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This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
Ubuntu 24.10 will reach EOL on July 10, upgrading to 25.04 is recommended:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/06/ubuntu-24-10-oracular-oriole-eol-july-2025
Ubuntu 25.10 (shipping GNOME 49) will remove GNOME X11 session:
https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-25-10-questing-quokka-to-remove-the-gnome-on-xorg-x11-session
Linux Mint 20 reached EOL, upgrading to 22 is recommended:
https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-mint-20-eol/
Linux Mint 22.2 adds out-of-the-box fingerprint authentication support with Fingwit app:
https://9to5linux.com/linux-mint-22-2-will-feature-fingerprint-authentication-with-fingwit-app
Nitrux drops the Plasma-based NX desktop for Hyprland, due to the discontinuation of Plasma LTS released:
https://9to5linux.com/nitrux-linux-drops-its-kde-plasma-based-nx-desktop-for-hyprland
(It's a bit weird choice that they ditched a full DE for a standalone compositor, which is tiling in fact, and requires editing some config files manually, not sure if DE users want that.)
Kali Linux 2025.2 released with revamped Kali Menu, GNOME 48, KDE Plasma 8.3, 13 new tools (including Azurehound, binwalk3, bloodhound-ce-python etc.):
https://9to5linux.com/kali-linux-2025-2-released-with-revamped-kali-menu-13-new-hacking-tools
GNOME 49 Alpha 0 available with preparations for disabling X11 by default:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-49-Alpha-0-Packages
Sway 1.11 released with explicit sync support, support for the ext-image-copy-capture-v1 and ext-image-capture-source-v1 protocols for improved screen capture, support for the alpha-modifier-v1 protocol for setting an alpha multiplier for a surface, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/sway-1-11-tiling-wayland-compositor-adds-support-for-explicit-synchronization
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General PSA: In response to applying job at Canonical, please reconsider about using Ubuntu. Use Pop!_OS, Fedora (GNOME or KDE), or Mint instead. There are gaming focused distros like Bazzite or Garuda. Arch-based distros are easy to use if you learned about using AUR. Pick wherever what you suit with.
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AlmaLinux 10 follows RHEL 10!
Following the release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, AlmaLinux have followed the lead by releasing the newer version based on that version of RHEL, called AlmaLinux 10 “Purple Lion.” It utilizes the infrastructure of Red Hat Enterprise Linux to give you a popular community Linux OS alternative. Now, AlmaLinux is more secure and powerful with the latest packages on the way.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 requires your processor to be at the x86_64-v3 baseline, but AlmaLinux 10 doesn’t seem to require this baseline. Those who have an old PC with at least an x86_64-v2 processor can use AlmaLinux 10.
AlmaLinux 10 is fully compatible with RHEL 10, which is good news. Additionally, ARM computers can now enjoy UEFI Secure Boot, which makes your computer more secure. You can still use SPICE in this version of AlmaLinux, despite RHEL 9 deprecating it.
For developers, you can now use AlmaLinux 10 with frame pointers to improve your software development experience, especially when it comes to application debugging and diagnosis. You can now profile the application performance in real time to find performance bottlenecks in any workload.
More devices have been supported in AlmaLinux 10, which went unsupported in RHEL 10. Anyone with such devices can now use this version of AlmaLinux to continue using those devices.
Are you excited for AlmaLinux 10? Download it now!
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LINUX NEWS
GNOME Foundation has a new executive director, Steven Deobald, an experienced software developer, who plans to focus on transparency about the operation of the foundation:
https://blogs.gnome.org/steven/2025/05/06/introducing-myself/
GNOME 49 will include Showtime instead of Totem as the default video player:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/gnome-49-replaces-totem-video-player-with-showtime
(It's time to make the switch I guess, Totem didn't really work, at least for me, it couldn't open videos, crashed quite a lot.)
(I remember a dev making an April's FOols joke that Showtime finally shows the time as the name suggests lol)
Linux Mint 22.2 will include new default theme with more blue-ish gray colors, to ensure that Adwaita programs look better on the system, XDG Desktop Portal XApp is tweaked to ensure that Adwaita programs follow accent colors:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/linux-mint-22-2-default-theme-changes
(Oh no Mint, you accept the widely hated GNOME standards? What are you doing? lol)
Linux Mint 22.2 and LMDE 7 codenames revealed, 22.2 will be called "Zara", 7 will be called "Gigi":
https://betanews.com/2025/05/08/linux-mint-22-2-and-lmde-7-codenames-revealed/
openSUSE removes Deepin desktop from community repos due to lack of package maintenance consistency and security concerns:
https://news.itsfoss.com/opensuse-deepin-desktop-removal/
Ubuntu plans to ditch regular sudo for sudo-rs (written in Rust):
https://betanews.com/2025/05/06/ubuntu-linux-sudo-rust-sudo-rs/
Ubuntu 25.10 daily build are available for download:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-25-10-daily-builds-download-testing
KDE Plasma 6.3.5 released with improved multi-screen support, NVIDIA GPU fixes, various other bug fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-3-5-improves-support-for-multi-screen-setups-nvidia-gpu-users
KDE Frameworks 6.14 released with support for some archaic units for KRunner, revamped New Files dialog for the Dolphin file manager and other KIO-based apps, other improvements:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-frameworks-6-14-revamps-new-files-dialog-expands-krunner-unit-conversion
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LINUX NEWS
KDE discontinues Plasma LTS releases, reduces feature update to 2 in a year instead of 3, offers extended bug-fix support period:
https://news.itsfoss.com/kde-plasma-lts-discontinued/
(Well done, KDE! In my experience, the biggest issue with Plasma has always been the amount of annoying bugs and crashes, which kind of negated the experience for me, despite the cool extra features and the extensive customization options. However, this new strategy might pay off in the long term, and make Plasma a more stable experience.)
4MLinux 48.0 released with Linux kernel 6.12, updated packages, Kino (classic IEEE 1394 DV video editor) preinstalled, VVenC encoder:
https://betanews.com/2025/04/28/overcome-depression-about-the-state-of-the-world-by-installing-4mlinux-48-0/
Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE) R14.1.4 released with emoji support, support for Ubuntu 25.04 and Fedora 43, tab support in KPDF document viewer, support for clickable links in calendar events, new wallpapers and color themes etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/trinity-desktop-environment-r14-1-4-released-with-support-for-ubuntu-25-04
Tails 6.15 released with updated Linux kernel and Tor Browser, various bug and security fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/5/tails-6-15-update-security-and-compatibility-fixes/
Linux kernel 6.15 RC4 released with various enhancements, bug fixes:
https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-6-15-rc4-released/
OpenSUSE Tumbleweed update includes Linux kernel 6.14, post-quantum resistant OpenSSH, updated packages:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/5/opensuse-tumbleweed-s-update-brings-linux-6-14-kernel-and-post-quantum-resistant-openssh/
Ubuntu 24.04 is now compatible with Qualcomm DragonWing processors:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-24-04-desktop-qualcomm-dragonwing-release
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Ubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin released!
After 6 months of development of the Plucky Puffin version, especially bug fixes, performance improvements, and feature additions, Ubuntu’s Release Team has released this version! Not only is it released in the original distribution, but also in Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, and all other official flavors.
To upgrade your system to 25.04, either open the terminal and run do-release-upgrade
as root, or open Software Updates and start the upgrade. Make sure that your packages are upgraded first and that you’ve enabled non-LTS upgrades.
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LINUX NEWS
APT 3.0 released with revamped interface, columnar display for package names and colored text for better readability, will be the default for Debian 13 and Ubuntu 25.04:
https://9to5linux.com/apt-3-0-debian-package-manager-released-with-revamped-command-line-interface
Tails 6.14.1 released with safe access for any directory in the Home directory or Persistent Storage via the Tor Browser (through the integration of XDG Desktop Portals of Flatpak), updated software, usability and accessibility fixes, bug fix for Welcome Screen:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/tails-6-14-1-released-with-enhanced-tor-browser-integration-software-updates-and-bug-fixes/
(Flatpak haters gonna drop Tails now lol)
Nitrux 3.9.1 released with MauiKit and Maui Apps update, Linux kernel 6.13, Mesa 25, new Fiery browser, default configuration files added for Bauh, udev rule for NTsync, module configuration for v4l2loopback, a PipeWire configuration file for wine64-preloade, automatic change of power profile, screen brightness and refresh rate on laptops depending on the power source, and more:
https://9to5linux.com/immutable-distro-nitrux-3-9-1-brings-new-convergent-web-browser-linux-6-13
CachyOS March 2025 snapshot available with new Limine bootloader, Linux kernel 6.14, KDE Plasma 6.3.3, new cachyos-samba-settings package, re-enabled GSP Firmware for the closed-source NVIDIA kernel module, support for the “ASUS Armoury” driver used by the ROG Ally and other devices for fan and power management, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/cachyos-iso-snapshot-for-march-2025-brings-new-bootloader-linux-kernel-6-14
Archinstall 3.0.3 released with improved Limine bootloader support, Sway replaced with Hyprland in the profile seat selection, improved FAT12 and FAT16 ESP support, package selector that displays a multi-selection menu to let users add any available package, will no longer force install the GRUB bootloader on BIOS systems when the user has not chosen it as a bootloader etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/arch-linux-installer-archinstall-3-0-3-improves-limine-bootloader-support
Serious security bypasses are found in Ubuntu 24.04 and later:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/new-security-bypasses-in-ubuntu-s-user-namespace-restrictions-require-manual-mitigation/
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This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
Linux Mint team plans new Cinnamon app menu, Firefox root certificate expiring in older versions, website backend rewritten and containerized:
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4811
Gentoo offers bootable QCOW2 images for cloud deployment, without the need for manual installation:
https://ostechnix.com/bootable-gentoo-qcow2-disk-images/
(That's actually pretty cool, I could imagine beginner friendly distros like Linux Mint doing the same - but maybe with VirtualBox or VMWare images, because Windows users are probably more familiar with those - so they can try out Linux without the installation and then if they like the experience, they will be more motivated to learn how to install it on bare metal.)
Armbian 25.2 released with support for new boards, Linux kernel 6.12 LTS:
https://9to5linux.com/armbian-25-2-released-with-support-for-new-boards-linux-6-12-lts-and-more
KDE Plasma 6.3.2 released with Animated WebP and GIF support for Spectacle, bug fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-3-2-released-with-animated-webp-and-gif-support-for-spectacle
Burn My Windows GNOME extension gets 4 new effects:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/02/4-new-visual-effects-added-to-burn-my-windows-gnome-extensions
(They can't burn my Windows because I don't have it installed 200IQ lol)
Linux kernel 6.14 RC4 released with driver fixes, filesystem improvements, core kernel enhancements, networking adjustments:
https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-6-14-rc4-released/
NVIDIA 570 driver released with VRR (variable refresh rate) support on multi-monitor setups, new conceal_vrr_caps kernel module parameter to enable usage of features on some displays such as ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur), support for querying Dynamic Boost status, 32-bit compatibility support for the NVIDIA GBM backend, support for the systemd suspend-then-hibernate method of system sleep etc:
https://9to5linux.com/nvidia-570-linux-graphics-driver-released-with-new-features-and-improvements
Lutris 0.5.19 released with enhanced Proton integration, option to set the location of the emulator BIOS file used by libretro in the preferences etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/2/lutris-0-5-19-brings-enhanced-proton-integration-and-other-enhancements-for-linux-gamers/
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This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
GNOME 48 will include sidebar for Text Editor, new default fonts, Digital Health / Wellbeing functionality:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Text-Editor-Sidebar
(After FosseryWeb sidebar, get ready to have a sidebar in Text Editor too lol)
GTK 5 drops X11 support, introduces Android backend for the toolkit:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GTK-X11-Now-Deprecated
(Meanwhile on Wayland, many video chat services don't support screen sharing, video recording is still problematic (at least on Debian), but no problem, just drop X11 and ignore the mentioned use cases...)
KDE Gear 24.12.2 released with improvements for Dolphin, Itinerary, Tokodon, Kate, Kamera, Kdenlive, NeoChat etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-gear-24-12-2-improves-dolphin-itinerary-tokodon-and-many-other-kde-apps
CachyOS ISO snapshot for February includes Linux kernel 6.13, NVIDIA 570 driver, KDE Plasma 6.2.5, enabled tap-to-click by default for the X11 session etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/cachyos-iso-snapshot-for-february-2025-brings-linux-kernel-6-13-nvidia-570-driver
Tails 6.12 released with security fixes for Tor circuits and persistent storage, bug fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/tails-6-12-anonymous-os-fixes-security-issues-in-tor-circuits-persistent-storage
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What's a good linux distro that's not much work to sert up and will run fine ona 1-2GB RAM laptop?
Dug out my laptop & giving it a spring clean. It had Win7. Very very tempted to wipe the drive & put Linux on it. Is Mastodon the place to ask about Linux? I'm not as techy as people think. I get by, just. I guess I wonder what 'brand' of Linux is the least bloated, most secure, yet user friendly for someone used to pointing & clicking, dragging & dropping who doesn't want a completely alien experience. Consumer level I guess, I'm semi-pro at best
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This week's Linux and FOSS news:
Linux kernel 6.8 reaches EOL, upgrading to 6.9 is recommended:
https://9to5linux.com/linux-kernel-6-8-reaches-end-of-life-users-should-upgrade-to-linux-kernel-6-9
KaOS 2024.05 released with updated KDE software, Linux kernel 6.8 (why??):
https://9to5linux.com/kaos-linux-2024-05-brings-bcachefs-support-marknote-note-taking-app
Nitrux 3.5 released with updated Mesa stack, improved boot time, hardware support:
https://9to5linux.com/systemd-free-and-immutable-distro-nitrux-3-5-is-here-with-mesa-24-1-nvidia-555
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These are the problems you're facing on Linux, and I'm baffled!
https://tilvids.com/videos/watch/8ba40aca-bdb7-4483-bf9d-e8863173a6a1
FLOSS Weekly Episode 779: Errata Prevention Specialist - This week Jonathan Bennett and Dan Lynch sit down with Andy Stewart to talk about ... - https://hackaday.com/2024/04/17/floss-weekly-episode-779-errata-prevention-specialist/ #amateurradio #flossweekly #linuxdistro #podcasts #hamradio
THIS is what the LINUX COMMUNITY uses??
https://tilvids.com/videos/watch/ad2bb66d-7de8-49df-ad3f-53576f648f32
12 GREAT command line programs YOU recommended!
https://tilvids.com/videos/watch/bc5ca91f-004b-46b8-821b-0a5867f6c654
The END of DISTRO HOPPING? All Linux distros in one single system with VanillaOS
https://tilvids.com/videos/watch/96899ddb-b24f-4509-8c0a-5117c626e085