FOSS Weekly #25.36: Ubuntu 25.10 Features, Top Command, Firefox Survives, Sudo Tips and More

Ubuntu 25.10 is nearly a month away. A new default terminal and rust-based sudo are among the prominent new features in this upcoming release.

Ubuntu 25.10: Release Date and New Features in Questing Quokka

Take a look at the new features and changes you’ll see in the upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 release.

It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra

What intrigues me is that the new default terminal is already in use on Fedora 42.

Another interesting development this week is Vivaldi's denial to include AI features in its browser. When AI is being pushed everywhere, it is interesting to see Vivaldi opposing it, at least for now.

💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition

• New launches by Proton and Tuta.
• Microsoft donating its open source project.
• An interview with Linux Foundation India's head.
• And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes!

📰 Linux and Open Source News

• AerynOS's August 2025 update packs in many changes.
• Tuta adds key verification to further bolster its email service.
• Microsoft has donated DocumentDB to the Linux Foundation.
• Proton has launched a way to provide emergency access to accounts.
• Vivaldi says no to AI, focusing on active browsing over passive consumption.

🧠 What We’re Thinking About

It looks like Mozilla's main revenue stream is safe from the axe.

Mozilla’s Lifeline is Safe After Judge’s Google Antitrust Ruling

Mozilla can continue receiving Google payments under new antitrust ruling.

It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra

We recently had a nice chat with Arpit Joshipura, the head of Linux Foundation India.

From Consumer to Contributor: How Linux Foundation India is Shaping the Future of Open Source

Linux Foundation India head talks growth, projects, and developer communities.

It's FOSS NewsAbhishek

🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials, and Learnings

• Installing Fedora doesn't have to be complicated.
• Give your VS Code a glow-up with these 19 gorgeous themes.
• Here are 7 Sudo tips and tweaks that will surely enhance your experience.

Check out these distros that help you get the retro gaming console feel.

Linux Distros That Turn Your PC into Retro Gaming Console

Looking to spice up your system as a retro gaming console? These Linux distributions can help you do that.

It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash

👷 AI, Homelab and Hardware Corner

Unleash a mini VM lab on your Pi with Proxmox.

Installing Proxmox on a Raspberry Pi to run Virtual Machines on it

Though Proxmox is not officially available for Raspberry Pi yet, you can surely be experimental and install it on your Pi like I did.

It's FOSSAbhishek Kumar

In the rapidly growing list of 'gadgets I wish to own', I have added this teeny tiny TV. It's an actual TV-like device that can play videos on the SD card and can be operated by remote or through the knob to give you the 80s feel.

Note that it cannot play actual TV channels. An interesting gadget that can be used in miniature designs or put on display on your desk or shelf.

TinyTV® 2 with Tiny Remote

DESCRIPTION The TinyTV® 2 is the cutest way to watch your favorite videos and full-length movies. It is fully assembled, comes preloaded with videos, and works right out of the box. Adjust the volume and surf between channels by turning the knobs on the TinyTV 2 or by using the included Tiny Remote control. The TinyTV®

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It's not expensive for people living in the US, but for me it will cost a lot in international shipping and custom duty and hence it goes on my wishlist.

✨ Project Highlight

Pogocache has set out to beat the likes of Redis, Valkey, etc. in their game.

Pogocache: High-Performance, Multi-Protocol Redis Alternative

Redis, who? Pogocache offers speed, simplicity, and flexibility for modern caching needs.

It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra

📽️ Videos I am Creating for You

Explore some of the lesser-known options of the Top command, the OG system monitoring tool of Linux systems.

🧩 Quiz Time

Can you guess these legendary open source projects?

Guess the Legendary Open Source Projects: Crossword

Time to exercise those grey cells and correctly guess these legendary open source projects that have hugely impacted the tech world we live in.

It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash

💡 Quick Handy Tip

In Nautilus file manager, go into the "Preferences" menu via Ctrl + , and scroll down to the bottom. Here, in the "Grid View Captions" section, set the option called "First" to the parameter "Detailed Type".

Now, when you are in the "Grid View" (accesible via the toggle near the address bar), you will get detailed information on each file's filetype/format, like PNG, Python 3 script, Shell script, HTML, etc.

🤣 Meme of the Week

Oh Neofetch, why did you have to go? 🥹

🗓️ Tech Trivia

On September 1, 1994, the Library of Congress held its first planning meeting for a "virtual library". The project, which evolved into the National Digital Library Program, aimed to digitize fragile and rare items so they could be preserved and accessed online. Today, the Library’s digital collections make millions of items available worldwide.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse Corner

One of our regular FOSSers and moderators of our forum is looking for some accounting software recommendations. Can you help?

Accounting software recommendations?

Our association Trésorier wants to replace his software as its old (plus 10 years) and no longer available or supported company no longer exists. He cannot remember the name….. As its a computer problem, they turn to me to recommend a tool. I know nothing about accounts, its got to be 30 years since I used pegasus or sage and even then I was no expert just covered the minimum As we are an association and want the lowest price possible (free) but still with functions to balance our books I sug…

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