KDE Unveils Frameworks 5.116.0, Here’s What’s New

KDE Frameworks 5.116.0 ships with an updated icons set, TGA support, security updates, and more.
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MX Linux 23.3 Brings Debian 12.5 Base and Enhanced Features

MX Linux 23.3 features updated Debian 12.5 base, PipeWire 1.0, OEM language options, and the latest kernel updates.
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Fwupd 1.9.20 Enhances Support for FPC FF2 Fingerprint Devices

The latest fwupd 1.9.20 firmware update daemon fixes bugs, adds more hardware support, and enhances security for firmware updates.
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Fwupd 1.9.20 Firmware Updater Adds Support for FPC FF2 Fingerprint Devices

fwupd 1.9.20 Linux firmware updater is now available for download with support for FPC FF2 fingerprint devices and a couple of new features. Here’s what’s new!
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MX Linux 23.3 “Libretto” Released with Linux Kernel 6.8 and Updated Components

MX Linux 23.3 distribution is now available for download based on Debian GNU/Linux 12.5 “Bookworm” and featuring Linux kernel 6.8 for the AHS (Advanced Hardware Support) edition.
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Ubuntu 24.04 Now Runs on the Nintendo Switch (Unofficially)

There are plenty of fun things you can do on a Nintendo Switch: you can throw your hat at sentient creatures in Super Mario Odyssey; plaster people in colourful ink in Splatoon 2; and lose all grip on reality thanks to an ill-timed blue shell in Mario …

NVK Lands Support for DRM Format Modifiers — the Last Piece Required to Support GameScope

This week we merged support for the VK_EXT_image_drm_format_modifier extension in NVK, the new open-source Vulkan driver for NVIDIA hardware. We’ve also back-ported the code to the Mesa 24.1 staging branch so it will be part of the upcoming Mesa …

PipeWire 1.2 Release Candidate Adds Explicit Sync and Snap Support

PipeWire 1.2 Release Candidate is now available for testing with explicit GNU synchronization support, Snap support, and async processing.

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Winamp Becomes Open Source under the FreeLLama Name

Winamp, the iconic music player, reinvigorates nostalgia as it turns open source under FreeLLama, inviting global devs to evolve its legacy.
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Ebury Botnet Compromises 400,000+ Linux Servers

Ebury has been deployed as a backdoor to compromise almost 400,000 Linux, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD servers; more than 100,000 were still compromised as of late 2023. In many cases, Ebury operators could gain full access to large servers of ISPs and well-kn…

Ubuntu 24.10 to Enable Wayland for NVIDIA Users

Ubuntu first switched to using Wayland as its default display server in 2017 before reverting the following year. It tried again in 2021 and has stuck with it since. But while Wayland is what most of is now login to after installing Ubuntu, anyone doin…

Neovim 0.10 Text Editor: What’s New and What’s Changed

Neovim 0.10 terminal text editor brings a fresh default color scheme, built-in commenting, major Terminal UI enhancements, and more.
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Deepin Linux 23 RC: Lost in Translation

If you don’t understand Chinese, don’t try out the new Deepin Linux 23 Release Candidate. You’ll likely spend hours lost in translation.
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Firefox 127 Enters Beta Testing with Updated Screenshot Tool, Other Changes

With Firefox 126 out the door, Mozilla has promoted the next major release of its open-source and cross-platform web browser, Firefox 127, to the beta channel for public testing.
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NetBSD’s New Policy: No Place for AI-Created Code

NetBSD bans AI-generated code to preserve clear copyright and meet licensing goals. Here’s more on that.
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GNOME OS Migrates to Systemd-Sysupdate

GNOME OS’s transition to systemd-sysupdate promises secure and swift updates for a safer, more consistent OS.
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Important! Fedora 38 End of Life Approaches (May 21st). Upgrade to Latest Fedora Release Right Away.

Fedora Linux 38 will reach its end of life on May 21, 2024 and no longer receive updates or support of any kind. This includes security patches, bug fixes, and software upgrades.
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Tails 6.3 Rolls Out with Updated Tor Browser

Tails 6.3 security-focused Linux distro released with Romanian & Malayalam translations and an updated Tor Browser to 13.0.15.
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Oracle Linux 9.4 Released, Here’s What’s New

Oracle Linux 9.4 offers the latest programming tools and strict security measures to ensure enterprise stability. Here’s more on that.
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PipeWire 1.2 Release Candidate Adds Explicit Sync and Snap Support

PipeWire 1.2 Release Candidate is now available for testing with explicit GNU synchronization support, Snap support, and async processing.
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