AI Produces Data-driven OpenFOAM Speedup (HPC Wire)

Researchers from TU Darmstadt, TU Dresden, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), and Intel have developed advanced applications that combine HPC simulations with AI techniques using the open-source computational fluid dynamics solver OpenFOAM and the HPE-led SmartSim AI/ML library. These applications show promise for improving the accuracy and capabilities of traditional scientific and engineering modelling with data-driven […]

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Ubuntu 24.04.1 Released with Tons of Stability Fixes

Ubuntu 24.04.1, the first point release of the current Ubuntu LTS, was announced last night on Aug 29. The release includes updated CD images. The livecd-rootfs build system re-enables ability to build HyperV desktop images, and allows to build iso installer images that would install Ubuntu Core Desktop to target device. The new release also […]

Hip, Hip, Hooray! Elastic (Almost) Comes Back Home to Open Source

Although Elastic plans to make Elasticsearch and Kabana open source again in the “upcoming weeks,” nothing is said about X-Pack, which will evidently continue to be only available under “fauxpen” licensing.
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Use Lilypad to Rearrange or Hide Panel Icons in GNOME Shell

You know how on Windows you can collapse icons in the task tray to keep them out of sight? Or on macOS, third-party apps like Bartender let you hide menu bar icons until you need them? Well, Lilypad is a new GNOME Shell extension that does the same thi…

Vivaldi 6.9 Released with Tab Renaming, Mail Buffs + More

A new version of the Vivaldi web browser is out with an assortment of amiable improvements. Vivaldi 6.9 intros support for renaming tabs and tab stacks, supports drag-and-drop downloads, and offers an improved overview of tabs synced across devices. “T…

Shotcut 24.08 Open-Source Video Editor Is Out with New Subtitle Features

Shotcut 24.08 open-source and cross-platform video editor is now available for download with new subtitle features and other improvements. Here’s what’s new!
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First Point Release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Now Available to Download

After a two-week delay, the first Ubuntu 24.04 LTS point release is finally ready for download. The first point release delivers an updated ISO, and enables direct upgrades from Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS rolls together all of the bug fixes, s…

Folks Must Not Be Subscribing to Leo or Buying Cryptocurrency, Because Brave Is Handing Out Pink Slips

An article in which our reporter tries to get Leo, Brave’s chatbot, to spill the beans on what’s really happening at Brave Software.
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Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New

Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS is now available for download as the first point release to the long-term supported Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) operating system series with up-to-date components.
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Final Ubuntu 22.04 Point Release Delayed Until September

Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS is due for release today (August 29), but so was the fifth and final point release of the previous long-term support release, Ubuntu 22.04 — but it’s been delayed. A pair of Ubuntu point releases arriving simultaneously is a ra…

Wireshark 4.4 Released with Automatic Profile Switching, Many Improvements

Wireshark 4.4 open-source network protocol analyzer is now available to download with improved graphing dialogs, automatic profile switching, improved display filter support, and more.
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GNU Screen 5.0 Terminal Multiplexer Brings New Commands, Revamped Authentication

GNU Screen 5.0 open-source terminal multiplexer is now available for download with new commands, revamped authentication mechanism, and more. Here’s what’s new!
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Windows Update Braking Linux Dual-boots, Microsoft Share Temp Fix

I haven’t booted into the Windows partition on my Chuwi laptop for a while, but having learned that a recent Windows update leaves dual boot users unable to boot Linux at all, I’m relieved I haven’t! Microsoft’s August drop of s…

Qt App Update Roundup: Calligra, Haruna, and Kdenlive

A couple of Qt-based apps popular with Linux users, not just those running KDE Plasma, recently received some notable updates. Rather than putting out a post for each, I figured I’d collate them in a single post to. Plus, they all kind of link (s…

Microsoft Hands Mono Over to the Wine Project

Microsoft has handed Mono, the open-source .NET framework, over to the Wine project — a move that’s surprising if only as a reminder that Mono still exists! An announcement was added to the official Mono website earlier today, with Microsoft…

4MLinux 46 Mini Linux Distro Released with New Apps, Integrated LAMP Server

4MLinux 46 mini Linux distribution is now available for download with integrated LAMP server, new apps, GTK 4 support, and more. Here’s what’s new!
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Calligra 4.0 Office Suite Is Here with Qt 6 Port, New Sidebar Design, and More

Calligra 4.0 open-source office and graphics suite is now available with a Qt 6 port and a major UI overhaul featuring a new sidebar design. Here’s what’s new!
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Auto Reset User Account to Original State on Ubuntu 24.04 and 23.04

In this guide, learn how to automatically reset the user account to its original state in Ubuntu 23.04 and 24.04 using the script and Systemd service files.
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Check Laptop Battery Health in Ubuntu from the Command Line

Want to check your battery health in Ubuntu from the command-line, no need to install anything extra? Most of using Ubuntu on a laptop will monitor battery level from the top bar (enabling battery percentage in the top bar is something I always do), an…

CoreELEC 21.1 JeOS for Kodi Released with Enhanced Hardware Support, 3D Playback

CoreELEC 21.1 JeOS Linux distribution for the Kodi media center is now available for download with support for new devices and new features. Here’s what’s new!
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