This site is a collection of tips, examples and small chunks of code I’ve used over the years as I’ve worked with Linux. Mostly the items found here are for my own use but I’ve made the site public in the chance that it will help other people. If you find something useful please let me know. Also if you think something I’ve mentioned could be done better I would welcome the feedback.
Read MoreFFmpeg, the popular multimedia library, release new major 8.1 version yesterday on March 16th. The new version, code-name “Hoare”, features some new encoders and decoders for more codecs support, new filters, and other improvements. First, FFmpeg 8.1 added experimental decoding support for xHE-AAC Mps212, an audio codec designed for low-bitrate streaming and digital radio, and […]
Read MoreEndeavorOS Titan is the latest release in this Arch-based distribution, and it is well worth the update, especially if you depend on a GPU with the proper drivers.
Read MoreIn a quest to strengthen open source collaboration, the United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology has created a new portal.
Read MoreHello everyone,
We are pleased to announce the release of TeXmacs version 2.1.5
This version uses Qt6 by default, supports very high-definition displays, and introduces new ongoing collaborative editing features. On Windows, TeXmacs is now avai…
Read MoreWant to customize Hyprland without editing config files? This Linux distro makes it simple. Here’s how.
Read MoreEarly Amazon Spring Sale offers are here, and it’s a great time to grab these tiny gadgets packed with huge function.
Read MoreA rebellion inside the Manjaro project, a community strike, and a threatened fork raise a hard question for users and contributors alike: is it time to rescue Manjaro, or walk away?
The post Is Manjaro Done? Stick a Fork in It appeared first on FOSS Fo…
And thankfully, it’s more than just a Linux distro without age verification.
Read MoreLinux kernel 7.0-rc3 includes more changes than have been made in a single release in recent history.
Read MoreThe company sees OpenClaw as the future of personal AI, but gives it some much-needed privacy and security help.
Read MoreDear community
We’re happy to announce patchset 5.0.6 for the GNU Health Hospital Information System server.
The most relevant component of the patchset are automated tests from Tryton (thank you, Cédric!).
You can find this and other patch…
Read MoreUbuntu 26.04 LTS is refreshing its folder icons with a squatter shape and more colourful design – if past icon changes are anything to go by, not everyone is going to be thrilled. These restyled icons are but one of many visual changes to land in Ubunt…
Read MoreThe Flatpak-only build brings basic browsing but extensions and Kagi Sync aren’t ready yet.
Read MoreJoin the FSF and friends on Friday, March 20 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.
Read MoreThe KLK Model 3 loudspeaker is a throwback to the past, giving audiophile-grade clarity to virtually any genre.
Read MoreDRM-locked printer ink cartridges are contributing to plastic waste. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Read MoreThe Open Source Endowment promises a permanent funding fix for vital open source infrastructure, yet its slow‑drip investment approach raises questions about how much help will reach projects that need cash now.
The post Can the Open Source Endowment F…
SuperTux, the classic 2D jump and run game, released new major 0.7.0 version yesterday! It’s been more than 4 years since the last version. The new 0.7.0 features completely redesigned character (the Tux), new background, music, and levels, multi-player mode, as well as revived Android support. First, the penguin has been completely redesigned. It now […]
Read MoreA public beta of Orion for Linux, a WebKit-based web browser from paid search engine Kagi, is now available for testing. For those unfamiliar with it, Orion is a privacy-focused web browser available for macOS and iOS. Kagi announced plans for a Linux …
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News: SUSE may be for sale, MidnightBSD responds to age verification laws, TrueNAS takes its build system private, System76 pu…