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DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1079

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: Ubuntu Core 24
News: Fedora dropping X11 packages for Workstation, Red Hat looking to phase out GRUB, new OpenSSH vulnerability impacts Red Hat …

Linux Kernel 6.10 Released, This is What’s New

Linux kernel 6.10 has been officially released. The latest version of the Linux kernel adds an array of improvements, including a new memory sealing system call, a speed boost for AES-XTS encryption on Intel and AMD CPUs, and expanded Rust language sup…

Linux Kernel 6.10 Officially Released, This Is What’s New

Linux kernel 6.10 is now available for download with new features, better hardware support, networking enhancements, and much more. Here’s what’s new!
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Apple Approves QEMU-Based PC Emulator App for iOS

This weekend Apple officially approved the first PC emulator on the App Store, the open-source app UTM SE which is based on QEMU, and entirely free (no icky IAPs) to download. UTM SE is able to emulate a variety of desktop operating systems and system …

This luxury ‘smart’ nugget ice maker is on sale for $464 for Prime Day – and it’s worth it

I tested the GE Opal 2.0, a premium ice maker with all the smarts to make it an exceptionally satisfying kitchen appliance. Get it for 23% off ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

8 Methods to Install Latest Software in Debian Linux

Tired of outdated apps? Here are some ways to install the latest apps without breaking your Debian system.
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automake @ Savannah: automake 1.17 released [stable]

Automake 1.17 released. Announcement:

https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/autotools-announce/2024-07/msg00000.html

How to Create Interactive Bash Scripts With Yes, No, Cancel Prompt in Linux

This tutorial explains how to create interactive Bash scripts using Yes, No, Cancel prompts using read command and conditional statements.
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Distribution Release: Qubes OS 4.2.2

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Qubes OS team have announced a new update to the project’s security-focused operating system. One of the significant changes in Qubes OS 4.2.2 is an adjustment to how files are trans…

CachyOS Introduces New Repository Optimized for AMD Zen 4 and Zen 5 CPUs

Latest CachyOS release introduces a new repository optimized for AMD Zen 4 and Zen 5 CPUs, installer improvements, and more.
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I love this DeWalt cordless drill and impact driver set, and you can get it for 30% off

Save $72 on this brilliand DeWalt power tool kit– perfect for DIY beginners and tradespeople.

Prime Day is over: These are the best 100+ deals still available

Prime Day may have ended, but you can still find great deals on Apple products, TVs, laptops, and robot vacuums.

Amazon Prime Day 2024: Live updates on the hottest Prime Day deals so far

Prime Day is coming up, and we found the best early Prime Day deals on TVs, laptops, Apple products, and much more.

OBS Studio 30.2 Adds Native NVIDIA NVENC Encoder for Linux, Multitrack Video Streaming

OBS Studio, the popular free open-source live streaming software, announced new major 30.2.0 release a day ago. The new release has some improvements for Linux support. They include native NVENC encoder interface for NVIDIA GPU hardware accelerated encoding, and NVENC AV1 support. And, Linux shared texture support to the NVENC encoder, QuickSync encoder, as well […]

My favorite Dyson cordless vacuum is $200 off with this Prime Day deal

The Dyson V15 Detect moves easily between carpet and hardwood floors, and gets a 27% discount for Prime Day.

gnuastro @ Savannah: Gnuastro 0.23 released

The 23rd release of GNU Astronomy Utilities (Gnuastro) is now available. See the full announcement for all the new features in this release and the many bugs that have been found and fixed: https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/info-gnuastro/2024-07/msg…

How to Run Android Applications on Ubuntu With Waydroid

Discover a step-by-step guide to installing Waydroid on Ubuntu and learn the steps to install, list, run, and uninstall Android applications.
The post How to Run Android Applications on Ubuntu With Waydroid appeared first on Linux Today.

Linux sha1sum Command Tutorial for Beginners (With Examples)

The Linux command line offers several tools for checking and verifying a file’s integrity. One such tool is sha1sum, which we will discuss in this tutorial using easy-to-understand examples.
The post Linux sha1sum Command Tutorial for Beginners (…

[PDF] Jewel and Pearl Free Ebook: Practical Guide to Command Lines and Terminal on Ubuntu Noble

Today we are happy to publish free ebook version of our tutorial Jewel & Pearl: a Practical Guide to Command Lines & Terminal on Ubuntu 24.04 “Noble Numbat” available as PDF as well as Writer’s ODT. You are permitted to copy, edit, translate, …