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Projects on the Move
Free software covers such a diverse range of applications that it can be hard to find the perfect tool. In this column,we pick the best of the bunch.This month you’ll learn about XFce 4.2, the PC in the PC,QBuildkde,and the latest news on the Sarge Release.
Of course it is important to organize big events like Linux World to keep Linux competitive in the desktop market, but it is far more important to organize smaller meetings of Linux user groups locally. The recent popularity of Linux user groups shows, more than anything else, that Linux is an extremely interesting proposition for home users. It also shows that there is an information gap about Linux. And that’s why I would like to appeal to Linux user groups not just to think about your personal needs, but to offer practical help to anyone interested in Linux. XFce Improved If you happen to see a desktop computer with Linux nowadays, it typically has KDE or Gnome installed as the GUI. Many distributors use the former as the standard desktop. After all, KDE does make Linux more accessible to newbies, while giving power users a variety of features and applications. Some people think that the seemingly infinite depths of KDE are over the top and just make the desktop too slow. Although KDE runs on older hardware, there are far quicker alternatives for slower machines.
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News
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Apple M1 Hardware Support to be Merged into Linux Kernel 5.13
Linux users will be able to install their favorite distribution on Apple’s M1-based hardware.
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KDE Launches the Qt 5 Patch Collection
To support and maintain a stable Qt 5 for KDE Gears and Frameworks, KDE will maintain a patch collection.
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Linux Creator Warns Next Kernel Could be Delayed
Linus Torvalds has issued concern about the size of kernel 5.12 and possible delays for its release.
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System76 Updates its Pangolin Laptop
System76 has released a much-anticipated AMD version of their most popular laptop, the Pangolin.
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New Debian-Based Distribution Arrives on the Market
TelOS is a new Debian-based Linux distribution with a customized, touch-screen-ready KDE Plasma 5 desktop.
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System76 Releases New Thelio Desktop
One of the most ardent supporters of open source hardware has released a new desktop machine for home or office.
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Mageia 8 Now Available with Linux 5.10 LTS
The latest release of Mageia includes improved graphics support for both AMD and NVIDIA GPUs.
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GNOME 40 Beta has been Released
Anyone looking to test the beta for the upcoming GNOME 40 release can now do so.
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OpenMandriva Lx 4.2 has Arrived
The latest stable version of OpenMandriva has been released and offers the newest KDE desktop and ARM support.
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Thunderbird 78 Ported to Ubuntu 20.04
The Ubuntu developers have made the decision to port the latest release of Thunderbird to the LTS version of the platform.