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Calibre 9.9 E-Book Manager Updates and Improves the WolneLektury Store

Coming almost a month after Calibre 9.8, the Calibre 9.9 release adds support for accurate page counting of fixed layout EPUB files, a new option to keep the current search when switching virtual libraries, an updated and improved WolneLektury store, and the ability to ignore space around the colon used to separate identifier type from value in Add from ISBN.

Latest Steam Client Update Improves Steam Controller Support on Linux

The new Steam Client stable update released on May 27th, 2026, improves support for the new Steam Controller on Linux, no longer installs the Legacy Steam Runtime compatibility tool by default, which is now an optional standalone download, and improves support for firmware updates on Linux systems where libhidapi wasn’t installed.

Canonical Launches Ubuntu Workshop for Sandboxed Development Environments

Powered by Canonical’s LXD modern, secure, and powerful system container and virtual machine manager, Ubuntu Workshop is a Snap app that promises to configure and run isolated development environments that can be reproduced on different machines for developers looking for consistent workflows without spending time configuring multiple workshops.

Linux’s exFAT Progs 1.4 Released with Partition Table Creation Support

Exfatprogs 1.4 introduces new features to the mkfs.exfat utility, such as partition table creation support, so that newly formatted devices are recognized by Windows, a new --upcase option to format partitions with a user-supplied upcase table, and support for printing the volume’s UUID after formatting.

COSMIC 1.0.14 Desktop Adds Keybind Support for Non-Latin Keyboard Layouts

COSMIC 1.0.14 is a maintenance update in the COSMIC Epoch 1.0 series, adding keybind support for non-Latin keyboard layouts, support for linear progress markers for the volume OSD progress bar, F16 shader enablement on supported GPUs, support for the oo7-secret portal by default, and support for showing the cursor by default in screencasts.

Mozilla Firefox 151.0.2 Is Out Now to Improve Split View, Disk Caching, and More

Firefox 151.0.2 is here to improve the Split View feature by fixing an issue causing the Split View to close instead of switching tabs when using the “Switch to Tab” option from the address bar, and disk cache by fixing an issue where Firefox stopped caching new content when the disk cache was full, causing web pages and resources to be re-downloaded from the network on every visit.

NVIDIA 610 Linux Graphics Driver Adds Vulkan and Wayland Improvements

The NVIDIA 610 graphics driver series introduces support for new Vulkan extensions, including VK_EXT_shader_long_vector, VK_KHR_internally_synchronized_queues, and VK_NV_push_constant_bank, along with support for creating Vulkan logical devices from multiple physical devices on select cards via the VK_KHR_device_group_creation Vulkan extension.

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 202 Linux Firewall Distro Released with OpenVPN 2.7

Coming almost two months after IPFire 2.29 Core Update 201, the IPFire 2.29 Core Update 202 is here to introduce support for OpenVPN 2.7, which brings Data Channel Offloading (DCO) support to massively upgrade throughput for your OpenVPN tunnels, and security patches for the latest Copy Fail and Dirty Frag vulnerabilities.

AlmaLinux OS 10.2 Released as a Free Alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2

Coming six months after AlmaLinux OS 10.1, the AlmaLinux OS 10.2 release introduces i686 userspace packages to enable legacy 32-bit software, CI pipelines, and containerized workloads on AlmaLinux 10, full enablement of KVM for IBM POWER in the virtualization stack, and SPICE support for both server and client applications.

PipeWire 1.6.6 Improves the Pulse Server, Volume Initialization in Filter Graph

Coming two weeks after PipeWire 1.6.5, the PipeWire 1.6.6 release further improves the Pulse server by fixing an issue with the monitor mode in pavucontrol and a bug in the server code that could leave snap clients without sound, and more carefully manages stream suspend messages and only sends them when the stream is monitoring.

LinuxGizmos.com

Modos Flow is a paper-like 13.3-inch monitor with 60 Hz refresh and touch support

Modos has launched the Crowd Supply campaign for the Flow, a 13.3-inch e-paper monitor designed for reading, writing, browsing, and other document-focused workflows. The display uses E Ink technology and is offered in monochrome and color variants, with touch support, USB Type-C connectivity, and an open-hardware design.

8devices previews Citron SoM with Qualcomm QCS6490 and five-camera support

8devices has unveiled the Citron SoM, a compact embedded module built around the Qualcomm QCS6490 processor targeting robotics, drones, and intelligent vision applications. Highlighted during the company’s Embedded World 2026 announcement, 8devices indicates that the module is designed for power-efficient edge workloads across consumer, enterprise, and industrial applications.

Jetway BFNZASL2 supports pfSense and OpenWrt in a fanless form factor

The Jetway BFNZASL2 is a fanless embedded networking system built around Intel processors including the Intel Atom x7835RE (Amston Lake), Intel Processor N97, and Intel Atom x7425E. The platform features four 2.5GbE interfaces with optional Wi-Fi 6 and 5G connectivity for networking and edge applications.

Tux Machines original posts since 2026-04-28

2026-04-28
Is the UK Ready to Follow France and Give Microsoft the Boot?
Roy Schestowitz : We very much hope to see the UK following the French leadership in kicking Microsoft to the curb
Manchester is Growing
Roy Schestowitz : Later this year Rianne and I celebrate 15 years since we began dating
2026-04-29
Slop is a Flop: Google's Own Slop Thinks Google's ChromeOS is "Mobile Operating System"!
Roy Schestowitz : Please do not rely on slop for anything
Still Prioritising the Birds
Roy Schestowitz : May 1 is near; please keep feeding the birds
Downtime Tomorrow
Roy Schestowitz : We have some contingencies in case the upgrade goes wrong
2026-04-30
Operating System Upgrade With 1-2 Minutes of Downtime
Roy Schestowitz : The IRC downtime was about half an hour long, but we expected complications there as early as last week
2026-05-01
"Well Done!" to Debian GNU/Linux Development Community
Roy Schestowitz : 30 hours ago we began an upgrade
2026-05-03
Windows All-Time Lows in Europe, GNU/Linux Rose to 6% in Germany
Roy Schestowitz : 'Soft power' gone, less Microsoft, more sovereignty through Free software
statCounter Reckons GNU/Linux Rose to 7% in The Netherlands, Windows at All-Time Lows
Roy Schestowitz : This month's latest
Europe Decoupling from GAFAM is Good News, Especially for European Member States
Roy Schestowitz : France was likely just the beginning
2026-05-04
Finland: Windows Falls to New Lows, Fast (GNU/Linux Measure at Over 10%)
Roy Schestowitz : the growing platform isn't Apple's but GNU/Linux
2026-05-05
GNU/Linux Measured at Record High in Chile
Roy Schestowitz : South America is adopting more of GNU/Linux
Today It's 5/5 and We're 5 Weeks Away From Our 22nd Anniversary
Roy Schestowitz : Next month one contributor plans to host a little party for the site, seeing that there are budgetary constraints this year
Microsoft Facing Problems in Qatar (Not Just Missiles); GNU/Linux is Growing Fast
Roy Schestowitz : Due to cyberattacks it would be a wise choice to adopt Free software and not outsource to GAFAM
When More is Less (or Less is More)
Roy Schestowitz : Free software advocates want quantity in freedom quotient
2026-05-06
Network Maintenance This Coming Weekend
Roy Schestowitz : If it's hard to reach the site, that might be the reason
2026-05-07
200 Weeks Since Launching New Tux Machines
Roy Schestowitz : we have entered week 201 (since the overhaul)
2026-05-08
Good Politicians Don't Need to Spam You (Their Track Record Speaks for Itself)
Roy Schestowitz : The people we previously voted for disappointed us
statCounter Measures GNU/Linux in Iraqi Desktops and Laptops at About Half the "Market Share" of Windows
Roy Schestowitz : we've repeatedly taken note of a shift to Free software there
2026-05-09
Cyber Show Going Static
Roy Schestowitz : Maybe the future of the Web is static and lightweight
Fighting for Software Freedom (Even in the Courtrooms)
Roy Schestowitz : Fighting for freedom
2026-05-11
Tux Machines' Upcoming Community Events and Web Autonomy
Roy Schestowitz : There's a lot to be celebrated
2026-05-12
Joining This Year's Tux Machines Anniversary Party
Roy Schestowitz : exactly 4 weeks away
2026-05-13
Microsoft Windows in Montenegro: From 99% to Just 60% (or About 20% if One Counts Mobile as Well)
Roy Schestowitz : Microsoft has mass layoffs impacting its most experienced workers
2026-05-14
RMS (Dr. Stallman) Public Presentation Next Month in Germany
Roy Schestowitz : Germany is moving to GNU/Linux. Windows is moving down.
2026-05-15
Finland's Embrace of GNU/Linux in 2026
Roy Schestowitz : there is something big going on
Microsoft Windows Has Fallen to New Lows in Monaco, GNU/Linux Has Gained Plenty
Roy Schestowitz : In Monaco, people don't choose GNU/Linux to save money
Two Years After the Tux Machines Community Was Attacked (Lawfare) We Explain What Happened
Roy Schestowitz : The public needs to be aware
Fighting for Freedom of the Press
Roy Schestowitz : Because one cannot win without a fight
2026-05-17
City Have Made It
Roy Schestowitz : A domestic treble is attainable
Shout-out to Aura Salla for Pursuing Software Freedom in Finland
Roy Schestowitz : The topic is self-determination through technical means is a growing trend in politics
Mozilla Firefox Can be Ignored by American Federal Sites
Roy Schestowitz : The Web became so awful
2026-05-18
Fish Shell
Roy Schestowitz : Yesterday we spent about 5 hours on the shells and fish
Uptime Perils and Malicious Packets
Roy Schestowitz : We don't use "cloud computing", we do our best to avoid outsourcing
2026-05-19
"Windy at the Top" for GNU/Linux and Tux Machines
Roy Schestowitz : First iteration
It Takes a Village
Roy Schestowitz : The important thing is the project, not just the faces behind it
Microsoft's Vista 11 Turns Five Soon, the Upgrade is GNU/Linux, Not Windows Vista 12 or 15 or 20 or Whatever Number They Invent Next
Roy Schestowitz : People who want Software Freedom can regain control of their computing, their data and by extension their everyday lives.
2026-05-20
The Glass Half Full
Roy Schestowitz : we've noticed a large increase in volume of news about "Linux"
888
Roy Schestowitz : Linux is secure
Summer Comes Early
Roy Schestowitz : We're still in May
Tackling Abusive Traffic
Roy Schestowitz : We are closely monitoring the situation and doing our best to mitigate
2026-05-21
Explaining Who and What We Are (for Our 22nd Anniversary)
Roy Schestowitz : We've already received some feedback from the community and improved it accordingly
Tux Machines Subjected to Cyberattacks
Roy Schestowitz : In the past I spoke to the cybercrime unit of British Police. Maybe it's time to do so again.
2026-05-23
I Don't Need No Stinkin' Alarm Clock, I Have Birds
Roy Schestowitz : The logo of this site is birds
2026-05-24
A Week of Shell (Shells in Standalone Tank)
Roy Schestowitz : This is a very fun and rewarding hobby
Nuisance or Bad Behaviour Comes With Good Weather
Roy Schestowitz : Theft is just one aspect
Another Season Comes to an End
Roy Schestowitz : Two goals disqualified by VAR
We Aim for Freedom, Not Popularity
Roy Schestowitz : it primarily focuses on Software Freedom, seeing where society and technology are heading
2026-05-25
Trying to Stay Cool (Amid Heatwave)
Roy Schestowitz : It's a holiday today and this week's news cycle is expected to be slow
Everybody Drinks
Roy Schestowitz : Don't forget to provide water to animals nearby
The ManCity Parade Passes Right Next to Us
Roy Schestowitz : Just minutes ago
35 Degrees in London in May Isn't Normal
Roy Schestowitz : In some parts of the world they experience about 50 degrees right now, rendering some popular if not critical places barely inhabitable
2026-05-26
End of an Era for the Team
Roy Schestowitz : We still don't know who will lead ManCity and if there will ever be another Champions League trophy
Many Topics to Cover This Year
Roy Schestowitz : Even if clustered together, news items still cover a broad spectrum (or spectra) of issues
The Stadium Nourishes the Surroundings, More so When It Gets 20 Trophies in 10 Years
Roy Schestowitz : The city developed a lot during his time, our area in particular
2026-05-27
Our Anniversary/Birthday a Fortnight Away
Roy Schestowitz : our community is bigger than ever before
2026-05-28
5 Months Pass So Fast
Roy Schestowitz : At the start of June this laptop of mine will exceed 900 days of uptime
Our Site's Policy on Polite Language
Roy Schestowitz : we need to keep the material accessible in the lingual sense