FOSS Weekly #24.52: Holiday Special Tuxmas Days

The last newsetter of 2024

9 Major Annoyances With Linux That Look Like a Thing of the Past in 2025

It is a breeze to use Linux in 2025 with all the major annoyances gone. And, here’s why.

AI Image Upscaler ‘Upscayl’ 2.15 Added Multiple Languages & TTA Mode

Upscayl, the popular free open-source AI image upscaler, announced new 2.15 released at Christmas! The release improved user experience for enlarging and enhancing low-resolution images by new AI module and improved module selection dialog. Instead of choosing from drop-down box, it now shows a pop-up screen. From where you may choose between modules with image […]

StackLok Is Making Security ‘Boring’ for Open-Source AI-Assisted Devs

StackLok’s new CodeGate software removes many of the pain points and security traps for those developing using AI tools.
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Mixxx 2.5 Open-Source DJ App Released with Qt 6 Port, Improved Controller Support

Mixxx 2.5 open-source and free DJ software for performing live mixes is now available for download with Qt 6 port, improved controller mappings, and many new features. Here’s what’s new!
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A Christmas Story

This short story first appeared in the December 20, 2000 issue of the weekly entertainment print publication ESP Magazine. For the past 14 years it’s become an annual Christmas tradition at FOSS Force.
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Distribution Release: 4MLinux 47.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The 4MLinux project is a minimal distribution which ships tools for four types of tasks: servers, gaming, multimedia, and system rescue. The project’s latest stable version is 47.0. “As …

Ruby 3.4 Released with ‘it’, Modular Garbage Collector, Improved YJIT

Ruby, the free open-source high-level general-purpose programming language, released new 3.4.0 (then 3.4.1 with quick fix) today at Christmas! The release introduced it block parameter reference, which behaves very much the same as _1. As the feature request descripted: it is implemented as a special case of getlocal insn, not a method. it without an […]

Distribution Release: MakuluLinux 2024-12-22

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Jacque Montague Raymer has announced the release of a brand-new version of MakuluLinux, a user-friendly distribution integrating the Cinnamon desktop and various Artificial Intelligence …

How to install and use Microsoft’s PowerShell on Linux (and why you should)

If you’re a fan of Windows PowerShell and you’re using Windows 10, you’ll be glad to know you can install and use that powerful command line tool on Linux.

How to Use sed for Dynamic Number Replacement in Linux

The post How to Use sed for Dynamic Number Replacement in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .The sed command, short for Stream Editor, is a powerful text processing tool in Linux, which is widely used for
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How to Use awk to Perform Arithmetic Operations in Loops

The post How to Use awk to Perform Arithmetic Operations in Loops first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .The awk command is a powerful tool in Linux for processing and analyzing text files, which is particularly useful when
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How to Install ZSH shell on Rocky Linux

Unlock the full potential of your command line on Rocky Linux by installing Zsh. Known for its rich customization and productivity features, this guide walks you through making Zsh your new shell. Experience enhanced auto-completion, plugins, and more, turning your terminal into a powerhouse.

4MLinux 47.0 Released with Installation Support for Virtual (KVM) Block Devices

4MLinux 47.0 Linux distribution is now available for download with support for installing on virtual KVM block devices and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
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FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, December 27, starting at 12:00 EST (17:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, December 27 from 12:00 to 15:00 EST (17:00 to 20:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

How to Hide Ubuntu Pro Updates in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Ubuntu Pro is an optional security feature that Ubuntu LTS users can enrol in to get critical updates for more than 25,000 packages that would otherwise sit unpatched. If you use Ubuntu 24.04 LTS you will have seen Ubuntu Pro security updates in Softwa…

Boost Your Linux System: Exploring the Art and Science of Performance Optimization

by George Whittaker

Performance is a cornerstone of effective system administration, particularly in the Linux ecosystem. Whether you’re managing a high-traffic web server, a data-inte…

The best Linux distribution of 2024 is MacOS-like but accessible to all

I’ve used and covered Linux for nearly 30 years. Here’s my top pick for my favorite open-source distro in 2024.

Mixxx 2.5.0 Released! It Now Runs in iOS & Web Browser

Mixxx, the free and open-source DJ software, released new major 2.5.0 version today! The new release now uses Qt6 by default for its user interface, offering improved performance and enhanced compatibility with modern systems. Qt5 is still supported, but will be removed in the next 2.6 release series. Probably due to this change, Ubuntu 20.04 […]

Finally, a Linux laptop with a brilliant display and performance that rivals my MacBook

For a laptop with Linux pre-installed, the Tuxedo Computers Infinity Book Pro 14 (Gen 9) offers a stunning display and strong performance.