Martin Wimpress Wants Out at Ubuntu Mate

After 12 years leading Ubuntu MATE, its founder says it’s time to hand the reins to new maintainers.
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Distribution Release: 4MLinux 51.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The 4MLinux project has published an update for its lightweight distribution. 4MLinux 51.0 includes a few key changes, including new media playing options. “The status of the 4MLinux 51….

After 5 Years, PineTime Gets a Major Upgrade with AMOLED, GPS, and More

The original PineTime stays, but its followup is a different thing entirely.

New LibreOffice Calc 26.2 User Guide Now Available

LibreOffice’s documentation team has updated the Calc guide for 26.2, with clearer explanations, polished examples, and step‑by‑step help for everyday spreadsheet tasks.
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Requires More RAM Than Windows 11?

Canonical has raised the minimum RAM requirement to 6 GB, while Windows 11 still sits at 4 GB. But that’s only a number and it doesn’t tell the real story.

I used a single power station to keep my off-grid cabin running – how it all worked out

After testing dozens of power stations, the Bluetti Apex 300 is my top pick to transform my off-grid dream into a reality.

Fix OpenVPN Immediate Connection Failure in Ubuntu 26.04

In Ubuntu 26.04 (Beta so far), OpenVPN connection does not work out-of-the-box due to a bug in AppArmor. Here’s a quick workaround to fix the issue. For security reason, Ubuntu by default uses AppArmor (Application Armor), a Linux Kernel security mode, to restrict programs’ capabilities for file access, networking and permissions. It uses a list […]

This AI expert says the job apocalypse isn’t coming, even if you’re a coder – here’s why

AI will either substitute or supplement our work. Too many people are focused on the substitute side, argues Stanford’s Erik Brynjolfsson.

‘Job seekers have to be detectives’: 3 signs that listing is a scam

In a tough job market, having a recruiter offer you a job might seem like a blessing – but make sure it’s legit first.

If Microsoft really wants to fix Windows 11, it should do these four things ASAP

Opinion: Microsoft says it’s listening to feedback and getting back to fundamentals with Windows 11. I have a few suggestions for how the company can prove it’s serious.

DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1166

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: NetBSD jails
News: Ubuntu joins Rust Foundation and plans to trim GRUB features, Peppermint works on new utilities, PINE64 showcases new feature…

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs. Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: I tried both – here’s who should upgrade

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are a solid upgrade over the Buds 3 Pro. But you should still know what you’re getting before picking the newer pair.

Ubuntu MATE is looking for new maintainer

Ubuntu MATE is looking for a new maintainer, with current project lead Martin Wimpress revealing he no longer has the ‘passion’ for the project he once had – nor the time, it seems. Wimpress created Ubuntu MATE back in 2014, pairing Ubuntu …

On Our Way to Independence: We’re $34 Away from Our March Goal

Our Independence Drive is at 17% of its total goal. A final $34 this month will fully fund our mini-goal for March’s coverage of Linux and open source.
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parallel @ Savannah: GNU Parallel 20260322 (‘این آخرین نبرده،’) released [stable]

GNU Parallel 20260322 (‘این آخرین نبرده،’) has been released. It is available for download at: lbry://@GnuParallel:4

Quote of the month:

  i rly love gnu parallel over xargs, it’s basically the same but has lots of useful and well documented …

After 6 Years, One of Wayland’s Most Annoying Problems is Finally Getting Fixed

The new xdg-session-management protocol finally brings session saving and restoration to Wayland, eliminating a long-standing annoyance for Linux users and paving the way for a smoother desktop experience.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: I tried both, and this pair wins

The latest Samsung earbuds compete squarely with the flagship Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2. But are they better?

Distribution Release: SystemRescue 13.00

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. François Dupoux has released SystemRescue 13.00, a significant update of the project’s Arch-based specialist Linux distribution designed primarily to repair installed systems and to resc…

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Beta is Available to Download

Ubuntu 26.04, code-name “Resolute Raccoon”, is available for Beta testing! The developer team announced the Beta release for Ubuntu 26.04 Desktop, Server, WSL, and Cloud, as well as the official flavors. This Beta release includes images from not only the Ubuntu Desktop, Server, WSL, and Cloud products, but also the Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu […]

After a Long Time, Ubuntu Shows Some Respect to Deb Packages

It will be easier to manage the classic Debian packages in the Snap/App Center in the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.