5 fun Linux commands you should try at least once

The Linux terminal window can actually be quite entertaining.

Akamai Will Host kernel.org

The organization dedicated to cloud-based solutions has agreed to host kernel.org to deliver long-term stability for the development team.

Developer Revives Iconic Desktop Weather App for Linux

An iconic desktop weather app from Linux’s past has just blown in — yes, Typhoon is back! Typhoon’s conceit is simple: display current conditions at a location plus a 4 day forecast on a customisable coloured background. Weather data is via…

How to Install WildFly Application Server with Nginx Reverse Proxy on Debian 12

WildFly formerly JBoss is a free and open-source application server that helps you build and deploy Java web applications. In this guide, you will learn how to install WildFly or JBoss application runtime on a Debian 12 server.

Shotcut 25.03 Released with Smart Bin & New Filters

Shotcut, the free open-source non-linear video editor, released new 25.03 few days ago with enhancements. The new release of this cross-platform MLT based video editor introduced some new features and fixed various bugs. First, it now displays the video mode in window title-bar, including the video resolution, FPS, and audio channel info. Shotcut 25.03 introduced […]

Mozilla Firefox 137 Is Available with HEVC Playback Support on Linux, Tab Groups

Mozilla Firefox 137 open-source web browser is now available for download with HEVC playback support on Linux and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
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The Cool Desktop Weather Widget “Typhoon” Revived

Remember ‘Typhoon’, the stylish desktop weather widget? It’s revived and works in all current Ubuntu and other recent Linux Distributions! Typhoon is a free open-source application forked from Stormcloud (no long under active development). It displays current weather conditions and weather forecast in next few days on desktop with widget in custom color background. The […]

9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: March 30th, 2025

The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for March 30th, 2025, brings news about Linux kernel 6.14, Ubuntu 25.04 Beta, MPV 0.40, Zorin OS 17.3, GNU Linux-libre 6.14 kernel, GIMP 3.0.2, fwupd 2.0.7, XZ Utils 5.8, KaOS 2025.03, LibreOffice 25.2.2, Shotcut 25.03, Arc…

Immutable Distro Nitrux 3.9.1 Brings New Convergent Web Browser, Linux 6.13

Nitrux 3.9.1 Linux distribution is now available for download with a new convergent web browser, Mesa 25 graphics stack, and Linux 6.13.8. Here’s what else is new in this release!
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DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1115

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: GrapheneOS 2025

News: MidnightBSD updates mport package manager, a reborn Plank dock, key privacy tools lose funding, openSUSE tests p…

Arch Linux Installer Archinstall 3.0.3 Improves Limine Bootloader Support

Archinstall 3.0.3 Arch Linux menu-based installer is now available with improved support for the Limine bootloader, new options, and more. Here’s what’s new!
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CachyOS ISO Snapshot for March 2025 Brings New Bootloader, Linux Kernel 6.14

The CachyOS ISO snapshot for March 2025 is now available for download with a new bootloader, Linux kernel 6.14, GNOME 48, and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
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Tiling Shell GNOME Extension Update Adds New Features

A new update to Tiling Shell, an efficient window snapping extension for GNOME Shell, is rolling out this weekend with a few appreciable enhancements in tow. For example, its nifty ‘Windows Suggestions’ feature, which makes it easy to tile …

Distribution Release: CachyOS 250330

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. CachyOS is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux which focuses on speed and security optimisations. The project’s latest snapshot introduces a new boot loader, re-adds NVIDIA firmware…

Vivaldi Adds Built-In Proton VPN to Its Browser

Vivaldi, the proprietary Norwegian browser that’s largely built on open-source code, further distinguishes itself from other Chrome-based browsers by adding a baked-in on-demand Proton VPN implementation.
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Shotcut 25.03 Open-Source Video Editor Released with Various New Features

Shotcut 25.03 open-source video editor is now available for download with new features, various improvements, and many bug fixes. Here’s what’s new!
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patch @ Savannah: GNU patch 2.8 released

I am pleased to announce the release of GNU patch 2.8.

The project page is at https://savannah.gnu.org/projects/patch

The sources can be downloaded from http://ftpmirror.gnu.org/patch/

The sha256sum checksums are:

  308a4983ff324521b9b213…

HP Printer Driver HPLIP 3.25.2 Added Ubuntu 24.04 & New Printers Support

HPLIP, the free open-source HP developed Linux drivers for HP’s inkjet and laser printers, released new 3.25.2 version last week. The new driver release added many new printer devices support. They include: HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP 8601z HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP 8601z+ HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP 8601dn HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP 8801dn […]

DeaDBeef Music Player 1.10.0 Released with FFmpeg 7.0 & EAC3 Support

After more than a year since the last release, DeaDBeef music player is finally updated version v1.10.0 few days ago. The new release add support for FFmpeg 7, so it builds in recent Linux Distributions (e.g, Ubuntu 24.10 and Fedora 41) without patch. The release also introduced some new features and various bug-fixes. DeaDBeef 1.10.0 […]

The Top Five — For the Week Ending March 28, 2025

Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read article on FOSS Force for the week that just ended.
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