Tux Machines posts since 2025-09-16

2025-09-16

GNOME 49 Release Candidate Re-Enables X11 Support by Default in GDM: Marius Nestor : The GNOME Project released today the RC (Release Candidate) development version of the upcoming GNOME 49 desktop environment series, scheduled for release later this month on September 17th.
LMDE 7 Will Be Based on Debian 13 “Trixie”, Linux Mint 22.3 Planned for December: Marius Nestor : Linux Mint leader Clement Lefebvre revealed today in the project’s monthly newsletter that the team is working on the LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition) 7 operating system.
Firefox 144 to Strengthen the Encryption of Logins in the Firefox Password Manager: Marius Nestor : With Firefox 143 hitting the stable channel today on all supported platforms, Mozilla promoted the next major release, Firefox 144, to the beta channel for public testing.
Cantillon Lessons Guide Shift to Open-Source: Rianne Schestowitz : Switching to Linux distributions like openSUSE reverses this imbalance
This beautiful Linux distro deserves to be better known - here's why: Rianne Schestowitz : The Ubuntu-based Voyager Linux checks all the boxes
PureOS Crimson: August 2025 – Alpha Released: Rianne Schestowitz : We have released alpha images for PureOS Crimson for all Librem devices and have closed the first milestone!
Free and Open Source Software, and Review: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
I tried using Linux's AntiX OS on my super old laptop and it works like a charm: Rianne Schestowitz : I found solace in antiX
4 reasons why I have started to look for NixOS alternatives: Rianne Schestowitz : I have been using NixOS for a few months now and have been enjoying it a lot
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : You can now turn your Android phone into a mini Nintendo Switch
Free and Open Source Software, and Review: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Linux Mint picks up the pace with LMDE 7 and Wayland-ready Cinnamon: Rianne Schestowitz : The Linux Mint team plans to speed up its release cycle and get two more versions out in the next few months
This 17MB Linux distro runs on just about any PC: Rianne Schestowitz : Tiny Core Linux is a distribution that doesn’t try to compete with the giants
Transform Your Raspberry Pi 5 Into a Desktop Powerhouse with Alpine Linux: Rianne Schestowitz : Have you ever wondered how to turn your Raspberry Pi 5 into a sleek
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Samsung Reveals When Your Galaxy Will Get Android 16
Budgie 10.9.3 Now Available: Rianne Schestowitz : The latest version of this elegant and configurable Linux desktop aligns with changes in Gnome 49
Wine 10.15: Roy Schestowitz : The Wine development release 10.15 is now available
Linux 6.17-rc6: Roy Schestowitz : new RC
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Half of September is Gone Already: Roy Schestowitz : COVID-19 started in late 2019. In 2022 we dumped Drupal. In 2023 we moved to UK hosting. In 2024 we fought back against Microsofters, who had attempted to censor us...
Dr. Andy Farnell to Speak at Digital Inclusion Coffee Morning in Portsmouth, England: Roy Schestowitz : "This month we are joining a Digital Inclusion Coffee Morning in Portsmouth. For this event most of the audience will be older people. We're keen to get some new input."
Our Reach Grows: Roy Schestowitz : We seem to have attracted new readers and we assume that more and more people are adopting GNU/Linux
Games: Super Mario Bros Remastered, Slay the Spire 2, and More: Roy Schestowitz : 10 new articles from GamingOnLinux
Monty Widenius 'heartbroken' over Oracle's MySQL job cuts: Roy Schestowitz : Around 70 members of the team behind the open source database have been shown the door as part of Oracle's latest round of redundancies, according to one high-level source in the MySQL community
Red Hat Hype ("AI") and RHEL: Roy Schestowitz : mostly from redhat.com
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : idroot and more
Web Browsers/Web Servers: Varnish 8.0.0, Hosting A Website On A Disposable Vape, and Firefox 143: Roy Schestowitz : WWW leftovers
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development and more
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Installing Ubuntu Questing Quokka Beta: Roy Schestowitz : If you are thinking of switching to Linux, I don’t recommend starting with a test build
Openwashing: Microsoft OSI Having a Crisis, Fake "Open Source" Slop (Not "AI") Criticised: Roy Schestowitz : 3 stories
Security Patches and More: Roy Schestowitz : Security leftovers
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : some more howtos for today
Applications: Readest, ty, VirtualBox, and FreeIPMI: Roy Schestowitz : software overviews, releases
Audiocasts/Shows: mintCast and Late Night Linux: Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
GNOME/GTK Report From Christian Hergert and Gedit News: Roy Schestowitz : GNOME news
Events: Linux Plumbers Conference, Open Source Summit Europe, and SIDO: Roy Schestowitz : Events being covered
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development leftovers
Mobile Progress Report From Thunderbird and Mozilla Tells Users to Trash 'Old' Computers: Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla leftovers
ESP32 Projects and GNU/Linux Terminal App in Android: Roy Schestowitz : Linux and devices
Games: Cattle Country, Godot 4.5, and GNOME’s Tetris Clone Quadrapassel: Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
Graphics: Fixes for Xorg Wizard and radv takes over from AMDVLK: Roy Schestowitz : Graphics-related news
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : 3 more stories

2025-09-17

Firefox 143 Is Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New: Marius Nestor : Mozilla has published today the final builds of the Firefox 143 open-source web browser ahead of its official unveiling on September 16th, 2025.
Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.3 Is Out with GNOME 49, Improved Webcam Support: Marius Nestor : The Slackware-based PorteuX 2.3 distribution, inspired by Slax and Porteus and designed to be super fast, small, portable, modular, and immutable, is out today with various updates and changes.
Review: EasyOS 7.0: Rianne Schestowitz : I think it is important to keep in mind that EasyOS is not meant to be a mainstream distribution
3.5” SBC with MediaTek Genio 700/510 for Low-Power AIoT Edge Applications: Rianne Schestowitz : Operating system support covers Yocto Linux, Ubuntu, and Android, with additional OS builds available on request
Octopi – powerful Pacman Qt frontend: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Ultra-thin Linux laptops pack Ryzen AI 9 365 muscle with silky 120Hz displays and room for massive storage and memory: Rianne Schestowitz : Both laptops aim to combine thin and light designs with high-end hardware while shipping with Linux preinstalled
Slimbook Executive, long-term usage report 9: Rianne Schestowitz : Superb really. But then, a firmware update, which you get as normal part of your Linux update process
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
FSF40: Free software activists to speak on their history of involvement: Rianne Schestowitz : The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced a panel talk made up of long-time GNU and FSF volunteers will be held at the organization's 40th anniversary
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Google Pixel 10 series users can now join the Android Beta program
Debian-based Mauna Linux 25 comes with GNOME 48 and multiple minor updates: Rianne Schestowitz : Already available in Cinnamon, LXQt, MATE, and Xfce versions
Jonathan Riddell’s Diary: Adios Chicos, 25 Years of KDE: Roy Schestowitz : being cut off from my life for the last 25 years was too much for me
Akademy, Kdenlive, and Neon: Roy Schestowitz : KDE news
Fedora 43 Beta Is Almost Here, and the Wallpaper Just Dropped: Roy Schestowitz : The countdown begins for this space-themed beta launch.
Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter and Canonical Make It Easier to Install NVIDIA CUDA on Ubuntu: Roy Schestowitz : some Canonical/Ubuntu news
Rust Coreutils Are Performing Worse Than GNU Coreutils in Ubuntu: Roy Schestowitz : the journey hasn't been without its challenges
Hardware/Modding: Radxa, Android, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security related picks
GNU/Linux and Free Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly the latter
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Microsoft Admits "Secure Boot" Risks (Some PCs Won't Boot): Roy Schestowitz : "Secure Boot" is not about security. It's about securing Microsoft's monopoly.
Almost 4,700 Gemini Capsules Out There: Roy Schestowitz : Geminispace is growing at a double-digit (per annum) rate/pace
Games: Lucky Tower Ultimate, skate, SteamOS, and More: Roy Schestowitz : 10 stories from GamingOnLinux
Latest on AMD and Linux: Roy Schestowitz : AMD leftovers
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security related stories
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Web Browsers/Web: DuckDuckGo, Firefox, Tor Browser, and Thunderbird: Roy Schestowitz : Net and Web leftovers
Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : RHEL and more
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : idroot and more
KDE: Work on Karton and Subtitle Composer 0.8.2 Released: Roy Schestowitz : KDE news
CentOS, RHEL, and Red Hat Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the RHEL universe in focus again
Applications: Kdenlive, VLC 3.0.22, and Aurea: Roy Schestowitz : software leftovers
Security Leftovers and Microsoft/Windows TCO: Roy Schestowitz : Security focused overview
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Programming, and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
GNU/Linux and Hardware Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux stories
13 Years: Roy Schestowitz : Rianne has "zero friends" online because she's not in any Social Control Media site
The Register Promotes Microsoft's Control Over Linux (Even in ARM): Roy Schestowitz : Seidel's promotion of Microsoft's garbage isn't welcomed

2025-09-18

KDE Linux Distribution Is Available for Public Testing, Download Now: Marius Nestor : The KDE Project released today the alpha version of the KDE Linux distribution, an in-house operating system to showcase the latest in-development versions of the KDE Plasma desktop environment and KDE apps.
GNOME 48.5 Improves Support for WPA(2) Enterprise Networks, Legacy Tray Icons: Marius Nestor : The GNOME Project announced today the release and general availability of GNOME 48.5 as the fifth maintenance update to the GNOME 48 “Bengaluru” desktop environment series.
After Arch Linux, Mageia Faces Infrastructure Outage: Rianne Schestowitz : After Arch Linux, Mageia is now reporting infrastructure outages
New Version of Debian-Based SparkyLinux and Building Debian 13 Trixie Vagrant Image: Roy Schestowitz : Debian picks
Introducing Space Grade Linux: Roy Schestowitz : at the Embedded Linux Conference
Testing the 2-in-1 Framework 12 Laptop: Roy Schestowitz : Framework supports Linux, but it does not sell systems with it pre-installed
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
How and why Linux has thrived after three decades: Roy Schestowitz : 'Just a hobby, won't be big and professional like GNU...'
Games: House of Necrosis, Flick Shot Rogues, and More: Roy Schestowitz : 7 new picks
How to easily switch your PC from Windows to Linux Mint and how to install Ubuntu On A Chromebook: Roy Schestowitz : installing GNU/Linux
New in LWN (Outside LWN Paywall): Roy Schestowitz : from LWN only
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Audiocasts/Show: FLOSS Weekly and Destination Linux: Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
KDE KWin Project and GNOME HDR Wallpapers: Roy Schestowitz : some desktop updates
Open Hardware/Modding: GuitarPedal, LattePanda, and More: Roy Schestowitz : hardware projects and more
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security picks
Mozilla and Privacy (or Lack of It): Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla's latest
Games: Dolphin Emulator 2509, Retro, and More: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and beyond
GNUnet 0.25.0 and GNU Emacs: Roy Schestowitz : FSF and GNU leftovers
Databases, Open Data, and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and beyond
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Debian, Red Hat, and more
Only Americans Ever Attacked Tux Machines: Roy Schestowitz : We find it kind of funny if not ironic that this site, originally an American site, got legal harassment only from Americans
Heading Back Home: Roy Schestowitz : In the meantime we're happy to report that more people get involved in helping us with the sites
Winux is a Linux distro Windows 11 lookalike with questionable value: Roy Schestowitz : Heard of Linuxfx and Wubuntu?
Back Market revives old Windows 10 PCs with ChromeOS, Linux: Roy Schestowitz : The company further describes planned obsolescence as a strategy adopted by big tech companies like Microsoft,
How We Curate News in Tux Machines (Turning Thousands of Entries Into a Few Dozen Daily Pages/Clusters of Links): Roy Schestowitz : The vicious attacks on us mostly serve to affirm the importance of what we do here

2025-09-19

Mozilla Thunderbird 143 Open-Source Email Client Arrives as a Bugfix-Only Release: Marius Nestor : Mozilla Thunderbird, an open-source, free, and cross-platform email, news, calendar, chat, and contactbook client, has been updated to version 143 as a bugfix-only release that addresses various issues.
Lagrange 1.19.2 is Out, Check Out Tux Machines in gemini:// (Gemini Protocol): Roy Schestowitz : Lagrange is far from the only client
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Formula Legends, Alabaster Dawn, and More: Roy Schestowitz : 10 new ones from GamingOnLinux
Recent GNU/Linux Videos and Shows: Roy Schestowitz : via Invidious
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : including a video
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Microsoft-Funded 'FSFE': Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and openwashing
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Red Hat and CentOS Leftovers (Lots of Buzzwords, as Usual): Roy Schestowitz : mostly from redhat.com
A GEM Of A Desktop Environment: Roy Schestowitz : A look back
KDE is now my favorite desktop: Roy Schestowitz : after using KDE for a while I am starting to really appreciate how good it is
Events: FSF at 40, Open Developers Summit, and Akademy 2025: Roy Schestowitz : Events to come or coverage
Web Browsers and RSS Clients: Roy Schestowitz : some WWW leftovers
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : 10 howtos for now
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Open Data: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : half about BSD
Fedora/CentOS: Launch of Fedora Forge, Fedora Signing Update, and Bluefin: Roy Schestowitz : RHEL base-ish
Every Holiday Must Come to an End: Roy Schestowitz : Photos can wait until next week
Microsoft is Rotting Away: Roy Schestowitz : IBM tried this for decades; we know what happened to IBM
Security Patches and Breaches, Latest CISA Reports: Roy Schestowitz : Security leftovers
Announcing Rust 1.90.0: Roy Schestowitz : new release
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Vinari OS - Debian-based Linux distribution: Roy Schestowitz : Featuring the GNOME 43.9 desktop environment
Omarchy - opinionated Arch Linux distribution - LinuxLinks: Roy Schestowitz : Omarchy is an omakase distribution based on Arch GNU/Linux and the tiling window manager Hyprland.
Applications: Rspamd, sshmate, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Software in review
Games: Godot, Steam, and Pixel Wheels: Roy Schestowitz : Some gaming picks
ZenLake OS - remix of Debian or Ubuntu LTS: Roy Schestowitz : The minimal ISO is less than 2 GB, allowing you to install only the software you need after the system is set up.

2025-09-20

Q4OS 6.1 Distro Is Out Based on Debian 13 with KDE Plasma and Trinity Desktops: Marius Nestor : The Q4OS project announced today the release and general availability of Q4OS 6.1 as the newest stable (and LTS) version of this lightweight, KDE-oriented distribution featuring the latest KDE Plasma and Trinity desktop environments.
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Microsoft Bribery Became a Norm (Even With Fictional Money): Roy Schestowitz : a distraction from the fact that every month this year Microsoft has had mass layoffs or a total of about 12 waves of layoffs in less than 9 months
PuppEX Trixie64 (Puppy Linux) – compatible with Debian 13 – with Cinnamon as DE :: Build 250913: Roy Schestowitz : PuppEX Trixie64 – BUILD 250913 – with Cinnamon DE
Microsoft is Very Stressed About People Moving to GNU/Linux: Roy Schestowitz : Without Windows, there's really not much left to Microsoft
Back Home, Back to Normal: Roy Schestowitz : There's a lot of catching up to do
Open Hardware/Modding: GNU-like Mobile Linux, Raspberry Pi, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Devices and more
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Games: Baby Steps, Fogpiercer, Dying Breed, and More: Roy Schestowitz : 8 stories from GamingOnLinux
EasyOS Excalibur-series version 7.0.13 released and more EasyOS updates: Roy Schestowitz : EasyOS news from Barry Kauler
today's howtos from idroot: Roy Schestowitz : idroot only for now
Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and More: Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Canonical/Ubuntu Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : some stories from and about Canonical/Ubuntu
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related news
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security incidents mostly
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers and more
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux mostly
Back to the Birds: Roy Schestowitz : we have tropical fruit now

2025-09-21

Debian’s APT Adds Native History Parsing to Track Past Operations: # : Debian’s APT package manager is adding a new history command
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 197 Introduces a Complete OpenVPN Overhaul: Marius Nestor : IPFire 2.29 Core Update 197 has been released today as a new stable update to this open-source hardened Linux firewall distribution that brings various improvements, updated components, and other changes.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: September 21st, 2025: Marius Nestor : The 258th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on September 21st, 2025.
Stable kernels: Linux 6.16.8, Linux 6.12.48, Linux 6.6.107, and Linux 6.1.153: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 6.16.8 kernel
Best Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : Free and open source
AROS One – AmigaOS compatible Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : AROS One is a x86 distribution which is based on Deadwood’s ABI v0 release
Slimbook OS – Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS: Rianne Schestowitz : Slimbook OS is billed as simple, powerful, and optimized for any computer
Best Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
I tried using DietPi Linux with Xfce on an old laptop and it exceeded my expectations: Rianne Schestowitz : DietPi is my easy pick whenever I need an operating system for my Raspberry Pi
Is Oreon Linux a True Red Hat Enterprise Alternative?: Rianne Schestowitz : Discover Oreon Linux, an AlmaLinux-based desktop aiming to be a user-friendly RHEL alternative
Tor-based Tails Linux 7.0 Has Arrived: Here's What's New: Rianne Schestowitz : Tails 7.0 is here, and it's a huge update that brings a ton of new features and improvements to the privacy-focused operating system
I tried 5 writing apps for Linux but I keep coming back to this web-based one instead: Rianne Schestowitz : I’ve been using Linux for several months now and haven’t regretted it for a second
Murena or /e/OS 3.1.1: Roy Schestowitz : Make the Privacy SHIFT Happen: Murena launches a new Murena SHIFTphone 8
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Hyprland Made Easy: Preconfigured Beautiful Distros: Roy Schestowitz : Here are the projects that lower the entry barrier by providing a preconfigured Hyprland option.
3 Fedora KDE Plasma features that stop me going back to Windows: Roy Schestowitz : So, I decided to give Linux a try
Events: DevConf.Us, Linux Plumbers Conference, and Akademy 2025: Roy Schestowitz : mostly Akademy
GNU/Linux and Free Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux news/views
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : a few but Linux related
Rust as 'Religion': Roy Schestowitz : Rust criticism

2025-09-22

GNOME 49 “Brescia” Desktop Environment Officially Released, Here’s What’s New: Marius Nestor : The GNOME Project released today GNOME 49 “Brescia” as the latest stable version of this widely used desktop environment for GNU/Linux distributions, a major release that introduces exciting new features.
Zorin OS 18 Beta Released with Refreshed Look, Advanced Window Tiling, and More: Marius Nestor : Today, the Zorin OS team announced the general availability for public testing of the beta version of the upcoming Zorin OS 18 release, which promises new and exciting features, a fresh new look, and more.
MX Linux 25 “Infinity” Enters Public Beta Testing Based on Debian 13 “Trixie”: Marius Nestor : The MX Linux team announced today the general availability of the beta version of the upcoming MX Linux 25 distribution based on the recently released Debian 13 “Trixie” operating system series.
RPM 6.0 Released with Support for Multiple OpenPGP Signatures per Package: Marius Nestor : RPM 6.0 has been released today as a major update to this package manager system for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Fedora Linux-based distributions.
VirtualBox 7.2.2 Maintenance Update Brings USB, Networking, and GUI Fixes: Rianne Schestowitz : VirtualBox 7.2.2 fixes crashes, GUI freezes, and USB/IP issues
This Week in Plasma: 6.5 beta and start of the bug-fix-a-palooza: Rianne Schestowitz : This week we finalized the set of features and major changes in Plasma 6.5
DietPi 9.17 Released with Faster Backups and Roon Server Early Access: Rianne Schestowitz : DietPi 9.17 delivers faster, space-saving backups
Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ Compact Released with 2230 NVMe Support: Rianne Schestowitz : Raspberry Pi OS automatically detects connected NVMe drives, and with the latest firmware
Review: An alternative OS for work and play: Rianne Schestowitz : After five days I was happy to return to Linux where even the less hand-holdy distributions tended to do what I wanted with minimal fuss
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Sparky 2025.09 Special Editions: Rianne Schestowitz : There are new iso images of Sparky 2025.09 Special Editions out there
gThumb 3.12.8 added Viewing GPS Position Support: Rianne Schestowitz : gThumb, the Gnome image viewer, browser, and organizer application, released new 3.12.8 version in last week
4 lightweight Linux tools I could never go without: Rianne Schestowitz : Linux is a slippery slope for new users, albeit one of the most rewarding
It's important to always keep a USB recovery media ready: Rianne Schestowitz : This open-source app installs once
5 Things Nobody Tells You About Switching to Linux from Windows: Rianne Schestowitz : Frustrated with Windows and considering switching to Linux
LMDE 7 "Gigi" Beta Released With Debian 13 Base: Rianne Schestowitz : LMDE 7 is shaping up well, but you will need to wait a little longer for the final release
I tried using a FreeBSD distro that's meant to be run off a flash drive: Rianne Schestowitz : The sheer number of distributions is one of the many factors that separate Linux from Windows and macOS
6 free file managers on Linux that are better than anything on Windows: Rianne Schestowitz : Pretty much every GUI operating system ships with a utility to help you browse your directories, files, and documents
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : My old Android was laggy until I toggled this setting
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Proton Experimental, DOOM, and Standing Desk: Roy Schestowitz : gaming related news
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : idroot and more
Applications: VLC, libgnunetchat 0.6.0, and Yay: Roy Schestowitz : Software leftovers
Kernel: Collabora, AirPort, and Multikernel: Roy Schestowitz : kernel related leftovers
KDE and GNOME Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : some desktop news
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware stories
Lubuntu, Ubuntu Studio, and Canonical/Ubuntu Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Canonical/Ubuntu related stuff
Kevin Fenzi on Fedora and Fedora-based Qubes OS 4.3.0-rc2: Roy Schestowitz : Some Fedora picks
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS related picks for Sunday
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : 3 misc. links
I turned my broken laptop into the most useful device in my home without fixing it: Roy Schestowitz : Then I set upon the only way I could put my old, broken laptop to good use: as a home server.
Homelabs and Proxmox: Roy Schestowitz : mostly Proxmox articles
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : 4 howtos for now
TempleOS and 9front in Review: Roy Schestowitz : lesser known operating systems
Recent Articles From Valnet: Roy Schestowitz : With GNU/Linux focus
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : coding and more
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Review: An alternative OS for work and play: Roy Schestowitz : At the end of August I decided to try a slightly different approach
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : many howtos for Monday
Games: Commodore 64 Ultimate, New Steam Games, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Gaming news
Christian Hergert on Foundry and This Week in GNOME: Roy Schestowitz : GNOME news
Akademy 2025 and Goodbye kwrite-devel@kde.org: Roy Schestowitz : KDE news
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks for today
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers

2025-09-23

Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
FSF confirms Alexandre Oliva to board of directors: Rianne Schestowitz : The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced the addition of Alexandre Oliva to its board of directors after a three month trial period
This Is My Favorite Email Client on Linux (And It’s Not Thunderbird): Rianne Schestowitz : Think Linux email clients can’t find a balance between aesthetics and functionality
5 Linux features I rely on for maximum performance: Rianne Schestowitz : Linux is now better than ever
From Theory to Practice: Leveraging the Virtuous Open Source Cycle for Long-Term Success: Rianne Schestowitz : This is the second article in a series about the virtuous open source cycle model
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Android's Gboard Has Tons of Hidden Tricks You Probably Aren’t Using
A Decade of Kubernetes and v1.34 Release: Roy Schestowitz : coverage has begun
MX-25 Has 3 New Distro Releases (ISOs) That Do Not Contain Systemd: Roy Schestowitz : Beta for now
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Hosting of Tux Machines Moved to the UK Two Years Ago: Roy Schestowitz : Flying across the Atlantic ocean
A Humble Beginning: Unpacking the Story of Linux | by Sasono Utomo | Sep, 2025 | Medium: Roy Schestowitz : In our digital world, Linux has quietly become the backbone of everything from supercomputers to smartphones and cloud servers
Happy Equinox: Roy Schestowitz : we'll continue doing our best to find GNU/Linux and BSD news from around the Web - what's left of it anyway!
Mandatory Cancer: Roy Schestowitz : there's now an extra element of health risk associated with flying
About 300,000 Web Pages in Tux Machines: Roy Schestowitz : very large and it continues to grow
Can't Stop Us Typing: Roy Schestowitz : what happens when men attack women
Games: Steam Deck, GE-Proton, and More: Roy Schestowitz : 9 articles in GamingOnLinux
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Oracle and more
RPM 6.0.0 Release Notes: Roy Schestowitz : new release, RPM 6.0.0
Red Hat Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : from redhat.com
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : last batch of howtos for today
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware news
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers
KDE and GNOME Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : and Qt also
GNU/Linux and Plan9 Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux

2025-09-24

Ubuntu 25.10 Beta Released with Linux Kernel 6.17, GNOME 49, and More: Marius Nestor : Canonical released today the beta version of the upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) release for public beta testing, so it’s time to take a look at what to expect from the final release.
MX-25 “Infinity” Beta Launches with Debian 13 “Trixie” Base: Rianne Schestowitz : MX Linux 25 “Infinity” Beta arrives with Xfce, KDE, and Fluxbox editions
Elementary OS 8.0.2 Brings Kernel 6.14, Better Accessibility: Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu-based elementary OS 8.0.2 arrives with Linux kernel 6.14
State of the Thunder 12: Community, Android, and Mozilla Connect: Rianne Schestowitz : We’re back with our twelfth episode of the State of the Thunder
Science’s Reproducibility Crisis: How FOSS Hackers Can Help: Rianne Schestowitz : Can open source practices help fix the problem
ROCKNIX – distribution for handheld gaming devices: Rianne Schestowitz : Just Enough Linux Operating System (ROCKNIX) is an immutable Linux distribution for handheld gaming devices focused on retro gaming emulation
Free and Open Source Software, and Review: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
5 of my favorite Linux distros ready to use out of the box - no setup required: Rianne Schestowitz : These distros are easy to install, include the right apps
Jenny’s Daily Drivers: KDE Linux: Rianne Schestowitz : KDE Linux is an eponymous distro produced by the makers of the KDE Plasma desktop environment and associated applications
I tried out the brand new KDE Linux distro, and it's already my favorite: Rianne Schestowitz : If you've been following along with my Linux adventures
5 niche Linux distros that deserve way more attention: Rianne Schestowitz : Linux Mint might be the best Linux distro to start with if you're just coming over from Windows
Ladybird Browser Gains Cloudflare Support to Challenge the Status Quo: Rianne Schestowitz : Cloudflare backs Ladybird, a new open-source browser, and Omarchy, a Linux setup tool
XTX Markets Open-Sources TernFS, Its Exabyte-Scale Distributed Filesystem: Rianne Schestowitz : XTX Markets open-sources TernFS
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : 7 productivity Android apps I tried to love, but later uninstalled
FLX1S is a new Linux phone that’s... mostly a downgrade from the FLX1: Roy Schestowitz : While that price might seem a little steep for a phone with those specs, there are a few things that make the FLX1S unusual
coreutils-9.8 released: Roy Schestowitz : GNU Core Utilities
FreeBSD 15.0-ALPHA3 Now Available: Roy Schestowitz : The third alpha build of the 15.0-RELEASE release cycle is now available
Why ZorinOS 18 might be the new best Linux distro - and I've tried them all: Roy Schestowitz : The team behind ZorinOS has released the beta version of the open-source operating system, and it's not only stunning but also more user-friendly
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security related picks
Games: BlockBlasters and Roll Dice in the Linux Terminal: Roy Schestowitz : gaming related picks
Open Hardware/Modding: DIY, Raspberry Pi, and More: Roy Schestowitz : hardware related leftovers
GNU/Linux and Free Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : KDE, GNU/Linux and more
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Brett Wilson LLP Lodged a Lawsuit Against Tux Machines for Americans; Now Brett Wilson LLP is Sued: Roy Schestowitz : The bad karma is catching up with them
Apple Won't Replace Windows, GNU/Linux Will: Roy Schestowitz : Apple isn't thriving in the current economic climate
Games: The Dungeon Experience, Baldur's Gate 3, and More: Roy Schestowitz : 9 articles from gamingonlinux
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : idroot and more
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly from Red Hat's official site
Open Hardware/Modding: OrangePi, Raspberry Pi, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Devices and/with Linux
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS related picks
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : BSD, GNU/Linux, KDE, and more

2025-09-25

Slimbook Executive report 10 & 22.04 to 24.04 LTS upgrade!: Rianne Schestowitz : We shall go from Kubuntu 22.04 to 24.04
Active Linux Distributions: Rianne Schestowitz : Because Linux is an open source operating system, combinations of software vary between Linux distros
Argent Linux – Gentoo-based Linux Distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : Argent Linux is a Gentoo-based Linux distribution
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations: Rianne Schestowitz : OpenBao is an open source, community-driven fork of Vault managed by the Linux Foundation
This GNOME Weather Widget Puts Forecasts Directly on Your Desktop: Rianne Schestowitz : Checking the weather on Ubuntu doesn’t have to mean opening apps or browser tabs
I recommend people use these apps when moving from Windows to Linux: Rianne Schestowitz : I've had a ton of fun with my Fedora KDE Plasma installation
Archinstall 3.0.11 Released with Systemd Service Handling Fixes: Rianne Schestowitz : Archinstall 3.0.11, a guided installer for Arch Linux
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : OnePlus Pad 3 review: Premium Android tablet with Snapdragon Elite power
Voyager Linux 13.1 Debian – A French Take on Classic Debian: Rianne Schestowitz : Voyager 13.1 Debian wraps robust stability in unexpected elegance
Stable kernels: Linux 6.16.9, Linux 6.12.49, Linux 6.6.108, and Linux 6.1.154: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 6.16.9 kernel
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
IPFire Cloud Images Updated — Now With Hetzner ARM Support: Rianne Schestowitz : We have refreshed all IPFire images across our supported cloud providers
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 just launched, and chances are it’ll power your next Android flagship
Providing support for Windows 10 refugees: Roy Schestowitz : End of 10 was born out of the Opt Green campaign
Typst: a possible LaTeX replacement: Roy Schestowitz : Typst is a program for document typesetting. It is especially well-suited to technical material incorporating elements such as mathematics, tables, and floating figures
Linux Kernel: Multi-Kernel, Link Tags, and New Tools: Roy Schestowitz : mostly LWN
Free Infrastructure is Breaking Down Due to Corporate Freeloading: Roy Schestowitz : Open Letter
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : patches and more
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Events, and Programming: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and coding
GNU/Linux, BSD, and Hardware Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Richard Stallman and Alex Oliva Both Back in the FSF's Board, But Bullying Never Ended: Roy Schestowitz : There's no such thing as "too much" coverage
MakuluLinux: What's new in Latest Release - 23.09.2025: Roy Schestowitz : Jacque Montague Raymer on the new release.
Thunderbird Monthly Development Digest: August 2025: Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla Thunderbird updates
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO: Roy Schestowitz : high Windows TCO this week
Games: SteamOS, CHARK, and More: Roy Schestowitz : gaming news and titles for Linux
Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Canonical Livepatch, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Canonical/Ubuntu leftovers
IBM Integrates Red Hat With HashiCorp and With Microsoft: Roy Schestowitz : latest from Red Hat
Open Hardware: FPGAs and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware centric news
Nordic PGDay 2026 and PGConf.dev 2026 Call for Proposals: Roy Schestowitz : psql events
GNU/Linux and More: Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : 7 howtos for today
GNU/Linux and Other Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : today's misc. stories
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
GNUnet 0.25.1: Roy Schestowitz : This is a bugfix release for gnunet 0.25.0

2025-09-26

Kali Linux 2025.3 Penetration Testing Distro Introduces 10 New Hacking Tools: Marius Nestor : Offensive Security announced today the release and general availability of Kali Linux 2025.3 as the third update to this Debian-based distribution for ethical hacking and penetration testing in 2025.
Ubuntu Touch OTA-10 Released with Ubuntu Touch Upgrader, Rabbit R1 Support: Marius Nestor : The UBports Foundation released Ubuntu Touch OTA-10 today as the tenth stable update to their Ubuntu Touch mobile operating system based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) for supported Linux devices.
Helping the Pigeon: Rianne Schestowitz : We released the pigeon and this pigeon seems to be happy
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Incus 6.17 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released: Rianne Schestowitz : Incus 6.17 adds an early IncusOS CLI, OVN tunnel support
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : The first next-gen Android flagships have a rear screen that turns into a Game Boy
Applications: TCMS 15.0, Krita 5.2.13, syslog-ng 4.10.0, and More: Roy Schestowitz : software picks
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
6+ Months of Our Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Complaint About Brett Wilson LLP: Roy Schestowitz : We reported its abuses nearly 6 months ago
Google "AI" is Not AI, It's Just Parroting Our Own Descriptions of Ourselves (More Like Clever Plagiarism, Autocomplete Based on Other Sites' Text): Roy Schestowitz : We're not going to participate in the hype, which will die along with companies that depend on it (cratering in Wall Street or outside it)
We Deserve Condolences, Not Threats: Roy Schestowitz : Microsofters are preparing to shell out millions of dollars for lawyers to harass us for several years
Games: GOG Anniversary, Forza Horizon 6, Deus Ex Remastered, and More: Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen GamingOnLinux articles
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Programming, and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : 9 howtos for now
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : lots of "AI" fluff
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Education, and Data: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
PostgreSQL 18 Released!: Roy Schestowitz : This release makes major-version upgrades less disruptive
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : 4 misc. links
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : a few more howtos
Applications: FOSS Weekly, rebuilderd v0.25.0, and Kubernetes: Roy Schestowitz : Software leftovers
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat stuff
GNU/Linux and Development Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
Valnet Articles on Moving From Windows to GNU/Linux: Roy Schestowitz : 3 new ones
"Edge" (Buzzwords) and GNU/Linux: Avocado OS and More: Roy Schestowitz : a pair of new stories
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Made Itself a Prisoner of Microsoft, a Back Doors Vendor: Roy Schestowitz : It's important for companies not to allow Microsofters to make any decisions and get themselves wrapped up in Microsoft to begin with
Brett Wilson LLP Sent Us Almost a Gigabyte of E-mails and Our Inboxes Struggle to Cope: Roy Schestowitz : Is this a bad joke? No, it is Brett Wilson LLP.

2025-09-27

GNOME Foundation Update, 2025-09-26: Rianne Schestowitz : It’s Friday, which means that it’s time for another GNOME Foundation update
This Week in GNOME: #218 Adaptive Sidebars: Rianne Schestowitz : Building blocks for modern GNOME apps using GTK4
This Week in Plasma: lots and lots of bug-fixing for Plasma 6.5!: Rianne Schestowitz : This week the Plasma team really really really focused on bug fixing and UI polishing
Ubuntu Touch – open source Linux operating system for mobile: Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu Touch is a mobile version of the Ubuntu operating system
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : The best PS2 emulator on Android just got a big update with fixes for GTA, MGS, Jak, and more
Kirigami Addons 1.10.0: Rianne Schestowitz : Kirigami Addons is a collection of supplementary components for Kirigami
KDE Android News (September 2025): Rianne Schestowitz : KDE’s Android builds as well as CI/CD and development containers and VM images have finally been switched to Android SDK 35 a few weeks ago
Macaroni OS – Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : Macaroni OS is a Linux distribution born as an incubation project under the source-based Funtoo Linux umbrella
Best Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Ubuntu 25.10 No Longer Includes Startup Applications Tool: Rianne Schestowitz : Want your favourite app to start automatically when you log in to Ubuntu
Why This Distro Is More Popular Than Ubuntu and Linux Mint Right Now: Rianne Schestowitz : Have you noticed everyone talking about CachyOS lately
Windows Ransomware Framed as "Linux" Issue: Roy Schestowitz : Ransomware in the news
Mailbombing is Not Funny: Roy Schestowitz : Maybe they think it is "mostly funny"
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Nowhere to Hide: Roy Schestowitz : We'll do our best to convince the Judge to award all costs to us (lawyers, barrister, LIP bills etc.) plus judgements against them, for abusive litigation and needless suffering associated with that abuse
The Bubble Will Pop and Everyone Will Suffer: Roy Schestowitz : fake "growth"
Games: SteamOS 3.7.15, Saveseeker, Mala Petaka, and More: Roy Schestowitz : new articles in GamingOnLinux
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : 7 howtos
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux focus
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen howtos
Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32 and More: Roy Schestowitz : hardware leftovers
Security Patches and Incidents: Roy Schestowitz : bugs and more
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Fedora and more
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS news
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux

2025-09-28

Fedora Linux 43 Beta Released with Linux 6.17, GNOME 49, and KDE Plasma 6.4: Marius Nestor : The Fedora Project released today the beta version of the upcoming Fedora Linux 43 for public testing to give us a glimpse of the new features and report potential bugs.
Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 7 “Gigi” Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing: Marius Nestor : The long-anticipated LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition) 7 (codename Gigi) operating system is now available for public beta testing, featuring the latest Cinnamon desktop environment and a Debian Trixie base.
Tails 7.0 Anonymous Linux OS Released, Based on Debian 13 “Trixie”: Marius Nestor : Tails 7.0 is out today as a major update to this portable Linux OS based on the Debian GNU/Linux operating system that protects users against surveillance and censorship.
KDE Plasma 6.5 Desktop Environment Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing: Marius Nestor : The KDE Project announced today the release of the beta version of the upcoming KDE Plasma 6.5 desktop environment series, a major update that will introduce new features, improvements, fixes, and other enhancements.
OBS Studio 32.0 Adds PipeWire Video Capture Improvements, Basic Plugin Manager: Marius Nestor : OBS Studio 32.0 has been released today for this powerful, open-source, cross-platform, and free software for video recording and live streaming on Linux, macOS, and Windows systems.
Zorin OS 18 Beta – A beautiful new chapter for Windows Switchers and Linux Lovers: Rianne Schestowitz : With Windows 10 reaching its end of life on October 14, 2025, millions of current Windows 10 users face a difficult decision
KDE-Centric KaOS 2025.9 Released with Plasma 6.4.5: Rianne Schestowitz : KaOS 2025.9 arrives with Plasma 6.4.5, a new Midna theme
DietPi September 2025 Update Brings Faster Backups and Roon Server Early Access: Rianne Schestowitz : DietPi is a lightweight, Debian-based operating system optimized for single-board computers and embedded devices
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
5 Linux Distros That Play Nice With Brand-New Hardware: Rianne Schestowitz : Are you building a new PC and want to install Linux on it
This tool helped me create a USB image with everything I need for the perfect Linux setup: Rianne Schestowitz : The endless customizability is one of my favorite features of the Linux ecosystem
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : I use these Android apps for creating content instead of a laptop
Linux 6.17-rc7: Roy Schestowitz : "Let's keep the testing going, and we'll have the final 6.17 in a week"
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Devices and more
Distributions and Operating Systems: EasyOS and ZimaOS: Roy Schestowitz : mostly EasyOS today
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : several more stories
FreeBSD 15.0-ALPHA4 Now Available: Roy Schestowitz : The fourth alpha build of the 15.0-RELEASE release cycle is now available
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : idroot and more
Open Hardware/Modding: Router, Raspberry Pi, and RISC-V: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Highlights and Talks at Akademy 2025: Roy Schestowitz : a pair of belated or related blog posts
Applications and Games on GNU/Linux: Roy Schestowitz : mixture of 4 stories
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
SysLinuxOS 13 Mate released: Roy Schestowitz : SysLinuxOS 13 is now available with several enhancements and new features. Some of these improvements are under the hood, providing additional functionality
Recent GNU/Linux Videos: Roy Schestowitz : From Invidious
Recently in Fedora Magazine: Roy Schestowitz : 3 misc. picks
Recent GNU/Linux and Development Picks: Roy Schestowitz : catching up with some
HowTos From HowTo Geek and XDA: Roy Schestowitz : Valnet articles
HowTo Geek on Devices and Hardware Projects: Roy Schestowitz : hardware leftovers
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly Valnet

2025-09-29

System76 Releases COSMIC Beta Desktop Environment and Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Beta: Marius Nestor : Linux hardware vendor System76 announced today the general availability of the beta version of their up-and-coming COSMIC desktop environment written in Rust, along with the beta version of Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: September 28th, 2025: Marius Nestor : The 259th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on September 28th, 2025.
Review: KDE Linux and GNOME OS: Rianne Schestowitz : As I mentioned earlier, both the GNOME and KDE projects are quick to point out these distributions are experimental and currently intended to be used by testers and developers
Best Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
It turns out that there's one guy at Valve keeping a 13-year-old GPU alive via Linux updates: Rianne Schestowitz : Such is the case of one guy at Valve who is still ensuring a 13-year-old GPU works fine with Linux
Fish Shell 4.1 Released with Brace Syntax, Transient Prompts: Rianne Schestowitz : Fish shell 4.1 is now available with transient prompts
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
4 reasons why Qubes OS is the coolest Linux distro out there: Rianne Schestowitz : The sheer number of distributions is yet another killer feature of Linux
OpenTofu Introduces Ephemeral Support for Safer Secrets Management: Rianne Schestowitz : OpenTofu nightly builds add Ephemeral and Write-Only features
Announcing Incus 6.17: Rianne Schestowitz : The Incus team is pleased to announce the release of Incus 6.17
From Hurd to seL4: How Stallman’s Microkernel Vision Stood the Test of Time: Roy Schestowitz : The Long Arc of Vindication
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Next Week Was Supposed to Be Our Opportunity to Have a Pre-trial Hearing Regarding Our Lawsuits Against Garrett (In Response to His SLAPP and His Harassment Against Us): Roy Schestowitz : truth will prevail
GNU Turned 42 This Past Weekend and the Free Software Foundation (FSF) Turns 40 on Saturday: Roy Schestowitz : software freedom is what actually matters in practice
Approaching 40,000 Gemini Pages: Roy Schestowitz : We started with Gemini Protocol a few years ago, and with 1,000+ pages per month we can expect 100,000 pages in a few years
R.R.R.R.R.R. and Tux Machines: Roy Schestowitz : R.R.R.R.R.R. plays a big role in our curation of news
Halloween Next Month: Roy Schestowitz : Scaring us is hard
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : 4 howtos for now
Open Hardware Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : 8 more howtos
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux for the most

2025-09-30

Calibre 8.11 E-Book Manager Adds an “Ask AI” Tab to the Dictionary Lookup Panel: Marius Nestor : It’s been three weeks since the last Calibre release, and now Calibre 8.11 has been released today as the latest stable version of this open-source, free, and cross-platform e-book management software.
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
GNOME 49 Support, New Keyboard Options Added to Tiling Shell: Rianne Schestowitz : Tiling Shell, the GNOME extension providing you with a myriad of ways to tile windows in all kinds of cool ways
I install these 11 apps on every new Linux system, and you should, too - here's why: Rianne Schestowitz : If you're wondering which apps take priority on your new Linux machine
Finding reason, finding belonging: Rianne Schestowitz : I’ve been around in the Free and Open Source world for over 20 years now
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Your Next Android Phone Could Crush the iPhone 17 Pro for Gaming
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Almost October: Roy Schestowitz : The site passed from the US to the UK almost exactly 12 years ago
Introducing FydeOS v21: Roy Schestowitz : We are delighted to announce the release of FydeOS v21: Sunlit Epiphany
The Future of GNU/Linux is GNU Coreutils: Roy Schestowitz : Some Rust People with Microsoft GitHub accounts won't replace GNU Coreutils by any means other than political manipulation and social engineering
A Human Rights Dysphoria: Roy Schestowitz : abusive, user-hostile technology has spread like mushrooms
We Never Link to Microsoft Lunduke, It's an Abuser: Roy Schestowitz : Boys will be boys
Games: Steam, OpenMW, Electronic Arts (EA) Taken Over, Splatterbot, and More: Roy Schestowitz : 13 stories from GamingOnLinux
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and More: Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Debian, howtos, and more
Red Hat Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : all from redhat.com
PostgreSQL: pgwatch v4, Autobase 2.4.0, and pg_stat_kcache 2.3.1 Released: Roy Schestowitz : postgresql news
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : idroot and more
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and some more
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : patches and more

2025-10-01

GNU Linux-Libre 6.17 Kernel Is Now Available for Software Freedom Lovers: Marius Nestor : The GNU Linux-libre project announced today the release and general availability of the GNU Linux-libre 6.17 kernel for those who seek 100% freedom for their GNU/Linux computers and software freedom lovers.
A statement from members of the moderation team: Rianne Schestowitz : We resign, effective immediately, in protest of the Steering Committee’s ongoing pattern of attempting to interfere with moderation team operation
10 simple ways to work smarter on Linux - for beginners and pros: Rianne Schestowitz : Linux is not just about the choice of distribution or desktop environment
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Imgur is No Longer Available to Users in the UK: Rianne Schestowitz : The UK can no longer view content on Imgur, the popular online image-hosting site — but why
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : These two Pixel phone features are driving over to Android Auto
BCacheFS Banished; Reminder of The Tanenbaum-Torvalds Debate: Roy Schestowitz : Kernel picks
October of Software Freedom: Roy Schestowitz : For Free software it'll be an historical month
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Security and Windows TCO: Roy Schestowitz : security coverage and incidents
Games: Team Fortress 2 Classic, GOG Preservation Program, and More: Roy Schestowitz : 8 stories from GamingOnLinux
Open Hardware/Modding Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Open Hardware stories
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Kernel Stories: Custom Kernel, Avocado OS, and Next Linux: Roy Schestowitz : 3 stories for today
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : some GNU/Linux stories
Red Hat Latest (Lots of Slop): Roy Schestowitz : from redhat.com
Almalinux vs Rocky Linux, Fedora Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly Fedora
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : many from idroot
Open Hardware/Modding: RISC-V, Raspberry Pi, and More: Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security patches and more
KDE's Haruna, Qt, and Christian Hergert's GNOME Progress: Roy Schestowitz : KDE and GNOME stuff
Applications: MuseScore Studio 4.6, Radicle 1.5.0, and LibreArts: Roy Schestowitz : releases and more
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : games, Debian, and more
The Galaxy Tab S11's best new feature turns it into a powerful Linux computer: Roy Schestowitz : Galaxy Tab S11 supports the Linux Terminal app
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : some more GNU/Linux stories
DNF Package Manager, An Overview: Roy Schestowitz : by David Pardue (kalwisti)
Just How Prevalent Is Linux?: Roy Schestowitz : (The Answer May Surprise You)
More New Articles in PCLinuxOS Magazine: Roy Schestowitz : PCLinuxOS Magazine's latest

2025-10-02

Ubuntu Touch Mobile Linux OS Is Now Finally Based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: Marius Nestor : In an unexpected move, the UBports Foundation released today the first update to their Ubuntu Touch mobile OS based on the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) operating system series.
OpenSSL 3.6 Officially Released with LMS Signature Verification Support, More: Marius Nestor : OpenSSL 3.6 has been officially released today as a major update that introduces many new features and improvements for this open-source, cross-platform, and free software library that provides secure communications over computer networks for applications and websites.
Alpine Linux Is Moving to a /usr-merged File System Layout: Marius Nestor : After many months of preparations, the Alpine Linux development team announced today that they have decided to adopt a /usr-merged file system layout for future Alpine Linux releases.
Raspberry Pi OS Is Now Based on Debian 13 “Trixie” with Fresh New Look: Marius Nestor : A new version of the Debian-based Raspberry Pi OS Linux distribution for Raspberry Pi single-board computers is now available for download with major changes, a new Debian Trixie base, and a fresh new look.
F-Droid and Google's Developer Registration Decree: Rianne Schestowitz : For the past 15 years, F-Droid has provided a safe and secure haven for Android users around the world to find and install free and open source apps
New to GIMP? 10 tips for getting the most from this free image editor: Rianne Schestowitz : Learn GIMP - you won't regret it. I'm a GIMP expert
Forlinx OK3506-S12 Mini SBC Featuring Rockchip RK3506J and Pi-Compatible GPIO: Rianne Schestowitz : On the software side, the OK3506-S12 Mini supports Linux 6.1 along with LVGL 9.2, AMP, and Linux RT
Servo GTK: Rianne Schestowitz : I just checked and it seems that it has been 9 years since my last post in this blog
Best Free and Open Source Software: September 2025 Updates: Rianne Schestowitz : Open source software at its finest
Mini Floating Panel Adds New Auto-Positioning Options: Rianne Schestowitz : The Floating Mini Panel GNOME Shell extension has been updated
Gaming on Linux still isn’t perfect - here’s why I switched off of it: Rianne Schestowitz : Gaming on Linux has never looked better
Artix Linux Drops GNOME Desktop Support Over Systemd Dependence: Rianne Schestowitz : Artix Linux maintainers announce the end of GNOME desktop support
AerynOS Prepares ISO Release with COSMIC Beta Packages: Rianne Schestowitz : Ikey Doherty's AerynOS confirms stable infrastructure, GNOME 49 updates
Proxmox Mail Gateway 9.0 Launches with Debian 13 Base: Rianne Schestowitz : The new Proxmox Mail Gateway 9.0 release adds Debian 13, Linux kernel 6.14
Aurora immutable KDE Plasma workstation: Big, slow, and confusing: Rianne Schestowitz : Based on Universal Blue, it's akin to Fedora Kinoite with knobs on… A lot of knobs
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Honor Magic 8 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Android 16 appears on Geekbench
Stable kernels: Linux 6.16.10, Linux 6.12.50, Linux 6.6.109, Linux 6.1.155, Linux 5.15.194, Linux 5.10.245, and Linux 5.4.300: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 6.16.10 kernel
The only benchmark that matters is...: Rianne Schestowitz : Right now, the box at that link churns out a reasonable 55 kernel builds per hour
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Fedora 43 will ship with FOSS Meteor, Lunar and Arrow Lake MIPI camera support: Rianne Schestowitz : Good news the just released 6.17 kernel has support for the IPU7 CSI2 receiver and the missing USBIO drivers have recently landed in linux-next
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0 Enters Testing with a Brand New Look: Rianne Schestowitz : A redesigned and retooled Raspberry Pi Imager app is available for early-bird testing
Linux Mint Showcases a Redesigned Menu: Rianne Schestowitz : Linux Mint’s next Cinnamon release brings a redesigned menu, better keyboard layouts
10 of the best AAA games you can play on Linux in 2025: Rianne Schestowitz : It used to be that gaming on Linux was treated as a strange novelty
An unstable Debian stable update: Roy Schestowitz : A bug in a recent release of systemd's network manager
CHERI with a Linux on top: Roy Schestowitz : Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions
LWN on Blender, Kernel, and Rust: Roy Schestowitz : 5 new articles
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Sudo Flaw and Red Hat's Morbid Obsession with Slop ("Hey Hi") Costs It Dearly: Roy Schestowitz : Security leftovers
There Was No "Cloud Computing" Revolution, "AI" Will be the Same: Roy Schestowitz : Our site uses a normal VPS, not "cloud" anything
Sour People Make Mistakes: Roy Schestowitz : Sour people don't get anywhere in life
Games: LIFTED, Amazon Luna, and More: Roy Schestowitz : 7 articles from GamingOnLinux
Red Hat Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Fedora and more
Audiocasts/Shows: OpenCulture, FLOSS Weekly, and Bad Voltage: Roy Schestowitz : 3 new episodes
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : many howtos for today
syslog-ng 4.10.1, Master PDF Editor, Bazaar, Self-hosting, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Software news
Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, Purism, and More: Roy Schestowitz : hardware related picks
Games: New Steam Games, GodotCon, Steam on GNU/Linux Use Up 1% From Last September: Roy Schestowitz : gaming related news
EasyOS Excalibur-series version 7.0.18 and More Development Updates: Roy Schestowitz : by Barry Kauler
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development stories
PostgreSQL: pg_statement_rollback v1.5, pgDay Paris 2026, and pgmetrics 1.18: Roy Schestowitz : PostgreSQL news
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security picks
Mozilla Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and Standards
Graphics: Open Source Adreno 800 GPU Driver, Mesa Project Adds Code Comprehension Requirement After AI Slop Incident: Roy Schestowitz : graphics picks
Kernel Related News: BSD and Linux: Roy Schestowitz : a pair of articles for today
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : misc. links for today

2025-10-03

Independent Distro KaOS Linux 2025.09 Arrives with Linux 6.16, KDE Gear 25.08: Marius Nestor : KaOS Linux 2025.09 has been released as the latest ISO snapshot for this independent Linux distribution built on top of the latest KDE software and using Arch Linux’s pacman package manager.
NVIDIA 580.95.05 Driver Adds Support for YCbCr 4:2:2 Display Modes over HDMI FRL: Marius Nestor : NVIDIA released today the NVIDIA 580.95.05 graphics drivers for NVIDIA GPUs on Linux, BSD, and Solaris systems as the second update to the latest NVIDIA 580 series.
Latest Steam Client Update Improves Support for DualSense Controllers on Linux: Marius Nestor : Valve released a new stable Steam Client update today for all supported platforms that improves support for DualSense controllers on Linux systems and brings various other changes.
Ubuntu Touch mobile Linux distro is now based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu Touch is a mobile operating system designed to run on smartphones
Raspberry Pi OS Based on Debian 13 Now Available for Download: Rianne Schestowitz : Raspberry Pi OS based on Debian 13 “Trixie” is now available to download
KDE Plasma 6.5 Beta Release: Rianne Schestowitz : Some important features and changes included in 6.5 beta are highlighted on KDE community wiki page
The solution to deadlines is usually “cut scope”: Rianne Schestowitz : Deadlines come for all of us, even in open source projects
ElementaryOS 8.0.2: Not a Grand Slam, but a Solid Base Hit: Rianne Schestowitz : Although downloading the distro might feel like a confrontation with an overzealous panhandler
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Why the (Old) GNOME Screenshot App Doesn’t Work in GNOME 49: Rianne Schestowitz : Apropos of nothing, but as someone who habitually uses the old desktop GNOME Screenshot app on Ubuntu
Immich Reaches First-Ever Stable Release with Version 2.0: Rianne Schestowitz : After nearly four years of development with 271 updates
Open-Source Model Near Breaking Point Despite Trillions in Value: Rianne Schestowitz : Software industry experts within major open-source foundations say the current system is unsustainable
Korai – manga reader: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : This Android tablet with 8 speakers is your new ultimate entertainment hub
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
NeptuneOS 9.0 “Maja” Released: Roy Schestowitz : release of NeptuneOS 9.0, codename “Maja”
Recent GNU/Linux Videos: Roy Schestowitz : From Invidious
GNU/Linux and BSD, FOSS Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Games: Godot 4.5.1 RC 1, Dwarf Fortress, MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Godot 4.5.1 RC 1 and 7 picks from GamingOnLinux
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : many howtos for Friday
Applications: FOSS Weekly, Marvelous Designer, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Applications for GNU/Linux
Open Hardware/Modding/Retro: Orange Pi, PCBs, and More: Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat and mostly from its own site
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security picks, inc. Red Hat
OSI Pretending to Still Function, a Co-Founder Explains Why CoCs Seed Ruin: Roy Schestowitz : OSI picks
Web Browsers and RSS Readers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks regarding the Web
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks for now
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux mostly
Our Next Anniversary: Roy Schestowitz : the number of GNU/Linux users grows
Days After FSF Turns 40 RMS Will Speak in Haaga-Helia University in Pasila, Helsinki, Finland: Roy Schestowitz : "Free software, Crucial for Freedom in a Digital World"

2025-10-04

Cinnamon Desktop Gets Improved Support for Keyboard Layouts and Input Methods: Marius Nestor : Work has started on the next major update to the Cinnamon desktop environment, possibly Cinnamon 6.6, which brings improved support for keyboard layouts and input methods and a new application menu.
FSF confirms Ian Kelling as its new president: Rianne Schestowitz : The Free Software Foundation (FSF) announced today that Ian Kelling
GNOME Foundation Update, 2025-10-03: Rianne Schestowitz : It’s a wet and windy October afternoon here in the UK, and it’s time for another GNOME Foundation update
This Week in GNOME: #219 Deciphering Hieroglyphs: Rianne Schestowitz : Update on what happened across the GNOME project in the week from September 26 to October 03
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
August/September in KDE Itinerary: Rianne Schestowitz : In the past two months since the last update KDE Itinerary got the ability to use the current location as a starting point for journey searches
An Update on our NGI Zero Core Funded Work: Rianne Schestowitz : A few months ago, we announced that LabPlot had received funding from the NGI Zero Core fund
Unyo – anime streaming and manga reader: Rianne Schestowitz : Unyo is a desktop application (inspired from Dantotsu) where you can watch and read your favourite animes and mangas
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Proton Hotfix, Utopia Must Fall, and More: Roy Schestowitz : 10 latest from GamingOnLinux
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : many howtos for today
Linux App Release Roundup, Best Ubuntu Time Tracking Software, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Applications in review
Operating Systems: GNU Guix, NixOS on Raspberry Pi 4, and More: Roy Schestowitz : OSes in review
Red Hat and IBM Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly Red Hat picks
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Web Browsers/Web Servers: Apache and Brave: Roy Schestowitz : mostly Brave
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO: Roy Schestowitz : a little of the latter
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
The Gemini Capsule gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/ and tuxmachines.org (HTTP/S) Both Growing: Roy Schestowitz : I've just taken a quick look at the log files
Microsoft Still Soul-Searching for a Search Future: Roy Schestowitz : Microsoft will continue to be very small in that segment, where it likely loses a lot of money
Stormy Days, Strong Spirit, Maybe Site Search Next Year: Roy Schestowitz : a month from now the sister site has a birthday
Microsoft's XBox is Practically Dead Already: Roy Schestowitz : Expect a silent and gradual shutdown of various things associated with XBox

2025-10-05

Raspberry Pi 500+ Launches as the Ultimate All-In-One PC Based on Raspberry Pi 5: Marius Nestor : The Raspberry Pi Foundation announced today the Raspberry Pi 500+ as the next generation of their all-in-one Raspberry Pi desktop computer, built on top of the Raspberry Pi single-board computer.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: October 5th, 2025: Marius Nestor : The 260th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on October 5th, 2025.
This Week in Plasma: 6.5 beta 2: Rianne Schestowitz : This week we released the second beta of Plasma 6.5, and there are a lot of fixes in it
A Mac-like experience on Linux: Rianne Schestowitz : In 2016, after being a Mac guy for 23 years, I took the plunge and made a full-time switch to Linux
Best Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
4 Linux kernel tweaks I made that actually improved performance: Rianne Schestowitz : If you want something that offers stability, flexibility, and performance, you'll want to consider a Linux distribution
Vicinae is basically Raycast for Linux, and it's (almost) everything I wanted: Rianne Schestowitz : Linux, replicating its UI and many of its features
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : I have used dozens of Android smartphones but these Pixel features still amaze me to date
Introducing KRetro: a Libretro game emulator from KDE! (Alpha Release): Rianne Schestowitz : It is designed to be convergent, usable across all Plasma Platforms
KPhotoAlbum 6.1.0 released: Rianne Schestowitz : I’m delighted to announce the new 6.1.0 release of KPhotoAlbum
You can turn any sketchy PC into a private one with a single USB: Roy Schestowitz : Turn any computer into a secure system
I replaced WSL with a full Linux VM, and here’s why it’s actually better: Roy Schestowitz : It's pretty seamless with VMs
Recent Valnet Articles With Focus on GNU/Linux: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux leftovers
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Tux Machines Loves Software Freedom: Roy Schestowitz : If Software Freedom is the goal, then we must focus on how to get there
IBM is Changing Fedora and Red Hat for the Worse: Roy Schestowitz : The culture of the original Red Hat is going away
FSF's Anniversary Party Will Hopefully be Uploaded to PeerTube: Roy Schestowitz : so that people who missed the anniversary can "catch up"
Agate (or AGate) is 5 This Year, It's Running Our Gemini Capsule: Roy Schestowitz : The number of capsules that use Agate is unknown, but many capsules exist
Don't Use YouTube, Use inv.nadeko.net Instead (to Access YouTube Videos Without All the Nasty Parts of YouTube): Roy Schestowitz : Google does not want alternatives to exist
Where Tux Machines 'Lives': Roy Schestowitz : We deem this scenery motivational and inspiring
Free Software Foundation at 40 (FSF40) Hackathon Starts in 1.5 Months: Roy Schestowitz : It's possible that the FSF will manage to raise some money for these activities
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : not so many for Sunday
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
GNU/Linux and More: Roy Schestowitz : some leftovers
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Sharing: Roy Schestowitz : Sharing and FOSS picks

2025-10-06

openSUSE Leap 16 Is Now Available for Download with Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS: Marius Nestor : The openSUSE project announced today the release of openSUSE Leap 16 as a major update to this long-term supported, traditional, and full-featured openSUSE version derived from the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 16 operating system series.
Cairo-Dock 3.6 Released with Wayland and HiDPI Support, systemd Integration: Marius Nestor : Cairo-Dock 3.6 was released today for this open-source and free dock-like application for your GNU/Linux desktop, adding major new features like Wayland and HiDPI support.
Austria’s military switches from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice: Rianne Schestowitz : Like we’re seeing in Schleswig-Holstein, Denmark and many other government bodies and organisations
This Week in KDE Apps: Rianne Schestowitz : Getting back to all that's new in the KDE App scene, let's dig in
Review: Linux Kamarada 15.6: Rianne Schestowitz : Let's talk about how Kamarada performs as a desktop distribution and what it bring to the table compared to its parent, openSUSE Leap
Best Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
LibreOffice in Latin America: heading to Havana for the 2025 Latin American Congress: Rianne Schestowitz : From October 6 to 9, Havana, Cuba, will host the Latin American LibreOffice 2025 Conference
openSUSE Leap Ready for Liftoff: Rianne Schestowitz : Users are stepping forward to share how Linux distributions like openSUSE power their projects
KDE neon testing now with Plasma 6.5 beta 2: Rianne Schestowitz : One of the key problems we identified with previous KDE neon releases was that only user edition was receiving any meaningful testing
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
The latest Raspberry Pi OS images are now based on Debian 13 “Trixie”: Rianne Schestowitz : Since Debian 13 “Trixie” was released last August, it was just a matter of time until Raspberry Pi OS followed
Windows 11 25H2 reminds me why swapping to Linux was the best idea I've had this year: Rianne Schestowitz : However, it still reminded me that moving to Linux was the best idea I had this year
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : October 2025 smartphone lineup: Top launches, upgrades, and what's new this month
FSF turns forty with a groundbreaking new project and a new president: Roy Schestowitz : The day began with a conversation between board members Christina Haralanova, Geoffrey Knauth, Gerald J. Sussman, Ian Kelling, and Richard M. Stallman, who discussed the FSF's mission and their vision for the FSF's future
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
SysLinuxOS: The Go-To Linux for System Administrators: Roy Schestowitz : At first blush, SysLinuxOS seems to be similar to Tails
Sites Slow a Few Days Ago: Roy Schestowitz : Hopefully that won't happen again any time soon
Working With People From Microsoft: Roy Schestowitz : Thankfully I never worked with people from Microsoft, only a few who were Microsoft "fans"
Coffee Day: Roy Schestowitz : Vista 10 is running out of support (security patches that don't even solve the security problems), so expect to see many new GNU/Linux users "out there"
Arch Linux’s AUR Wasted My Time Until I Did This: Roy Schestowitz : Arch rant
FreeBSD 15.0-ALPHA5 Now Available: Roy Schestowitz : The fifth alpha build of the 15.0-RELEASE release cycle is now available
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : mostly idroot
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
GNU/Linux and Hardware Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux news
KPhotoAlbum 6.1.0 released: Roy Schestowitz : KPhotoAlbum out!
Graphics and Drivers for x86 in Linux: Roy Schestowitz : 5 new stories
Linus Torvalds Criticizes Rust Format Checking and Pull Request Formatting in DRM Merge: Roy Schestowitz : Linus first addressed what he saw as corrupted formatting in the pull request's changelog
This new Linux desktop environment gives us what Microsoft never did with Windows: Roy Schestowitz : The new COSMIC desktop entered beta just a couple of weeks ago, after spending over a year in alpha testing, and I decided to jump in and give it a shot
I've tested the best Linux office suites and these are my top 5 - most are free: Roy Schestowitz : LibreOffice is the most widely used office suite on Linux
The Linux distro makes it super easy for me to create, edit, and stream - here's how: Roy Schestowitz : Neptune
GNU/Linux, BSD, and Development Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : many links more

2025-10-07

Linux Kernel 6.17 Officially Released, This Is What’s New: Marius Nestor : Linux kernel 6.17 is now available for download, featuring enhanced hardware support through new and updated drivers, improvements to file systems and networking, and more.
GIMP 3.0.6 Is Now Available for Download with Improved Photoshop Brush Support: Marius Nestor : GIMP 3.0.6 has been released as the latest stable version of this open-source, cross-platform, and free image editing software for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms.
ClamAV 1.5 Open-Source Antivirus Engine Released with Major New Features: Marius Nestor : ClamAV 1.5 has been released today as a major update for this open-source, free, and cross-platform antivirus engine for detecting trojans, viruses, malware, and other malicious threats.
OpenSSH 10.1: New DSCP Handling, SHA1 SSHFP Deprecation Announced: Rianne Schestowitz : OpenSSH 10.1 is now available, featuring DSCP handling changes
Stable kernels: Linux 6.17.1, Linux 6.16.11, Linux 6.12.51, and Linux 6.6.110: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 6.17.1 kernel
Open Source and EVerest Are Driving the Future of EV Charging: Rianne Schestowitz : EVerest is the open source approach that’s quietly driving change in the EV energy infrastructure
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Ubuntu Reveal Codename of Next Year’s 26.04 LTS: Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu has announced the codename of its next release, 26.04 LTS, as “Resolute Raccoon”
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : My Android productivity setup is 100% open-source
New Releases: Security Onion 2.4.180 and IPFire 2.29 - Core Update 197: Roy Schestowitz : 2 new releases
Wine 10.16: Roy Schestowitz : The Wine development release 10.16 is now available
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Recent Articles From Valnet and "AI" Hype About to Die: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux focus
The 5 fastest Linux distros I've tried - and they're all free: Roy Schestowitz : RedoxOS and more
Richard Stallman to Give 3 Talks in Europe This Coming Week: Finland, Sweden, and Italy: Roy Schestowitz : There may be more to come, but those are the ones publicised so far
Games: LEGO The Incredibles, Unreal Redux, and More: Roy Schestowitz : 10 stories from Liam
Arti 1.6.0 released: Circuit padding, side-channel attack mitigations, OpenTelemetry, and more.: Roy Schestowitz : Arti 1.6.0 brings experimental support for circuit padding, mitigations for DropMark side channel attacks
The Church of Emacs: Roy Schestowitz : by J X Self
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : mostly from idroot
Applications: WGDashboard 4.3 WireGuard UI, U-Boot v2025.10, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Application related picks
Audiocasts: LINUX Unplugged, Late Night Linux, Destination Linux, Linux User Space, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Some new episodes
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Firefox Nightly and Mozilla Thunderbird: Roy Schestowitz : Some Moz news
Retro, Open Hardware, and Mobile Systems: Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
Servers, Operating Systems, Games, and More: Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security related leftovers
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux focus
From the Free Software Community to Local Politics: Roy Schestowitz : She's an honest person - a person of true integrity
Catching Up With Tux Machines When Updates Are Rapid and Seemingly Superfluous: Roy Schestowitz : We do our best to compress or cluster related stories
How We've Defeated the Internet Trolls and Misogynists: Roy Schestowitz : The way to defeat them is make that costly to them
Keeping the Server Cool as the Planet Warms Up: Roy Schestowitz : load average: 0.00, 0.00, 0.00

2025-10-08

Fedora & CentOS at LinuxDays 2025: Rianne Schestowitz : I’m focused on the desktop part of Fedora and don’t follow the rest of the project in such detail
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Ubuntu 25.10: What’s New, What’s Changed & Should You Upgrade?: Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu 25.10 is out on 9 October, and for a release fronted by a ‘Questing Quokka’
I tried Zorin OS 18 as a Microsoft escapee to test if it's truly a good Windows alternative: Rianne Schestowitz : A couple of weeks ago, Zorin OS 18 was released with a big focus on making things comfortable for people migrating from Windows 10 to Linux
ClamAV 1.5 Antivirus Brings FIPS-Mode Signature Verification Support: Rianne Schestowitz : ClamAV 1.5 antivirus adds FIPS-compatible CVD verification
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : The OnePlus 15T might be the Android flagship to beat next year
Arch Linux Is a Meme, but It Shouldn't Be: Roy Schestowitz : I'm not the only one who loathes bloat
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
I tried Zorin OS 18 as a Microsoft escapee to test if it’s truly a good Windows alternative: Roy Schestowitz : "designed to be the perfect replacement for Windows."
Forget Google - my new go-to search tool won't track you or push AI, and it's free: Roy Schestowitz : I deployed YaCy over the weekend
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : and more
This is the one Linux feature that even Windows fanboys will appreciate: Roy Schestowitz : Well, if you haven't closed the tab already, that means you're at least a little bit interested in learning more
Linux Foundation as Openwashing Services for GAFAM (Monopolies): Roy Schestowitz : LF openwash
Games: Steam Deck, PowerWash Simulator, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Games-related picks
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : a lot of picks for Wednesday
Fedora, CentOS, and Red Hat Promoting Hype and Microsoft: Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat leftovers
Mozilla Firefox and Tor Browser: Roy Schestowitz : WWW links
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
GNU/Linux Shows, Videos, and HowTos: Roy Schestowitz : new videos
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Leftovers About GNU/Linux and BSD: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
300th Issue of (GNU/)Linux Magazine: Roy Schestowitz : new series of articles, paywalled
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security picks for today
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers
Open Hardware/Modding Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : hardware leftovers
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : a lot from Red Hat's own site
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux related picks
GNU/Linux and Development Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Perl and more
Slow Week, More Coffee Breaks: Roy Schestowitz : We are also preparing for the sister's site anniversary next month
Upgrading R.R.R.R.R.R.: Roy Schestowitz : With the improvements made by our team we'll be able to reach further into sites not many people can find or ever see
4 ways KDE Plasma 6.5 beta is shaping up to be a beautiful, customizable Linux desktop: Roy Schestowitz : What more could you ask for from a desktop?

2025-10-09

Wireshark 4.6 Open-Source Network Protocol Analyzer Released as a Major Update: Marius Nestor : Wireshark 4.6 has been released today as a major update to this popular, open-source, free, and cross-platform network protocol analyzer software for Linux, macOS, and Windows systems.
LibreOffice 25.8.2 Office Suite Is Now Available for Download with 70 Bug Fixes: Marius Nestor : The Document Foundation announced today the general availability of LibreOffice 25.8.2 as the second maintenance update to the latest LibreOffice 25.8 office suite series with various bug fixes.
PipeWire 1.4.9 Improves ALSA Recovery and Adapts to Newer libcamera Changes: Marius Nestor : PipeWire 1.4.9 open-source server for handling audio/video streams and hardware on Linux is now available for download with various fixes and improvements.
Ubuntu 25.10 Official Flavors Are Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New: Marius Nestor : As part of today’s release of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka), all the official Ubuntu flavors have been updated to the same version, so here’s a look at their new features and improvements.
Gnoppix KDE 25.10 Launches with Debian Trixie Base: Rianne Schestowitz : Gnoppix KDE 25.10 debuts with major performance boosts, privacy upgrades
Free and Open Source Software, and Benchmark: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Mission:Libre: A New Community Building Free Software's Teen Movement: Rianne Schestowitz : Free software is built on principles of user freedom, transparency, and community collaboration
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Android's latest PS2 emulator debuts with a healthy serving of controversy
MX Linux 23.6 Libreto: High Performance on Legacy or Bleeding-Edge Hardware: Rianne Schestowitz : Whether reviving old gear or maxing out new silicon, MX Linux 23.6 Libretto stays cool
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and public domain software
Latest LWN Articles About Linux Kernel: Roy Schestowitz : behind paywall no more
GNU/Linux and Development Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : LWN and more sources
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Red Hat: AlmaLinux Beta and Red Hat's Latest Slopfest: Roy Schestowitz : AlmaLinux and Red Hat news
Games: Winnie’s Hole, Crusader Kings III, and More: Roy Schestowitz : gaming news
FreeBSD Sponsorship and Q3 2025 Issue of the FreeBSD Journal: Roy Schestowitz : FreeBSD bits
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Fountain Pen, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware related news
Ubuntu Touch and Mobile as a Risk to Freedom: Roy Schestowitz : Linux and more
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related bits
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers

2025-10-10

KDE Gear 25.08.2 Rolls Out with More Improvements for Your Favorite KDE Apps: Marius Nestor : The KDE Project released today KDE Gear 25.08.2 as the second maintenance update to the latest KDE Gear 25.08 open-source software suite series to address various issues in your favorite KDE apps.
Virtium Embedded Artists Expands SoM Lineup with Renesas RZ/G3E Platform: Rianne Schestowitz : Virtium Embedded Artists provides Linux BSP Plus, Verified Linux Package
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
4 things Microsoft needs to prioritize on Windows if they want to stop bleeding users to Linux: Rianne Schestowitz : f Microsoft wants to stop users from jumping ship to Linux, it’s not about reinventing Windows, it’s about fixing what people already hate about it
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : I tweaked these Developer options and Android Auto became far less annoying
Meta Unveils OpenZL: A New Open Source Data Compression Framework: Rianne Schestowitz : OpenZL is Meta’s new open-source compression framework that delivers faster
40 Years of Freedom: Roy Schestowitz : let's travel back to the late 1970s and early 1980
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : idroot mostly
Fedora/Copr and Red Hat Hype Articles: Roy Schestowitz : 3 new ones
Games: Godot Engine and Status of CachyOS: Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux mostly
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security related picks
Computer not working? How Linux on a flash drive will save your Windows system: Roy Schestowitz : With the help of a Live distribution, you can not only recover files, but also "revive" a broken Windows, check the hardware or erase data irrevocably
Beyond Free: Developers, It's Time to Reclaim Open Source from the Exploitation Trap: Roy Schestowitz : Yet, beneath this gleaming façade of collaborative triumph, a troubling reality persists, casting a long shadow over the very ethos of open source
Games: Outlive, Truckful, Fanatical Bundle and More: Roy Schestowitz : gaming related news
FSF Comments on End of Vista 10: Roy Schestowitz : and more TCO stories
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Patches and incidents
Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, SparkFun, and More: Roy Schestowitz : hardware related picks
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : many howtos
Kernel: Intel's Betrayal, Bootlin on Forging BTF for eBPF, and Resizeable BAR Support on the Raspberry Pi: Roy Schestowitz : Linux kernel stories
Applications and Games for GNU/Linux: FOSS Weekly, WinBoat, and New Steam Games with Native GNU/Linux Clients: Roy Schestowitz : 3 stories combined
Web Browsers: Plasma Browser Integration in 6.x, Firefox’s New Profile Manager, and Mozilla Promoting Slop/Plagiarism: Roy Schestowitz : Web Browsers roundup, mostly Firefox
PostgreSQL: PGroonga 4.0.4 and Prague PostgreSQL Developer Day 2026: Roy Schestowitz : PostgreSQL news for today
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat mostly
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks for today
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers
OpenBSD -current is now "7.8-current", BSD Now Podcast's Latest Episode: Roy Schestowitz : 2 BSD news picks
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Graphics, Alpine, Debian, and more
Tux Machines Will Pursue Compensation From Brett Wilson LLP, Just Like Others Do: Roy Schestowitz : One way or another, justice will be served
Nature Called: Roy Schestowitz : Microsoft is having layoffs again this week
Goodbye to Ricky Hatton: Roy Schestowitz : The impact he had in (and on) Manchester was huge and his death devastated many, even Manchester United fans

2025-10-11

System76’s Oryx Pro Is the First Linux Laptop to Ship with the COSMIC Desktop: Marius Nestor : Linux hardware vendor System76 announced today a new variant of its Oryx Pro Linux-powered laptop that ships with the upcoming COSMIC desktop environment on top of the Pop!_OS Linux 24.04 LTS distribution.
Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” Is Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New: Marius Nestor : Canonical published today the Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) release, the latest stable version of their popular GNU/Linux distribution, featuring up-to-date components and new features.
LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition) 7 Is Now Available for Download: Marius Nestor : The long-anticipated LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition) 7 release is now available for download based on the Debian GNU/Linux 13 “Trixie” operating system series.
Kdenlive 25.08.1 Released with Stability Fixes and UI Improvements: Rianne Schestowitz : The first maintenance update of Kdenlive 25.08 video editor improves usability and stability with key fixes for rendering
Protect Yourself Online: A Hands-On Guide to the New Tails 7.0: Rianne Schestowitz : Consider running Tails 7.0, which now offers faster startup and a smoother setup for safer browsing
GNOME Foundation Update, 2025-10-10: Rianne Schestowitz : It’s Friday, which means that it’s time for another GNOME Foundation update
This Week in GNOME: #220 Exemplary Snake: Rianne Schestowitz : Update on what happened across the GNOME project in the week from October 03 to October 10
Synex – Debian-based distribution that’s designed to be minimalist: Rianne Schestowitz : Synex is billed as an innovative Linux distribution crafted in Argentina, built on the robust foundation of Debian
Asmi Linux – Ubuntu-based distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : Asmi Linux is a desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on Ubuntu
Kicksecure – security hardened Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : Kicksecure is a free and open-source Linux distribution that aims to provide a highly secure computing environment
Best Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion
Flatpak Doesn’t Work in Ubuntu 25.10, But a Fix is Coming: Rianne Schestowitz : It’s not just you: Flatpak flat-out doesn’t work in the new Ubuntu 25.10 release
This is the smallest, fastest Linux distro that actually works for everyday use: Rianne Schestowitz : If it were, Tiny Core Linux or Puppy Linux would be clear winners
5 Linux distros that are perfect for running in a VM: Rianne Schestowitz : Linux-based virtual machines, and here are some of the best distros I host inside virtualized environments
5 GNOME tweaks that I can't live without: Rianne Schestowitz : GNOME is a fantastic desktop environment (DE) favored by many
Pacsea Is a New TUI That Makes Arch Package Browsing Easier: Rianne Schestowitz : Pacsea is a new Rust-written terminal TUI for Arch Linux that unifies official and AUR package searches into a single interface
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Wear OS is ignoring iOS, so Tag Heuer made its own Android-based smartwatch OS
At 40 Years, Free Software Foundation Now Wants to 'Free Your Phone': Roy Schestowitz : The FSF looks to bring computing freedom to mobile with LibrePlanet and they also have a new president.
Linux Foundation Receives More Millions to Front for GAFAM Monopolies: Roy Schestowitz : now Facebook
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Microsoft’s Local Accounts Crackdown Is Yet Another Reason to Switch to Linux: Roy Schestowitz : Microsoft is shutting down more of those workarounds
Games: Team Fortress 2 Classic, Adorable Adventures, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Games related news
I Replaced My Toaster's Firmware and Now I'm a Fugitive: Roy Schestowitz : A Class C felony
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : 10 howtos for today
Security and Windows TCO: Roy Schestowitz : Security leftovers mostly
Open Hardware/Modding: Orange Pi and Arduino: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
GNU/Linux and Development Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux picks
Good News! Germany's Schleswig-Holstein Completes Massive Migration to Open Source Email Systems: Roy Schestowitz : German state achieves digital sovereignty by ditching Microsoft for open source solutions.
New EasyOS Release and Redesign: Roy Schestowitz : some updates from Barry Kauler
Applications and Games Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Games regarding software and more
Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Fedora and more
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers
GNU/Linux and Hardware Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security patches, incidents, and more
The Diminishing Power of the "Consumer": Roy Schestowitz : In a world like this, how valued is the customer?
Tux Machines Will Find Out Who Funded the Frivolous Lawsuit Against It and Seek Costs: Roy Schestowitz : The law is a two-edged sword. If one abuses the law, then one can be held accountable.
9 Ways I Optimized My Linux PC for Gaming (Without Bazzite): Roy Schestowitz : You can upgrade your Linux by making a few new habits.
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts from Valnet
Valnet on Distributions and Operating Systems: NAS, ChromeOS and Android: Roy Schestowitz : Some very recent OS articles
This 50 MB operating system can resurrect your old PC: Roy Schestowitz : While the modern version has grown to 700 MB to include necessary drivers and applications, it's still tiny enough to breathe life back into old hardware
Tux Machines is Now in CAPCOM Geminispace Aggregator: Roy Schestowitz : What a pleasant surprise today

2025-10-12

KDE Frameworks 6.19 Released with Various Improvements and Bug Fixes: Marius Nestor : The monthly KDE Frameworks updates continue with KDE Frameworks 6.19, released today by the KDE Project as a companion to the latest KDE Plasma 6.4.5 desktop environment and KDE Gear 25.08.2 software suite.
Linux Kernel 6.16 Reaches End of Life, It’s Time to Upgrade to Linux Kernel 6.17: Marius Nestor : This is your friendly reminder that, as of today, the Linux 6.16 kernel series has reached the end of its supported life, which means that it’s time to start upgrading your installations to Linux kernel 6.17.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: October 12th, 2025: Marius Nestor : The 261st installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on October 12th, 2025.
OpenSSH 10.2 Released with Key Bugfix for ControlPersist Issue: Rianne Schestowitz : OpenSSH 10.2 addresses bugs and prepares to deprecate SHA1 SSHFP records
Murena – smartphone OS: Rianne Schestowitz : Murena is a name for the /e/OS operating system, associated open source powered smartphones
MocaccinoOS – minimal Linux meta-distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : MocaccinoOS uses Luet as a package manager, which is completely static and fully based on containers
Best Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion here
Say goodbye to Linux audio headaches: how PipeWire simplifies everything: Rianne Schestowitz : Linux audio has a reputation for being confusing at best and downright broken at worst
LinuxHub Prime – Arch-based Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : LinuxHub Prime is an Arch-based Linux distribution with a customised Openbox window manager as its default desktop environment
Solus Begins a New Epoch with Polaris Repository and Python 2 Removal: Rianne Schestowitz : Solus Linux enters the Polaris era
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : LineageOS releases Android 16 update despite challenges with Android source code
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Winter Comes Knocking: Roy Schestowitz : we're entering winter
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and Windows TCO
today's howto: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
XDA on Bazzite and CachyOS (GNU/Linux Distros): Roy Schestowitz : distro coverage
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development leftovers
Oreon 10 gets a timely update as Windows 10 reaches its end of life - download the alternative operating system now!: Roy Schestowitz : Alternatives include Linux distributions like the recently updated Ubuntu and Linux Mint
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and SciML Developer Chat: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers
GNU/Linux and Hardware Leftovets: Roy Schestowitz : Gentoo, Arch, and more
Brett Wilson LLP, the Firm That Lodged a Frivolous Lawsuit Against Tux Machines (for Talking About Abuses and Hate Crimes Committed Against Tux Machines), Got Sued by Its Very Own Clients: Roy Schestowitz : The Yanpolsky couple won't be their last nightmare
Keeping Healthy: Roy Schestowitz : Next month calm will increase
Daniel Pocock Has Three New Articles About Bedroom Nepotism in the Debian Project: Roy Schestowitz : Pocock is being demonised for the same reasons and by the same people who attack RMS

2025-10-13

Blender 5.0 Beta Officially Released with HDR and Wide Gamut Display Support: Marius Nestor : Blender 5.0 has entered public beta testing today for this free and open source 3D creation suite designed for modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, and video editing.
Review: openSUSE 16.0 Leap: Rianne Schestowitz : The openSUSE distribution has been around, in one form or another, for approximately 30 years.
Shanios – Linux-based immutable operating system: Rianne Schestowitz : Shanios is an immutable desktop Linux distribution based on Arch Linux
Best Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
XIVA Studio – multimedia-oriented Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : XIVA Studio is a Linux custom distribution that aims to meet the demands of professionals in the areas of video, audio, graphic production
The Only Thing Stopping You from Switching to Linux Is Your Mindset: Rianne Schestowitz : Switching to Linux is less about technical hurdles and more about adjusting your mindset
Upgrade to VirtualBox 7.2 breaks networking for all guests: Rianne Schestowitz : I am quite baffled why a year-old bug would be reintroduced into production
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A33 get One UI 8 (Android 16) update
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Free Software hasn't won: Roy Schestowitz : by Dorota
How Not to Silence Tux Machines (It'll Only Backfire, Badly): Roy Schestowitz : defending Microsoft while attacking this site
Development and GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development and more
FreeBSD 15.0-BETA1 Now Available: Roy Schestowitz : getting closer now
Investigative Journalism in Debian and the Wider Free Software Community: Roy Schestowitz : There's a whole lot of abuse going on there
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : idroot and more
Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and More: Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux related picks
Security: Wireshark 4.4.10 and 4.6.0 Released, 7-Zip Has Holes: Roy Schestowitz : Security leftovers
Brett Wilson LLP Has Basically Just Admitted It Had Breached Civil Procedure Rules in Frivolous Case Against Tux Machines: Roy Schestowitz : We'll have plenty of time to write about the specifics
Tinkering With Gadgets: Roy Schestowitz : Fight for the right to control computers. If you don't, it might be too late to try.

2025-10-14

Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 6.18 Release Candidate: Marius Nestor : Linus Torvalds announced today the general availability for public testing of the first Release Candidate (RC) development milestone of the upcoming Linux 6.18 kernel series.
Firefox 145 Is Out for Beta Testing as First Release to Drop 32-Bit Support on Linux: Marius Nestor : With Firefox 144 being offered to the stable channel today on all supported platforms, Mozilla promoted the next major release, Firefox 145, to the beta channel for public testing.
Oreon – Enterprise Linux but a little friendlier: Rianne Schestowitz : Oreon is a desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on AlmaLinux
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Waiting to Upgrade to Ubuntu 25.10? Here’s When You Can: Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu 25.10 was released on October 9, but if you use Ubuntu 25.04
Peppermint OS Rebased on Debian 13 “Trixie” Is Now Available: Rianne Schestowitz : The new Peppermint OS release lands with a Debian 13 "Trixie" base
The First FreeBSD 15 Beta Is Here, and It's Dropping Most 32-bit Devices: Rianne Schestowitz : FreeBSD 15, the next major update for the free and open-source operating system
GNOME Flatpak Runtime Drops 32-Bit Compatibility Extension: Rianne Schestowitz : GNOME Flatpak Runtime has dropped its 32-bit compatibility extension
Dash to Panel v72 Update Resolves Fullscreen and Opacity Bugs: Rianne Schestowitz : The Dash to Panel GNOME extension v72 fixes fullscreen, opacity
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Vivo Pad 5e: New high-end Android tablet debuts with 144 Hz display to rival Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Framework is Accused of Supporting the Far-right, Apparently for Sponsoring the Hyprland Project: Roy Schestowitz : Gold tier sponsor of Hyprland
Games: Steam Next Fest, Moonsigil Atlas, and More: Roy Schestowitz : latest 10 from gamingonlinux.com
GNU/Linux and Hardware Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux picks
Thoughts On Omarchy: Slick Distro, Complicated Ethics: Roy Schestowitz : it’s pre-loaded with the kind of software that many newish Linux users transitioning from, say, MacOS, tend to grab for themselves
The Free Software Movement as a Digital Civil Rights Struggle: Roy Schestowitz : Stallman launched the GNU Project in 1983
Jack Wallen's Articles About Winboat, Distros, and Bazaar: Roy Schestowitz : new in ZDNet
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : many howtos for today
Applications: Istio 1.26.5, ‘init’ Systems, Ghostty, and onak: Roy Schestowitz : Software releases and overviews
Canonical/Ubuntu: Weekly Newsletter, Qt, UbuCon, MicroCloud, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Some Ubuntu-related picks
Latest in redhat.com (Red Hat): Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat blog posts and more
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development with Raku and more
How I Diagnose WordPress Performance Bottlenecks and WordPress Spam Users: Roy Schestowitz : WordPress picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks for today
Audiocasts/Shows: LINUX Unplugged, mintCast, and More: Roy Schestowitz : new episode and end of life
GNU/Linux and Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux news

2025-10-15

How to Upgrade LMDE 6 to LMDE 7: Marius Nestor : In this tutorial, I will show you how to upgrade your existing LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition) 6 “Faye” installations to the latest LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition) 7 “Gigi” release.
TUXEDO Computers Unveil Intel-Powered InfinityBook Pro 15 Gen10 Linux Laptop: Marius Nestor : Linux hardware vendor TUXEDO Computers unveiled today the Intel variant of their InfinityBook Pro 15 Gen10 premium business Linux ultrabook.
Tails 7.1 Anonymous Linux OS Released with Tor Browser 14.5.8 and Tor 0.4.8.19: Marius Nestor : Tails 7.1 has been released today as the first minor update in the Tails 7.x series of this portable Linux OS based on the Debian GNU/Linux operating system that protects users against surveillance and censorship.
Mozilla Thunderbird 144 Updates the Flatpak Runtime to Freedesktop SDK 24.08: Marius Nestor : The Mozilla Thunderbird 144 open-source email, news, chat, and calendar client has been released today as part of the Mozilla Firefox 144 web browser release, bringing various changes and plenty of bug fixes.
GStreamer 1.26.7 Improves Support for the NVIDIA Jetson AV1 Encoder: Marius Nestor : The GStreamer project released GStreamer 1.26.7 today as the seventh maintenance update to the latest GStreamer 1.26 series of this popular and powerful open-source, free, and cross-platform multimedia framework.
Stable kernels: Linux 6.17.2, Linux 6.16.12, Linux 6.12.52, and Linux 6.6.111: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 6.17.2 kernel.
Immutable Linux delivers serious security - here are your 5 best options: Rianne Schestowitz : These are my favorite immutable Linux distros
Forlinx OK153-S SBC Combines Cortex-A7 and RISC-V Cores for Real-Time I/O Interfaces: Rianne Schestowitz : Forlinx states that they will provide support based on Linux kernel 5.10
PureOS Crimson Development Report: September 2025: Rianne Schestowitz : Welcome back! In our August update, we mentioned that PureOS Crimson alpha images are released
TROMjaro – Manjaro-based Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : TROMjaro is a spin of the Manjaro distribution with some minor tweaks and additions
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
End of 10. Ten reasons to switch from Windows to Linux on your desktop: Rianne Schestowitz : If you’re tired of struggling with your operating system instead of getting work done
Radxa Orion O6N – A smaller, cheaper 12-core Armv9 Nano-ITX SBC based on CIX P1 (CD8160) SoC: Rianne Schestowitz : Radxa lists support for Debian/Ubuntu Linux distributions, full UEFI support via EDKII, and BSP and SDK available
ADLINK OSM-IMX95 – An NXP i.MX 95 OSM Type-L system-on-module for IoT and industrial applications: Rianne Schestowitz : AAEON provides support for Yocto Linux BSP and Android, the latter by project. Extended BSP support using Foundries
Zorin OS 18 is here – This is an excellent Linux distro to leave Windows 10 behind: Rianne Schestowitz : Today marks the end of Microsoft support for Windows 10 in most places around the world
FSearch is like Everything, but for Linux — and it's amazing: Rianne Schestowitz : If you have a Windows PC, you know how slow file searches can be
I tried a Linux distro that promises free, built-in AI - and things got weird: Rianne Schestowitz : Gnoppix is for those who are into AI and want to try Linux
This is the Linux distro you should use after Windows 10 support ends today: Rianne Schestowitz : I wanted to share what I believe is the best Linux distribution for Windows escapees
4 things that make your transition from Windows to Linux easier: Rianne Schestowitz : That's not to say my move from Windows to Linux was particularly smooth
I made my old Windows laptop fast again with this lightweight OS: Rianne Schestowitz : Thankfully, there are a good number of lightweight OSes that can make any slow PC fast
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : AOC unveils huge 42-inch OLED monitor with 144Hz and Android
Amazon's Linux-based 'Vega OS' and Old FUD Recycled in 'Make Use Of' (Valnet): Roy Schestowitz : 3 new articles
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi Boards and Qualcomm Acquisition of Arduino: Roy Schestowitz : 4 stories for now
German state replaces Microsoft Exchange and Outlook with open-source email: Roy Schestowitz : The state, in concert with open-source vendors such as Nextcloud, has been replacing all proprietary systems with open-source software. Last year, for example, the government began rolling out LibreOffice as the default office suite to replace Microsoft Office
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
End of Vista 10, Ascent of GNU/Linux on Laptops/Desktops: Roy Schestowitz : Microsoft is 'killing' Vista 10, it's the 'end' of the only version (other than Vista 11) that gets security patches
Reason #1 to Move From Vista 10 to GNU/Linux: Security: Roy Schestowitz : Part of a short series of posts
Reason #2 to Move From Vista 10 to GNU/Linux: Secure and Stable by Design: Roy Schestowitz : Part of a short series of posts
Reason #3 to Move From Vista 10 to GNU/Linux: Software Freedom: Roy Schestowitz : Part of a short series of posts
Games: BattleBit Remastered, Shadows of the Afterland, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Latest from GamingOnLinux
Full Chronological Index for Tux Machines Now Available: Roy Schestowitz : At the moment there are two versions (for two protocols) of the Chronological Index
Reason #4 to Move From Vista 10 to GNU/Linux: Cost Savings: Roy Schestowitz : Part of a short series of posts
The Copyright That Wasn't?: Roy Schestowitz : Licensing / Legal analysis by Jason Self
Open Hardware: LattePanda, Raspberry Pi, Forlinx: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
Audiocasts/Shows: Late Night Linux and Linux Matters: Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
Windows TCO Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : the high cost of Windows, in the news
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security picks
Reason #5 to Move From Vista 10 to GNU/Linux: Privacy and Confidentiality: Roy Schestowitz : Part of a short series of posts
Reason #6 to Move From Vista 10 to GNU/Linux: Community: Roy Schestowitz : Part of a short series of posts
Reason #7 to Move From Vista 10 to GNU/Linux: Science and Technology: Roy Schestowitz : Part of a short series of posts
IBM Red Hat Having a Slop Festival/"AI" Fest: Roy Schestowitz : RedHat.com all buzzwords
Reasons to Move From Vista 10 to GNU/Linux: In Summary: Roy Schestowitz : Last in series of posts
Silicon Tanks: Richard Stallman, father of copyleft: Roy Schestowitz : The last straw for Stallman was a faulty printer he used in the lab. When he requested the machine’s source code to upgrade it, he was refused
Debian: Freexian Report, Peppermint OS Release, Zorin OS, and Release of Tails 7.1: Roy Schestowitz : Debian news compressed
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : idroot and more
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : from Red Hat's universe
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO: Roy Schestowitz : the cost of Windows and some patches anew
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Free, Libre Education and Events: Roy Schestowitz : for learning FOSS and more
Mozilla: Firefox Developer Experience and Firefox VPN: Roy Schestowitz : Some Mozilla leftovers
Distributions and Operating Systems: ReactOS, EasyOS, and HaikuOS: Roy Schestowitz : 3 updates from 3 OSes
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS news and more
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux, as usual

2025-10-16

Firefox 144 Is Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New: Marius Nestor : Mozilla has published today the final builds of the Firefox 144 open-source web browser ahead of its official unveiling on October 14th, 2025.
Zorin OS 18 Officially Released, Specifically Tailored for Windows 10 Expats: Marius Nestor : The Zorin OS team announced the general availability of the Zorin OS 18 release, a major update to this Ubuntu-based distribution for Linux newcomers, specifically tailored for Windows 10 expats.
FSF announces Librephone project: Roy Schestowitz : Free Software Foundation press release
Ubuntu and Derivatives: FunOS 25.10, ROS, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Ubuntu and more
Kernel and OS Core News: Linux and Beyond: Roy Schestowitz : some low-level code
Secure Boot bypass risk threatens nearly 200,000 Linux Framework laptops: Roy Schestowitz : Around 200,000 Linux computer systems from American computer maker Framework were shipped with signed UEFI shell components that could be exploited to bypass Secure Boot protections
NordVPN Outsources Code to Microsoft (Proprietary): Roy Schestowitz : NordVPN news
Games: Steam on Linux and Godot Showcase: Roy Schestowitz : some gaming leftovers
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO: Roy Schestowitz : some more leftovers
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
"The year of Linux" and 5 reasons you should ditch Windows for Linux today: Roy Schestowitz : a pair of related articles
GNU/Linux and Hardware Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles

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