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Fedora 43 to Drop GNOME X11 Support
Fedora 43 plans to remove X11 packages from GNOME repos. Read more
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Flawed Review Leads Mozilla to Blacklist uBlock Origin Lite
Mozilla’s misstep costs Firefox a top ad-blocker addon: uBlock Origin Lite. Read more
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Tor Project and Tails Merge Operations
The Tor Project and Tails have officially joined forces, combining two of the most powerful online anonymity tools to better protect users worldwide from surveillance and censorship. Read more
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FreeBSD Doubles Down on Laptop Support for Broader Adoption
FreeBSD plans for $1 million investments to bring FreeBSD to laptops, enterprises. Read more
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Arch Linux and Valve Team Up for a Secure, Streamlined Future
Arch Linux announces a collaboration with gaming giant Valve, focusing on developing a robust build service infrastructure and a secure signing enclave. Read more
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Weston Composite Server 14.0 Released
A new release of Weston composite server 14.0 is now available. Read more
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Python Software Foundation Survey Reveals Linux as Top Choice
A recent survey revealed that the top 55% of Python Developers choose Linux as their preferred dev platform. Read more
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LinkedIn Migrates from CentOS to Azure Linux
Professional networking platform LinkedIn migrates it entire workload from CentOS to Azure Linux. Read more
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Windows Update Bug Prevents Linux Systems from Booting
Linux users hit by a Windows update bug in dual-boot systems – UEFI secure boot error prevents booting. Read more
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Mozilla Plans to Refresh its Logo
A branding refresh is in the works by Mozilla for its iconic logo. Read more
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Hardware-Accelerated Video Decoding Arrives in OpenBSD with VA-API
OpenBSD’s latest update brings VA-API support, enabling hardware-accelerated video decoding for improved performance and efficiency in video playback. Read more
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GNOME Plans for Changing the default font
GNOME developers are planning to change the default font to Inter. Read more
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Tuxedo Computers Announces Snapdragon X Elite-Powered Linux Laptop
Tuxedo computer is working on an ARM Linux laptop powered by Snapdragon X Elite chipset. Read more
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Systemd 256.1 Maintenance Release Fixes Home Directory Deletion Bug
If you are using Systemd 256, you should upgrade now to 256.1 to prevent potential data loss. Read more
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Firefox 127 Released: Here’s What’s New and Improved
Firefox 127 introduces a range of new features and improvements, including automatic replacement of the HTTP protocol with HTTPS, proactive DNS prefetching, and improved user privacy Read more
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ravynOS 0.5 Released: A FreeBSD-based OS Aimed at macOS Compatibility
The ravynOS project has released version 0.5 of its FreeBSD-based operating system, aimed at achieving compatibility with macOS applications and providing a macOS-style user interface. Read more
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Fedora 41 to Transfer Anaconda Installer to Wayland
Fedora 41 proposes a significant change to its installer, transferring it to Wayland and removing X11 packages from GNOME assemblies. Read more
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Microsoft Unveils GUI for Windows Subsystem for Linux
Microsoft has announced the development of a graphical configurator for WSL, a layer for running Linux applications on Windows, to simplify configuration and management of WSL parameters. Read more
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Fedora 41 to Introduce New Spin with Miracle Window Manager
A new Fedora spin is in the works for the upcoming Fedora 41 release. Read more
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A Sneak Peek into Firefox’s Development Ideas
Mozilla’s roadmap for Firefox focuses on improving performance, privacy, and cross-browser compatibility through optimizations, intuitive privacy settings, and the Interop project. Read more
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Winamp Media Player Goes Open Source
Winamp, a popular media player created in 1997, is set to go open source in September 2024, following Llama Group’s reorganization due to financial difficulties. Read more
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VMware Workstation Pro Now Free for Personal Use
Big news for VMWare users, the Workstation Pro is now free for personal use. Read more
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Debian Switches to Stripped-Down KeePassXC
Debian’s new stripped-down KeePassXC package focuses on core functionality, leaving out advanced features to minimize attack surface and improve security. Read more
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Red Hat Unveils Enterprise-Ready AI Distribution
Red Hat has revealed RHEL AI, a new distribution specifically designed for machine learning tasks, and a new image mode for Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Read more
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FreeBSD to Get a New Graphical Installer for Easier Installation
Yes, you can get a nice graphical installer for FreeBSD in the upcoming release. Read more
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EndeavorOS 24.04 “Gemini” Brings KDE Plasma 6
After a long wait, you get the freshly baked KDE Plasma 6 with EndeavourOS 24.04. Read more
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Shotcut 24.04 Brings Surround Sound Encoder and Customizable Time Formats
Experience Shotcut 24.04’s powerful new features, such as rollback and customizable time formats, for video editing. Read more
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Linux Mint 22 to Boost XApp Independence, Says No to libAdwaita
Key changes that are coming up in the Linux Mint 22, securing user experience. Read more
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Introducing run0: Run Processes as Other Users with systemd
run0 is a secure replacement for sudo, integrated into systemd, that allows running processes as other users with an isolated context and white list of allowed properties. Read more
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Audacity 3.5 Released with Sound Editing with Cloud Sync
Audacity 3.5 scores a sizable update, brings sound editing with Cloud Sync and auto tempo detection. Read more
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Thunderbird’s New Rust Integration: The Future of Email Clients?
Thunderbird’s next major release includes Rust integration for improved Microsoft Exchange support, eliminating the need for third-party add-ons. Read more
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Firefox 125 Released: Here’s What’s New and Improved
Firefox 125 introduces text highlighting in PDFs, enhanced Firefox View, URL clipboard navigation, AV1 codec support, and multiple security updates. Read more
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GNOME Plans for A New File Chooser Dialog
A new file chooser portal is under works for GNOME, which might replace the GTK file choose in the future. Read more
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Kodi 21.0 “Omega”: A Must-Have Update for Everyone
Kodi 21.0, the major update which you can’t afford to miss! Read more
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OpenBSD 7.5: Best New Features
A new release, OpenBSD 7.5 is now available with new updates. Read more
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30,000 German Government PCs to Switch to LibreOffice
Schleswig-Holstein government adopts Linux and LibreOffice for 30,000 computers, prioritizing digital sovereignty and security. Read more
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Linux Mint 22 “Wilma” Plans for PipeWire Integration
Linux Mint 22 to feature PipeWire by default, aiming to improve audio management and device support, with additional updates and kernel alignment. Read more
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Canonical Introduces Manual Review Process for New Snaps
Fallout from the malicious Snap apps: Canonical now enables human review for each new Snap. Read more
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Flowblade 2.14 Arrives with Slow motion, Title Editing, and More
Discover the latest features in Flowblade 2.14, including remote control support, title editing, slow motion playback, and more. Read more
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Backdoor Found in xz/liblzma Library, Exposing ssh
The popular xz library is compromised, opens doors to unauthorized SSH access. Read more
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Fedora 41 to Adopt Next-Gen DNF5 Package Manager
A change proposal for Fedora 41 aims to bring DNF5 package manager, replacing dnf. Read more
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Samba 4.20 Released: Enhancements for Seamless Integration
Samba 4.20 Released with Improved Active Directory Compatibility and New Utilities. Read more
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Firefox 124 Released with Improved Accessibility and Performance
Firefox 124 introduces a host of improvements, including enhanced navigation options and platform-specific optimizations. Read more
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Mozilla Introduces Unique Social Media Experiment: Didthis
“Didthis” – a new way of sharing your daily activities in a concept of social media, brought to you by Mozilla. Read more
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VLC Player Hits 5 Billion Downloads, Prepares for WebAssembly, Vision Pro App
Free and open source “OG” media player VLC surpasses 5 billion downloads! Read more
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Mozilla’s New CEO Prioritizes Tab Grouping Feature in Firefox
A welcome decision from the newly appointed CEO to kick-start development for the Tab grouping feature in Firefox. Read more
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Introducing Postfix 3.9.0: Enhanced Security and Scalability for Your Mail Server
Discover the latest release of Postfix 3.9.0, offering enhanced security, reliability, and performance for your mail server. Read more
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X11 No More: Fedora 41 Paves the Way for Wayland
Fedora 41 is paving the way for a more modern and efficient Wayland, leaving X11 behind. Read more
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Microsoft Renames CBL-Mariner to Azure Linux
For some unknown reasons, Microsoft renamed the in-house Linux distribution CBL-Mariner to Azure Linux. Read more