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FSF Blogs: GNU Press Shop open now through July 19

Source: Planet GNU

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GNOME Taps Two Longtime Contributors as First Foundation Fellows

Earmarked donations let GNOME fund two fellows to modernize Files (Nautilus), improve tooling, and bolster project-level governance.
The post GNOME Taps Two Longtime Contributors as First Foundation Fellows appeared first on FOSS Force.

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RefreshOS is a top contender for new Linux users – here’s why

There are so many great Linux distributions that are perfectly suitable for new users, but RefreshOS is quickly rising to the top of my list.

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FSF Events: 30 years of XaoS: Past, present and future

September 19, 2026 from 14:30–17:30 CET

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FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, June 19, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, June 19 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

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KDE is Going Wayland Only So This New Project Gives You KDE With X11

SonicDE went from a KWin patchset to a 40-repository desktop environment in a matter of months.

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How to Type Special or Diacritical Characters in Ubuntu

Want to insert special characters (e.g., e.g., ©, ®, æ, ß, ¼, º) and/or diacritical characters (e.g., á, ä, é, ẽ) in your Ubuntu desktop? Without coping from web or using an app (e.g., Gnome Characters), you can type them directly via your physical keyboard. And, below I’m going to show you how to do […]

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Distribution Release: EasyOS 7.4

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Barry Kauler has announced the release of EasyOS 7.4. The new version focuses on polishing classic software options, providing X11 support, fixes for the ROX-filer file manager, and impr…

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Linux Kernel 7.1 is a Feature Release That Could Be Useful For You

Don’t let the .1 fool you, this release has plenty to offer.

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I found popular student discounts that can save you up to $25 per month

A student status can unlock a lot of savings if you know where to look. Here are my top picks you don’t want to miss.

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DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1177

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: RakuOS 44 and TROMjaro 2026.05.08
News: Ubuntu MATE updates status of distribution, Asahi Linux fixes dual-boot issue with MacOS 27, Antergos g…

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Linux 7.1 brings new NTFS driver, Steam Deck OLED audio fix + more

Linux 7.1 arrives with a rewritten NTFS driver, Apple Silicon battery reporting, and Steam Deck OLED audio fixes alongside massive legacy code removals.
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AUR to Arch: ‘Houston, We’ve Got a Problem…We’re Under Attack Again’

Just hours after Arch sounded the all‑clear on a massive AUR malware purge, a new, stealthier campaign is slipping malicious code back into user packages.
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An AI Agent Infiltrated Fedora's Bug Tracker and Wreaked Havoc

A hijacked contributor account let an AI agent loose on Fedora’s bug tracker, closing bugs, posting hallucinated fixes, and getting bad code into Anaconda.

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After a month with a foldable phone, I can’t justify buying an ‘Ultra’ model anymore

Motorola’s Razr+ is not the awkward middle child of its series; it arguably offers the best balance of features, performance, and value.

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The weirdest Bluetooth tracker I’ve tested also has one big advantage over the AirTag

The Ugreen FineTrack 2 has several unique features that set it apart from competing trackers. Just look at it!

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Ubuntu 25.10 Will Reach End of Its Life on 9 July 2026

Ubuntu 25.10, code-name Questing Quokka, will reach end of life next month on 9 July 2026. It was announced a few days ago: Ubuntu announced its 25.10 (Questing Quokka) release almost 9 months ago, on 9 October 2025 and its support period is now nearing its end. Ubuntu 25.10 will reach end of life on […]

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Ubuntu 26.10 Daily Live Image is Finally Available for AMD/Intel

Ubuntu 26.10, the next Ubuntu version planned for October 15, is finally available for testing on AMD and Intel PCs / laptops. The development of Ubuntu 26.10, code-name Stonking Stingray, was started in last month. It however lacked the .iso desktop image for testing on modern amd64 platform, even in the first snapshot release. As […]

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Arch Says ‘All’s Clear’ After AUR Malware Incident Affects 1,500 Packages

Arch says it’s scrubbed all known malicious commits, but the 1,500‑plus affected AUR packages are a fresh reminder to “trust but verify.”
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Development Release: AnduinOS 2.0.0 Beta 2

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The AnduinOS team has announced the availability of a development snapshot of AnduinOS 2.0.0, the upcoming major update of the project’s Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring a highl…

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