Dubbed Noble Numbat, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS introduces several new features and improvements, such as the Linux kernel 6.8 for better hardware support, the latest GNOME 46 desktop environment, a new Mesa graphics stack for better gaming, as well as some of t…
Mesa 24.1 open-source graphics stack is now available for download with explicit sync for Vulkan X11 WSI, as well as other new features. Here’s what’s new!
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The KDE Project released KDE Plasma 6.0.5 as the fifth and last maintenance update to the latest KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment series, fixing more bugs and adding various performance improvements.
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The FFmpeg project gets €157K from Germany’s Sovereign Tech Fund, ensuring ongoing innovation. Here’s more on that!
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It’s now possible to upgrade to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS from earlier versions officially using the standard mechanisms — no command-line required. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS was released back in April but the official upgrade channel was not opened due to a coupl…
Alpine Linux 3.20 released featuring GNOME 46, Plasma 6, Python 3.12, LLVM 18, Ruby 3.3, initial 64-bit RISC-V support, and more.
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Wondering what sort of features Mozilla has planned for upcoming versions of its Firefox web browser? You needn’t wonder too hard; Mozilla has shared an updated roadmap on its ideas platform outlining its near-term priorities, features, and enhan…
ALESCo takes the helm in AlmaLinux’s technical development, ensuring alignment with the community’s needs and tech trends.
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Alpine Linux 3.20 distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.6 LTS, initial support for 64-bit RISC-V, GNOME 46, KDE Plasma 6, and more. Here’s what’s new!
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If you use Slack on Ubuntu and were frustrated that screen sharing under Wayland was only showing a black screen (or crashing the entire app entirely), you’ll be pleased to hear those issues are now fixed. I’m not a Slack user —who’d …
Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) aims to enhance the operating system, focusing on polish, provisioning, and app improvements. Here’s more on that!
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KDE Plasma 6.0.5 is now available as the fifth and final maintenance update to the KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment series fixing more bugs.
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NVIDIA 555 beta graphics driver for Linux is now available for public testing with explicit sync support on Wayland and other improvements. Here’s what to expect from the final release.
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HandBrake 1.8 open-source and free video transcoding application is now available for download with a GTK4 port for Linux users, as well as numerous other new features and enhancements.
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IceWM 3.5 lightweight window manager is now available for download with new features, options, commands, improvements, and bug fixes. Here’s what’s new!
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Oracle phases out HashiCorp’s Terraform in favor of OpenTofu, aiming for more open infrastructure solutions.
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Proposed almost a month ago, a new spin featuring the Miracle Window Manager has been approved by the Fedora Engineering Steering Committee (FESCo), who took a vote on it.
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NVIDIA 555 beta graphics driver for Linux is now available for public testing with explicit sync support on Wayland and other improvements. Here’s what to expect from the final release.
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7-Zip 24.05 file archiver introduces speed optimizations for decompression, support for new archive types, and enhanced hash algorithm capabilities.
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SUSE’s new installer, Agama, is taking shape. Now, with a faster startup, improved architecture, and a powerful new storage setup interface.
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