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GStreamer 1.24 Multimedia Framework Released With Vulkan H.264 & H.265 Video Decoders

Highlights of the GStreamer 1.24 release include Vulkan H.264 and H.265 video decoders, a new unixfd plugin for efficient 1:N inter-process communication on Linux, new GstMeta for SMPTE ST-291M HANC/VANC Ancillary Data, a new W3C Media Source Extension…

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Pacman 6.1.0 Introduces Cache Server Support

Arch Linux’s Pacman 6.1.0 introduces cache server support, an improved sysroot option, better handling of corrupt packages, and more.
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GStreamer 1.24 Multimedia Framework Released with Vulkan H.264 and H.265 Video Decoders

GStreamer 1.24 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download with Vulkan H.264 and H.265 video decoders, DRM Modifier Support for dmabufs on Linux, as well as many other changes.
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Classic Google Chrome Theme for Mozilla Firefox ESR

A new open-source nostalgia project lets you turn back time in web browser aesthetics. Silverfox is a custom theme for Mozilla Firefox ESR that recreates the look of Google Chrome in its early days. We’re talking trapezoid tabs, parallelogram new…

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Linux Crosses 4% Market Share Worldwide

According to StatCounter’s data, by the end of February 2024, Linux has achieved a 4.03% desktop market share. Here’s more on that!
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OpenMediaVault 7 NAS Debuts With Debian 12 Upgrade

OpenMediaVault 7 (Sandworm) has been released, featuring upgrades to Debian 12 and enhanced security features. Learn more now!
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OpenMediaVault 7 NAS Debuts With Debian 12 Upgrade

OpenMediaVault 7 (Sandworm) has been released, featuring upgrades to Debian 12 and enhanced security features. Learn more now!
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Ente Cloud-Based Photos App Goes Fully Open Source

As of March 1, 2024, Ente’s source code is open source! This is an exciting move for all privacy-centric photo storage enthusiasts.
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Shotcut 24.02 Open-Source Video Editor Released With Ambisonic Audio Support

Coming a month after Shotcut 24.01, the Shotcut 24.02 release is here to add support for the full-sphere surround sound format called Ambisonic in Settings > Audio Channels. Ambisonic audio is often used with 360° video and can be output as spherica…

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GNOME 46 to Ship With Experimental Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) Support

Yes, you’re reading it right. After more than three years of work by the Mutter (GNOME’s window and composite manager) developers, the variable refresh rate (VRR) support has been merged today and will be available as part of the upcoming GNOME 46 desk…

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Varia Download Manager Now Has Official Browser Extensions

Avid users of Varia, a modern download manager for Linux desktops, may want to check out official browser extensions. By installing the official Varia browser extension in Google Chrome/Chromium or Mozilla Firefox you no longer have to copy and paste d…

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GParted 1.6 Open-Source Partition Editor Improves exFAT Support and Fixes Bugs

GParted 1.6 open-source partition editor software is now available for download, with improved exFAT support and various bug fixes.

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Giada 1.0 Open-Source Loop Machine Officially Released, Here’s What’s New

Giada 1.0 open-source, minimalistic, and hardcore loop machine and music production software is now available for download with major changes.

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Shotcut 24.02 Open-Source Video Editor Released with Ambisonic Audio Support

Shotcut 24.02 open-source and free video editor is now available for download with ambisonic spatial (spherical) audio support, as well as various improvements.
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Tails 6.0 Officially Released, Based on Debian 12 “Bookworm” and GNOME 43

Tails 6.0 anonymous Linux OS is now available for download based on the Debian GNU/Linux 12 “Bookworm” operating system series and GNOME 43 desktop environment. Here’s what’s new!

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Ubuntu 24.04 Going to Drop the Games from Installer

Ubuntu has a few offline games out-of-the-box. Now, the developer team is going to remove them from the installer in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Since Ubuntu 23.10, Ubuntu Desktop no longer provides ‘Minimal installation‘ option in the installer. Instead, it’s “re-named” to “Default installation” with just the essentials, web browser and basic utilities. User can choose […]

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GNOME 46 to Ship with Experimental Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) Support

The upcoming GNOME 46 desktop environment series will finally ship the long-awaited variable refresh rate (VRR) feature, eliminating stuttering or tearing and enabling smooth display of the source.
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Fwupd 1.9.14 Fixes Updating the Fingerprint Reader on Framework 13 & 16 Laptops

Fwupd 1.9.14 open-source Linux firmware updater is now available for download, with improved updating of the fingerprint reader on the Framework 13 and 16 laptops, as well as improved detection of ARM32 and RISC-V UEFI binaries.

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KDE Releases Plasma 6 for Mobile Devices With Revamped Homescreen

Plasma Mobile 6 comes with a refreshed default home screen with customizable pages that allow users to organize their favorite apps in a grid and group them in folders, an app drawer and KRunner search, support for importing and exporting homescreen la…

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Armbian 24.2 Adds Xiaomi Mi 10, Orange Pi Zero 3 & ASUS Tinker Edge R Support

Armbian 24.2 is here two months after Armbian 23.11, and it’s also the first release of the project in 2024. The new release brings support for more devices, including the ASUS Tinker Edge R single-board computer for AI applications, the Orange Pi Zero 3 development board, the Radxa ROCK S0 SBC, and the Xiaomi Mi […]

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