grade temperature range of -45 to +85°C, which makes it suitable for environments with extreme conditions.

BPI R4 Lite is in Development with Wi-Fi 7 and High Speed Networking

The Banana Pi team is developing a new router board, the BPI-R4 Lite, which is expected to support Wi-Fi 7 and high-speed networking. The design is based on the MediaTek MT7987A quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor and includes multiple connectivity and expansion options.

Sipeed Previews Compact, Low-Cost NanoCluster for Multi-SOM Computing

The NanoCluster is a compact computing platform designed for multi-SOM configurations, offering a balance between size and functionality. It supports up to seven system-on-modules, including the LM3H, CM4, CM5, and M4N, making it adaptable for various applications requiring distributed computing.

Industrial Embedded Computing with FET3506J S SoM and Linux Compatibility

The FET3506J-S System on Module is designed for industrial environments that require stable performance and a range of connectivity options. It supports Linux and various industrial interfaces, making it adaptable to applications in automation, healthcare, power systems, and communication technologies.

9to5Linux

Blender 4.4 Released with a Big Update for the Experimental Vulkan Backend

Coming four months after Blender 4.3, the Blender 4.4 release introduces support for integer sockets in the compositor, a much more accurate Fast Gaussian mode of the Blur node, a revamped Glare node for greater control and a better user experience, and support for rendering videos using the H.265/HEVC codec.

Fedora Linux 42 Enters Public Beta Testing with Linux Kernel 6.14 and GNOME 48

Powered by the upcoming Linux 6.14 kernel series, the Fedora Linux 42 beta ships with the soon-to-be-released GNOME 48 desktop environment for the flagship Fedora Workstation edition, as well as the latest KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment on the Fedora KDE Spin, which was promoted to edition status.

Enlightenment 0.27.1 Desktop Is Out to Improve the CPUFreq and Battery Modules

Enlightenment 0.27.1 is the first point release in the Enlightenment 0.27 series improving the Battery module to limit charging to 100% and not over, adding the ability to use the mouse wheel on the Mixer module, and updating the client menu to no longer show the “Create Keyboard Shortcut” if the client has no desktop file associated.

GIMP 3.0 Image Editor Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New

Highlights of GIMP 3.0 include a much-refined interface written in GTK3 that allows the use of the mouse scroll wheel to flip through different dockable dialogue tabs, along with a new slash screen and logo, as well as improvements to the legacy icon theme to look great on HiDPI screens.

Ubuntu Buzz !

How To Import and Export Email Contacts on Thunderbird

This tutorial will help you move address book from one Thunderbird instance to another. This can be accomplished by export and importing it as files. Finally, you might want to to this because you have multiple computers with Ubuntu then you want contacts from the older computer with a lot of addresses (your family, friends, colleagues, community, teams) to be available in the new one. Now let's try it out!

Tux Machines posts since 2025-02-20

2025-02-20
KDE Plasma 6.3.1 Released with Plasma Discover Improvements and Many Bug Fixes
Marius Nestor : Today, the KDE Project announced the general availability of KDE Plasma 6.3.1 as the first maintenance update to the latest KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment series with an initial batch of bug fixes.
KDE Snaps are broken, sorry lights out for now
Rianne Schestowitz : All core22 KDE snaps are broken
The secret maze of Debian images
Rianne Schestowitz : It's difficult to find the right Debian image
Wireshark on Ubuntu: Stay Ahead with the Latest Releases and Nightly Builds
Rianne Schestowitz : Wireshark is an essential tool for network analysis
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android 16 now lets you customize keyboard shortcuts — Here's how it works
Wallpaper Competition for Ubuntu 25.04 is Open Now!
Rianne Schestowitz : Wallpaper competition for the upcoming Ubuntu 25.04
LibreOffice 24.8.5 is available for downloadLibreOffice 24.8.5 is available for download
Rianne Schestowitz : LibreOffice 24.8.5, the fifth minor release of the LibreOffice 24.8
SME Server – Linux Server distribution for small to medium sized enterprises
Rianne Schestowitz : SME Server is billed as a complete, secure, stable and versatile Open Source Linux Server distribution for small to medium sized enterprises
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : Only the Raw edition is free and open source software
4 Ways to Search the Web From the Linux Terminal
Rianne Schestowitz : Whether you’re a confirmed command line-dweller, or just terminal-curious
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Whatever Happened to Ubuntu TV? Where Linux Smart TVs Are Now
Roy Schestowitz : When Ubuntu Expanded Beyond Computers
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : patches and Windows TCO
Events/FOSDEM Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : geeks who attended
Graphics and Games: MemSed, Mesa 25.0, Proton Experimental, and More
Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and Arduino
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware news
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Mozilla Without Mitchell Baker and With More Buzzwords/Hype/Bubbles/Schemes
Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla news/noise
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news
OpenSSH Patched
Roy Schestowitz : On Tuesday, the developers of OpenSSH, the popular open source implementation of the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol, rolled out patches for two vulnerabilities
2025-02-21
Mesa 25.0 Linux Graphics Stack Brings Vulkan 1.4 Support on RADV, ANV, and NVK
Marius Nestor : The Mesa 25.0 open-source graphics stack has been released today as a major update introducing new features and improvements for several of the included graphics drivers.
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Working together for free software: Our interview with Melanie Punz
Rianne Schestowitz : Melanie Punz lives in Austria and has been using GNU/Linux and free software enthusiastically for almost twenty years now
OpenRazer 3.10 Brings Support for Latest Razer Peripherals
Rianne Schestowitz : OpenRazer 3.10 now supports DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed
Stable kernels: Linux 6.13.4, Linux 6.12.16, Linux 6.6.79, and Linux 6.1.129
Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 6.13.4 kernel
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Red Hat Hype, Flathub Misunderstandings, and IBM Layoffs Disguised as RTO
Roy Schestowitz : IBM stuff
Applications: FOSS Weekly, Whisper for Hindi, The syslog-ng Insider
Roy Schestowitz : Application centric cluster of news
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO
Roy Schestowitz : a little on Windows TCO
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : only 3 more for now
New Release of EasyOS and Other EasyOS News
Roy Schestowitz : leftovers for EasyOS
Open Hardware and Retro Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : RISC-V, Linux, and more
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
PSQL Releases: SQLPage v0.33 and Pgpool-II 4.6 Beta 1
Roy Schestowitz : two new releases
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Embedded World 2025, RISC-V and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Games: Spider-Man 2, Palworld, Monster Train 2, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 7 new stories from GamingOnLinux
LWN on Linux and Rust
Roy Schestowitz : 4 articles outside the paywall today
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Open Hardware: PiVPN, LLMStick, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
NovaCustom V54 Series 14.0 for Fedora-Based Qubes OS Release 4, New Episode About Red Hat Clone Rocky Linux
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat related picks
Security and Windows TCO Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : security stories
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : a long batch, mostly idroot
Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat news
Femtofox Pro Examined
Roy Schestowitz : new device
Security and Windows TCO Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : patches, FUD, Windows TCO
Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, Repairability
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
Operating System: ArcaOS/Arca Noae Updates
Roy Schestowitz : old but still going
PostgreSQL 17.4, 16.8, 15.12, 14.17, and 13.20 Released, MongoDB Patched
Roy Schestowitz : Databases stuff
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : News about GNU/Linux
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers
Rust 1.85.0 and Rust 2024
Roy Schestowitz : new releases
Fedora threatened with legal action from OBS Studio due to their Flatpak packaging
Roy Schestowitz : The OBS Studio team are not happy with the Fedora folks due to Flatpak problems and threatened legal action
2025-02-22
COSMIC Alpha 6: Big Leaps Forward
Rianne Schestowitz : Our COSMIC mission continues
Calamares Installer 3.3.14 Brings Internal Improvements
Rianne Schestowitz : Calamares installer 3.3.14 improves Python bindings, introduces an undo system for UI steps
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : I tried the new PS3 emulator on Android and it technically works, but it has a long way to go
No, LibreOffice Doesn’t Turn 40 This Year, but StarOffice Would if It Were Still Around
Rianne Schestowitz : It’s like reading the Old Testament: Star Writer begat StarOffice who begat OpenOffice, which begat LibreOffice
This Week in Plasma: Refinements All Around
Rianne Schestowitz : Every week we cover as much as possible of what's happening in the world of KDE Plasma and its associated apps like Discover
Open Secure-K OS – Debian-based live operating system
Rianne Schestowitz : Open Secure-K OS is an operating system booting from a USB key in which you can safely create and store your personal and private data
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion here
Is Linux Ready For Mainstream Gaming In 2025?
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux is quietly gaining ground on Windows in the gaming space
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Will the real Android 16 please enter beta
Mixing Rust and C in Linux likened to cancer by kernel maintainer
Rianne Schestowitz : Some worry multiple languages will make it harder to maintain this open source uber-project, others disagree
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Among Us 3D, Playstation, OpenRazer, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 7 news stories from Liam et al
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos
Audiocasts/Shows: Technologically Facilitated Abuse, Devuan, and Mozilla Chaos
Roy Schestowitz : 3 new episodes/videos
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security related picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux/UNIX and FOSS links
This Week in GNOME #188 Software Fixes
Roy Schestowitz : Update on what happened across the GNOME project in the week from February 14 to February 21
FSF Auctions Off Original GNU
Roy Schestowitz : will culminate in an virtual live auction on March 23, 2025, 14:00 to 17:00 EDT
I ditched Windows 11 for Linux " and you should, too | Laptop Mag
Roy Schestowitz : I didn’t switch to Windows 11
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : a handful of these
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security links
OpenSUSE: admittance of kio-admin into openSUSE and Tumbleweed Report
Roy Schestowitz : OpenSUSE picks
Godot 4.4 RC 1 and Linux Inside Animal Crossing on the GameCube
Roy Schestowitz : Games news
Hardware and Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly FOSS
2025-02-23
PeaZip 10.3 Archive Manager Improves Integration with GNOME and KDE Plasma
Marius Nestor : PeaZip 10.3 was released today as the latest stable version for this open-source, free, and cross-platform archive manager introducing various new features and enhancements.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: February 23rd, 2025
Marius Nestor : The 228th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on February 23rd, 2025.
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : We recommend the best free and open source alternatives for Linux
I'm a Distro-Hopper, But Here's Why I Come Back to Ubuntu Every Time
Rianne Schestowitz : The joy of using Linux is that there are so many choices
5 Mini PCs You Can Buy With Linux Preinstalled
Rianne Schestowitz : Ready to ditch the setup headaches and jump straight into Linux
Niri 25.02 Wayland Compositor Brings Tabbed Columns, Shadows, and More
Rianne Schestowitz : Niri 25.02 scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor brings tabbed columns
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Accessibility in KDE and KDE on Slimbook Executive
Roy Schestowitz : Some KDE picks
today's leftoverss
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
FreeBSD 13.5-BETA3 Now Available
Roy Schestowitz : FreeBSD release imminent
Wine 10.2 Released
Roy Schestowitz : new big release
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux/BSD and FOSS
Makulu Linux Brings an AI Toolbox to Its Desktop Distribution
Roy Schestowitz : A lot of the parts that make up Makulu Linux might not seem all that familiar, but that doesn’t prevent the distribution from being easy to use
Xubuntu Development Update February 2025
Roy Schestowitz : first RISC-V package support has lande
Announce the release of Koozali SME Server 11 Alpha 1
Roy Schestowitz : The Koozali development team is pleased to announce the release of Koozali SME Server 11 Alpha 1
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : only 3 more for now
Games: Steam and More Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Some focus on Free/libre, but not much
Open Hardware: KiCad, 3-D Printing, Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : on the physical side
Security and Web Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security in particular
New Releases: NuTyX 25.02.5 and Venom 20250216 Released
Roy Schestowitz : New releases this week
Audiocasts/Shows: This Week in Linux and Linux Out Loud
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Programming
Roy Schestowitz : sharing and coding
Applications and Operating Systems
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
2025-02-24
Raspberry Pi-Like Board Incorporates RK3568 CPU, GbE Port, and M.2 2242 Slot
Rianne Schestowitz : It supports Android 11, Linux, Ubuntu, and Debian, features an ARM G52 2EE GPU for 4K video decoding
GNOME 48 and a changed tap-and-drag drag lock behaviour
Rianne Schestowitz : This is a heads up as mutter PR!4292 got merged in time for GNOME 48
Review: iodeOS 6.0
Rianne Schestowitz : This week I'd like to talk about a mobile operating system called iodeOS
UbuntuDDE – remix flavor of Ubuntu with DDE
Rianne Schestowitz : UbuntuDDE is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu with the Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE)
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : We only cover free and open source solutions here
4 New Effects Added to ‘Burn My Windows’ GNOME Extension
Rianne Schestowitz : A set of four cool new window opening and closing animations got added to gaudy GNOME Shell extension Burn My Windows this weekend
Why Linux Is the Perfect OS for Your Mini PC
Rianne Schestowitz : If you're as big a fan of mini PCs as we are, you probably like their affordability, efficiency, and versatility
6 Linux Replacements for Google Drive
Rianne Schestowitz : Google Drive is a powerful and convenient web application
5 of the best operating systems to use your Raspberry Pi as a PC
Rianne Schestowitz : Switching distros just by swapping microSD cards is an amazing feature if you love building multiple projects with your Raspberry Pi
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Linux 6.14-rc4
Roy Schestowitz : This continues to be the right kind of "boring" release: nothing in particular stands out in rc4.
The Highest Satisfaction for a Programmer: Use Self-Created Tools Daily | by Zhimin Zhan | Feb, 2025 | Medium
Roy Schestowitz : These software legends — Torvalds, Stallman, and Matz — each transformed the world by first creating tools that they themselves found useful. This inspired me.
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : not many for now
Shows and Videos: OpenMandriva 25.01 "ROME" GNOME, Linux Mint 22.1 “Xia” Mate, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Linux Link Tech Show and more
Windows TCO Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 Windows TCO examples
Open Hardware and Retro: KiCad 9, Hackaday Podcast, and Genetic Algorithm Runs On Atari 800 XL
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : first batch for this evening
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development links
Debian Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Debian pinks
Open Hardware: GNU-like Mobile Linux Update, Raspberry Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Desktop GNU/Linux for gaming also suitable for general computing tasks in 2025 and Pong in tabs
Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
OpenBSD: Multiboot and Innovations
Roy Schestowitz : Some BSD picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Openwashing
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers; Openwashing also
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
2025-02-25
Lutris 0.5.19 Brings Better Proton Handling
Rianne Schestowitz : Lutris 0.5.19 open-source game manager for Linux improves Proton integration
Linux on the Dell XPS 13 9340 (ipu6 camera and copilot button)
Rianne Schestowitz : I recently needed a new laptop at work. Being quite content with my former 7390
Need a Windows 10 alternative or still miss XP? This Linux distro is for you - and it's free
Rianne Schestowitz : Since I started covering Linux and open-source technology in the late 1990s
Haiku – open source operating system
Rianne Schestowitz : Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing
Redox – Unix-like general-purpose microkernel-based operating system
Rianne Schestowitz : Redox is a Unix-like general-purpose microkernel-based operating system written in Rust
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Plank Reloaded: Desktop Dock App for Cinnamon
Rianne Schestowitz : At one time, Linux dock apps were a plentiful species, with innovative ‘panel painters’'
Desktop Linux for gaming also suitable for general computing tasks in 2025
Rianne Schestowitz : With so many desktop Linux distros to choose from, it can be daunting to find that perfect distro that fits your particular use case
Sailfish OS 5.0 Tampella is here!
Rianne Schestowitz : The next chapter of Sailfish OS has arrived
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : This may be one of the ugliest Android phones I've ever seen
This Week in KDE Apps
Rianne Schestowitz : Smaller statusbar in Dolphin, CSS Font Variables in Krita, and SystemdGenie redesign
Don't know how to quit Windows 10? This Linux distro is for you - and it's free
Rianne Schestowitz : Free10 is a repacking of the Q40S Linux distribution and it makes an outstanding option for anyone looking to migrate from Windows to Linux
7 Linux Terminals From the Future
Rianne Schestowitz : Just when I thought the terminals cannot be innovated
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : We recommend the best free and open source alternatives for Linux
Fedora & FlatHub story - Alas, it ain't 1986 anymore
Rianne Schestowitz : Normally, I try to avoid Internet drama, so to speak, but something rather interesting caught my eye this week
4 Linux distros you should use instead of upgrading to Windows 11
Rianne Schestowitz : You're finally ready to leave Microsoft's ecosystem and try the dreaded Linux
6 powerful Linux tools that make Windows alternatives look outdated
Rianne Schestowitz : The base of Linux and Windows users have strong arguments for their preferred operating system and software
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Clicks brings its BlackBerry-style keyboard case to Android phones
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Pi-hole 6 Is Here
Roy Schestowitz : New release
Games: Steam Deck (GNU/Linux), RoadCraft, SteamOS, Slop, and More
Roy Schestowitz : a dozen stories, mostly from GamingOnLinux
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security leftovers
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Emacs 30.1 released
Roy Schestowitz : Version 30.1 of Emacs, the extensible text editor
Fighting for (software) freedom: interview with Richard Stallman
Roy Schestowitz : What is free software and why is it important?
Claws Mail 4.3.1 unleashe
Roy Schestowitz : Claws Mail is a GTK+ based, user-friendly, lightweight, and fast
Audiocasts/Shows: Late Night Linux, LINUX Unplugged, Linux User Space, Going Linux, and More
Roy Schestowitz : new episodes
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : last batch for today
Open Hardware/Modding: 3D Printing, Raspberry Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware stories
Changes at Fedora and Red Hat (IBM)
Roy Schestowitz : some IBM picks
Games: SteamOS, Battle for Wesnoth 1.18.4, Gamers Edition (Ultimate)
Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Internet/Net Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : WWW and more
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Linux, FOSS, and more
The HaPlay GO Zero Upcycles an Old Smartphone with postmarketOS and a Slick Pocket Cyberdeck Case - Hackster.io
Roy Schestowitz : "Hi gais, this my pocket Linux [machine]," mongkeelutfi explains of the slick-looking portable
2025-02-26
6 features I wish Linux would borrow from MacOS
Rianne Schestowitz : If Linux borrowed these features from MacOS, it would be unstoppable
DietPi 9.11 Arrives with Pi-hole 6 Support
Rianne Schestowitz : DietPi 9.11, a Debian-based Linux distro for SBCs
ameriDroid Opens Preorders for VPN Server with WireGuard and DietPi
Rianne Schestowitz : Built on the ODROID-C4, it runs a lightweight Linux-based system with WireGuard for encrypted VPN connections and minimal setup
Dr.Parted Live – bootable Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : Dr.Parted Live is a bootable GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian testing
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
4 reasons why Hyprland is the best windows manager for Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : Hyprland is a Wayland-based Windows Manager (WM) that promises a new way to interact with content displayed on your monitor
6 productivity apps you must install on Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux is a powerful operating system and while there's still the pesky myth around the OS having no apps
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Steam, Nvidia, and Layoffs
Roy Schestowitz : gaming related news
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security links
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development links
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux picks
Microsoft OSI's Promotion of Microsoft LLMs (GPL Violations) as "Hey Hi" (AI) and Shunning of Candidates for Lame Reasons
Roy Schestowitz : openwashing
Games: Minigalaxy 1.3.2, SteamDB, Tempopo, and More
Roy Schestowitz : latest from GamingOnLinux
Windows TCO: Microsoft Cracked by China Again
Roy Schestowitz : here we go again
Anger Does Not Get Positive Results
Roy Schestowitz : Patience is a virtue
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : last batch for now
Open Hardware/Modding: Framework, Raspberry Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related links
2025-02-27
Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS Is Now Available for Download Powered by Linux Kernel 6.11
Marius Nestor : After a week’s delay, Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS was published today by Canonical for all official flavors as the second point release to the long-term supported Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) operating system series.
Framework Announces Framework Desktop and 2-in-1 Framework Laptop 12
Marius Nestor : Framework announced today during its “Second Gen” event two new, upcoming products, the Framework Desktop and Framework Laptop 12, along with an updated Framework Laptop 13.
Armbian 25.2 Released with Support for New Boards, Linux 6.12 LTS, and More
Marius Nestor : Today, the Armbian community announced the release and general availability of Armbian 25.2 as a major update aimed at enhancing functionality and expanding hardware support.
LibreOffice 25.2.1 Office Suite Is Now Available for Download with 77 Bug Fixes
Marius Nestor : The Document Foundation announced today the general availability of LibreOffice 25.2.1 as the first maintenance update to the latest LibreOffice 25.2 office suite series with various bug fixes.
KDE Plasma 6.3.2 Released with Animated WebP and GIF Support for Spectacle
Marius Nestor : Today, the KDE Project released KDE Plasma 6.3.2 as the second maintenance update to the latest KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment series to address more bugs, crashes, and other issues reported by users.
Wayland vs. Xorg: The Ongoing Display Server Battle
Rianne Schestowitz : For decades, Xorg has been the dominant display server for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems
Kiwi SOM Featuring Wi-Fi 7 Qualcomm IPQ-9570 Dual USXGMII and PCIe Expansion
Rianne Schestowitz : The Kiwi SOM runs Linux OpenWRT
Ubuntu 25.04 Features and Release Date: Here's What You Need to Know
Rianne Schestowitz : Here are the best Ubuntu 25.04 features
Best Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion here
EdgeDB Rebrands as Gel, Brings Full SQL Support
Rianne Schestowitz : EdgeDB is now Gel, fully supports SQL and integrates seamlessly with Postgres
Immich 1.127 Introduces Face Tagging & Memory Enhancements
Rianne Schestowitz : Immich 1.127, a self-hosted photo and video backup solution
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : You'll soon type with a physical keyboard on the Pixel 9 Pro, Razr+ and other Android phones
Nextcloud Hub 10 Released, Here’s What’s New
Rianne Schestowitz : Nextcloud Hub 10, an open-source suite of collaboration and productivity tools
Every project is a software project
Rianne Schestowitz : One thing that came up when discussing the Open Source Project Security Baseline with a colleague was the distinction between software projects and other projects (design, documentation, etc)
Gentoo Makes QEMU Cloud Deployment Easier
Rianne Schestowitz : Gentoo Linux announced new cloud-ready images in QCOW2 format
HandBrake 1.9.2 Released with Few More Fixes [Ubuntu PPA]
Rianne Schestowitz : Just few weeks after the last release
Stable kernels: Linux 6.13.5, Linux 6.12.17, and Linux 6.6.80
Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 6.13.5 kernel
Kernel News and LWN's Latest
Roy Schestowitz : outside the paywall
Enterprise Linux, Flatpak, and Red Hat
Roy Schestowitz : IBM stuff
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
GNOME in GSoC 2025 and App Grid Wizard Puts GNOME Shell Shortcuts into Folders
Roy Schestowitz : some GNOME news
Canonical on Kubernetes and Valkey
Roy Schestowitz : Ubuntu's latest
Web Browsers: curl, Comet, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Web related picks
GNU/Linux and Free Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Trisquel 5.5 STS Brigantia release announcement
Roy Schestowitz : One other advantage of using the fallback as default is that we were able to use it to provide the same desktop layout that many Trisquel users have become attached to
FSF/GNU: Free Software Directory Meetings, GNU gettext 0.24 Released
Roy Schestowitz : some GNU news
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security news for this week/today
Games: Godot, Steam, and More
Roy Schestowitz : mostly from GamingOnLinux
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Reverse-Engineering, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Mozilla: Firefox/Geckodriver 0.36.0 Released, $1 Million from US Taxpayers
Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : aa second batch of howtos
IBM: Red Hat Purchasing 'Articles', Fedora DEI Events Policy, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Misc. news
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Programming and development news
GNU/Linux, Openwashing, and More
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Mozilla’s approach to Manifest V3 and new 'Terms of Use' in Firefox
Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla picks
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security and FUD
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security news and patches
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat univverse, the latest
Games: GOG Caesar III, Godot 4.4 RC 2, MS-DOS Games, and Android Gaming Handheld
Roy Schestowitz : Games-related picks
Linux Graphics: CUDA, SGC,a dn Nostalgia
Roy Schestowitz : Graphics related stories
Openwashing by Linux Foundation, Microsoft Hijacks the 'Sudo' Brand/Name
Roy Schestowitz : faking things
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Document Freedom Day, Microsoft Lockin, and Free Software
Roy Schestowitz : Software links
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : or daily leftovers
The LLM Hype and Scrapers Are Destroying the Web (Not Only by Plagiarism)
Roy Schestowitz : So far today it looks like we'll have served about 1.5 million requests at midnight
2025-02-28
NVIDIA 570 Linux Graphics Driver Released with New Features and Improvements
Marius Nestor : Today, NVIDIA published the stable version of the NVIDIA 570 graphics driver series for Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris systems, with new features and performance improvements.
NetworkManager 1.52 Released with IPvlan Interface Support, ethtool FEC Mode
Marius Nestor : NetworkManager 1.52 was released today as the latest stable version of this popular open-source software for managing network connections inside a Linux-based operating system.
Prosthetics that don't betray
Rianne Schestowitz : This American hegemony on ubiquitous devices is dangerous both for all citizens worldwide
DragonOS – Software Defined Radio distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : DragonOS is a Lubuntu-based desktop distribution which is focused on software defined radio (SDR)
Bedrock Linux – meta distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : Bedrock Linux is a meta Linux distribution which allows users to mix-and-match components from other
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : We recommend the best free and open source alternatives to Sitefinity
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android 16 Beta 2.1 Rolling Out With Fix for Unexpected Reboot, System Stability Improvements
openSUSE’s Agama Installer Gets a Major Overhaul
Rianne Schestowitz : The new openSUSE Agama v12 installer debuts with a revamped UI
DavMail 6.3 Open-Source Exchange Gateway Released
Rianne Schestowitz : DavMail 6.3 open-source Exchange gateway brings LDAP, IMAP, and Office 365 enhancements
GrapheneOS Review: The Most Private and Secure Android OS
Rianne Schestowitz : GrapheneOS is commonly billed as the world's most secure mobile operating system
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Code Liberation, Steam Deck, GOG Preservation Program, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Latest from GamingOnLinux
Security and Windows TCO Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : many stories for today
Qt Related Releases and FOSDEM 2025 Highlights
Roy Schestowitz : Qt news
Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Openwashing ad more
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos
Graphics: Raspberry Pi and More
Roy Schestowitz : Linux graphics
Latest From Red Hat
Roy Schestowitz : mostly from redhat.com
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks for today
Education Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Education-related picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : misc. stories about NU/Linux
2025-03-01
Fish Shell 4 Is Here Entirely Rewritten in Rust
Rianne Schestowitz : Fish Shell 4 is here, completely rewritten in Rust with improved key bindings
This Week in Plasma: Great Stuff for 6.4
Rianne Schestowitz : With Plasma 6.3's teething problems largely solved
Best Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion
Stuck in the Linux Terminal? Do This Before You Google It
Rianne Schestowitz : Ever typed a command and then realized you have no idea how to use it
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security bits
FreeBSD Status Report and The NetBSD Foundation in GSoC
Roy Schestowitz : BSD news
Software: FOSS Weekly, BlueZ, and More
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS news
Audiocasts/Shows: Destination Linux and BSD Now
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Mozilla: Servo Security Report and Firefox is Non-Free Software (Also Spyware)
Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla leftovers
Eric Hameleers Becoming More Active in Slackware
Roy Schestowitz : Some slackwaree updates
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Games: Steam, Civilization VII, California Fire Relief Bundle, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 5 new stories from GamingOnLinux
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security bits
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : a handful only (for now)
Open Source Initiative closes down board candidate
Roy Schestowitz : "The OSI's contact address is in California, so it seems arbitrary and capricious to retroactively define all of these processes as being governed by UTC," observed Faraone, who urged the OSI to reconsider
Devices/Embedded: Youyeetoo, ESP32, and Hackaday Podcast
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Leftovers: Graphics, Red Hat/IBM, OpenSUSE, and Ubuntu
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Mozilla's Firefox 'Gaffe' or Response to Backlash
Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla is revising its new Terms of Use for Firefox introduced on Wednesday following criticisms over language that seemed to give the company broad ownership over user data
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security links for today
Games: Pharaoh, Godot, Oldies, and ScummVM
Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos
Software: Fish Shell, Best Kodi Add-ons, and GNU/Linux Software
Roy Schestowitz : Free software updates
Kernel Picks and News
Roy Schestowitz : old and new
Fedora, CentOS, and Red Hat / IBM Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : from the Red Hat world
Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, Framework, Murena, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
Postgres News and Releases
Roy Schestowitz : Postgres leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks, WWW included
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : news about GNU/Linux distros
2025-03-02
Linux Mint Devs Plan Revamped Application Launcher for the Cinnamon Desktop
Marius Nestor : Linux Mint leader Clement Lefebvre announced today in the February 2025 monthly newsletter some of the things they are working on for their popular Ubuntu-based distribution.
Android System SafetyCore prude filter nonsense
Rianne Schestowitz : I accidentally came across an article that mentioned something called Android System SafetyCore being installed on people's phones without consent
Kaisen Linux – distribution for infrastructure worker
Rianne Schestowitz : Kaisen Linux is a distribution for infrastructure worker based on the Debian distribution
Ubuntu Pack – Ubuntu remix
Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu Pack is a full-featured and reliable operating system with a clear and simple graphical interface
How my Firefox became a LibreWolf
Rianne Schestowitz : After using their browser for over 20 years, it's painful to admit, but I've grown tired of Mozilla
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : We recommend the best free and open source alternatives
Here's What Ubuntu Linux Looked Like 10 Years Ago
Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu 25.04 is almost upon us, which makes this a good time to look back at just how much Canonical's popular Linux desktop has changed over the past ten years
Vivado, Vitis, & PetaLinux 2024.2 Install on Ubuntu
Rianne Schestowitz : A reference guide for installing the 2024.2 version AMD FPGA toolset on Ubuntu
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : 6 steps I follow to make my Android home screen look amazing
two open source stories
Rianne Schestowitz : First, I know that pretty much everyone is (understandably) freaking out about stuff that is getting worse
Citronics built a router based on the Fairphone 2 mainboard
Rianne Schestowitz : Belgium-company Citronics has designed a router based on the mainboard of the Fairphone 2 smartphone
Buying a Mini PC for Linux? Keep These 5 Factors in Mind
Rianne Schestowitz : When shopping for a Linux mini PC, it’s important to consider several key factors
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : 6 steps I follow to make my Android home screen look amazing
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Navigation Improvements in Tux Machines
Roy Schestowitz : This will hopefully help those who suggested it
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : a long batch for Sunday
Windows/Microsoft TCO and Microsoft Front Group 'FSFE'
Roy Schestowitz : some leftovers
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs): UK Government and NGOs Will be Briefed on Our Experience
Roy Schestowitz : Having experienced SLAPPs ourselves, we'll relay the matter to NGOs and more. There needs to be overhaul or reform.
Ultramarine Linux: Fedora Made Easy and Beautiful for Everyone
Roy Schestowitz : Ultramarine Linux is a Fedora-based distribution designed to be user-friendly for Linux newcomers while still offering advanced features for experienced users.
Wireshark to the cloud! Founders tell us about open source, Windows v Linux, and more
Roy Schestowitz : We talk to Gerald Combs and Loris Degioanni, about creating Wireshark, the origins of network packet analysis, and how they want their shark to fly...
OSMC's March update is here with Kodi v21.2 and Dolby Vision support
Roy Schestowitz : Today we're happy to release Kodi v21.2 for all supported OSMC devices
2025-03-03
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: March 2nd, 2025
Marius Nestor : The 229th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on March 2nd, 2025.
FreeBSD and KDE Plasma generations
Rianne Schestowitz : I have one desktop machine, my daily-driver, which runs FreeBSD 13
Review: Orbitiny 0.01
Rianne Schestowitz : The new desktop has some neat concepts and lots of intriguing shortcuts
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : It’s free and open source
Here's Why There Are So Many Linux Distros
Rianne Schestowitz : Anyone who has stepped into the world of Linux knows it's not a singular operating system like Windows or Mac
Why I Just Can't Love Linux Mint
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux Mint is a stable, reliable, and user-friendly Linux distro that provides a smooth transition for Windows users coming to Linux
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : 10 ways you are unknowingly ruining your Android experience
POLL: Trust in Firefox and Mozilla is Gone - Let's Talk Alternatives
Rianne Schestowitz : It’s been a long time coming, but the trust in Firefox and its mother organization, Mozilla
Remembering and thanking Steve Langasek
Rianne Schestowitz : Steve Langasek is one of my heroes in open source and in life
Software progress and source code release for CIX P1 Armv9 SoC and Orion O6 motherboard
Rianne Schestowitz : There will also be a website to track the Linux upstreaming process, but it’s not up yet or I missed it
This is the most effective way to build a Linux gaming machine
Rianne Schestowitz : So it’s understandable that lots of users are increasingly opting to build their gaming rigs using Linux distributions (distros)
I've tested every Linux email client - and this is the one to beat
Rianne Schestowitz : I've tried a bunch of Linux email clients over the years, but I found the one that's my ride or die
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Here’s a closer look at Samsung’s Android XR headset and the Galaxy S25 Edge [Gallery]
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Linux 6.14-rc5
Roy Schestowitz : Another normal week, nothing strange stands out
Windows 11 vs Linux for business: which operating system should you embrace?
Roy Schestowitz : by Bryan M Wolfe
Have Your Linux Terminal Read to You With the espeak Command
Roy Schestowitz : eSpeak lets you listen to your terminal commands instead of just reading them.
Games: Door Kickers 2, SteamVR Controller, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Games-related news
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Sparky and Debian Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Sparky based on Debian
Red Hat "day of learning and IBM laying off 1,800+ workers
Roy Schestowitz : IBM news
FreeBSD for Web, FreeBSD-based GhostBSD 25.01
Roy Schestowitz : BSD picks
Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, Framework, and RISC-V
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and FOSS news
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks, a few for now
Games: Heroic Games Launcher, Steam, and Broadside Renegades
Roy Schestowitz : Latest half dozen from GamingOnLinux, including appeal for funding
PCLinuxOS Magazine Latest Issue
Roy Schestowitz : some key PCLinuxOS Magazine articles
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical
Audiocasts/Shows: LINUX Unplugged and This Week in Linux
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
Open Hardware/Modding: Olimex, Arduino, and More
Roy Schestowitz : more hardware picks
IBM Lays Off Almost 2,000 While Red Hat Chases Big Telecoms
Roy Schestowitz : IBM leftovers
BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : BSD picks for today
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : development picks foor today
Games: JRPGs, Steam Survey, Doom on Linux
Roy Schestowitz : Some gaming picks
Events and Education: Ebooks, Perl and Raku Conference 2025, EuroBSDCon 2025
Roy Schestowitz : some FOSS picks
Content Management Systems (CMS) / Static Site Generators (SSG) Thoughts and Plans
Roy Schestowitz : WWW building
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : news about GNU/Linux
I Bought These Laptops Because They Actually Value Privacy
Roy Schestowitz : Most people who use Linux opt to install it on their existing hardware
Videos/Shows About GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : Recently, via Invidious
2025-03-04
Firefox 137 Enters Public Beta Testing with HEVC Playback Support on Linux
Marius Nestor : Now that Firefox 136 started rolling out today to all supported platforms, Mozilla promoted the next major release, Firefox 137, to the beta channel for public testing, so it’s time to take a look at what’s changed.
This is the best Linux email client I've found - and I've tested them all
Rianne Schestowitz : I've tried a bunch of Linux email clients over the years
Meet ArcoPlasma, the Linux distro for control freaks
Rianne Schestowitz : Delivering a feature-rich KDE Plasma desktop
ADLINK and LIPS Introduce 3D Perception DevKit for Autonomous Mobile Robots
Rianne Schestowitz : Its compact, fanless design includes built-in remote management capabilities and operates on Linux Ubuntu 22.04 with NVIDIA Jetpack 6.0 support
MayQueen Introduces a 2.13″ Four Color E-Paper Display for Embedded Applications
Rianne Schestowitz : The board supports Linux with kernel versions up to 5.10, along with Yocto
Best Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion
6 upgrades SteamOS needs to dethrone Windows
Rianne Schestowitz : After a couple of years in the incubator through the Steam Deck
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Perl Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : recent posts about Perl
Games: Scarlet Hollow, Secret Mode, MechLock, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 9 new articles from gamingonlinux (Liam et al)
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : mostly idroot
Audiocasts/Shows/Videos: New Episodes on Security, LibreOffice, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 5 new ones
Switching to Linux Doesn’t Mean Losing Your Favorite Apps
Roy Schestowitz : If you’re considering switching to Linux but are worried about losing your favorite apps, do not worry
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development leftovers
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Devices related stuff
New Release of Smoothwall Express
Roy Schestowitz : Smoothwall Express has a new version
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and BSD, Free software links
Security and Windows TCO Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : links about security
Istio 1.25.0 and Spotlight on SIG etcd (Kubernetes)
Roy Schestowitz : server stuff
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Lots of fluff
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : 3 howtos
Ubuntu News and More
Roy Schestowitz : Ubuntu news
Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, RISC-V, GNU-like Mobile Linux, and Raspberry Pi
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development leftovers
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security patches and more
GNU/Linux Applications
Roy Schestowitz : leftovers with focus on software
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
(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
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.
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
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.
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles